Your Herts and Beds Wedding - Page number 24 - August/September 2021 (Issue 87)

HUNTON PARK HOTEL 01923 277 708 | www.huntonparkhotel.co.uk Set within 22 acres of Hertfordshire parkland, Hunton Park is a mansion house with the perfect settings for wedding celebrations. As guests approach the impressive building up the sweeping driveway, they’ll fall in love with the property. The dedicated team is on hand to help make everything run smoothly from start to finish and ensures that every detail will be just right. With its traditional Georgian proportions and tall white columns, the house exudes historic touches and style. The venue has played host to several landowners, lords and ladies over the past 190 years. In the 1970s, the house was a location for the romantic film Raging Moon and there’s also a picturesque fountain that played a part in the Harry Potter movies. There are multiple ceremony spaces including the Hazelwood Suite for 175 guests, the Orangery for 65 people and the outside Manor House Porch for up to 110 guests. The Orangery is also perfect for receptions with 30 guests, as well as the Hazelwood Suite for 200. Other reception areas include the Apsley for 40 guests, the Terrace Marquee for 150 loved ones or the Garden Marquee, which is the latest addition to the venue for 150 guests. The marquee is complete with a spacious foyer area with a unique curved structure, one of five of its kind in Europe, and the ivory lining on the walls is highlighted by an LED starcloth ceiling canopy. When the big day comes to an end, the delightful annexe offers 62 bedrooms for guests to retreat to. Couples booking the venue will receive a free menu-tasting session, complimentary cream tea when viewing the property (first initial show round) and first anniversary stay offers. MINSTREL COURT 01223 208 937 | www.minstrelcourt.com Located in five acres of beautiful gardens set around a private lake, Minstrel Court is an impressive 15 th -century house with adjoining listed outbuildings that will wow guests. Say “I do” in The Lake Pavilion overlooking the lake, or The Meadow Chapel, which has views over the Wimpole Meadows. Another popular space is The Regency Barn with soaring beams and stained-glass windows – all these spaces can accommodate 20 to 140 people. Receptions take place in multiple locations at the venue. The Grand Marquee overlooking the grounds can fit 140 guests, while The Regency Barn can accommodate 135. Or why not opt for The Long Gallery overlooking the terrace or The Sky Bar for 250 people? Couples are offered a tasting session when they book the venue for their wedding. 24