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Archive for 2008

Langshott Manor

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Langshott Manor is a beautifully restored 16th century manor house set in a secluded country lane only eight minutes from London Gatwick Airport.

With elegant interiors featuring exposed beams, polished oak panelling and log fires, the Manor and surrounded by three acres of stunning gardens and an ancient moat. Sumptuous bedrooms and suites are decorated with individual artwork, featuring solid wood furniture, stylish fabrics and spacious, marble bathrooms plus the award winning Mulberry restaurant. It is easy to see why Langshott Manor is one of Surrey’s highest rated hotels.

Langshott Manor is also available to hire as a wedding venue for an exclusive use wedding celebration.

Langshott Manor,
Langshott
Horley,
Surrey,
RH6 9LN
01293 786680

Langshott Manor

Osterley Park House

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

This magnificent neo-classical house features fine Robert Adam architecture and interiors, 18th-century gardens with ornamental lakes and floral displays. Set in the heart of West London the Osterley Park and House has a farm shop selling home-grown produce along with the Jersey Galleries which exhibits art from local artists.

Robert Adam was commissioned in 1761 by the the founders of Child’s Bank to transform the existing Tudor mansion into an elegant neo-classical villa. It became the Child’s house in the country, created to entertainment and as a lavish display impress friends and business associates.

Today Osterley House and Park are managed by The National Trust, and it’s unique setting offers a tranquil retreat in west London and a perfect setting for a events and weddings.

Osterley Park House
Jersey Road
Isleworth
Middlesex
TW7 4RB
Tel: 020 8232 5050
Website

Marble Hill House

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Marble Hill House was built in the 1720′s for Henrietta Howard, Countess of Suffolk and the mistress of the Prince of Wales, who later became King George II. It became one of the most fashionable residences of the time, a place where artists, authors, poets and politicians would frequent.

Marble Hill House is set in wooded parkland with views towards the River Thames. With its tasteful interiors and superb collection of paintings, Marble Hill House is an elegant venue for special events and in particular weddings.

Today, the House is managed by English Heritage and is one of their ‘newest’ properties available for hire, only becoming available for civil wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions since September 2005.

Marble Hill House
Richmond Road
Twickenham
Middlesex
TW1 2NL
Website

The Toastmaster

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Richard Palmer is a founder member of the The English Toastmasters Association and a full time professional toastmaster. Richard has comprehensive event management experience and his military background is detailed by the use of his smart regiment buttons, on his red tailcoat.

Richard is available as a toastmaster and master of ceremonies for many different types of social events and occasions, including military and regimental functions. He has a particular expertise in weddings and wedding receptions and has found himself travelling all over the world to host many special occasions.

The Toastmaster
The Dutch House,
32, Sunrise Avenue,
Chelmsford, Essex CM1 4JP
Freephone: 08001 300267
Mobile: 07971 409977
Office: 01245 222392
Website: The Toastmaster

Classic Nomad Disco and Light show

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

The Classic Nomad Disco & Light show Experience is an award winning specialist wedding disco company for your wedding function. With a huge collection of CDs along with the latest and best sound and lighting equipment available. Their sound and light rigs come with two of everything just to help ensure that every thing runs smooth.

Classic Nomad Disco & Light Show
The Dutch House,
32, Sunrise Avenue,
Chelmsford,
Essex
CM1 4JP
Tel: 07971 409977
Office: 01245 222392

Wedding Disco Website

The English Toastmasters Association

Wednesday, September 10th, 2008

The English Toastmasters Association is an organisation of professional toastmasters and master of ceremonies. The English Toastmasters Association provide training and support for it’s members.

They also provide a directory of toastmasters. Each of whom are trained to The English Toastmasters high standards. For peace of mind, each member listed has £2,000,000.00 Public Liability Insurance.

The Dutch House,
32,Sunrise Avenue,
Chelmsford,
Essex,
CM1 4JP
Tel: 01245 222392
Mob: 07971 409977
Website: English Toastmasters Association

Vaulty Manor

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008

Vaulty Manor is a 16th Century Essex Manor House with a renovated 17th Century Barn and Baronial Hall. Set in 12 acres of picturesque grounds it is well suited for weddings, civil ceremonies and banquets.

This Essex venue can cater for overnight accommodation for up to 80 guests.

Goldhanger Road
Goldhanger
Nr Maldon
Essex
CM9 8BQ
Tel: 01621 855628
Website

Pennyhill Park Hotel and Spa

Friday, August 22nd, 2008

Wonderfully located in Bagshot between Ascot, Sunningdale and Wentworth, the Pennyhill Park Hotel is only 45 minutes from the centre of London.
Featuring the award winning Latymer Restaurant and Michelin rated Michael Wignall, the hotel offers excellent dining along with an ‘Al Fresco’ area overlooking the Victorian herb and rose gardens

Set within 123 acres of rolling Surrey parkland, the hotel makes a secluded country house retreat. It has it’s own world class rugby and football pitch, a 9-hole golf course, jogging tracks and walking trails along with an award winning Spa.

It’s location and facilities have made it the hotel of choice for the England Rugby team, who used it under Sir Clive Woodward, and who have recently signed up again with the hotel until 2012. Mercedes-Benz used it for the location of their advertisment featuring Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso as they raced around it’s grounds. It has also appealed to other famous faces including; Daniel Craig, Nicole Kidman, Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake.

Weddings at Pennyhill Park

The Pennyhill Park makes a wonderful wedding venue, from intimate ceremonies right up to lavish 160 guest affairs, the Pennyhill Park is an excellent wedding venue.

Pennyhill Park Hotel & The Spa,
London Road,
Bagshot,
Surrey
GU19 5EU
Tel: +44 (0) 1276 471774
Fax: +44 (0) 1276 473217

Website

Hedsor House

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Hedsor House is a Georgian style mansion in the village of Hedsor near Taplow, Buckinghamshire. The ancient seat of the de Hedsor family who owned it at the time of the Domesday Book in 1086.

In 1583 Rowland Hynd built a new Tudor Manor House which was badly damaged by fire in 1795 and eventually demolished in 1865. Then architect James Knowles was commissioned by the fourth Lord Boston to design a new manor house. Completed in 1868 and styled in the Italian Villa manner. Both King George III and Queen Victoria were frequent visitors to this mansion.

The house is at the end of a kilometre long private drive. Set in 85 acres of land, with several acres adjacent to the house available for the erection of marquees. The surrounding park is Grade II listed on the English Heritage register.

Today, Hedsor House is used for filming, conferences, events and also as a magnificent wedding venue.

Hedsor House,
Hedsor Park,
Taplow,
Buckinghamshire
SL6 0HX
Telephone: 01628 527391
Website

The Compleat Angler

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

The Macdonald Compleat Angler is superbly located overlooking the Thames in Marlow, Buckinghamshire. This historic hotel dates from 1640 and became a very popular and fashionable place frequented by artists and intellectuals including; Edgar Wallace, Dame Nellie Melba, J.M. Barrie, Scott Fitzgerald and Noel Coward. Today it remains a spiffy location and has welcomed the late Princess Diana, Omar Sharif, Clint Eastwood, Naomi Campbell and even HM The Queen.

The Compleat Angler was named after Izaak Walton’s book on angling, written in and around Marlow in 1653. Although the book is about fishing it paints a beautiful picture of rural England and the river.

The Compleat Angler is also close to Windsor Castle and is the ideal starting point for a walk along the Thames.

Perfectly placed for visits to Ascot and Henley.

With 64 en-suite bedrooms, along with fine-dining at the Bowaters Restaurant, which offers modern British heritage food. The Compleat Angler’s green river terraces provide a relaxing and idylicc location.

Weddings at the Compleat Angler

This lush location makes an ideal wedding venue, with stunning backdrops for wedding photos and video.

Compleat Angler Facilities

  • 64 en suite bedrooms
  • Bowaters Restaurant
  • Conference and Meeting Rooms
  • Weddings and Private Functions
  • The Lawn Bar and Grill
  • Boat Hire

Macdonald Compleat Angler,
Marlow,
Buckinghamshire,
SL7 1RG
Tel: 0844 879 9128
Fax: 01628 486388
Website