Your Herts and Beds Wedding - October/November 2024 (Issue 106)

METROPOLITAN BUSHEY EVENTS & SPORTS VENUE 01923 243 947 | www.metropolitanbushey.co.uk Located near Watford in the leafy county of Hertfordshire, Metropolitan Bushey Events & Sports Venue is a purpose-built wedding property set among 36 acres of well-maintained sports fields. The venue offers lovely views and creates a stunning backdrop for those all-important photos, especially with the changing colours of spring, autumn and winter. The venue’s function rooms have lots of natural light and a blank canvas to be decorated to match different colour schemes and wedding themes. The Ballroom is the largest space perfect for ceremonies and receptions, with 300 people for reception drinks and 250 in the evenings. Here, loved ones can enjoy the dedicated bar area and dancefloor, plus there’s space for extra entertainment. Another reception option is The Glindon Room, which accommodates up to 90 seated people. It features a small stage, a fully stocked bar and a private outdoor patio overlooking the gardens. Alternatively, The Aldenham Room can cater for 100 seated guests and has a fully stocked bar, DJ facilities, a dancefloor with disco lighting available and booths for groups to sit and relax. Couples who book the property will meet the experienced wedding team, including the wedding coordinator, the chefs and the entertainment staff who will help lovebirds create the perfect day while meeting their requirements. MICKLEFIELD HALL 01923 778 898 | www.micklefieldhall.com Nestled in the Hertfordshire countryside, just 25 miles from London, Micklefield Hall is a stunning country venue steeped in history. The estate has a variety of private outdoor areas for celebrations, including the herbaceous garden with a fountain, a secret rose garden, rolling lawns and a French terrace complete with trickling fountains and an open fire. The dedicated groundskeepers ensure the gardens are maintained to a high standard. All the flowers, bushes and trees have been carefully selected to ensure that the grounds burst with colour no matter the time of year. Imagine tying the knot in the Temple, nestled under the great oak tree overlooking the glimmering pond. The area provides the most enchanting and romantic space to get married. All 200 guests will be seated around the pond’s banks and shaded from the sun by the 450-year-old oak tree. Lovebirds can make their grand entrance along nature’s herbaceous aisle and down the stone steps before entering the sculptured Temple. The space has a discreet audio system to ensure all guests hear the vows. Another option is the marquee for up to 200 people, which overlooks the French Courtyard, Garden Room and The Great Barn’s patio. The space is carpeted, heated and adorned with grand drapes and chandeliers. The main lawn is also perfect for 200 loved ones in summer, with plenty of space on the manicured grass. Chuppahs and mandaps look stunning in front of the views extending to North London. The upper lawns are also licensed for civil ceremonies. Lovebirds can also tie the knot in the Garden Room with 80 people in front of the grand fireplace. The space is also used as a chill-out zone and a covered drinks area in the evenings. The traditionally restored Tithe Barn is perfect for exchanging vows, wedding breakfasts and celebrations. This all-inclusive space is ideal for weddings with a heated solid oak floor, sophisticated lighting, air conditioning, a dancefloor, a stage and an adjoining bar area. The luxurious space can hold up to 200 guests and be laid out in many formats to suit different needs. Couples receive a complimentary tasting evening at Micklefield Hall through Kalm Kitchen and an event manager to help with the planning process and wedding day. www.parkwinphotography.co.uk www.sarahleggephotography.co.uk www.sarahleggephotography.co.uk 24

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