MERCURE GLOUCESTER BOWDEN HALL HOTEL 01452 222 548 www.mercuregloucester.co.uk/wedding-venue-in-gloucester Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel is a picturesque and enchanting venue located just outside Upton St. Leonards in the scenic Gloucestershire countryside. Set amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, the Hotel provides a tranquil retreat while still being easily accessible from nearby Gloucester and the M5 motorway. The exterior of this Grade II listed Georgian Regency property radiates classic elegance, with its stunning period features, grand entrance, and sweeping lawns that lead to a charmingly manicured garden. Inside, the Hotel blends historical charm with contemporary luxury. The recent refurbishments have beautifully preserved the building’s classical character while incorporating modern touches for a comfortable and stylish experience. The Ambassador Suite (100 guests) is ideal for a civil ceremony and offers stunning views of the lawn, lake, and gardens. The larger Lakeside Suite (180 ceremony and reception guests) is a self-contained suite featuring a private entrance, bar, foyer, cloakroom, and dancefloor. It’s also fully equipped with its own kitchen, allowing for seamless catering services. It’s perfect for larger wedding receptions and conferences, with full wheelchair accessibility. The Dearnans Suite (60 guests) is a dream space for dining, featuring long bay windows that offer scenic views of the grounds. It also provides direct access to the outside, allowing guests to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The Congress Suite (40 guests) allows for a stylish banquet layout and offers private dining options, providing an intimate setting for smaller, more personalised weddings. The venue’s wedding packages include complimentary services, such as the use of the Hotel’s cake stand and knife, table linen and crockery, and a dedicated wedding planner to assist you every step of the way. You’ll also enjoy a free menu trial, a wedding host on the big day, and a complimentary bridal suite. Additionally, the Hotel offers a free anniversary meal for two to help you celebrate your first anniversary. www.vikkikellyphotography.co.uk PAUNTLEY COURT 01531 552 001 | www.pauntleycourt.com Pauntley Court is nestled in the heart of the Gloucestershire countryside, bordering Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The house is set on a 20-acre private estate with its next door neighbour being a beautiful 800-year-old Norman church. Pauntley Court is the 1352 birthplace of Dick Whittington and features a wonderfully eclectic and quirky mix of various architectural eras. What’s more, the Pauntley Pink colour of the house, marries it with the surrounding countryside and its local terroir soil colouring. Your wedding weekend here includes three whole days in this beautiful country estate, and extensive precious time with your close family and friends. There are eight ceremony spaces to choose from including six outside garden rooms (including the stretch tent undercover option), and two indoor rooms. The are options for ceremonies of two to 100 guests. The venue welcomes all religious, civil and humanist ceremonies as well as fantastic, celebrant-led services. For your indoor “I dos” the elegant, light-filled Ballroom is licensed for up to 40 guests or the traditional Panelled Room seats 20. Pauntely Court is located next door to an exquisite 800-year-old Norman Church, which can seat up to 100 guests. Just a stone’s throw from the main house, this beautiful church is a romantic stroll through a private gate in the gardens. Your reception here will benefit from the venue’s discretely cosmopolitan feel with a Mediterranean twist in a quintessential English country garden. For your drinks reception and canapés, choose to position the bespoke al fresco bar and parasol wherever you desire among the stunning gardens. Your wedding breakfast can take place beneath the hornbeams and glittering chandeliers in the elegant Ballroom. Then, as the sun starts to set, head inside to The Wild Duck Bar in The Panelled Room and the glamorous Ballroom to dance the night away. When it comes to accommodation, the main house has seven large bedrooms with six bathrooms providing sleeping arrangements for up to 18 guests, including Elinor Fettiplace, the bridal suite. The Dovecote, dating back to the 17th-century consists of three floors with two superking double bedrooms, each with their own modern bathrooms. It also has a sitting room and small kitchen. Scan to view video www.laylagunterphotographyandfilm.com LOCAL VENUES 13
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