Your Surrey Wedding - February/March 2023 (Issue 99)

Historic wonders Celebrate your big day in a venue full of history PENNYHILL PARK, GU19 5EU 01276 749 660 | www.exclusive.co.uk/pennyhill-park Pennyhill Park in Bagshot is situated amongst 123 acres of glorious parkland and boasts 124 bedrooms, each tastefully designed with standout bathrooms. The award-winning spa is vast with more than 20 experiences, innovative treatments and little luxuries perfect for escaping the stresses of wedding planning. Guests will love Hillfield, the farm-to-fork restaurant and bar offering a hyperlocal seasonal menu, and Latymer, a fine dining Michelin-starred restaurant in the oldest and most charming part of the house. The original mansion house makes for a stunning setting all year round, dramatically covered with vibrant green leaves in the summer, turning a stunning crimson in the autumn. Celebrate in style Perfect for summer weddings, the Pavilion creates an impressive backdrop for weddings. The sloping roof and stone steps of the ornate structure are set down from the Lily Pond Terrace and surrounded by acres of leafy grounds. Guests will take their seats on a tiered grass terrace, where they’ll have the best view of the exchanging of vows. Located in the main house, The Library is the main indoor space for wedding ceremonies and can accommodate 120 guests. The original features add plenty of character – there’s a large wooden archway on one side of the room that reveals the feature fireplace and grand stained-glass windows that provide plenty of natural light. This classically elegant room can be decorated to perfectly suit any style. The Parkview Suite has just been refurbished and renovated to offer couples an exclusive setting for their speeches, cake cutting and, most importantly, the wedding breakfast. Located in the terrace wing, it has windows on two sides that fill it with natural light and a private stone balcony. Chandeliers at the centre of the room add a touch of glamour, as well as the ornate architectural details and plush interior design. After the ceremony, guests can enjoy drinks and canapés on the Lily Pond Terrace before moving into Parkview for the celebrations to continue. If it rains on the big day, no need to worry, the Water Lily Suite, which has been artfully refurbished with hand-painted panelling and floral sculptural lights, is the perfect indoor setting for the drinks reception. We love... The wedding team will be on hand throughout the planning process to ensure every detail is perfect. www.julietmckeephotography.co.uk 25 HISTORIC VENUES

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