Your Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Wedding- June/July 2020 (Issue 21)

Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01722 342 860, http://salisburyguildhall.co.uk www.facebook.com/salisburyguildhall Dating back to 1795, this venue located in the centre of Salisbury, with its historic streets and medieval architecture, is a historic period building that represents the history of the city. Ceremonies take place in a range of elegant and versatile rooms furnished with antiques, paintings displayed in ornate gilded picture frames, lead crystal chandeliers and this famous city’s range of artefacts and silver. The magnificent Banqueting Hall has hosted many famous names and is a fabulous ceremony backdrop for up to 150 guests. The Crown Court, a light and airy room is suitable for ceremonies of up to 80 guests while Oak Court, the former courtroom with a real sense of drama and history, can accommodate up to 140 loved ones for the ceremony. Alternatively, the Grand Jury Room is an intimate space accessed via the grand staircase in the foyer that was once used as a juvenile court and can accommodate up to 50 guests. THE GUILDHALL SALISBURY Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01908 622 435, www.antrobushouseamesbury.co.uk www.instagram.com/antrobushouse/ ANTROBUS HOUSE, AMESBURY This Grade 11 listed period property set in three acres of formal gardens and parkland is located close to Salisbury and Andover and is available to hire for exclusive-use weddings at affordable prices being a charitable trust. It boasts original, ornate features and many picturesque photographic backdrops. There are two large function rooms suitable for weddings, The Lady Florence Room on the first floor with plenty of natural light where ceremonies take place, and The Edmund Hall located on the ground floor where the wedding breakfast for up to 100 guests seated, and the evening reception for up to 150 loved ones takes place. The double-lawned garden at the front of the house is a pretty, spacious area ideal for an outdoor drinks reception and it’s also big enough for a small marquee. Photography of The Guildhall Salisbury courtesy of www.simonwardphotography.com ❤ We love… the Market and Guildhall square that surrounds the building makes a great photographic backdrop. ❤ We love… that the Edmund Terrace at the rear of the house overlooking the bowling green can be used as a chill-out area and for a festival-vibe to the wedding, mobile food vans such as wood-fired pizza trailers and fish and chip vans can be stationed next to the terrace. This 800-year-old hotel marries historic features with everything you would expect from a modern hotel. Accessed through impressive gates, the picturesque courtyard provides a fantastic backdrop for big-day photographs with its ancient statues and fountains, and a Virginia creeper vine with beautiful foliage covers the entire courtyard. Being just a five-minute walk from Salisbury Cathedral, this iconic building is another photographic backdrop option. Ceremonies take place in the Marlborough Suite, the largest of the function rooms and one of the two rooms which make up the Courtyard Suite. It has its own access from the courtyard making it very private, away from activities in the main hotel. A lovely bright room with natural daylight, it also features its own bar and dancefloor. The Marlborough Suite can seat up to 60 guests for a wedding breakfast. Adjacent to the Marlborough Suite is the Wellington Suite designed to open to the Courtyard Suite if needed creating a large banqueting area for an informal evening function for up to 120 guests. The Vine Restaurant is tastefully decorated in keeping with the charm and character of the older parts of the hotel with its unique and historic ambience. A sympathetic extension has added a beautiful conservatory and it can seat up to 80 guests for a wedding breakfast. THE RED LION HOTEL, SALISBURY Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01722 323 334 https://the-redlion.co.uk ❤ We love… that newlyweds get a complimentary stay in the luxurious Seamstress Suite or in a choice of the elegant the four-poster bedrooms. Wedding party guests are also offered a discounted room rate. REGIONAL VENUES 17