Your Surrey Wedding - April/May 2023 (Issue 100)

FRENSHAM POND HOTEL & SPA 01252 795 161 | www.frenshampondhotel.co.uk Frensham Pond Hotel & Spa is Farnham’s only four-star hotel and is situated in a scenic spot at the end of the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Looking out over Frensham Great Pond, each room has its own distinctive English charm rooted in the historic character of this 15th-century country house. There are plenty of thoughtful touches of hospitality from superior rooms and suites named after trees found around the pond to some rooms that have private patios and coveted views. Weddings take place in the Garden Suite and George Lloyd Suite; both overlook the pond with plenty of space to accommodate the happy couple’s nearest and dearest. The George Lloyd Suite has a private upper terrace and comes with a private bar for the guests’ use only. There are 53 on-site bedrooms available for hire on an exclusive-use basis. www.amywoodhamphotography.com PAINSHILL 01832 868 113 | www.painshill.co.uk Designed in the 18th century as a living work of art, Painshill landscape garden is ideal for those couples looking for an outdoor venue. The garden boasts areas with beautiful flower beds and manicured lawns, the perfect location for an elegant marquee or tipi-style covering. Around every corner is a romantic folly, beautiful temple or a stunning view. With more than 150 acres of woodlands, meadows, vineyard and lake to explore; couples tying the knot here will be provided with a golf buggy and driver to ensure you can take advantage of the amazing photography opportunities. Ceremonies are held in the Gothic Temple with up to 75 loved ones, a beautiful white pavilion with stunning views over the lake. The open-sided Temple has a tree-lined aisle leading up to it and perfect arches to frame you while exchanging your vows. A marquee is provided for the comfort of your guests during the ceremony and for a drinks reception afterwards. Receptions at Painshill can take place on the Amphitheatre, an oval lawn near the Temple, or in the Walled Garden, an exclusive enclosed area on the banks of the River Mole. The spaces can hold different sizes and styles of marquee, and, with views over the vineyard and lake the Amphitheatre is a beautiful venue for a wedding breakfast. The Walled Garden has power facilities meaning it is the perfect choice if you want to stay at Painshill all day and party into the night. Painshill has featured in Married At First Sight and TV dramas such as Netflix’s Bridgerton and ITV’s Vanity Fair. Throughout the grounds there are distinctive and unique features. One of the most beautiful is the Grotto, a sparkling cave full of crystals that shimmer and shine with reflections from the lake. https://robinforster.co.uk 32

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