Your London Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 72)

https://owenbillcliffe.co.uk https://owenbillcliffe.co.uk STRAWBERRY HILL HOUSE 020 3478 9442 | https://strawberryhillhouseevents.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? With five acres of idyllic grounds to explore, the gardens of this Gothic house are full of abundant plants, walks, lawns and woodland. Behind the building’s stunning white facade, visitors find brightly coloured rooms, original features, stained-glass windows and a fascinating history. LET’S CELEBRATE! Ceremonies take place in the Gallery (100 guests), with its statement red walls and gold ceiling providing real wow factor. This room and the Round Drawing Room are perfect for a wedding breakfast for up to 130 people. Evening receptions are held across a number of rooms, allowing guests to explore the venue and party the night away. Couples who enjoy the great outdoors can host an al fresco celebration for up to 250 friends and family in a marquee. WE LOVE… Every room tells a story, with cases full of artefacts evoking the life of original owner and writer Horace Walpole. WWT LONDON WETLAND CENTRE 020 8409 4400 | www.wwt.org.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? This 105-acre wildlife reserve is a scenic mosaic of lakes, pools, meadows and gardens, which are home to countless wildlife species. Just ten minutes from Hammersmith, London Wetland Centre brings the countryside to the capital, offering a peaceful haven away from city life. LET’S CELEBRATE! Ceremonies can take place in the split-level, heated Observatory (110 guests) where the panoramic views from the huge window will provide a stunning backdrop for vows. Alternatively, the Wetland Living building (42 ceremony guests) is an intimate spot with its thatched roof and white-washed walls lending plenty of romance. Both can accommodate receptions or the Water’s Edge Room is ideal for wedding breakfasts for 110 loved ones. WE LOVE… The decked balcony of the Water’s Edge Room is the perfect way to bring the outside in, and offers gorgeous vistas. LOCAL VENUES 25