Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Oct/Nov 2019 (Issue 73)

STON EASTON PARK HOTEL 01761 241 631 | stoneaston.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Situated within 36 acres of its own private parkland, Ston Easton Park is a beautiful, honey-coloured Grade I listed Palladian country house with lavish examples of decorative and architectural features of the time. In the gardens surrounding the house, there’s an abundance of photo opportunities, including forgotten paths, grottos and an ancient stone bridge, all designed by landscape architect Humphry Repton. Inside the house, visitors find a sweeping staircase and chandelier, followed by rooms adorned with antique furniture and fine art. LET’S CELEBRATE! Couples have a choice of spaces for their ceremony, including the grand saloon, historic library and quirky yellow dining room, accommodating between two and 100 people. Receptions for up to 150 loved ones are catered for, and the venue boasts its own kitchen garden, providing fresh, seasonal produce. Sample menu tasting is included with exclusive-use or venue hire of the hotel. WE LOVE… Celebrations can continue long after the big day, with discounts offered on anniversary stays. YARLINGTON BARN 01278 751 401 | yarlingtonbarn.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? In the heart of rural Somerset, Yarlington Barn is a family-run venue set on a cider farm. Nestled among apple orchards, woodland and lakes, the large outside terrace offers stunning vistas of the picturesque waterside setting. The grounds and rose-clad gazebo provide breathtaking year-round photo opportunities, whether in the frost of winter or the vibrant colours of summer. LET’S CELEBRATE! Inside, the barn has a welcoming, country feel, and it’s fully licensed for ceremonies. Exposed beams, iron chandeliers and an unusual barrel bar reflect the cider farm’s heritage. The Ceremony Room (80 guests) is the perfect location in which to tie the knot. In the evening, 160 of the couple’s nearest and dearest can enjoy a buffet or a hog roast before dancing the night away. WE LOVE… Sit-down meals are accompanied by Somerset’s favourite tipple fresh from the farm. THEMED VENUES 29