Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Page number 16 - October/November 2021 (Issue 85)

CLEVEDON HALL 01275 795 895 | www.clevedonhall.co.uk Clevedon Hall is set in the heart of North Somerset, just 15 minutes from Bristol. A lavish mansion house, it boasts a variety of event spaces offering you the flexibility you need for your special day. The extensive grounds are packed with photo opportunities, from the lake and bridge, to the beautiful meadow, wilderness walk and Hebe’s fountain. If you’re lucky you might even encounter a deer or two. What’s more, the venue is only a couple of minutes away from Clevedon Pier and the sea, the perfect spot for some spectacular sunset photos. There are several options for hosting every part of your day from vows to celebrations depending on the size of your guest list. The largest is the Orangery, which can accommodate 150 for both ceremony and reception. Complete with a light interior, thanks to its stunning windows, it overlooks the main building and gardens. It’s the ideal space for bringing the outside in. Venue capacity for the evening do is 250. Similar in terms of capacity for a ceremony is the Great Hall, which can host 140. Alternatively, if al fresco vows are for you, the Gazebo too can host 150. It’s a beautiful setting overlooking the lake. The Library boasts a wealth of original architectural details, which have been lovingly restored. Here, 100 nearest and dearest can join you for the vows, then later you can hold you wedding breakfast here for 124 guests based on a traditional top table with rounds, or 130 banquet style. Finally, for more intimate “I dos” the Dame Rosa Burden is the place to be. There’s space for 70 loved ones for the ceremony and 50 for the wedding breakfast. Bay windows overlook the grounds and lake, and the impressive architecture certainly makes for a grand entrance. ALDWICK ESTATE 01934 864 404 | www.aldwickestate.co.uk Aldwick Estate has been described as the perfect marriage between the historical and modern: all the charm of a rustic 17 th -century farm happily united with the comforts and efficiency of the 21 st century. The venue features two stone barns, the bygone dairy Old Barn and 2013 New Barn, linked by a main reception area, with the brick-walled Cellar Bar behind them. The gardens and enveloping countryside all present a varied choice of wonderful photographic opportunities. From the plate-glass windows of the New Barn you can enjoy sweeping panoramic views of the gardens, patchwork of verdant fields and the River Yeo right across to the farm’s southern boundary. The vineyards too are a real highlight and produce the wine served at the wedding breakfast. Both barns are licensed for civil ceremonies, so you’re offered the versatility you need when planning your big day. What’s more, since the venue is exclusive-use, the New Barn can be utilised just as you wish. A light, open-stone barn, you’re encouraged to decorate the neutral interior according to your individual style, wedding theme and palette. The barns can accommodate 160 loved ones to witness the all-important vows, the same number for the wedding breakfast and 220 for the evening do. The two of you will be offered a complimentary stay in one of Aldwick’s on-site apartments for the wedding night, which are conveniently located just a few paces from the main entrance. The Forge consists of an open- plan kitchen and sitting room, bedroom with king-size bed and bathroom with shower. www.bradwakefield.com www.crossjonesphotography.com www.jodiehurdphotography.com www.flynnguardphotography.co.uk 16