May 14th, 2007
Burghley House has been the ancestral home of the Burghley Family since 1587, when this large and grand Elizabethan house was completed for William Cecil, later Baron Burghley. The house is a splendid example of 16th-century English architecture but also features a suite of rooms remodelled in the baroque style. Baron Burghley rarely stayed at the House as it was impractical for his work at the courts.
Today the house and gardens are used for weddings and corporate events along with tours and film work. Burghley House is the location for the annual Burghley Horse Trials.
Burghley House
Stamford
Lincolnshire
PE9 3JY
Tel: 01780 752451
Burghley House Official Site
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May 14th, 2007
Roger Brown Photography offers a fresh and contemporary approach to wedding photography with an emphasis on capturing those spontaneous moments often missed with more traditional styles of photography.
Roger previously worked as an editorial photographer working for publications such as The Times, The Telegraph Magazine, and Italian Grazia.
Roger Brown Photgraphy
Tel : 020 8769 9551
Roger Brown Photography
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April 27th, 2007
There is no better way to take a break, than in the New Forest. With it’s beautiful surroundings and natural habitat the area is a retreat in itself.
Westover Hall, a victorian mansion, is situated in Milford on Sea in the south of the New Forest and is within easy reach of the beach.
The hotel has a three star gold award and has stunning views to the needles and the Isle of Wight.
Westover Hall Hotel
Park Lane
Milford on Sea
Hampshire
SO41 0PT
Tel: 01590 643 044
Westover Hall Official Site
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April 21st, 2007
West Wycombe Park is a beautiful country house and gardens, situated near to the village of West Wycombe in Buckinghamshire. Built between 1740 and 1800 as a pleasure palace by the decadent libertine and dilettante Sir Francis Dashwood. Influenced by his Grand Tour, where the villas of the Italian renaissance had inspired him to recreate something similar.
Today, West Wycombe Park is still home to the Dashwood heirs, but is open in the summer months to the public. It is a delightful park, with Rococo landscape gardens with statues, grottoes and an ornamental lake.
The 18th-century home of Sir Francis Dashwood, founder of the nearby and notorious Hellfire Club contains fine painted ceilings, pictures, furniture and sculpture. This neo-classical mansion remains one of England’s finest theatrical and Italianate houses. Set in an 18th-century landscaped park, and surrounded by smaller temples that act as satellites to the main house.
The park still contains many follies and temples. The “Temple of Music” is on an island on the swan shaped lake, inspired by the Temple of Vesta in Rome. It was designed for Dashwood’s fêtes champêtres, with the temple used as a theatre. Today, the remains of the stage survive.
The Park and house are used as a film location, for shooting and special events. It is also available for wedding hire, and would make a splendid wedding venue. The house and park was donated to the National Trust in 1943.
West Wycombe Park,
West Wycombe,
Buckinghamshire
HP14 3AJ.
Tel: 01494 513569
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April 10th, 2007
Located in Belgravia, adjacent to Buckingham Palace, The Goring Hotel was first opened in 1910 and was the first hotel to have private bathrooms and central heating in every bedroom.
Dine at their luxurious restaurant and sample some delicious menus. Vegetarians are also deliciously catered for.
Treat someone to a Goring gift voucher so they can experience it for themselves. The gift vouchers include champagne afternoon tea for two. lunch for two, dinner for two, a night to remember and not forgeting the champagne weekend.
Meetings, Weddings and Private Parties are also catered for.
The Goring
Beeston Place
London
SW1W 0JW
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7396 9000
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7834 4393
The Goring Official Site
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April 5th, 2007
With 19 luxurious Suites all tastefully decorated as you would expect in a castle, why not try the Amberley Castle if looking for something a little different?
Set in the picturesque village of Amberley in the chalk South Downs, hidden away for 900 years, this luxurious, multi-award winning Country Castle Hotel and Restaurant ‘must be seen’ to appreciate this historical treasure.
Amberley Castle is licensed for civil marriages, or for a religious service, so perfect for your Fairytale wedding.
If you fancy some outdoor activites why not try the following, available at Amberley Castle, All-Weather Hard Tennis Court, Croquet Lawn, Romantic secluded treehouse, Mistletoe Lodge, Extensive Landscaped Gardens & Water gardens and an 18-Hole Professional Putting Course.
Amberley Castle
Amberley, nr. Arundel
West Sussex
BN18 9LT
Tel: +44 (0)1798 831992
Fax: +44 (0)1798 831998
Amberley Castle Hotel Travel
Amberley Castle Official Site
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April 3rd, 2007
Set in the beautiful English Countryside Village of Hanwell in the outskirts of Banbury, this country pub is ideal for meals, or just a quiet drink.
Choose from the busy locals bar or a quieter drink in the cosy snug bar at the front of the pub.
Whether waliking or riding, you can stop off for a bite to eat, a chat and a refreshing drink.
The Moon & Sixpence
Main St
Hanwell
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 1HW
Tel: 01295 730544
Fax: 01295 730147
Moon & Sixpence Official Site
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April 2nd, 2007
Situated in the beautiful Virginia Waters, The Wentworth Club is the perfect setting for your wedding, surrounded by 700 acres of countryside.
Catering for smaller parties of 30 guests to larger parties of 220 guests, choose from a traditional, unique or themed menu with their renound Executive Head Chef, Stephen Tonkin.
The Wentworth Club holds a licence for civil marriages. They have several rooms for your reception which include The Ballroom, The Masters and Haliburton Rooms, The Club Lounge and The Ryder Cup and Curtis Cup Rooms.
You could even visit the Spa for the perfect pre-wedding relaxation.
Wentworth Club
Wentworth Drive
Virginia Water
Surrey
GU25 4LS
Tel: 01344 842201
Fax: 01344 842804
Wentworth Club Official Site
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March 29th, 2007
Winner of many Hotel of the Year Award, 22 Jermyn Street is situated in one of London’s most fashionable areas and is a luxury townhouse hotel in the heart of St James.
Within walking distance of shopping districts, Royal Parks, dining institutions, theatres, cinemas, nightclubs, leisure centres, theme parks, music venues and a huge choice of leisure activities, your stay at 22 Jermyn Street will surely be magical.
Also only a few steps away from Piccadilly Circus.
Why not take a short trip to some world renound shopping attractions, here in London, such as Harvey Nichols, Harrods, Selfridges and many more.
All rooms are luxuriously appointed and feature everything you would expect from a world-class hotel.
22 Jermyn Street
St James’s
London
SW1Y 6HL
Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 2353
US: 1-800-682-7808
Fax: +44 (0)20 7734 0750
22 Jermyn Street Official Site
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March 28th, 2007
Mill on the Brue is a stylish, contemporary country venue perfect for your wedding day. It is set in 20 acres of its own grounds and overlooks stunning views of the Brue valley. Perfect for wedding parties of up to 120 people, they also hold a civil marriage license. There is also a bridal flat, perefct for changing in between your wedding ceremony and for the reception.
Mill on the Brue quote..”Mill On The Brue is an exclusive wedding location for stylish weddings located in Somerset offering a fantastic venue for your wedding, civil wedding or wedding reception. We are an alternative wedding venue & a unique wedding venue for your special day. At Mill On The Brue we provide eco weddings & green weddings with alternative and unique ideas provided in somerset, UK.”
Mill on the Brue
Trendle Farm
Somerset
BA10 0BA
Tel.: 01749 812307
Fax: 01749 812706
Mill on the Brue Official Site
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