STIFFORD HALL HOTEL 01708 719988 | www.stiffordhallhotel.com An 18th century manor house set in landscape grounds with a covered terrace that’s ideal for welcome drinks, Stifford Hall Hotel boasts a recently built pagoda with beautiful chandelier, ideal for an outside wedding ceremony. There’s also 97 en-suite bedrooms with a mixture of twins/double and superior rooms available, with a block of accommodation to all your guests available at a preferential rate, inclusive of full English breakfast. Inside the main house you’ll find The Regency Suite – with floor to ceiling windows and a neutral colour scheme, its elegant crystal chandeliers and purpose-built terrace bar makes this the ideal space for your wedding party. Civil ceremonies can also be held in the purposebuilt pagoda, as well as the Blenheim Suite, located on the first floor of the main house. You can then choose to host your reception back in The Regency Suite (130 guests), or The Garden Suite (80 guests), which also has its own smaller terrace area. WIVENHOE HOUSE HOTEL 01206 863666 | www.wivenhoehouse.co.uk Wivenhoe House is a beautiful four-star hotel on the Essex/Suffolk border, incorporating both historic rooms in the Main House and contemporary luxury in the Garden Wing. The magnificently restored 18th century red brick mansion celebrates the original architecture of the building, whether your event takes place in the Gazebo on the sunken lawn; in the light and airy Garden Suite; or in the Drawing Room, complete with bay windows overlooking the parkland. The venue also offers 40 bedrooms, ranging from Classic, Superior or Luxury rooms in the Main House, to more contemporary Deluxe spaces in the hotel’s Garden Wing. Ceremonies take place in The Garden Suite for up to 150 guests, perfect for an all-in-one celebration with its private bar, dancefloor and sound system. There’s also The Drawing Room – surrounded by views of the parklands through three bay windows, the restored 18th century space can seat up to 80 guests. Alternatively, choose The Signatures Room for a more traditionally styled wedding for up to 60, or The Gazebo, available for an outdoor ceremony for up to 130. Ideal for summer weddings, the daylight hours provide a perfect backdrop for photography. https://jamesthomasphotography.co.uk https://jamesthomasphotography.co.uk 29 THEMED VENUES
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