Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - October/November 2020 (Issue 79)

HESTERCOMBE GARDENS 01823 413 923 | www.hestercombe.com/weddings WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? The happy couple can enjoy a choice of historic venues within 50 acres of lovingly restored gardens, featuring lakes, light-dappled pathways and stunning views of the Blackdown Hills. The idyllic scenery is tended by a team of skilled gardeners all year round. LET’S CELEBRATE! The Orangery (90 guests) is a beautiful hamstone building, designed by British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Licensed for ceremonies, it offers an idyllic setting for all styles of wedding and allows brides and grooms to enjoy a light-filled space before spilling out to enjoy drinks on the lawn. The Bampfylde Hall (150 guests) dates back to 1680. High ceilings and dramatic timber beams make it a fantastic place for a couple to enjoy their ceremony, wedding breakfast and party. The fairy-lit canopy creates a charming atmosphere. For something a little different, couples can have an open-air wedding in the 18 th -century temple (112 guests), which is perched high above the Pear Pond in the Landscape Gardens. A romantic hideaway, it boasts views across to Taunton Vale. WE LOVE… Smaller weddings can be held within the rooms of Hestercombe House for a more intimate feel. HASELBURY MILL 01460 770 95 | www.haselburymill.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? This beautifully preserved 11 th -century mill, offering views of the idyllic South Somerset countryside, is situated in 17 acres of grounds. The pretty gardens, lakes and the graceful River Parrett meandering through the middle make Haselbury Mill a picturesque spot for weddings. Couples will love the vintage cars and gypsy wagons that adorn the grounds, filling the place with character. LET’S CELEBRATE! There are three spaces licensed for ceremonies. The Lakeside Room (50 guests) offers waterside views from the original mill. The Great Tithe Barn (300 guests) is an impressive hamstone building with high ceilings and mullioned windows. The Grand Belvedere (300 guests) is a beautiful al fresco structure for vows bathed in sunshine. WE LOVE… For those wanting to continue celebrations, there’s plenty of on- site accommodation, with 21 rooms including a bridal suite and fabulously quirky showman’s wagons. www.laris sajoice.co.uk www.sim onbiffenphotography.co.uk 24