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Get a taste of what makes Britain great
with these classic British venues...
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Welsh wonder
If you’re thinking of going west for your big day celebrations,
Portmeirion
has
everything you could want from a destination wedding right here in the UK. Its
beautiful seaside setting, amazing architecture, sub-tropical gardens and quirky,
winding streets set the scene for a truly unique wedding.
Built by architect CloughWilliams-Ellis between 1926 and 1972 as an
‘unashamedly romantic’ seaside resort, Portmeirion has a timeless tranquillity
about it to make your day magical. Whether you choose to hold your ceremony
in the contemporary Hotel Portmeirion or the stunning Castell Deudraeth that
overlooks the gardens and estuary, it’ll make for an unforgettable experience, as
well as breathtaking photographs.
www.portmeirion-village.com
Inn the lap of luxury
For a classically British function,
Geronimo
Inns
combine their unique pubs with
friendly and attentive staff to give you a
celebration to never forget. Informal or
formal, their wide selection of pubs across
London and Surrey will have something
for every Great British reception.
A good choice for lovers of fine fare, these
inns use the finest quality produce from
small, British suppliers so that everything
served up to you and your guests can be
traced to its origin. They also offer a
selection of eclectic ales and truly delicious
wines and champagnes, so that you can
party the night away in style. They offer
club rooms and pubs available to hire for
groups of 4 to 400, so whether it’s an
intimate gathering or a right royal knees-
up, you’ll find a venue with Geronimo
Inns.
www.geronimo-inns.co.uk
Vintage affair
Sitting at the end of a quaint winding lane,
Elvey Farm
offers an idyllic venue
perfect for an on-trend shabby chic celebration. A medieval farmstead with a
focal point of a beautiful Tudor barn, the farm is in the heart of Kent – the
garden of England – and is surrounded by pretty countryside that makes a
perfect backdrop for photographs.
Originally a working farm, you’ll have exclusive use of the whole place on your
day.Whether you have a ball in the marquee or an elegant meal in the sixteenth
century barn, your every wish will be catered for.When everything is done and
dusted, you and your guests will be able to bed down in the guesthouse for a
well deserved and comfortable night’s rest.
www.elveyfarm.co.uk
Par for the course
For a taste of the traditional,
Pineridge Golf Club
offers a
classic wedding venue set
among the beautiful greens of
their golf course. Located in
Camberley, Surrey, Pineridge
offers two magnificent
function rooms able to cater for all tastes and sizes, and their licence for civil
ceremonies means that you can have your whole day in one place – not allowing
any opportunity for guests to go missing en route from ceremony to reception!
Their dedicated wedding coordinators possess a wealth of experience at
organising weddings, and will be on hand to arrange, advise and guide you
through every detail, from flowers to food, chocolate fountains to confetti and
every essential detail in between.
www.pineridgegolf.co.uk
Isles of wonder