Neil proposed to his love, Emma, at Amberley Castle while on a weekend away together. He wasted no time and got down one knee in the room after they checked in. “I was in total shock but said 100 percent yes!” Emma shares. The couple both adore old buildings and open fires, so Bailiffscourt, which is also local to them, was a must when it came to choosing a wedding venue. “We knew the gardens and grounds would be perfect for photos and being able to have the entire event at one venue was important to us,” Emma explains. With the wedding date set for wintertime, the couple chose a seasonal theme with snowflake motif and a palette of teal and mauve. The invitations introduced the snowflake theme, and it was followed through with snowflake lights and table décor on the big day. Teal and mauve muslin draped the tables, topped with palette-coordinated candles and holders. The beautiful blooms were selected in complementary hues of cream and mauve with rosemary added in remembrance of loved ones lost. Bailiffscourt’s catering was a real treat with canapés served to guests during the drinks reception, followed by a three-course menu of pressed ham hock and parsley terrine with sauce gribiche, chicken supreme served with potato purée, kale, and a morel mushroom and red wine sauce. The wedding breakfast was finished with warm baked apple and almond puff pastry galette, with butterscotch sauce and vanilla ice cream. 34
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