Venues
Magnficent mansion
Nutfield Priory in Surrey is a magnificent Victorian mansion in the neo-gothic style . The highly experienced resident wedding coordinators care about making your day everything you have ever wanted and truly special . For the ultimate in exclusivity , take over the whole house – the lounges and garden terraces , restaurants and bedrooms . Or , for smaller intimate parties , choose one of the stunning period rooms . Complete with beautiful views over Surrey and Sussex from the terrace , which make a stunning backdrop for your photographs , it is suitable for parties as small as 12 all the way up to a total of 90 guests .
The great estate
Orchardleigh is a family owned and operated country estate in the heart of stunning Somerset , ten miles from the historic city of Bath . Nestled amid 500 acres of parkland and lakes , Orchardleigh Estate offers two award-winning exclusive-use wedding venues , Orchardleigh House and The Walled Garden . Both are licensed to hold civil ceremonies , and there is the option of a church wedding too , in the estate ’ s own magical church .
Give your event a little extra sparkle with fireworks , hire a professional toastmaster or you could even arrive by helicopter . On the big day itself , a senior member of their team will be there to coordinate everything so you , your friends and family can relax and enjoy the day – and create great memories to savour afterwards . www . handpickedhotels . co . uk / nutfieldpriory
Blissful backdrops
Sweet dreams are made of these …
The enchanting array of backdrops makes Orchardleigh Estate a truly unique place to hold your entire wedding day from the ceremony , through to the reception drinks , wedding breakfast and evening celebrations . There is plenty of luxurious accommodation and even an 18-hole golf course .
The estate offers a fleet of wedding transportation ranging from a 1926 Rolls Royce Phantom Cabriolet de Ville to the Bell Longranger Helicopter . Orchardleigh ’ s dedicated team of experienced wedding coordinators will be on hand to help throughout the planning process and on your big day . www . orchardleigh . net
Waterfront gem
Set in the quaint village of South Queensferry in an incredible location on the waterfront just 20 minutes from Edinburgh city centre , Orocco Pier inspires everyone who visits . The team there knows that your wedding is the most important day of your whole life , and that planning it is about more than just finding the perfect venue – it ’ s about personal attention to detail from an experienced wedding team that ’ ll help make your day memorable .
The venue offers a wide choice of spaces and packages to fit a range of requirements and budgets . Choose from an intimate informal gathering in the Orocco Room , an outside terrace ceremony , a lavish banquet in a marquee , or hire Fuchsia , its self-contained event hall with stunning floorto-ceiling windows and private decking that leads directly onto the beach . The marquee can accommodate up to 160 guests and its boutique hotel offers 17 double bedrooms and an off-site serviced apartment . www . oroccopier . co . uk
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