Your Herts and Beds Wedding - December 2021/January 2022 (Issue 89)

DYRHAM PARK COUNTRY CLUB 02084 403 361 | www.dyrhampark.com Set in 200 acres, Dyrham Park Country Club boasts outstanding views across the Hertfordshire countryside. The lawns, beautiful flowers, lakes and magnificent trees turn dream wedding photos into a reality. With a history dating back to the 14th-century, the premises offers a glimpse of a stately past and is ranked among some of the oldest and most breathtaking of venues. Renowned for its timeless elegance and classic beauty, the venue’s Grade II listed Palladian Clubhouse is surrounded by spectacular parkland. The Grand Hall, with its sweeping staircase and Minstrel’s Gallery, is the heart of the mansion and boasts a picture-perfect staircase as well as an exquisite marble Robert Adam fireplace. Ceremonies and receptions take place in the Terrace Room with 140 guests. Natural sunlight floods into the space through the French windows, which overlook the lawn and glorious cedar trees. Drinks receptions occur in the Grand Hall or outside on the terrace. We love… Depending on weather and timing (early evening), the club can arrange for couples to have an intimate photo session on the estate by the seventh golf tee on a picturesque bridge that overlooks the beautiful lake. BARLEY TOWN HOUSE 07734 748 286 | www.barley-village.co.uk/town-house Barley Town House is one of the oldest townhouses in the country, which was built around 1530 and became the first village hall in the country to be licensed for civil marriages in 1996. The venue has undergone various refurbishments over the years to provide a wonderful setting for intimate weddings and events. The 16th-century building is located in the quaint little village of Barley and is the perfect backdrop for memorable photo opportunities with a nostalgic and timeless feel. Exchange vows within the Under-croft, which accommodates 70 seated guests for ceremonies and 60 for wedding breakfasts. Alternatively, the Upper Floor is a great option for wedding breakfasts with 100 people and evening receptions with 120. Tables and chairs are available for use free of charge and there’s a sound system enabling music or speeches to be heard by guests on either floor or both at the same time. The venue provides many romantic settings and lovebirds receive complete freedom and creative control to make the space their own. We love… For those l oking for wedding suppliers, the team is proud to have a tried and tested list of recommended companies, including an in-house coordinator offered with an additional cost. www.andrewwilkinsonphotography.com www.andrewwilkinsonphotography.com 22

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