Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 75)

emilyfairweatherphotography.co.uk jamesandkerriephotography.co.uk CROWCOMBE COURT 01984 618 752 | crowcombecourt.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Set at the foot of the Quantock Hills is Crowcombe Court. With its lake, hydrangea beds, kitchen garden, lawns and wild woodland, the venue provides plenty of stunning backdrops for photographs. 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 wonderful 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! martindabek.com DILLINGTON HOUSE 01460 258 612 | dillington.com WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Dillington House offers a breathtaking backdrop for celebrations. With romantic gardens, patios and surrounding woodland, this dreamy manor house is fit for the most elegant of weddings. The manor is constructed from the local mellow-toned hamstone and its fairytale architecture echoes Downton Abbey. The inside is equally spectacular with an array of spaces to suit all tastes. Due to undergo a facelift, the building has 16 stunning bedrooms with magnificent countryside views. Beyond the house is The Mews. A converted stable block, it’s been transformed into the perfect party space. The addition of the modern Hyde building brings the estate right into the 21 st century. LET’S CELEBRATE! Weddings are held in a choice of the beautiful Orangery with its fountain patio, the croquet lawn overlooking the woodlands or in the stable block and theatre. For more intimate gatherings, couples can choose one of the rooms inside the house while guests can spill onto the al fresco patios when the weather is fine. WE LOVE… Couples will receive a free menu tasting and there are also special one-year anniversary packages now available. Guests will be happy to know there’s on-site accommodation for up to 78 people. 16