Your East Midlands Wedding - December/January 2023 (Issue 59)

DARWIN LAKE 01629 735 859 | www.darwinlake.co.uk Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, Darwin Lake is a truly magical wedding venue in Derbyshire. Licenced for civil wedding ceremonies, it’s the perfect place to exchange vows and hold wedding receptions all in one superb wedding venue in Darwin Forest. The exclusive grounds include a private lake, a babbling brook and the charming stone-built Darwin Hall. With its two large function rooms, the Hall’s interior has a classy multifunctional design, allowing pairs to create just the atmosphere and look desired for their special day. The Hall seats up to 130 people on either floor and sits adjacent to the lawns, which can easily support a large marquee. The team now also offers outdoor ceremonies by the stunning lakeside too! Darwin Lake presents a high-quality wedding venue for entire weekend celebrations or midweek one-day weddings to suit all needs. There are 17 quaint, four-star stone cottages with modern interiors that can accommodate groups from 16 to 110 guests. Guests can all relax in the comfort of the beautiful surroundings for the duration of wedding weekends. Complimentary stays are available for newlyweds! Set amongst the rolling hills and pine forests above the Peak District village of Two Dales, Darwin Lake is three miles from Matlock and 25 miles from the M1. DRONFIELD HALL BARN 07931 830 597 | https://dronfieldhallbarn.org Dronfield Hall Barn is a beautiful historical setting in the heart of Dronfield, offering rustic charm and contemporary spaces. The stunning gardens, private courtyard and flexible indoor areas provide the space to relax and enjoy spending time with loved ones. All profits from weddings held at the venue go back into the Dronfield Heritage Trust, an independent charity led by local people working to preserve the property and continue varied events programmes to engage with different community segments. The stunning 1430’s Barn offers the perfect space for ceremonies. The team works closely with Derbyshire registrars to ensure that service runs smoothly and that guests leave with tears in their eyes. For those thinking of a church ceremony, the team would be honoured to welcome lovebirds to the Barn afterwards to celebrate. With an in-house bespoke catering service, in collaboration with The Cricket Inn Sheffield, the staff will work in pairs to create individual menus ranging from la carte dining to hearty pies or street food. The romantic fairy-lit gallery is a beautiful space for guests to enjoy evening receptions. The resident DJ will get everyone up on the dancefloor and is happy to receive requests and playlists from couples. The team also welcomes acoustic musicians and ceilidh bands. www.francesmilburnphotography.co.uk www.francesmilburnphotography.co.uk www.evehopkinsonphotography.co.uk www.evehopkinsonphotography.co.uk 20

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