Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding - June/July 2025 (Issue 107)

AS TIME GOES BY We round up of some of the region’s favourite historical venues ARMADA HOUSE 0117 235 5167 | https://armadahousebristol.com Armada House is a versatile wedding venue located in the heart of Bristol’s city centre, blending historical charm with modern amenities. Conveniently located a mere 15-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads station ensuring easy access for all guests, the venue is surrounded by the vibrant cityscape. Refurbished to showcase its stunning Edwardian architectural details, this exquisite building boasts such historical features as a beautiful Tudor fireplace in the foyer; a stunning Jacobean fireplace in the Brunel room originally belonging to the Elton family; and a grand Elizabethan-style cantilevered staircase. Armada House offers a unique and historical setting for your dream wedding, whether you want a romantic, intimate ceremony or a grand and lively celebration of your wedding. For ceremonies with up to 170 guests, the light, airy and elegant Elizabeth Suite is a stylish space with parquet flooring, large windows and stunning period features. When it comes to celebrating in style this space can also host 120 for a wedding breakfast seated banquet style, or 170 standing. For more intimate occasions, The Wallace Lounge boasts plenty of natural light and period features. With impressive chandeliers, a private bar and beautiful decor, this room is ideal for a sophisticated wedding day for 60 ceremony, dining or standing guests. The Brunel Room can host 50 of your nearest and dearest for the “I dos.” With original flooring and a magnificent 17th-century fireplace, it combines modern comforts with a historical atmosphere. Enjoy floods of natural light in this space, ideal for intimate occasions. On the venue’s top floor, you can find the rooftop terrace, bar, and lounge seamlessly blending classic charm with contemporary design. This hidden gem is the perfect setting for an intimate and elegant drinks reception. Whether you head up after your ceremony for celebratory drinks or host your entire reception there, it’s a wonderful summer spot! Here, you can welcome 50 loved ones. The venue offers separate rooms for its brides and grooms to put the finishing touches to their individual morning preparations, while their wedding setup is taken care of by the in-house team. 15 HISTORICAL VENUES

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