GRAY MANOR HOTEL, CHOLDERTON This quirky, family-run hotel and exclusive-use wedding venue sit on five acres of land with the exterior flanked by flowerbeds filled with roses, a bathtub of flowers and a planted piano. Inside, there are plenty of Instaworthy touches with the shabby chic styling. The comfortable bedrooms can accommodate wedding guests and there’s a fabulous designer-inspired bridal suite that’s complimentary on the wedding night. Ceremonies take place in the Elisabeth Suite for up to 120 guests, in the Gray Suite for up to 60 loved ones and in the Manor Suite for 84 people. Receptions take place in the Gray Suite which looks across the grounds. The venue is known for it’s Secret Garden set behind a purple doorway. It’s home to floating umbrellas that light up as night falls and a sofa under the stars. There’s also a play area for the little ones and a pergola. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01980 629 542, https://graymanorhotel.co.uk We love...the flexible wedding packages; free menu tasting sessions for couples who have booked a wedding at the venue and the discount available for returning couples who have married at the venue. THE RED LION HOTEL, SALISBURY This four-star hotel marries old with new. It’s tastefully decorated in keeping with the age and character of the original hotel with various artefacts while offering the mod cons of a modern day hotel. The beautiful vine-draped courtyard is home to quirky lion statues and fountains, offering a romantic backdrop for wedding photography. Virginia creeper covers it, with the leaves changing colour throughout the seasons. Ceremonies take place in The Vine Restaurant for up to 80 guests. A sympathetic extension in 1999 has added a beautiful conservatory. Another option is the Marlborough Suite, the largest of the function rooms and one of two that make up the Courtyard Suite. It benefits from direct access from the courtyard, ensuring privacy from the activites in the hotel and it’s a bright room flooded with natural daylight. Up to 60 guests can gather for the ceremony and be seated for the wedding breakfast plus there’s also a private bar and a dancefloor. Adjacent to it is the Wellington Suite, encompassed to create the Courtyard Suite which has its own entrance, toilets, dancefloor and private bar forming a large banqueting suite for up to 120 guests for an evening reception. This versatile space can also be used as a separate area for children to play in, or split for dancing and relaxed socialising - the options are endless! Newlyweds will receive a complimentary stay on their wedding night (the room will depend on the package chosen) and all wedding party guests are offered a discounted room rate. There’s also a free tasting for couples. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01722 323 334, https://the-redlion.co.uk • We love... that the hotel is located in Salisbury town centre with Salisbury Cathedral just a five-minute walk for more big-day photos. Photography of The Red Lion Hotel courtesy of www.nadinevanbiljon.com 22
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