venues

Venue focus: Hengrave Hall

Last week I visited a new venue that has opened its doors to weddings. Hengrave Hall is located just north of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk and boasts almost fifty acres of sweeping lawns and meadows, a majestic lake, and its own idyllic chapel. Its grace and historical charm offers the perfect ambience for any…

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Venue focus: Stapleford Park

On Thursday I visited Stapleford Park with one of my clients marrying there in 2010. This was the first time I have visted the venue and it was truly stunning. Not only was the upkeep immaculate but the staff were friendly and professional at all times. When I arrived staff were waiting in the carpark…

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Queens College – Oxford

On Saturday I visited Queens College in Oxford with some clients marrying there next July. This was my first visit to ‘Queens’ and was thoroughly excited about viewing this truly historical establishment. My bride went to Queens College and always said this was where she would be married one day. The chapel was truly stunning; unfortunately…

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Venue Focus: Gosfield Hall

Each month we highlight one of the beautiful venues we have worked at or particularly love, in and around East Anglia. Today we explore Gosfield Hall in Essex. History Gosfield Hall is a stunning Georgian manor house built in 1545 and was once a Royal residence boasting a long history of noble connections. Queen Elizabeth…

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Venue focus – Layer Marney Towers

Venues Each month we highlight one of the beautiful venues we have worked at or particularly love, in and around East Anglia.  Layer Marney Towers – Colchester, Essex  I’ve worked at Layer Marney Towers a number of occasions and each time the design of the wedding has been dramatically different. I think this venue is…

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Venue Focus – Leez Priory

Each month we highlight one of the beautiful venues we have worked at or particularly love, in and around East Anglia. This month it is Leez Priory in Chelmsford, Essex Leez Priory is a 450 year old Tudor mansion set in 40 acres of parkland complete with lakes, lawns and a sweeping driveway. It is…

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Venue Focus – Vaulty Manor

In the first of a new monthly series exploring the venues I have worked in around East Anglia we are starting with Vaulty Manor in Essex where I have worked on a number of weddings. Description 16th Century Manor house with a renovated 17th century barn and new Baronial Hall surrounded by 12 acres of…

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