Your Herts & Beds Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 76)

KEEPING IT local Top venues in North Beds WREST PARK, MK45 4HS Wrest Park is an elegant French-style 19 th -century mansion that’s surrounded by more than 90 acres of woodland, waterways, lawns and flower gardens. Its sweeping drive, oval entrance hall and dramatic staircase are sure to set a good first impression. For gatherings of 60 guests, The Drawing Room with its original painted gilded ceiling and elegant fireplace is ideal for your ceremony and wedding breakfast; while the Dining Room boasts an original parquet-wood floor that’s perfect for dancing. The book-lined Library boasts stunning views from the floor-to-ceiling windows and seats 100 guests for your nuptials, sit-down meal and reception. You can host your drinks reception in the Ante Library with access out onto the terrace via its French doors. Once home to some of the largest orange trees in England, the grand Orangery is just a short walk from the main house and accommodates 170 guests throughout the day. THE BARNS HOTEL, MK44 3SA The Barns Hotel is situated in a beautiful riverside location with views over the River Great Ouse and boasts three-and-a-half acres of landscaped gardens. The stunning 13 th -century Tithe Barn, complete with original features and its own bar, is nestled in the main gardens overlooking the 16 th -century house. It accommodates 90 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast and has easy access to the outside for reception drinks. For the evening reception the barn can host 150 guests with access to the riverside terrace. The bride and groom can stay in a beautiful suite and guests can take advantage of 49 well-appointed bedrooms. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01525 863 704 english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/wrest-park We love… the magical setting of the Evergreen Garden marquee site that caters for up to 1,000 guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01234 270 044 barnshotelbedford.co.uk We love… the private mooring allowing you to arrive by boat to make an unforgettable entrance. REGIONAL VENUES 19