Your Herts & Beds Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 77)

KEEPING IT local Top venues in South Herts BEALES HOTEL HATFIELD, AL10 9NG Those looking for a contemporary backdrop for their special day won’t need to look much further than Beales Hotel Hatfield. Couples can tie the knot in a choice of rooms, the largest being the Buckland Suite, accommodating 300 guests for the ceremony and up to 250 for the evening party. The Bishop Suite accommodates 130 guests and the Salisbury Suite seats 115 guests for the ceremony and 80 for the evening celebrations. The Oaklands and Lemsford Suites host 100 and 65 respectively and there’s a choice of smaller rooms for more intimate gatherings of up to 50. Guests can stay in one of 53 luxurious bedrooms and being situated close to the town centre means they can enjoy all that Hatfield has to offer. ST MICHAEL’S MANOR, AL3 4RY Not only is this venue surrounded by a private lake and five acres of stunning gardens, it’s also close to the centre of St Albans and major road networks. In the warmer months, the picturesque Summer House on the lakeside jetty is the preferred option for the ceremony and accommodates 20 loved ones. Alternatively, the 16 th -century manor house hosts nuptials in the Cedar Suite and the Oak Lounge, which seat 30 and 14 respectively. The Oak Lounge is the oldest room in the hotel and its panelled walls and ornate ceiling create the perfect atmosphere for intimate gatherings. The Restaurant-Orangery caters for larger celebrations of 140 guests for the ceremony and sit-down meal and 180 for the evening reception. This room benefits from fabulous views over the garden and lake, has its own dancefloor and direct access to the outside terrace. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01707 288 500 bealeshotels.co.uk We love… that there’s plenty of onsite parking for guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01727 864 444 stmichaelsmanor.com We love… the 30 individually styled bedrooms overlooking the gardens. REGIONAL VENUES 15