Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 69)

MAKING waves Wed in a waterside setting Clevedon Pier 01275 878 846 | clevedonpier.com What can you expect? The only Grade I listed pier in England, Clevedon Pier celebrates its 150 th birthday in 2019. The elegant and charming structure provides glorious views across the Severn Estuary and Wales. With a quarter- mile promenade from the ceremony room to the end of the pier, it offers an impressive aisle for a grand bridal entrance. Whatever the weather, the tide and skyline create an atmospheric backdrop. Let’s celebrate! Ceremonies for up to 35 loved ones can be held in the Porthole Room. Built into the rock below the original slipway, the space boasts spectacular views of the pier’s structure through the porthole window. For larger affairs, the Pier Head can accommodate al fresco ceremonies for up to 200 people. Receptions are held in the intimate Porthole Room, a marquee on the Pier Head or the Tiffin Restaurant.  albertpalmerphotography.com Haselbury Mill 01460 770 95 | haselburymill.co.uk What can you expect? With views of the idyllic South Somerset countryside, this beautifully preserved country house hotel and restaurant dates back to the reign of William the Conqueror and even receives a mention in the Domesday Book. Under the same family ownership for 20 years, it prides itself on excellent cuisine, hospitality and service. The picture-perfect 17-acre site boasts pretty gardens, lakes and the graceful River Parrett. Let’s celebrate! There are three spaces licensed for ceremonies. The Lakeside Room is a classic space with waterside views, Belvedere is the outdoor option for vows bathed in sunshine, or the Great Tithe Barn is an impressive hamstone building. For those wanting to continue celebrations, there’s plenty of accommodation on-site, including 21 rooms and a bridal suite. For something a little different, The Glade offers a selection of quirky showman’s wagons and gypsy caravans. All accommodation bookings include a delicious hearty breakfast. THEMED VENUES 23