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Many couples booking a spring wedding will be hopeful for good weather. A time associated with sunshine, blooming flowers, and blue skies. But alas, we do live in Great Britain after all. My spring wedding was as grey as it gets with rain to go with it, while my sister’s spring wedding was a heatwave – she didn’t think those fur boleros through for the bridesmaids I tell you! It goes to show, you really can’t predict the weather, but you can plan for it.
When scouring the region for your big-day venue, yes you may have dreams for an al fresco wedding, guests sitting outside, a green grass aisle as you walk to your betrothed, but Wedding Planning 101 advises to always have a contingency plan. A question for any potential venue you set your heart on.
This issue, we showcase some stellar venues in Coastal Venues on page 19 and North Cambridge Venues on page 23, and we also have lots more Q&As from our experts over in Hot Topic and Fashion and Beauty Q&A. To be honest, the whole issue is brimming with advice, top tips, and inspiration so get reading!
Chat soon,
Danielle x |
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| Romantic Reflections |
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Thorpeness Country Club
Built in 1912, Thorpeness Country Club is a wonderfully charming venue located directly next to the beach, with sea views and day-long sunshine during summer months thanks to its South-East facing position. All wedding packages are exclusive hire including the sea-view lawn, the tennis room, the grand ballroom and the rear-side lawn.
The interior of the venue is neutral in tone, allowing the colour themes of the newlyweds to take prominence. The tennis room, where inside ceremonies take place, is mostly white in colour with large double doors along the entire side of the building, allowing natural light to flood the room. The upstairs gallery ballroom boasts high ceilings and wooden beams draped with thousands of warm fairylights.
Always a popular area to hold the wedding ceremony or a drinks reception, Thorpeness Country Club’s sea-view lawn looks straight across to Thorpeness beach with views spanning miles up the Suffolk Coast including the well-known town of Aldeburgh.
Wedding breakfasts and receptions are held in the Grand Ballroom. With space to seat up to 150 guests, the room effortlessly adapts to suit a range of formats for your wedding breakfast. From long tables venturing from one end of the venue to the other, or a series of round tables set out banqueting style, the choice really is yours. The grand ballroom offers ample space to not only increase your evening reception by 50 guests, totalling up to 200 standing, it also provides room for a dancefloor and your evening entertainment. There is a dedicated stage area ensuring your DJ or band are perfectly placed to entertain your guests. You’ll also find the bar at the far end of the room, allowing your guests to enjoy their drinks and mingle without ever having to leave the party. Within the bar area, there is space aplenty for any evening additions you would like to make your day extra special.
As the only beach-side wedding venue across the whole of Suffolk and Norfolk, the unique location promises to really wow guests and provide an array of truly memorable photo backdrops for the big day. Packages also include a night’s stay at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel, wedding tasting for two, venue furnishings and linen, as well as a dedicated venue wedding coordinator and team on the day.
Visit: www.thorpenesscountryclub.co.uk
Check out more local venue on page 19 of the current issue available now: www.youreastanglian.wedding/free-download |
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| Celebrate National Tea Day with the Nation's Best Tasting Tea! |
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| Aisle Ready - what to look out for in 2025 |
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Fashion editor Claire Ridley unveils the finer details decorating bridal gowns this year
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| To stay or not to stay |
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Editor Olivia Gibson visits DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon, based near the iconic Medieval market town and home to Shakespeare
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
4 May 2025 - The Quirky Wedding Fayre at Mraygreen Manor
Marygreen Manor Hotel, London Road, Brentwood, CM14 4NR
www.eventbrite.co.uk
11 May 2025 - The Quirky Wedding Fayre at Thursford
Thursford Collection, Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0AS
www.event-discovery.ticketspot.io
11 May 2025 - Braxted Park Estate Wedding Show
Braxted Park Estate, Great Braxted, Essex, CM8 3EN
www.countyweddingevents.com
12 May 2025 - Swynford Manor Wedidng Open Evening
Swynford Manor, London Road, Six Mile Bottom, CB8 0UE
www.eventbrite.co.uk
18 May 2025 - The Quirky Wedding Fayre at Upthorpe Wood
Reading's Lane, Stanton, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 2AP
www.event-discovery.ticketspot.io
Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add |
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| View the latest issue of Your East Anglian Wedding for FREE! |
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Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your East Anglian Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.
Interested in areas outside of East Anglia? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here.
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