Venues Tag

Located in southern England in amongst the Home Counties, Hampshire is known for its rolling countryside, historic villages, and of course its famous Jane Austen collection. So it’s only natural that it boasts plenty of country house wedding venues, all of which would easily make for a beautiful backdrop for any wedding day. With so many to choose from, however, exploring all the amazing country house wedding venues in Hampshire can be a bit of an overwhelming task. So here's a list of just some of my favourites. Heckfield Place This is a venue (pictured above) that proves the best things really do come to those who wait! Heckfield's lengthy renovation has been atleast 6 years in the making, with the  owner actually purchasing the estate 20 years ago. And what a mighty fine job they have done! The result is far less formal than say Cliveden House, instead having a much more...

Glasshouse, conservatory, orangery… they’re all different names for buildings that bring the beauty of natural light and foliage to your wedding. I’ve recently been working with a plant loving couple on their venue search for their wedding in 2020 and therefore checked out the conservatory venues in London. I love an Orangery wedding so much I even chose this type of venue for my very own wedding 10 years ago. Here are some of my favourite conservatory and orangery wedding venues in London:   The Barbican Conservatory The Conservatory at the Barbican, London is somewhat of a hidden gem. Full to the brim with tropical plants and exotic fish the space allows for ceremonies up to 150 guests. You can even have your wedding breakfast within the conservatory before moving through to one of their rooms (or to an alternative venue) for the evening party.   Chiswick House and Gardens Another West London gem is Chiswick...

From Cinderella to Snow White, Sleeping Beauty to Jasmin, we all grew up seeing the picture perfect wedding play out on the big (or small) screen. Of course, now that you’ve found your Prince Charming or Princess, there’s one key thing you have to do before you can ride off into the sunset – find the perfect luxury wedding venues in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. To make this a bit easier for you, I've produced this list of some of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire's top fairytale locations for your luxury wedding. Hedsor House One of my absolute all time favourite venues, Hedsor House  (pictured above) accomodates up to 150 guests but it still feels intimate. The above picture is from one of my very own weddings and was a ceremony set up I don't believe they had previously done but it was absolutely stunning. In fact, by the time the summer came, there were...

It is easy to see why Surrey is such a fantastic location to find your ideal wedding venue. Steeped in a rich history, the county of Surrey has the largest woodland space in England and vast areas of outstanding natural beauty. With its close proximity to the capital, the coast, and with great transport links, it has everything you could need to find the perfect wedding venue in Surrey. If history and heritage inspires you then Surrey is the perfect place to search for your wedding venue. A generous peppering of castles, monasteries, cathedrals and manor houses – many of which are used as wedding venues – make this county an exceptional place for a romantic wedding . Enveloped in heaths, rivers, woodland and vast open spaces, wedding venues in Surrey boasts a fantastic landscape that has been unspoiled, making it one of England’s most picturesque counties. You will find yourselves spoilt...

If you’re lucky enough to be one of those couples planning on a London wedding there’s no denying that you’re spoilt for choice. The bustling city is filled with elegant churches, towering town houses and stunning rooftop gardens. But getting married in a church or chapel doesn’t necessarily appeal to everyone. For those of you looking to shirk tradition and tie the knot somewhere a little different, here’s a guide to seven unique London wedding venues. If you’re looking for a venue that’s a bit out there – but haven’t found the perfect one here – head on over to The Wedding Secret for more quirky London wedding venues or give me a call and we can discuss what you're looking for. ASYLUM CHAPEL I know I promised something different to a traditional chapel wedding, but the Asylum chapel is far from typical.Perfect for anyone with a love of history, parts of the chapel’s gothic-style interior...

As I drove in to Tournerbury Estate on Saturday, I was instantly whisked into a world of imagination. A red-headed pheasant insisted on running along the track to guide me to my destination, rather like one of the animal characters in Alice in Wonderland. Maybe he was my Avian toastmaster?! And no, I hadn’t consumed any mind-alter substances! This somewhat magical world just instantly got my creative juices flowing. With this in mind I’m launching a new category of blog posts, the creative wedding design case study, to highlight the possibilities at some of the most amazing venues in the south of England. I'll take the venue’s standard photos and then give you a mood board of some alternative approaches. Tournerbury Estate (www.tournerbury.com) is a rather unique, and undiscovered marquee venue down on Hayling Island near Portsmouth on the Hampshire / Sussex border, and is located within the Chichester Harbour Area of Outstanding...