Your East Anglian Wedding - June/July2020 (Issue 43)

GREAT YARMOUTH RACECOURSE 01493 842 527 | greatyarmouth-racecourse.co.uk Situated just a few minutes’ walk from the beach, this seaside venue is a front-runner in the wedding stakes; great for horse racing fans and for those looking for a coastal location. Set in vast grounds, it offers flexibility and a wide choice of rooms and suites for weddings of all sizes. The Lord Nelson Grandstand boasts modern suites licensed for weddings, there’s a wealth of standout photo opportunities, views across the track and out to sea, plus several on-site marquees with private lawns so you can make the most of the setting. Available for exclusive use, you can invite as many as 250 loved ones for the wedding breakfast and up to 400 for a buffet-style evening do. What’s more weddings can also be held on race days so your guests can enjoy all the thrills of the sport. Just a stroll away from the popular resort’s main entertainment and attractions, there’s also plenty of accommodation nearby for those looking to enjoy a weekend-long celebration. We love... that there’s plenty of space for outdoor fun and entertainment for your guests. THE IMPERIAL HOTEL, GREAT YARMOUTH 0193 842 000 | www.imperialhotel.co.uk If a traditional seafront hotel is what you’re looking for for your big day, this long-established venue ticks all the boxes. Located on the quieter side of Great Yarmouth’s seafront, opposite North Beach and the newly refurbished Venetian Waterway Gardens, it’s a picture-postcard location for a coastal-themed wedding. Built in 1898, the hotel’s period Victorian architecture enhances its traditional look, but with modern touches including a partially glazed terrace at the front with panoramic sea views; ideal for hosting intimate wedding breakfasts. The beach is just a hop, skip and a jump away for toes-in-the-sand photos and you can be sure of a warm welcome from the moment you step through the door. The reception area has large sofas and leads through to a lounge bar with comfy armchairs. The light and airy Sandown Suite is a large ballroom complete with chandelier, floor-to-ceiling windows, a separate entrance and adjoining bar. Licensed for ceremonies you can tie the knot here joined by up to 100 guests or in the Victoria Suite with its large windows and fireplaces at either end. Located at the front of the hotel the flexible space can be adapted to suit weddings large or small. Both can be used for the wedding breakfast too with room to host up to 100 loved ones for a sit-down meal or 150 for a buffet. The Victoria Suite can also be sectioned off to create a cosy private dining room for more intimate weddings. We love... the terrace with its fabulous sea views, great in the summer for a chilled informal wedding breakfast with up to 40 guests. www.joshuacaseyphotography.com 20