Your Herts & Beds Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 72)

REGIONAL VENUES 27 Pendley Manor, HP23 5QY Situated within 35 acres of landscaped parkland, Pendley Manor is a Grade II-listed Victorian country house guaranteed to wow with its choice of stunning rooms on offer in which to tie the knot. The Harcourt Ballroom is ideal for larger celebrations of up to 200 guests for the wedding breakfast and couples can exchange vows in front of 160 loved ones in The Simon Suite. With its own bar and patio area, this suite caters for 150 guests for the evening party. The Oak Room in the manor house has a capacity of 75 for the ceremony and sit-down meal and 100 for the reception. More intimate gatherings can be hosted in the Verney Room, which has space for 50 guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast and 60 for the evening, while the Acorn Room caters for 40 of your nearest and dearest. Drinks and canapés can be served in the picturesque gardens and guests can relax in one of the 86 well-appointed bedrooms. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01442 891 891 pendley-manor.co.uk We love... that guests can work out or chill-out by making use of the on-site spa and leisure facilities. Rothamsted Manor, AL5 2BG Nestled amongst landscaped gardens and woodland, the Grade I listed Rothamsted Manor will provide an unforgettable backdrop for your special day. The Library’s perfect for your civil ceremony and The Great Drawing Room, completed in 1863, is a picture-perfect setting for an intimate wedding breakfast accommodating up to 80 guests. In the evening you can continue your day with up to 120 additional guests using The Entrance Hall, Lounge and The Orangery for your bar area. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01582 938 500 rothamstedmanor.com We love... that this venue works on an exclusive-use basis, making it all the more personal. Shendish Manor, HP3 0AA Shendish Manor Hotel oozes Victorian splendour combined with contemporary design. Set within 160 acres of beautiful parkland and formal gardens, it’s no wonder this venue’s one of the most sought after in the region. Situated in the east wing, the Apsley Suite’s a light and airy space that boasts elegant décor, sparkling chandeliers and a private garden. This is the largest option, suitable for gatherings of up to 320 guests. Couples planning outdoor nuptials can tie the knot in the gazebo in the Apsley walled gardens, which seats 320 guests. The 17 th -century manor house with its ornate ceilings, oak panelling, Jacobean fireplace, sweeping staircase and private entrance, accommodates 96 loved ones in the Longman Suite for the wedding breakfast and 160 for the evening celebrations. The venue’s close to excellent road and rail links and loved ones can choose to stay in one of the 70 bedrooms. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01442 232 220 shendish-manor.com We love... that the room-only option for The Apsley Suite allows you to use your own caterers.