WHERE TO WED Sudeley Castle & Gardens in Winchcombe, Gloucestershire provides a wonderful historic backdrop for weddings set in more than 1,200 acres of grounds. Recently opened is the breathtakingly beautiful Orangery which, combined with the historic Old Coach House provides spacious dining and celebration areas to seat up to 150 people, with many more guests able to enjoy the large terrace and outdoor bar. The Orangery is a bright and timeless setting located in the unique surroundings of the 15th-century Sudeley Castle and Gardens, with views of the castle exterior and across the rolling Cotswold Hills. It’s the perfect space to bring the outside in while the Old Coach House boasts tall ceilings, stone floors and art-filled walls to transport guests back in time at this castle that has royal connections spanning back one thousand years. The award-winning gardens sweep around the castle and grounds and are known as being some of the most romantic in the Cotswolds. With ruins, and roses aplenty, there are awe-inspiring views and when the sun begins to set, the Cotswold stone of the castle and ruins magically glow. Blessings take place in the private on-site chapel which seats up to 130 guests. Queen Kathrine Parr lies entombed in the 15th-century chapel and is the only English queen to be buried on private land. They can also take place inside the Tithe Barn ruins looking across the carp pond to the famous view of the castle itself for up to 100 people. Outdoor blessings can enjoy views of the Queen’s Garden, castle, ruins and chapel, for up to 150 guests. Ceremonies can enjoy the historic library as a backdrop for up to 50 loved ones, or they can also take place outside the Old Coach House. A drinks reception can take place in the Queen’s Garden that’s overflowing with roses in the summer. There are other gardens to choose from to ensure each wedding is bespoke. The wedding breakfast and evening reception can take place in the Orangery for up to 150 loved ones or inside the Old Coach House for up to 100 people. For larger weddings with more than 150 guests and for up to 400 people, there’s the exclusive North Lawn located on the private side of the castle for marquee weddings. https://sudeleycastle.co.uk/weddings www.facebook.com/sudeleycastle www.instagram.com/sudeleycastle THE BEST OF GLOS & WILTS We recommend some of the finest local wedding suppliers www.gettyimages.co.uk https://rebeccagoddardphotography.com Images courtesy of https://ashleynoelleedwards.com and www.nataliepluck.com 51 REGIONAL SUPPLIERS
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