Your Herts & Beds Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 78)

GOING local Where to say “I do” in West Herts Pendley Manor is a Grade II listed Victorian country house hotel set in 35 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and wooded surroundings. The traditional manor house boasts elegant individual period rooms and its grand staircase creates a special ambience of gracious living. The purpose-built banqueting suites seamlessly blend contemporary décor with the original features of the property. The Verney Room’s perfect for intimate ceremonies and wedding breakfast for up to 40 guests, this is a wood-panelled room with views of the fountain. Or why not opt for the Oak room? With its ornate ceiling and marble fireplaces it’s an elegant backdrop for ceremonies up to 100 loved ones and wedding breakfast up to 70. If couples are looking for a space with plenty of natural light, then the Simon Suite’s perfect and even has doors that open to the patio terrace and landscaped gardens. This room can accommodate up to 160 party goers for a ceremony and up to 80 for an evening reception. Harcourt Ballroom is a stylish room with stunning crystal chandeliers, a private bar and outstanding decorations, which creates an exclusive feel for wedding breakfasts of up to 200 nearest and dearest and evening receptions up to 250 guests. Couples can choose a wedding package that includes complimentary menu tasting for the couple-to-be, an overnight stay in the Bridal Suite on the night of their wedding and two complimentary bedrooms. PENDLEY MANOR 01442 891 891 |  pendley-manor.co.uk emmahurleyphotography.com Aubrey Park Hotel is hidden among a beautiful woodland backdrop of the ancient Aubries Fort, in between St Albans and Hemel Hempstead. The hotel’s situated in a six-acre historic meadow, which is perfect for tipi weddings. The modern, contemporary style interior has 137 bedrooms designed with soft colourings and the exterior is part of an old farmstead, first built in the 13 th -century. Ceremonies take place in multiple spaces at this venue – the Oak Suite is licensed up to 150 guests and offers a blank canvas designed to allow couples to get creative. The company’s experienced team will help turn any vision into a reality.  This suite was built in 2016 with feature lighting, air-conditioning and includes the latest audio-visual technology. The venue has a stunning floor-to-ceiling glass reception foyer featuring a fully-stocked bar and entrance to a private patio terrace. Another option is the Beech for 140 attendees with access to the private terrace and a shared cloakroom. For smaller weddings, the Oak Suite can be halved into two to create a bright and fresh room called the Willow for 60 loved ones. This room has a wall-mounted 65” plasma TV suitable for all audio-visual requirements. For a more private and idyllic setting, why not opt for the Garden Room, which faces the hotel’s terrace and allows for 70 loved ones? It’s equipped with a large screen and projector with blackout facilities, a private bar and toilets. Lastly, the Brasserie is a bright space with a relaxing atmosphere with inspiration from nature for up to 100 loved ones to enjoy. Each of these great spaces are available for receptions. Aubrey Park Hotel offers many packages for the bride and groom; the first is the Bronze Wedding Package and ranges up to the Platinum Wedding Package. Each include plenty of different perks for the couple to enjoy. AUBREY PARK HOTEL 01582 792 105 |  aubreypark.co.uk emmahurleyphotography.com REGIONAL VENUES 25