DE VERE TORTWORTH COURT CROWNED THE BEST HOTEL WEDDING VENUE IN THE SOUTHWEST De Vere Tortworth Court, located in Gloucestershire, recently won the award for Best Hotel Venue at The Wedding Industry Awards 2024. The Wedding Industry Awards was established in 2011 and has become the highest mark of quality coveted by wedding suppliers all over the country and, most importantly, by couples getting married. Polly Savage, wedding manager at De Vere Tortworth Court, said, “It’s an honour to win such a prestigious award. It’s so rewarding to know that the work that we do behind the scenes and on couple’s wedding days doesn’t go unmissed. The whole team are passionate about creating the most perfect day for all our couples and we all work tirelessly to make sure this happens. We’re looking forward to welcoming our 2024 brides to De Vere Tortworth Court in the new year.” The Orangery at De Vere Tortworth Court marries Victorian architecture with contemporary elegance, and it is now taking wedding bookings for private hire of up to 120 guests for ceremonies throughout 2024 and 2025. Thanks to its ornamental glass ceiling and windows, this grand conservatory, built in 1874, is flooded with natural light and filled with an abundance of greenery. The Orangery has an outside dining area which lends itself perfectly to drinks receptions and group photos. The venue is a wedding photographer’s dream with 30 acres of parkland surrounding it and an extensive arboretum providing an ideal backdrop for those picture-perfect moments throughout the day. Room hire prices for The Orangery start from £1400. www.devere.co.uk/tortworth-court Turn to page 31 to see the real wedding of Daisy and Chris that took place here. A touch of magic These historic wedding venues have the wow factor What’s new? Mini-moon attraction LODGE PARK AND SHERBORNE PARK ESTATE, NEAR CHELTENHAM, GLOUCESTERSHIRE Nestled in the Cotswold countryside in Northleach, this National Trust property is just waiting to be discovered. Lodge Park is best known for its opulent 17th-century grandstand perched in a tranquil Cotswold estate full of diverse wildlife. Several guided tours take place here each day - take in expansive views of the parkland surrounding Lodge Park from the balcony, and see how the landscape has changed since the grandstand was first built. For those wanting to find out more about the landscape surrounding Lodge Park and parkland designed by Charles Bridgeman, there are tours of the Bridgeman landscape too. Venture further on to Sherborne Estate to enjoy walks, take in the views and spot wildlife including endangered birds and otters. Lodge Park houses the best of the Sherborne collection. Inherited from Lord Sherborne in 1982, its highlights include two chancellor’s chests, furniture and family portraits. Discover the fascinating architecture of the building, such as the fireplace in the Great Hall, the wood panelling and the original kitchen features. Lodge Park is a national trust property and many are available for weddings. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/gloucestershire-cotswolds/lodge-parkand-sherborne-park-estate www.gettyimages.co.uk 15 THEMED VENUES
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