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

HATFIELD HOUSE, AL9 5NE Hatfield House is set within the grounds of Hatfield Park where Queen Elizabeth I spent much of her childhood. The two venues here and beautiful surroundings will leave you feeling like royalty. Accommodating up to 200 guests, The Old Palace is a Grade I listed building that’s steeped in history. The Medieval brickwork, grand wall hangings and stunning gardens will leave you speechless. The Riding School blends historic features with modern architecture to offer a contemporary alternative with space for 120 of your friends and family. Its glass roof floods the room with daylight and the mezzanine level adds to the style of this venue. Both rooms have private bar facilities and can accommodate up to 300 evening guests when used together. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01707 262 055 hatfieldhousehospitality.co.uk We love… that you can book the church opposite The Old Palace so you can have your ceremony, wedding breakfast and party all in one setting. LUTON HOO HOTEL, GOLF AND SPA, LU1 3TQ The Grade I listed house at Luton Hoo boasts beautiful period rooms, ornate marble interiors and a stunning converted Russian Orthodox Chapel. Its surroundings include over 1,000 acres of Capability Brown landscaped gardens, woodland trails and a 50-acre lake. Having played host to royalty over the centuries, there’s an array of suites for couples to choose from that each exude tradition and splendour. Warren Weir, an exclusive events venue set at the foot of the lake within the grounds of Luton Hoo, has a number of options that cater for up to 290 guests as well as providing 84 bedrooms and its own leisure facilities and swimming pool. Nuptials of up to 120 guests are accommodated within the mansion itself. The Spa at Luton Hoo, located in the Country Club, has recently been awarded a Five Bubbles rating by the Good Spa Guide and is the perfect place to relax before you tie the knot. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01582 698 889 lutonhoo.co.uk We love… that couples can enjoy champagne and chocolate- dipped strawberries on arrival and dine in one of the award- winning restaurants. THE MANOR ELSTREE, WD6 3RE The Manor Elstree with its Tudor-style mansion and landscaped gardens is one of Hertfordshire’s most stunning venues. The hotel’s been beautifully designed, with its stunning original features restored creating a charming and captivating setting. Hidden within 10 acres of countryside, The Manor’s exclusively yours from your arrival through to breakfast the following morning. This includes the bridal suite plus 48 individually designed bedrooms. Ceremonies of up to 86 guests can be hosted here and up to 150 guests are catered for during the evening enabling you to host your entire day here. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 020 8327 4707 themanorelstree.co.uk We love… the backdrop of the Lady Arundel Pagoda – perfect for the classic big-day photos. 28