Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Page number 26 - October/November 2021 (Issue 85)

THE ROYAL CRESCENT HOTEL AND SPA 01225 823 333 | www.royalcrescent.co.uk The Royal Crescent Hotel and Spa offers an iconic one-of-a-kind destination for a wedding ceremony and reception. Its location in the centre of the historic Royal Crescent in beautiful Bath ensures plenty of photo opportunities, and its acre of hidden gardens bring all the romance and green space of a countryside wedding. In the summer, lavender lines the flagstoned pathways and roses scent the air. The hotel is known for it’s five-star service, and with a variety of interior and exterior event spaces to choose from you have the opportunity to make your day your own. All of spaces here are available for both ceremonies and celebrations. The largest is The Dower House Restaurant, with capacity of 100. It’s an elegant space that opens out onto the gardens. The Walled Wedding Garden with licensed pergola is your very own special space. It’s ideal for a romantic outside ceremony or reception and features a standalone Garden Villa, which sleeps eight people, perfect for getting ready in the morning and staying over at the end of the day. The most intimate of spots is the peaceful Library, which can host 20. There’s also the Sir Percy Blakeney Suite for 30 guests. Overlooking the Crescent lawns, its neutral pale pink décor will suit any wedding palette and it features an adjoining living area and bedroom. OLD BRIDGE 01460 240 855 | www.old-bridge.co.uk This 16 th -century manor and mature gardens provide a picture-perfect backdrop for your entire special day. Built in local honey-coloured ham stone, the house is close to the venue’s on-site marquee and is integral to the overall ambience. The magnificent marquee itself, comes fully-lined, heated and carpeted, complete with new dancefloor, bar, stage and furniture, ready for you to decorate according to your theme. You’ll have access at least the day before as the team never book back-to-back events. Receptions can be hosted here from May to September, with space for 200 seated and 250 for the evening. Ceremonies take place throughout the year in the Great Hall, which seats 75. If the weather is kind, the front porch too is licensed so any number of guests could be outside to witness vows taking place here. The gardens are dominated by a massive 400-year-old sweet chestnut, from which there hangs a triple-seat swing, wonderful for photos. The wooded area is uplighted at night and a small stream flows past the weeping willows, there are also formal lawns, rose beds and colourful borders. These gorgeous grounds are available for you and your guests to enjoy. Previous couples have well and truly made the most of them setting up garden games, bouncy castles, street food, ice cream vans, a picture story through the trees and jam jars with tea lights. Scan to view video 26