Your Herts & Beds Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 74)

▲ MILLING BARN, BLUNTSWOOD HALL, SG9 9RN Located on a family-run farm in the Hertfordshire countryside, Milling Barn at Bluntswood Hall is a picturesque choice for rustic nuptials. The exclusive use 17 th -century Milling Barn with its exposed beams and mezzanine floor and adjoining Dairy Barn can accommodate up to 150 guests for the ceremony, 170 for a sit-down meal, and 250 for an evening reception. Afternoon drinks are served in the gardens during the summer months and music and dancing takes place in The Dairy Barn with its beautiful wooden dancefloor. There’s ample on- site parking and guests can leave their cars overnight if they’ve had one tipple too many.  Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01438 986 077 millingbarn.co.uk We love… that secluded outdoor ceremonies can take place in the middle of the woods via an idyllic walkway directly behind the venue. ▲ COLTSFOOT, SG3 6SB Coltsfoot is an exclusive-use venue situated within 40 acres of beautiful countryside. Its secluded location makes it perfect for an intimate occasion. Set in manicured grounds, the main barn accommodates 120 guests for the ceremony, sit-down meal and up to a further 50 for the evening celebrations. The adjoining bar area and courtyard are well placed for serving drinks and canapés. There are also endless options for the all-important wedding photos. The venue has 15 individually designed suites all situated around the courtyard. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01438 212 800 coltsfoot.com We love… that the venue’s experienced wedding coordinator and dedicated team will help you to plan your day. ▲ DE VERE VENUES THEOBALDS PARK, EN7 5HW Theobalds Estate consists of 55 acres of picturesque parkland, manicured lawns and Italian gardens that play host to a charming mansion house and barn conversion.  The Ridings Barn is a contemporary secluded venue that oozes charm. It opens out onto a Mediterranean-style courtyard and can accommodate up to 150 guests. Those wanting to exchange vows in the mansion house itself with its turrets, battlements and elegant surroundings can do so in a choice of beautiful rooms which cater for up to 100 loved ones.  The bride and groom can expect a complimentary stay on the night of the wedding and friends and family can take advantage of the reduced accommodation rate. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 0871 222 4820 phcompany.com/de-vere/theobalds-estate We love… that couples meet with the head chef to create their menu with the choice of fine cuisine on offer. 32