Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 74)

’Tis the season to wed in a festive setting WINTERWONDERLAN BAILBROOK HOUSE HOTEL 01225 855 100 | handpickedhotels.co.uk/bailbrookhouse WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Set on a Bath hillside and reached via a tree-lined drive, Bailbrook House Hotel overlooks the glorious landscapes of the city and Avon Valley. Its idyllic gardens, which feature a lover’s seat, provide endless photo opportunities. A warm welcome awaits inside this handsome Georgian mansion, and visitors will find wonderful period features from intricate stonework and carved pillars to sash windows and grand fireplaces. LET’S CELEBRATE! Vows can be taken in front of up to 130 witnesses in one of five licensed rooms. The Princess Elizabeth, Duke of Clarence and Queen Charlotte rooms are all suitable for intimate gatherings. For larger affairs, the Lansdown (90 guests) and Brunel Suite (130 guests each) are more spacious and contemporary. After the formalities, drinks can be enjoyed in the Conservatory Bar (120 guests), which spills out on to the lawns. The Front Terrace (120 guests) boasts breathtaking vistas, and the Royal Lounge (90 guests) is situated within the Georgian house. For the wedding breakfast, guests will enjoy delicious catering in one of the sumptuous suites or fine-dining restaurants for parties of up to 130 people. WE LOVE… Brides and grooms will benefit from a free menu tasting before the big day, and there are 13 individually decorated bedrooms to choose from for their wedding night with stunning features such as copper baths. CROWCOMBE COURT 01984 618 752 | crowcombecourt.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Set at the foot of the Quantock Hills is Crowcombe Court, the magnificent Grade I listed squire’s mansion was built in English Baroque style in the 1730s from amber-coloured bricks with Bath Stone pilasters and frontispiece. Once inside, visitors find sumptuous interiors and 11 superb rooms with king-size beds, Edwardian furniture and luxurious en suites. LET’S CELEBRATE! Ceremonies take place in the grandeur of The Great Hall (100 guests) with its intricate Italian plasterwork and flexible layout. The venue will soon be offering licensed outdoor ceremonies in a beautiful new area. After the formalities, bespoke wedding breakfasts can take place in The Victorian Ballroom (100 guests). Its high ceilings and stunning chandeliers make it a beautiful space for newlyweds to celebrate their first meal as a married couple. After this, the nightclub-style vaulted Undercroft has a stage, dancefloor and bar just waiting for a celebration. WE LOVE… Couples will be excited to know the venue will soon be offering a designated room for pre-wedding prep with make-up stations, mirrors, en suite bathroom and plenty of space for champagne and photos! lifeinfocusphotography.co.uk Samantha Wordie Photography THEMED VENUES 23 