by ULTIMATE WEDDING MAGAZINE
If you’re a fan of the outdoors, an al fresco wedding is the perfect way to say ‘I do’! These are some of our favourite venues which offer outdoor space for weddings.
Pictured above: DeVere Tortworth Estate, Gloucestershire
Laudale Estate, Ardgour
Laudale House dates from 1755, on a beautiful 13,000-acre private estate on the shores of Loch Sunart in West Scotland. To create a totally bespoke wedding at Laudale anything is possible, from intimate weddings held in the house to erecting marquees or yurts on the grounds, the team at Laudale are on hand.
Laudale can cater from an informal BBQ to an exquisite 7-course menu for any number of guests at any time of the year, and as the estate is private the party can go on until dawn. Couples can bring their own chef and catering team or use the resident chef and Laudale’s staff.
The house has 10 double bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms, with the addition of 6 self-catering cottages which can accommodate another 28 people. There are hotels within easy reach and many sporting and leisure facilities for guests staying at Laudale.
Getting married in unusual venues is easy here as couples can get married on a boat on the loch, or a luxury cruiser out to sea, or even on Laudale’s own seaplane and what could be more romantic than taking off from the loch and swooping over your guests as you leave for your honeymoon?
For further information, tap here to visit, laudale.co.uk
De Vere Tortworth Court, Gloucestershire
De Vere Tortworth Court is a beautiful Grade II listed building, which dates back to the 1840s, located in the heart of the Cotswolds. Over the centuries the building has entertained earls, barons and even royalty, making it the perfect setting for a traditional wedding.
You can choose from The Kipling Room with original features including, a fireplace and bay windows that overlook the rolling Gloucestershire hills and the Orangery with ornate glass windows. Larger rooms, such as the Westminster Suite, benefit from floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto 30 acres of beautiful grounds.
De Vere Tortworth Court brings old-world character and contemporary elegance together to create a wedding destination full of romance. The Victorian-style mansion house is surrounded by lush English countryside and event spaces are flooded with natural light. Conveniently situated in South Gloucestershire near Bristol and easily accessible by the M5 motorway, De Vere Tortworth offers a traditional, peaceful setting for weddings all year round.
For further information, tap here to visit, devere.co.uk
Pengenna Manor, Cornwall
Tucked away in a quiet, secluded valley just three miles inland from the North Cornish coast lies Pengenna Manor, an 800-year-old private family home set in over 300 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside and available for exclusive use hire.
Tie the knot in one of three gorgeous locations indoors or outside and then celebrate your union with a drinks reception on the beautiful grounds. For your wedding breakfast and evening party, make use of their purpose-designed marquee garden and hire any kind of marquee you like to suit your style.
For your overnight accommodation, they have four beautifully restored, character-filled bedrooms available inside the Manor on a bed & breakfast basis consisting of the glamorous Art Deco style Bridal Suite with its luxurious en-suite shower room, and three further sumptuous bedrooms.
For the rest of your guests, there is a wide range of fantastic accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets in the area near the Manor, including free camping in the Manor grounds itself for all of your guests, and three houses very close to the Manor that are perfect to accommodate other immediate members of your family on a self-catering basis.
For further information, tap here to visit, pengennamanor.co.uk
Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
Five-Star Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, tucked away in chic Marylebone just a stone’s throw from London’s iconic Oxford Street & Bond Street, is a very popular venue not only because of the grand Chartwell Suite ballroom which is fully licensed for weddings, but couples also have the option to celebrate their nuptials in the picturesque Portman Square Gardens situated directly opposite the hotel, also a stunning location for intimate photographs.
These charming gardens are just one of 30 green squares in London and offer the most idyllic setting for a wedding reception in the heart of Marylebone. The tranquil gardens of Portman Square offer a stunning setting for receptions and official photographs. With 2.5 acres, a central lawn and beautiful trees offering privacy, the space can be made into a truly magical outdoor setting for up to 450 guests.
For further information, tap here to visit, londonchurchill.regency.hyatt.com
