Your Surrey Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 75)

LOCAL VENUES 25  Where to wed in... WAVERLEY AND MOLE VALLEY MILLBRIDGE COURT 01252 792 572 | millbridgecourt.co.uk Located in the heart of the Surrey countryside, Millbridge Court is a style-driven home-from-home comprising both a house and barns. Just minutes from the National Trust Frensham Ponds, its traditional English gardens have oak trees, lavender and wildflowers in abundance. There’s plenty to explore; from a festoon-lit courtyard, a luscious green lawn stretching past the walled garden and a secret fern garden that leads couples to their honeymoon hideaway. When newlyweds-to-be and guests step through the front door they’re greeted with a luxurious interior, the perfect combination of traditional architecture with contemporary, elegant design. When tying the knot here, say vows in the Ceremony Barn with up to 150 guests. A modern space full of character due to its traditional vaulted ceilings, but flooded with natural light and neutral styling. The barns are perfect in any season, bright and airy for long summer days, to romantic and cosy with a roaring log fire for the winter. For al fresco nuptials with up to 150 guests, the picturesque arbour is nestled within the walled garden and, with the rolling grounds of the Surrey countryside providing a backdrop, this is not only an idyllic spot for ceremonies but picture-perfect moments too. After the ‘I dos’, the wedding breakfast takes place in the Dining Barn seating up to 150 guests. The evening reception takes place in the Ceremony Barn and can host up to 200 guests. With two boutique inter-connecting barns for the ceremony, dining and reception, celebrations can run seamlessly from start to finish. Both rooms have aged-oak beams and boast floor-to-ceiling glass walls creating bright, light and airy spaces. The barns overlook the stunning views of the English countryside, bringing the outside in. On the day, the glamorous bridal changing suite is ideal to get ready in, kitted out with all the pre-ceremony essentials including a fridge stocked with bubbles, hooks for the bridal parties’ dresses and a private changing area for the bride. A unique feature of this suite is the one-way window meaning the bridal party can sneak a peak of the guests arriving. Millbridge Court has its very own secret garden, saved just for the couple. The Hideaway is just beyond the wildflower meadow and reclaimed, oriental gates lead to this tranquil botanical sanctuary; which is a charming retreat for the newlyweds.   Couples booking this venue enjoy a complimentary tasting evening, hosted as an event of its own, with florists, musicians and styling all playing an important part in creating the night. Not only do couples get to sample a huge range of delicious dishes from exclusive catering partner Kalm Kitchen, but they also experience a taste of the atmosphere for their special day. vla-photography.co.uk philippa-sian.co.uk vla-photography.co.uk