Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - August/September 2020 (Issue 78)

ST AUDRIES PARK 01984 633 633 | www.audries-park.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Spanning more than 100 acres in the rolling Quantock Hills, the St Audries Park estate boasts an elevated position with fabulous coastal views. The deer park and lake are serene settings, and the immaculate grounds feature neatly striped grass and a manicured croquet lawn. The building provides an impressive backdrop for weddings, with towers, turrets, huge stained-glass windows and its Victorian- style Orangery. Inside, there are endless period features to enjoy in splendid surroundings. LET’S CELEBRATE! All couples have exclusive use of the house and grounds for their special day. Vows are taken in The Orangery (130 guests) before making use of the many grand and elegant reception rooms. The Great Hall’s vaulted ceiling, minstrels’ gallery and roaring log fire make for an impressive welcome. The Drawing Room, with its hand-painted ceiling and wall of windows, is another favourite. For fine dining with a view, couples will love The Banqueting Hall, which overlooks the deer park and rose garden. WE LOVE… Nearlyweds can host an informal gathering the night before the wedding for up to 40 loved ones at Peregrine House. There’s also accommodation for up to 100 people for the wedding night. YARLINGTON BARN 01278 751 401 | www.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. bensimmondsphotography.co.uk THEMED VENUES 25