WARE PRIORY 01920 460 316 | www.warepriory.co.uk Situated in seven acres of picturesque gardens, Ware Priory is a beautiful, traditional Grade I listed building with contemporary touches and architecture dating back to Medieval times. The main building is stunning, with a whitewashed frontage and a stonewalled exterior surrounded by flower beds and distinctive windows. Multiple spaces at the property provide the perfect settings for weddings. The team restored The Priory Hall in the 1990s, where Medieval graffiti was uncovered and Victorian murals restored. This area can accommodate 100 guests for the “I dos”, 80 for wedding breakfasts and 100 for evening receptions. Or why not exchange vows in The Conservatory, which has a bright and spacious interior with easy access to the riverside gardens for 100 people? The space can accommodate wedding breakfasts for 120 guests and receptions for 150. Another option is The Hadsley Room, which can host 40 guests and boasts a crown-post roof and vaulted ceiling? After the ceremony, the staff can transform the space for wedding breakfasts with 30 people and evening receptions with 40. The large refectory table in this room dates back to the 14th-century and is believed to be from the original Friary. The Fletcher’s Lea is a modern addition to the estate and features a decking area, which overlooks the beautiful River Lea. Guests can make a memorable and dramatic entrance thanks to the narrowboat provided. The space can host up to 200 guests for ceremonies, 160 for wedding breakfasts and 200 for evening celebrations. The standalone building includes all catering and bar facilities, allowing couples to have exclusive use of the space on the special day. The Riverside Suite is perfect for larger weddings and can host wedding receptions with 160 guests for formal dining and 220 for buffet-style meals. A space that stands out at the venue is The Island, which is located in the middle of the river and provides the ideal space for musical events. Guests can access this space by two small bridges that cross an inlet of water that was once used to bring supplies to the monks. The venue’s currently running a special offer for couples who book the venue for their wedding. Lovebirds will receive accommodation on the wedding night at Hanbury Manor, a £100 discount with Ware Priory’s dressing partner Victoria’s Events and complimentary bacon rolls for the evening buffet. Also check out... ASHRIDGE HOUSE 01442 841 027 | www.ashridgehouse.org.uk With 700 years of fascinating history, there’s a sense of royal heritage at the heart of Ashridge House. Originally a monastery, the venue became a royal residence for both Henry VIII and Elizabeth I, then later a private home to Bridgewater’s dukes and earls before becoming a military hospital during both World Wars. DYRHAM PARK COUNTRY CLUB 02084 403 361 | www.dyrhampark.com Set in 200 acres of a magnificent estate with an 18-hole parkland golf course, Dyrham Park Country Club boasts outstanding views across the Hertfordshire countryside and is ranked among some the oldest and most beautiful of Hertfordshire wedding venues. The lawns, beautiful flowers, lakes and magnificent trees turn dream wedding photos into a reality. GADDESDEN ESTATE 01442 252 421 | www.gaddesdenestate.co.uk/weddings Located in Hertfordshire, Gaddesden Estate is an outdoor venue that offers exclusive access to the grounds around the Golden Parsonage. The venue opened the gardens for weddings in 2020, and guests can explore the fields, woodlands, water meadows and farm tracks. MICKLEFIELD HALL 01923 778 898 | www.micklefieldhall.com Micklefield Hall provides several Instagrammable and manicured outdoor spaces with cloistered walkways to nature’s very own aisle lined with herbaceous borders. The barn’s exterior is sleek with dark-stained wooden cladding, grand glazed entrances, cherry trees and a newly restored patio area – perfect for drinks receptions. 25 HISTORIC VENUES
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