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

The Longhouse 01749 812 307 | longhouseweddings.co.uk What can you expect? With high ceilings, large windows and a balcony overlooking the River Brue, this blank-canvas venue offers simple white interiors with accents of soft sage green and wooden floors. Although the space is large, it retains a warm and welcoming ambience, with a log burner for use in winter. Softly clad in silver larch and set high in the landscape, it gives the feeling of floating among the trees, looking out across the valley and gardens. thurtlepower.com www.ryangooldphotography.co.uk Roman Baths &Pump Room 01225 477 786 | bathvenues.co.uk What can you expect? Situated in the heart of Bath’s World Heritage Site, the Roman Baths & Pump Room is one of the most distinctive buildings in the country. The award-winning complex is steeped in history, with its origins dating back 2,000 years. Forming part of the museum by day, the Great Bath has been meticulously renovated. It’s here at sunrise and sunset that ceremonies take place, overlooked by the beautiful Bath Abbey. Although it’s open-air, vows can still take place in adverse weather, as shelter is provided by the terrace above. amysanders.co.uk amysanders.co.uk Let’s celebrate! There are three gorgeous places in which to tie the knot among up to 140 friends and family. The Gazebo is a handmade oak structure set in the gardens at the base of the venue’s vineyard. The Longhouse gives the feeling of bringing the outside in with its spectacular vistas. For a more intimate ceremony, The Wine Cellar is situated in the oldest part of the farmhouse and provides a deeply romantic feel through its stone walls and vaulted ceiling. When it comes to post-vow partying, The Wine Cellar and The Longhouse are lovely spots, along with the Patio. A covered setting with stunning views, it’s ideal for a drinks reception. There’s on-site accommodation for up to 61 guests, and each booking includes exclusive use of the bridal suite. This family-run business prides itself on caring for its couples and the environment. Let’s celebrate! Perfect for smaller and less formal celebrations, sunrise ceremonies take place at 8.30 am and can be followed by a champagne breakfast for up to 60 guests – or 40 on a Saturday. Sunset vows are taken at 7.30 pm, excluding July and August, followed by drinks around the bath for up to 160 loved ones. In colder weather, the steam from the baths, coupled with flickering torchlight, creates a magical atmosphere. The adjoining Pump Room is the ideal party space. Famously frequented by Jane Austen, the elegant room has tall windows, Corinthian columns and a glittering chandelier. Also part of the complex, the Terrace overlooking the Great Bath is an intimate area for events, along with the Reception Hall. Exclusive-use packages are available for up to 290 friends and family. Brides and grooms will be treated to a free menu tasting with the venue’s caterer, Searcys (searcys.co.uk ). 24