Your East Midlands Wedding - Apr/May (Issue 31)

REGIONAL VENUES 21 Brampton Grange, NN6 8AD Old world charm meets contemporary elegance in this English country house set against a backdrop of 25 acres of lavish countryside. The spacious barns at Brampton Grange boast exposed brickwork and timber beams, each dressed with white flowing drapes and fairylights to create the romantic atmosphere. The Venice Barn accommodates up to 160 guests for the ceremony and 180 loved ones can be seated for the sit-down meal. Alternatively, the Verona Barn caters for ceremonies of 80 guests and up to 90 for the wedding breakfast. The Venice and Florence Barns can be joined to create an area for larger celebrations and up to 300 can join you for the evening party. Couples are offered a complimentary menu tasting session and the venue offers accommodation for up to 21 guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01604 844 717 bramptongrange.co.uk We love... that couples can take time out and go for a stroll along the venue’s tree-lined country lane. The Belmont Hotel, LE1 7GR Dating back to the 1930s, the Belmont Hotel is a beautiful boutique setting that exudes Victorian-style charm. If it’s a laid-back intimate affair you’re planning, the Rowan Suite seats 40 loved ones for your ceremony and reception. The May Suite offers views over the city and can accommodate 50 guests for the wedding breakfast and evening entertainment. The largest option is the Rose Suite, which caters for 140 of your friends and family. This spacious suite boasts panoramic windows, lots of natural light and has a stage and dancefloor for the all-important partying. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 0116 254 4773 belmonthotel.co.uk We love... that this venue’s a short walk from the train station and there’s ample complimentary car parking, making it easily accessible for your guests. The Barns at Hunsbury Hill, NN4 9QX Dating back to 1776, The Barns at Hunsbury Hill retain many original features, with exposed wooden beams, stonework and solid wood flooring creating a rustic, country-styled interior. Sitting in 13 acres of land, from well-tendered gardens to dense woodland areas, the photo backdrops are endless. An octagonal grassed courtyard takes centre stage with the farmhouse and barns wrapping themselves around this focal point. The High Barn accommodates 85 guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast and 180 for your evening celebrations. With its high ceilings, this space comes undressed so it can be decorated to suit your big-day styling. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01604 702 444 hunsburyhillcentre.co.uk We love... the catering packages on offer. From a traditional wedding breakfast to an informal hog roast, barbecue or street food stall – the choice is yours.