Your Surrey Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 79)

THEMED VENUES 33 DE VERE HORSLEY ESTATE, KT24 6DT 01483 286 598 | devere.co.uk/horsley-estate Situated in more than 70 acres of picturesque parkland is the De Vere Horsley Estate. This Victorian mansion dates back to 1820 and boasts 28 newly refurbished en suite bedrooms, a croquet lawn, lake and quirky towers. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Nearlyweds can tie the knot in the Great Hall, a traditional English banqueting hall, with room for 120 friends and family for the ceremony, 110 for the wedding breakfast and 200 for the reception. The Sopwith can also be used, which has an elegant design, large bay windows and a terrace and croquet lawn, with space for 120 loved ones for the meal and 200 for the evening celebration. Alternatively, The Charles Barry is available. Full of natural light, this grand area has an 18 th -century fireplace and can accommodate 40 guests for the service and 120 for the party. WE LOVE... Couples will have the choice of two stunning bridal suites on the night of the wedding, a certified toastmaster, use of a ceremonial knife and sterling cake stand, a red-carpet arrival, menu tasting, complimentary bed and breakfast and a stay at Horsley Towers for their first anniversary. MERCURE BOX HILL BURFORD BRIDGE HOTEL, RH5 6BX 01306 884 561 | accorhotels.com The Mercure Box Hill Burford Bridge Hotel is quintessentially English, with Georgian windows and gorgeous grounds. The property has undergone an impressive renovation, which has created a classic yet contemporary style throughout, with opulent furnishings and calming colours. There are plenty of places to take those all-important photographs, including the 100-year-old evergreen tree and intimate courtyard. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Tithe Barn has original features, including beams from ships used in the Spanish Armada, and is capable of holding 280 people for the ceremony. Alternatively, The Garden Room, with its gorgeous chandeliers, bay windows and private gardens, can be used for intimate weddings of up to 70 loved ones. Receptions of 300 friends and family take place in the Tithe Barn, as well as outside on the lawns. The Garden Room, which opens onto a private garden, can hold 70 nearest and dearest for the evening reception. WE LOVE... The wedding couple can enjoy a complimentary menu tasting, a night’s stay in the bridal suite and a first anniversary stay, as well as a red carpet arrival and discounted rates for guests. ▶