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

www.kath erineashdown.co.uk CLEY WINDMILL, CLEY-NEXT-THE-SEA 01263 740 209 | cleywindmill.co.uk Enjoy a romantic big day at this magical l ocation. Cley windmill is a local landmark o n the north Norfolk coast, surrounded by r eeds and marshland with the sea in the d istance, it’s an idyllic setting for those in s earch of an original venue with bags of c harm. You can take over the whole place f or your big day, tie the knot in the cosy c andlelit dining room with up to 25 of your nearest and dearest and celebrate afterwards with an intimate wedding breakfast. www.fulle rphotography.co.uk HOLKHAM ESTATE, HOLKHAM 01328 713 937 | www.holkham.co.uk/weddings You’ll be spoilt for choice for where to wed at this jewel in the region’s crown. Perfectly situated on the north Norfolk coast, where stunning coastal landscape meets one of England’s finest estates, it provides a breathtaking backdrop for weddings. Surrounded by parkland with a vast lake, there’s no end of spectacular settings for those all-important photos. The hall itself is an elegant 18 th -century Palladian house. Step inside and be prepared for plenty of stop-stare moments from the spectacular Marble Hall with its dome ceiling, perfect for a grand ceremony, to the magnificent state rooms full of original furniture, tapestries, paintings and ancient statues. The park provides plenty of space for a marquee reception with the magnificent hall in the background, or for less lavish affairs the seclusion of the tranquil, six-acre walled garden provides a romantic spot to celebrate post-vows. With a host of different licensed rooms and spaces to choose from, the estate can cater for everything from a wedding breakfast in a marquee for 250 or more guests to an evening reception for as many as 400 people. For your very own personalised wedding space, the Lady Elizabeth Wing next to the hall is set within its own private courtyard. A dedicated and exclusive events venue, it provides a versatile, contemporary setting for weddings large or small. With arched windows flooding the Courtyard Room with light, it can cater for ceremonies with up to 300 guests, drinks and canapes can be served in the courtyard, followed by a three-course wedding breakfast inside and come the evening, it can be transformed into the perfect party space. We love... the Temple tucked away in the park’s secluded woodland; a magical place for an intimate wedding. www.tatu mreid.com Full of character, the round, beamed sitting room at the bottom of the tower provides a welcoming space, complete with a roaring open fire in the winter and comfy sofas for your guests to relax and unwind. There’s space for up to 16 people in the windmill’s fabulously quirky bedrooms with extra accommadtion available in the self-catering cottage and The Old Cart Shed on site. We love... the gallery at the top of the tower; the ultimate photo opportunity with the windmill sails as your backdrop. COASTAL VENUES 21