Your Herts and Beds Wedding - Page number 26 - June/July 2021 (Issue 86)

THE BARNS HOTEL 01234 270 044 | www.barnshotelbedford.co.uk The Barns Hotel is situated in a beautiful riverside location with views over the River Great Ouse and three-and-a-half acres of landscaped gardens. With a private moor, couples can arrive by boat to make an unforgettable entrance. The stunning 13 th -century Tithe Barn, complete with original features and a bar, is nestled in the main gardens overlooking the 16 th -century house. It accommodates 90 guests for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts and has easy access to the Riverside Tavern and Terrace during the day to host drinks receptions. The magical backdrop is perfect for those all-important photographs and is the ideal spot to watch the sunset. Evening receptions occur in the Tithe Barn with 120 guests and couples can dance the night away surrounded by their loved ones. WE LOVE… Couples can retreat to a beautiful suite and guests can take advantage and book some of 49 well- appointed bedrooms. ESSENDON COUNTRY CLUB 01707 280 373 | www.essendonweddings.co.uk Situated in more than 400 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, Essendon Country Club is the perfect venue for weddings. A dedicated wedding planner will support couples every step of the way to ensure they receive their dream day. As guests enter the long driveway, they’ll travel through one of the two championship golf courses on-site, which offers a picturesque landscape for wedding photography. The large bridge across the lake, surrounded by woodland trees, is a firm favourite for the all-important couple shots. The beautiful 16 th -century Grand Barn contains oak framing, rustic features and large windows allowing plenty of natural daylight. There’s even a stunning terrace for drinks receptions where guests can enjoy the views and relax outside. As no two weddings are the same, the venue offer flexibility and bespoke tailored packages to accommodate any ideas, requirements and style of wedding. All areas at the venue are licensed for a ceremony, but the Grand Barn’s upper level is this main space that can accommodate 180 loved ones while the glass conservatory is the perfect option for intimate ceremonies with 15 to 30 people. Receptions are held in the Main Barn with 130 seated guests and 300 for the evening celebrations. Many couples use the upper barn level for a seated wedding breakfast for 80 people. WE LOVE… When couples book the venue for their wedding, they receive a complimentary food and wine-tasting session and a free pre-wedding shoot on the grounds. http://abr axasphoto.co.uk http://abr axasphoto.co.uk 26