Your Herts and Beds Wedding - December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 83)

Micklefield Hall provides manicured outdoor spaces ideal for photographs; from cloistered walkways to natures very own aisle, lined with herbaceous borders and leading up to the romantic temple which is nestled under the giant oak tree overlooking the pond. Rolling lawns, bluebell filled woodland, rose gardens, fountains and the garden room with open fireplace offer clients a wide variety of outdoor spaces all year round. The exterior of the barn is as sleek and well restored as the interior, with dark stained wooden cladding, manicured cherry trees and a French fountain courtyard, perfect for any drink’s reception. Sitting adjacent to the Georgian manor house, The Great Barn is an impressive structure approached by sandy coloured driveways and topiary Buxus plants. With a garden room complete with open fire, the outside spaces are as comfortable in the summer as they are in the winter. For al fresco nuptials, the romantic temple provides a dreamy place for any couple to tie the knot with up to 200 guests. The listed, award-winning The Great Barn can accommodate up to 200 people and boasts a large vaulted ceiling, chunky country beams, beautiful oak floor and tall glass windows. This space always looks elegant and luxurious, and is easily converted between ceremony space, dining space and party space! The garden room located next to the French fountain area is also a popular space to get married with up to 80 guests. With a huge open fireplace, modern heaters and blankets to warm the guests, oak beams and pillars to frame your ceremony, this space is cosy, intimate and picturesque. Post-vows, couples can opt for the The Great Barn – experienced event managers ensure that there is a quick turnaround between the ceremony and reception – which has a fully serviced bar, luxurious toiletries in the bathrooms and air-conditioning. Drinks receptions can happen on the rolling lawns in front of the Georgian manor house with its Wisteria-covered façade, on the newly restored terrace outside the potting shed or in our heated and carpeted marquee with chandeliers and cream drapes. When choosing this venue, each couple is offered a free tasting evening with the venue’s exclusive catering partners, and each wedding at Micklefield is totally exclusive. MICKLEFIELD HALL 01923 778 898 | www.micklefieldhall.com SOUTH Herts Where to wed south of the county LOCAL VENUES 19 www.ann elimarinovich.com