Your Herts and Beds Wedding - April/May 2021 (Issue 85)

WOODLAND WEDDINGS LTD 07703 477 007 | www.woodland-weddings.com Located in Hertfordshire, Woodland Weddings Ltd is the perfect venue set within a beautiful woodland. It provides an idyllic space for events, with the option of being outdoors or under canvas to protect couples and their guests from bad weather. NEEDHAM HOUSE HOTEL 01462 417 240 | www.needhamhouse.co.uk Nestled in the quaint Hertfordshire village of Little Wymondley, Needham House Hotel is a four-star boutique venue with a two AA Rosette brasserie. The décor of the private dining rooms, guest rooms, spa, fitness room, bar and restaurant captures the essence and history of the building but with a gorgeous glamorous edge. THE PRIORY 01438 748 647 | www.thepriory.net Steeped in history, The Priory is grand by anyone’s standards. Built in the 16 th -century by the king’s carpenter, the exposed oak structure of the spacious barn makes this venue a real stunner. The picturesque gardens and terrace provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor celebrations and the all-important big-day photos. MICKLEFIELD HALL 01923 778 898 | www.micklefieldhall.com Micklefield Hall provides several Instagrammable outdoor spaces; from cloistered walkways to nature’s very own ‘aisle’, which is lined with herbaceous borders and leads up to the romantic temple nestled under the giant oak tree overlooking the pond. Surrounded by expansive gardens, South Farm is a family run wedding venue nestled in 20 acres of countryside. The beautiful gardens and rustic wildflower meadows create the perfect setting for wedding celebrations and memorable photographs. The venue’s romantic setting offers couples an enchanting choice of ceremony and reception spaces. The welcoming Tudor Barn is the largest indoor ceremony space with a capacity of up to 180 people, while The Drawing Room is a more intimate area for cosy winter ceremonies with 35 loved ones. Or why not opt for The Old Dairy, a lovely space with views of the courtyard and garden terrace for 100 loved ones? The most recently converted space is The Horse Barn, which offers a special ambience with stunning lighting and ancient beams for up to 65 people. If the British weather allows it, The Summer House is a truly magical setting for a ceremony between March and October with stunning views overlooking the gardens. Indoor drinks receptions occur in The Old Dairy for 150 loved ones or the Grade II listed farmhouse for 50. Receptions can take place in the gardens for 180 people, weather permitting, or in the Tudor Barn with 146 guests for a formal wedding breakfast, 122 for a buffet-style meal and 200 guests in the evening. The Horse Barn is adjacent to this space and offers an additional dancing space or can be used as a comfortable snug area. Guest accommodation includes charming bespoke bedrooms, five Romany wagons or camping in the paddocks is available for more adventurous people! Three additional bedrooms are available at the venue’s nearby sister property, Fen Bridge Farm. The luxurious Coach House Suite is complimentary for couples on their wedding day. All couples booking a bespoke South Farm wedding are invited to a complimentary menu tasting evening where they can see, taste and rate more than 40 signature dishes and visit the five-star kitchen. The venue also offers a range of affordable wedding day packages for those who have a budget in mind. Did you know? Homegrown organic produce items are picked daily and used by chefs to create delicious menus. Guests are delighted by the charming farm animals who reside happily in the barnyard and couples can enjoy photos with the piglets if they wish! SOUTH FARM 01223 207 581 | www.south-farm.co.uk Also check out… VENUES 27 www.tom halliday.com www.tom halliday.com