Your Herts and Beds Wedding - April/May 2023 (Issue 97)

MINSTREL COURT 03334 444 234 | www.minstrelcourt.uk Minstrel Court is a spectacular wedding venue overlooking a private lake with more than four acres of stunning gardens. The venue provides romantic spaces with all-year-round facilities and plenty of photographic backdrops to discover. The Lake Pavilion is set in the heart of the idyllic gardens and overlooks the lake; this space promotes an aura of grace, serenity and romance. Walk down the aisle in style under a spectacular stained-glass ceiling in The Meadow Chapel, with views of the outstanding Wimpole Meadow. The beautiful indoor area is perfect for any weather and can be accessed by fully sheltered walkways. Both spaces are covered with removable glass panels and can host 140 people. Wedding breakfasts take place in the marquees with 140 loved ones. Enjoy the calming views of the lake and gardens while dining in this bright blank canvas space. Or the Regency Barn can fit 130 loved ones and provides a cosy setting for loved ones to enjoy. The dimmable lights create any mood and makes the décor even more appealing with the fairylights on the beams. The Long Gallery is the perfect location for evening receptions with 140 people. The space is large enough for a band, disco and a full-sized photo booth. The spectacular light-up dancefloor adds to the ambience of the celebrations and is also perfect for hosting drinks receptions for winter weddings. Next to the Regency Barn and leading off the Long Gallery is the Granary, which includes the amazing Sky Cocktail Bar. The spacious bar has plenty of room for large wedding parties and is a great meeting hub for guests. The Honeymoon Suite is a private sun-soaked cottage with a large double bedroom, a lounge and an en suite bathroom. It’s the ideal space for getting ready and a perfect setting for couples to enjoy on their wedding night. www.rafeabrook.co.uk www.timsteelephotography.co.uk THE LETCHWORTH CENTRE FOR HEALTHY LIVING 07967 633 859 | www.enchantedgardenevents.co.uk Set in beautiful Hertfordshire countryside with a natural border of mature trees, The Letchworth Centre for Healthy Living is a rustic venue that provides the perfect backdrop to weddings. There are ample opportunities for photographs on the grounds, from the waist-height grass field and the horsebox to the bark pathway under the trees. Lovebirds will have exclusive use of the venue and can take photographs wherever they choose. Wooden arches lead guests to the horseshoe-shaped clearing, where couples can tie the knot in the wooden gazebo with 90 people. Continue the celebrations in the King Room, a large hall with antique wooden floorboards and large white paper lanterns suspended from the 14ft ceilings. For more intimate events, the Garden Room can host 30 and overlooks the lawns. With windows wrapped around two sides of the room, this space is bright and airy. Outdoor weddings can occur on the large lawns with marquees, tipis or yurts with 250 loved ones. The team offers wedding planning included in the hire price, and nearlyweds will also be offered a free tasting session to sample canapés, main course dishes and drinks. The venue has a wedding open day on June 11th 2023, which is the perfect opportunity for couples to see the venue in person. There will be many suppliers, street food vans and festival-style ideas to inspire couples even if they’re tying the knot elsewhere. 25 AL FRESCO VENUES

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