Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 71)

30 HASELBURY MILL 01460 770 95 | haselburymill.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? With views of the idyllic South Somerset countryside, this beautifully preserved 11 th -century mill is situated in 17 acres of gardens. The pretty gardens, lakes and the graceful River Parrett meandering through the middle make Haselbury Mill a picture-perfect spot for weddings. Couples will love the vintage cars and gypsy wagons that adorn the grounds. LET’S CELEBRATE! There are three spaces licensed for ceremonies. The Lakeside Room (50 guests) offers waterside views from the original mill. The Great Tithe Barn (300 guests) is an impressive hamstone building with high ceilings and mullioned windows. For vows bathed in sunshine, The Grand Belvedere (300 guests) is a beautiful al fresco structure. For those wanting to continue celebrations, there’s plenty of on-site accommodation, with 21 rooms including a bridal suite and the fabulously quirky showman’s wagons. BRISTOL MARRIOTT ROYAL HOTEL 01179 255 100 | marriott.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Alongside Bristol Cathedral, with fantastic views of College Green and Bristol Park Street, stands this magnificent Victorian hotel. Offering well-appointed suites and beautifully designed function rooms, Bristol’s oldest hotel boasts period features and the iconic Grade II listed Palm Court, complete with stained-glass ceiling. LET’S CELEBRATE! Large gatherings are held in the Kings Suite (264 guests), while smaller affairs are suited to the glorious Palm Court (120 guests). For truly intimate nuptials, brides and grooms can opt for the Lancaster Suite (60 guests) or the Hanover Suite (12 guests) for the all-important vows.  Anyone booking a wedding here can enjoy a complimentary menu tasting and use of an executive or four-poster suite depending on the package.  The spa offers couples and their guests all of their pre-wedding finishing touches, including facials, manicures and pedicures, followed by an exquisite meal in Walter’s Bar and Grill.