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Wedding bells are ringing…

 

There’s something so magical about the festive season, everyone is always in high spirits, so it’s no wonder it’s the most popular time of year to get engaged! Over 100,000 engagements were expected to take place over the festive season in 2019, were you one of the lucky couples?

Perhaps you are looking for some inspiration for your wedding venue?  If so, we can help, here are our top picks for your dream day.

Spitalfields Venue

London has many hidden gems dotted around the city, one such venue is Spitalfields Venue, otherwise known as Christ Church Spitalfields. This architectural masterpiece was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor and it is the perfect contrast between old city charm and trendy East London.

The Baroque splendour of Christ Church Spitalfields creates an elegant backdrop for your special day. Celebrate your wedding breakfast against the stunning backdrop of the Nave, before moving down to the vaulted Crypt to dance the night away.

Spitalfields Venue was recently listed as one of the top 19 best wedding venues in London for 2020, to find out more about the venue and explore the wedding packages available, click here.

Wakehurst

If you’ve always dreamt of a country wedding, Wakehurst is perfect!  Surrounded by wild botanic gardens in the heart of Sussex, it is a dreamy backdrop.

There are multiple options available for your big day, you could hold your wedding within the Elizabethan Mansion, with views of the Mansion Pond and gardens.

The Mansion has three reception rooms – giving you flexibility over how you wish your wedding to flow.  The Dining Room, Gallery and Library are connected by a charming entrance foyer with sweeping staircase, which is a perfect backdrop for both formal and more relaxed photography.

If you prefer being in the great outdoors, or you’re planning for a bohemian, rustic style festival wedding, the croquet lawn is perfectly situated for a wedding marquee or tipi with breath-taking views across the gardens.

Last but not least, there’s the option of holding your wedding in the Millennium Seed Bank. The world-renowned Millennium Seed Bank provides a modern and architecturally striking setting for standing wedding receptions and parties.

If Wakehurst seems like the one for you, you’ll want to check out our great offer for weddings in 2020.

Royal Over-Seas League

The Royal Over-Seas League is an elegant venue in Mayfair offering a unique and tranquil setting for your special day. This historic listed building features superb views and is minutes from Buckingham Palace and other wonderful attractions in the West End.

Comprising two Grade I listed buildings the Over-Seas House offers a range of splendid period function rooms; many with exquisite views over a private garden and into Green Park.

Licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies; they offer a complete and exemplary service, for 20 to 200 guests. And with a dedicated event coordinator to work with you on every detail, you can be sure of a memorable day.

In the summer months the beautiful private Garden, with terrace and lawn, makes an ideal setting for a champagne and canapé reception.

If The Royal Over-Seas League seems like the venue for you, click here for more information out our 2020 wedding promotion.