Your Surrey Wedding - October/November 2024 (Issue 109)

© Daniel Thomas Wedding Photography RICHMOND HILL HOTEL 020 8940 2247 | www.richmondhill-hotel.co.uk Located only a stone’s throw from Richmond Park and the river, Richmond Hill Hotel is an extensive Georgian townhouse that has been extended over the years. The Grade II listed building is brimming with original features including intricate ironwork and sash windows while the Insta-worthy interiors nod to its Georgian heritage with added modern flair. There’s large, bright rooms and suites, plus a beautifully designed restaurant and bar providing the perfect spot for a rehearsal dinner, or a pre-ceremony drink. The Oak Room is licensed for ceremonies of up to 70 people. The unique characteristics include original wood panelling and ornate ceiling features. The Richmond room is licensed for larger ceremonies of up to 120 guests. This contemporary space is positioned in the centre of the hotel close to the main reception complete with flexible lighting concepts. The stunning Ballroom, licensed for up to 182 loved ones, is furnished in a classically elegant style, showcasing its design features and Georgian sash windows allowing plenty of natural daylight. Smaller, more intimate celebrations can take advantage of the Queen’s room licensed for up to 40 people. This room boasts large bay windows and plenty of natural daylight, with access to a nearby sun terrace. There’s also the Stafford room, licensed for up to 40, it’s located on the first floor and boasts French windows and a full-length balcony showcasing views of the terrace and River Thames. Receptions are held in the Ballroom on the ground floor for a maximum of 220 guests. Beautifully furnished in a classically elegant style, the ballroom has stunning design features complete with a dancefloor and adjoining bar. The Richmond and Queens rooms can also host receptions. The wedding package includes a menu tasting for the couple three months before the big day where a tasting of the seasonal menu and house wine can be enjoyed along with a meet and greet with the head chef and wedding coordinator. A complimentary Georgian deluxe room is included in the package for the newlyweds on the night of the wedding. The Georgian deluxe rooms offer luxury and space, with super king-size beds, elegant free-standing roll-top baths and walk-in showers. KINGSTON REGISTER OFFICE 0208 547 6196 www.kingston.gov.uk/ceremonies-1/venues-kingston Located in the centre of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Kingston Register Office is on the lower ground floor of the historic Guildhall, which is in the heart of Kingston and a stone’s throw away from the River Thames. Whilst the steps of the Guildhall make for iconic images, Kingston itself provides the perfect backdrop for any celebration. The Old Court House is steeped in history and boasts many ornate original features and impressive high ceilings. It has three beautiful rooms to choose from for the big day, whether you’re planning something small and intimate or large and grand. Room One, the largest room with seating for 70 guests, has cream chairs with elegant bows and original wood panelling. Sympathetically restored in 2015, this space still holds much of its original grandeur. With Ceremony Room Two, experience the outside-in with beautiful plants and foliage creating an indoor-garden feel; it offers a relaxed atmosphere for slightly smaller ceremonies seating up to 40 guests. Perfect for ceremonies just with those closest to you, Room Three seats eight loved ones and offers an affordable option for your celebration. The team at the Register Office can guide you through every aspect of your ceremony, advice on the legal preliminaries, your ceremony choices and what will happen on the day. Couples tying the knot here will also benefit from a ceremony discussion appointment, save the date cards and ceremony invites. https://bpwphotography.com @jessicagwynethphotog 28

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