The stately hall inside the manor house, with tall windows over the grounds.
The landscaped garden with a pond, the backdrop for photos and the ceremony.
The covered terrace dinner moves to, also the standing rain plan.
The bridal suite inside the manor house, a quiet spot for the couple.
“We married under the lime trees with 130 guests on the grass. Marije was right when she said the park does most of the work: we barely had to hire any decoration and it still looked beautiful.”
“We held the tea ceremony for my parents in the manor hall in the morning, with the light coming through those tall windows. The staff had placed the chairs exactly as we asked and then kept their distance.”
“The covered terrace is not a fallback, it is simply a nice place to be. We ate there while it drizzled outside and nobody felt we had settled for second best.”
“Sister of the bride. We wanted part of the food done by a Chinese caterer and that was allowed alongside their own kitchen. It took some coordinating over who does what, but it was sorted without fuss.”
“My wife uses a walker and could get everywhere, including down to the pond. The car park is close to the house. Small tip: bring insect repellent in summer if you are near the water.”