Your Herts and Beds Wedding - August/September 2024 (Issue 105)

SOPWELL HOUSE 01727 750 466 | www.sopwellhouse.co.uk This Georgian country house hotel and its beautiful grounds offer a stunning backdrop for intimate to grand-scale weddings. The elegant period architecture, beautiful interiors and magical gardens all contribute to the rich historical ambience. With its true countryside charm and fast capital connections, Sopwell House offers the best of both worlds. The serene countryside setting allows guests to escape from it all, while the hotel’s proximity to London, the M1, M25 and London Airports ensures easy accessibility. With 128 stylish rooms and suites, a brasserie, an award-winning restaurant, a notable spa with luxurious beauty and leisure facilities, a nearby golf course and complimentary on-site parking, couples can be sure that weddings are perfectly catered for. Plus, the dedicated wedding coordinators are also on hand to assist throughout the process. With a large capacity and flexible event space, Sopwell House is the perfect location for civil or religious ceremonies for up to 300 guests. Exchange vows in one of the elegant event function suites or outside in the magnificent gardens and grounds. The newly refurbished rooms provide a light and neutral environment, allowing pairs to create the right setting. Built especially for weddings, the gazebo provides a magical outdoor setting for secluded wedding ceremonies with beautiful views. The team at Sopwell House understands that food and drink play a central role at weddings, and they’re dedicated to helping pairs make the right choices. They offer a selection of different dishes and invite lovebirds to a complimentary tasting to help design the perfect menus. Sopwell House has a collection of function suites making exceptional reception venues. The largest room, the St Alban Suite, can accommodate 300 guests (260 with a large dancefloor) and incorporates a separate foyer with cloakrooms and a private bar. As part of every wedding package, newly married couples will be given one of the stylish guest rooms for their wedding night. Some have private balconies overlooking the gardens and countryside. The Spa at Cottonmill is a vision of unprecedented, internationally informed excellence. Conceived as a global leader, its founders have roamed from Utah to the Himalayas and everywhere to hand-pick the best elements from spas, both world-renowned and secret. WARE PRIORY 01920 460 316 | www.warepriory.co.uk Ware Priory, a unique Grade I listed building established in 1338, is a treasure trove of character rooms and historical features. Nestled in a picturesque setting, it offers a one-of-a-kind experience for weddings. https://bizzyarnott.com https://artbyclairephotography.com Also check out… WOODHALL ESTATE 01920 830 286 | www.woodhallestate.co.uk The Walled Gardens at Woodhall Estate represents quintessential English charm and character. Manicured lawns and formal borders contrast wildflower meadows and rare fruit orchards are enclosed by historic walls. https://artbyclairephotography.com GLORIOUS GARDEN VENUES 25

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