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

26 DENBIES WINE ESTATE LIMITED 01306 734 663 | denbies.co.uk Set in 265 acres of vines, this wonderful location has unrivalled breathtaking vineyard views, with the Surrey Hills providing the perfect backdrop. The Conservatory Atrium is a stunning venue with high glass ceilings and a central water feature; it can accommodate up to 250 guests and is available for exclusive private hire from 5pm onwards hosting up to 250 for the wedding breakfast and receptions. Couples can also tie the knot in the Ranmore Suite, the smallest room, catering for more intimate ceremonies up to 50 guests, or, the Garden Room (150) which looks out to the Cloisters Courtyard. The magnificent Pavilion centrepiece in the Cloisters Courtyard provides a stunning backdrop for wedding photographs and musical entertainment throughout the day. The latter is licensed for outdoor ceremonies from May to September for up to 100 guests. Finally, newlyweds-to-be have the choice of the Denbies Suite. Situated on the first floor, it’s the largest of ceremony rooms for up to 180 guests. The Gallery Restaurant boasts panoramic views of the vineyard and Box Hill, is perfect for more intimate celebrations for up to 60 guests. Additionally, the atmospheric cellars are available for hosting drinks reception or evening celebrations. When tying the knot here, couples can enjoy a complimentary wedding tasting with an opportunity to sample Denbies range of wines, as well as complimentary overnight stay for the wedding couple on the big day. RAMSTER HALL 01428 654 167 | ramsterhall.com Located just outside the picture perfect village of Chiddingfold, in the Surrey Hills, Ramster Hall is surrounded by parkland and more than 25 acres of stunning gardens famous for their collection of rhodendrons and azaleas in spring and the fiery colours of the ancient acers in autumn. Approached via a magnificent driveway, Ramster Hall sits nestled among beautiful parkland providing privacy and seclusion. A timber-framed building dating from 1604, it has impressive vaulted halls surrounding a lovely private courtyard. The halls have beautiful beamed ceilings, with wooden floors and wooden panelling down the sides. Both have fireplaces lit in the colder months and the Long Hall is permanently lit with fairylights creating a very romantic setting for your special day. Say ‘I do’ in the Great Drawing room, it can be arranged for any size wedding up to 160 guests set up in a traditional layout with an aisle or in a horseshoe-shape round the huge fireplace. Post-vows, receptions take place in The Long Hall, an impressive 100ft-long room with a vast inglenook fireplace and fairylights the length of the ceiling. It can accommodate up to 160 guests for a sit-down wedding breakfast and dancing, either with round tables or one or two long tables. Couples benefit from a tasting evening to select their menu – exceptional catering by Jacaranda – as well as access to a list of recommended suppliers. This much treasured venue is family-run with attention given to every detail with the option of exclusive hire of the whole venue – three halls and courtyard.