Your Surrey Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 76)

Set in the bucolic beauty of the Surrey Weald only an hour away from London, The Red Barn is the perfect spot for weddings in any one of its wonderful spaces. Whether you’re looking for somewhere grand or informal, the barn, pantry or paddock can cater for all tastes and styles to create the perfect setting. With its vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, central 16 th - century fireplaces and oodles of old-world charm, the Barn is perfect for nuptials. Post-vows it can turn any event into a night to remember. There’s plenty of space for a dancefloor and bands while still having secluded little areas for guests to relax in before rejoining the fun, being as relaxed or as formal as you like. It can host between 140 seated guests, and up to 180-200 for a buffet-style wedding breakfast and reception. If it’s a larger affair you was hoping for, then spill outside where numbers can reach up to 500 guests. Al fresco, guests can enjoy the outdoor paddock, pergola and ponds. When hosting your day here, couples can enjoy a free food tasting! Nestled in the hills of beautiful leafy Surrey, the red-brick mansion – dating back to 1881 – is surrounded by idyllic countryside providing a relaxing atmosphere and fantastic photographic opportunities. Take full advantage of the private 25-acre estate by having welcome drinks on the patio or lawns, with views of landscaped areas, woodland and a small Japanese Garden with vibrant shades of red and green leaf acer trees. Complimentary car parking for up to 100 vehicles, wedding buses, coaches and even helicopters are welcome! Inside, this late Victorian mansion has recently been renovated to a high standard, retaining its charming original features such as the grand staircase and exquisite rose and leaf stained-glass windows. The house décor comprises an elegant colour palette that provides a chic and sophisticated vibe that can be enhanced by dressing the venue. Exchange your vows in one of three elegant rooms. The Capenor Room is the original Billiards Room, with magnificent original wood panelling and crystal chandeliers this space is licensed for up to 112 guests. Alternatively, you may prefer the period features of the Belvedere Room, originally the family Dining Room licensed for 75 guests. For an intimate ceremony, choose the Redwood Room, licensed for up to 35 guests. Post-vows, receptions take place across the three function rooms with the grand galleried hall and the well-stocked, fully licensed bar area can be used as a central location. Robert Denholm House is suitable for ‘informal dining’ receptions of approximately 200 guests; while seated wedding breakfast capacities are as follows: The Capenor Room, 80, The Belvedere Room, 60, The Redwood Room, 30. For those looking for a marquee wedding, one can be erected within the exclusive grounds, as the venue is licensed for up to 4,500 guests on-site so there really are no restrictions to the length of your guest list! ROBERT DENHOLM HOUSE 01737 824 000 | rdhwedding.co.uk THE RED BARN 01342 830 820 | theredbarnblindleyheath.co.uk ebourneimages.com loveheartphotography.com LOCAL VENUES 25