MONTIGO RESORTS, SOMERSET AT CHARLTON HOUSE 01749 342 008 | https://somerset.montigoresorts.com Charlton House in Shepton Mallet, complete with its Regency grandeur, has greeted many a guest in the years following its conversion from a former family home in the 1960s, including royalty in the shape of the King of Thailand and the Duke of Edinburgh. This history of the building is just as much tied up with the vision of its proprietors, and Montigo Resorts, now at the helm, is working hard to take the venue to even greater heights. The Orangery boasts spectacularly grand iron window frames and as such it makes a fine backdrop for all parts of your wedding day. However, if al fresco “I dos” are on the cards, the dappled light of the orchard lends itself beautifully to this part of the day. Meanwhile, TIIGO provides a welcome air of informality for barbecues and hog roasts, while the bright and botanical conservatory represents a strong choice for the wedding breakfast. The team would love nothing more than to lay on a feast for you guests, which maximises the immense potential of locally sourced ingredients. Just give them a sense of the direction you’d like to take and they’ll take the reins. Best known for their modern European fare, the team are happy to try their hand at anything from Asian fusion dishes to flame grilled meat and seafood. And don’t even get us started on the talents of the amazing pastry chef! Exclusive use of the venue is available and when they say, “exclusive use,” they mean it! You can turn the venue’s spaces around to suit the various stages of your big day and have family and friends to stay. You can even make use of the spa, wellness, and fitness facilities. Charlton House doesn’t believe in prescriptive packages. There’s only one thing that matters, and that’s you! So, you can have your wedding, your way. Once your guests leave, why not treat yourselves to a spot of rest and recuperation with a quiet mini-moon at the hotel. Then, if you so desire, you can be whisked away to one of Montigo Resorts’ locations in Asia. Picture yourselves reclining on a beach in picturesque Bali, or in Nongsa, watching the sun set on Singapore across the strait of Malacca. markkempshallphotographyandfilm.com THE BARN AT COTT FARM 01935 864 211 | www.cottfarmwedding.co.uk With stunning views across the Somerset countryside, the barn is surrounded by informal gardens teeming with cottage-garden flowers. Over the footbridge lies the venue’s camping field where guests can stay overnight in luxury furnished bell tents. The Barn at Cott Farm combines a rustic and informal charm with style and comfort. To the front of the venue is a large outdoor area, which offers plenty of seating and is covered with sail shade canopies to protect loved ones from the sun and rain. Inside, the blend between rustic and opulence continues. The original wooden beams are strewn with fairylights and the coir carpet, handmade wooden tables and apple crate bar create a natural, elegant blank canvas. Windows and skylights allow natural light to flood the barn during the day, while at night the fairylights and dimmable paper lanterns bring a romantic vibe. The pergola is a majestic handmade wooden structure for outdoor ceremonies with 150 guests seated on wooden chairs on the lawn. Alternatively, the barn provides an enchanting setting for indoor “I dos” with its original beams, natural light and twinkling fairylights. This space too can accommodate 150 loved ones. Inside the barn there’s space for 150 seated guests for the wedding breakfast, with a capacity of up to 250 for the evening do. Here, you can enjoy a stocked, staffed and licensed bar until midnight, plus you can all take advantage of The Snug, a comfy lounge area. The venue is available for exclusive-use and guests can enjoy the ample outdoor space during the day for garden games. At night, a large firepit offers the ideal spot for relaxing with friends and toasting marshmallows. Packages include bespoke menus from sharing platters to three-course meals featuring locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, so you can be sure everyone will be ready for the dancefloor with full bellies! Meanwhile, the outdoor kitchen complete with wood-fired pizza oven, sets the scene for country-themed weddings. markkempshallphotographyandfilm.com https://dhwphotography.co.uk https://dhwphotography.co.uk 20
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