Your Herts & Beds Wedding - Apr-May 2019 (Issue 73)

 T H E G R E A T Marquees, tipis and settings in the fresh air ▲ DOWN HALL HOTEL AND SPA, CM22 7AS Those looking for a lavish setting for their special day need look no further than Down Hall Hotel and Spa. Nestled among 110 acres of surrounding woodland, this 16 th -century mansion boasts luxury interiors, a stunning grand staircase, a fine dining restaurant and contemporary spa facilities for that all-important R&R. Outdoor ceremonies are now available here in the stunning Wedding Gazebo. Indoors there are a number of rooms on offer for the wedding breakfast and evening celebrations, which cater for a maximum of 180 for the sit-down meal and 230 for the reception. Guests can stay in one of the individually designed bedrooms that each reflect the elegance and character of the property and many have glorious views of the landscaped gardens. O U T D O O R S Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01279 731 441 downhall.co.uk We love… that ingredients for the delicious menus are locally sourced and some are even from the venue’s own vegetable garden. HUNTON PARK, WD4 8PN ▲ With its sweeping driveway and 22 acres of rural parkland, this Georgian mansion house oozes historic grandeur and beauty. Al fresco ceremonies take place in the Manor House Porch, which seats 110 guests. The Hazelwood Suite inside the main house accommodates 170 loved ones for your ceremony or the stunning Orangery hosts 65. Offering direct access to the gardens for your drinks reception, the Terrace Marquee, with its own bar and dancefloor, caters for 150 guests for the wedding breakfast and 250 for the evening celebrations. Alternatively, the Garden Marquee is available on a dry hire basis for up to 500 guests for the wedding breakfast and a maximum of 700 for the ceremony. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01923 277 708 huntonparkhotel.com We love… that a complimentary bridal suite’s offered for the wedding night within the new Forest Suite – also perfect for the bridal prep on the big day. THEMED VENUES 31