Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - December 2020/Janaury 2021 (Issue 80)

ARNOS VALE 0117 971 9117 | www.arnosvale.org.uk/weddings WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Found in 45 acres of green space, this idyllic retreat offers a one-of-a-kind setting in the heart of the city. The Victorian Garden Cemetery was designed in the style of an ancient Greek necropolis. Surrounded by abundant trees and plants, it offers a memorable backdrop for photos. Guests can discover a magical woodland wedding spot, the Underwood Centre, which complements its surroundings perfectly. Parties will love getting back to nature surrounded by rustic wooden benches, birdsong and dappled sunshine – furry friends are welcome here too. There’s a collection of wonderful venues here each with its own character, with capacities for up to 90 ceremony guests and 140 reception guests. LET’S CELEBRATE! Designed by Charles Underwood in 1839, The Spielman Centre is a fusion of elegant Victorian architecture mixed with the modern glass design of the attached Atrium Café. Benefitting from magnificent leaded windows, natural light and a fabulous pillared entrance, it provides a blank canvas for couples who wish to put their stamp on the venue. The Grade II listed Victorian Anglican Chapel is the centrepiece of the venue and it’s where Church of England ceremonies take place. Loved ones can admire beautifully carved columns and the bell tower before stepping inside the grand hall. Ornate floor tiles, elegant curved windows and marble wall plaques give a classic yet stylish atmosphere. WE LOVE… No two weddings here are the same, and the team prides itself on being as flexible as possible to create the day of couples’ dreams – from a relaxed celebration in the woods to the grandest formal wedding breakfast in a chapel. ASHTON GATE STADIUM 0117 9630 680 | www.ashtongatestadium.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Nestled in the heart of South Bristol, Ashton Gate Stadium is a £45million state-of-the-art stadium with a whole host of exciting photo opportunities and memorable pitch-side views. Guests can be welcomed on the large screen by a choice of message or photo as they arrive at the home of Bristol City and Bristol Bears. The venue can even match the stadium lights to the wedding theme. There are various function rooms to accommodate different capacities and styles, whether that’s an intimate ceremony or a lavish affair, there’s a room to match. Each space has its own bar, LED TV screens and some have views of the pitch. LET’S CELEBRATE! Couples can celebrate in a number of spaces including the Director’s Box (50 guests) or a choice of 18 executive boxes running along the length of the Lansdown Stand. Bigger celebrations are held in the Heineken Lounge (200 guests) or the Lansdown Suite (800 guests). The Sports Bar is a modern space at the front of the stadium, with a large private bar and mezzanine level should couples want to spread their guests out. It boasts the largest TV screen in Europe, which shows live sports and gives a nod to the teams that play at Ashton Gate. WE LOVE… Wedding couples receive free one-year anniversary tickets for a home league fixture for either Bristol City or Bristol Bears. http://thro ughthewoodsweran.co.uk http://sara hgrayphotography.com 16