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

Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel is a traditional Victorian venue that boasts a cosy restaurant, making it perfect for an intimate ceremony and reception. With 110 bedrooms available on-site and its very own white starlit marquee seating a maximum of 230 guests, it’s a great party venue designed specifically for weddings. The hotel is beautifully traditional with gardens maintained by the same twin gardeners for more than 25 years – they pride themselves on the large hanging baskets and rose garden. Ceremonies take place in three different spaces at this hotel with the maximum  capacity of 100 guests, while receptions are located in four spaces with up to 250 loved ones.  Upon booking, the venue will offer couples an anniversary stay with dinner, bed and breakfast, complimentary bridal suite for the night of the wedding, dedicated wedding coordinator and event manager, complimentary menu tasting and discounted accommodation rates. MERCURE ST ALBANS NOKE HOTEL  01727 883 281 | mercure.com SHENDISH MANOR HOTEL & GOLF COURSE  01442 232 220 |  shendish-manor.com Set in 160 acres of idyllic countryside, Shendish  Manor Hotel & Golf Course is now at the forefront of hospitality in Hertfordshire and offers couples a picture-perfect wedding. Providing an elegant focal point, this venue is great for weddings with a capacity of 10 up to 320 partygoers. One of the biggest ceremony and reception spaces is the Apsley Suite for 320 friends and family either inside one of the beautifully presented function rooms or striking gazebos outside complete with kitchen space to allow for external caterers. The Manor House is another perfect space to hold a reception – the building itself dates back to 1853 and has room for 92 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast with 160 for the evening. The timeless manor has a private bar and still showcases many of its original features, such as high ornate ceilings and Jacobean fireplace and more! The venue runs several offers during the year at its wedding fayres – take a look at the company’s website to find out more.  26