Your East Midlands Wedding - Jun/Jul 2019 (Issue 32)

REGIONAL VENUES 21 The Lion Hotel Belper, Derbyshire Brimming with character and charm, The Lion Hotel offers couples a gorgeous quintessentially English-style wedding. There are two options available for your nuptials, the largest being the Arkwright Suite, which accommodates 70 guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast, and up to 120 for the evening reception. The more intimate option is the Strutt Suite, which caters for up to 40 ceremony guests and 30 for a cosy sit-down meal. With its 22 bedrooms and olde world bar, guests will feel well looked after in these relaxed surroundings Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01773 841 380 thelionhotelbelper.co.uk We love... the affordability of the various packages on offer. Chatsworth House, Derbyshire Set within 1,500 acres of beautiful parkland, Chatsworth House is a truly elegant venue with a range of packages on offer to create a special day whatever your budget and style. The Hartington Room has retained its traditional features making for a picturesque ceremony room for up to 90 guests. The Racing Room boasts selected paintings from the Devonshire Collection and is perfect for smaller occasions. The recently renovated Carriage House combines grandeur whilst retaining a modern and relaxed feel making it the perfect choice for a wedding breakfast and evening reception for up to 200 guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01246 565 366 chatsworth.org/hospitality/weddings We love... that evening parties go on late into the night and that couples can choose to enjoy them out in the candlelit courtyard. Welbeck Hall, Nottinghamshire With its beautiful waterside location, Welbeck Hall offers a stunning backdrop for your big day. Being more than 100-years-old, the hall itself creates a charming atmosphere. It benefits from private ceremony rooms, relaxing lounge areas, an elegantly appointed dining room and outdoor decking area overlooking the River Trent. This venue can accommodate up to 90 guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast and 150 of your friends and family for the evening party. The wedding team will help and guide you through all the planning and will make sure you and your guests are treated to a truly memorable day. The mouth-watering meals are freshly prepared on- site using the finest ingredients sourced from local suppliers. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 0115 945 5689 welbeckhall.com We love... that couples can have some time alone by enjoying a stroll along the river.