Choosing your wedding venue is often the most difficult part in organising a wedding. It’s where couples start their planning and it’s often what sets the theme for the rest of the day’s celebrations.

5 Star Weddings is home to an eclectic mix of wedding venues in the UK and abroad, from an Old English Country Inn to a Luxury Hotel Overlooking the Aegean Sea, there is a special place for every couple to make their own.

Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Bodrum, Turkey

The serene location of Barbaros Bay, Bodrum in Turkey, offers the perfect setting for couples wanting to get married in tranquillity and with dramatic backdrops of the Aegean. The luxury Kempinski Hotel is perched right on the edge of Barbaros Bay providing stunning views of the sea from almost every aspect. Couples can plan their wedding with ease at Kempinski Hotel, Barbaros Bay, where a dedicated wedding planner will ensure that every detail is looked after for you and your guests. For further information visit kempinski.com

Chewton Glen’s Tree House Suites, Dorset

Imagine escaping to the lofty heights and complete serenity of a luxury tree house with floor to ceiling windows and panoramic forest views. Chewton Glen, the privately owned and award winning country house hotel situated on the edge of the New Forest and a few minutes’ walk from the coast, is taking honeymooners to new heights with these romantic tree house suites. Set in a secluded valley in the grounds of Chewton Glen, guests will have access to the hotel on foot or by buggy. The sumptuous Tree House Suites make an idyllic escape for couples who have married at Chewton Glen and want a retreat that’s not too far to get to after the wedding. Chewton Glen is one of the finest country house wedding venues in the UK, with luxury facilities set within the 130 acres of stunning grounds. The hotel offers a range of various wedding packages in Hampshire to suit any requirements you might have. For further information visit www.chewtonglen.com

The Bear Hotel, Hungerford

The Historical Bear Hotel with its beamed ceilings and uneven floors, give it a sense of romance that make it ideal when looking for an old country wedding venue with all the modern luxuries a bride and groom require. Set in the The North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, perfectly located for weddings in Berkshire,Wiltshire and Hampshire. The hotel has two rooms licensed for civil ceremonies; The Restaurant for 60 or the Riverside Suite for 80, which also has a conservatory and terrace overlooking the River Dunn and Bear Island. For further information please visit thebearhotelhungerford.co.uk

Ston Easton Park, Somerset

Ston Easton Park is a Palladian mansion nestled in a romantic West Country estate. The luxurious hotel, with its crackling log fire, antique furnishings and country charm is set amidst 36 acres of parkland with the quietly cascading River Norr running through the grounds. Not only does the hotel boast an idyllic Mendip Hills setting, but also features an authentic Victorian garden that provides much of the produce used in our award-winning restaurant. Ston Easton Park is currently offering a special exclusive use rate of £5,500 for 2012 weddings (conditions apply). For further information visit stoneaston.co.uk

Bovey Castle, Devon

As the only five-star luxury hotel and country estate in the county, Bovey Castle is a fabulous location for a Devon wedding. The stunning Dartmoor setting and attention to detail from Bovey Castle’s wedding co-ordinators ensure that every wedding is a very personal, special event – whether you’re planning a lavish party for hundreds or a private gathering of close friends. An exclusive use wedding at Bovey Castle is an unashamedly lavish affair, as you celebrate in the utmost style and the privileged ambience of the hotel’s grandiose surroundings and elegant service. For further information visit boveycastle.com

Winter Weddings Complimentary Stay & Champagne in Chewton Glen’s Tree House Suites

Imagine…escaping to the lofty heights and complete serenity of a luxury tree house with floor to ceiling windows and panoramic forest views.  Chewton Glen, the privately owned and award winning country house hotel situated on the edge of the New Forest and a few minutes’ walk from the coast, has taken luxury to new heights with these romantic tree house suites.  Set in a secluded valley in the grounds of Chewton Glen, guests will have access to the hotel on foot or by buggy.  The sumptuous Tree House Suites will  provide luxurious accommodation for guests who wish to enjoy the facilities of Chewton Glen while savouring the additional freedom and tranquility of the Tree House Suites where they can shower under the stars or relax in their outside hot tub.
Chewton Glen is providing 5 Star Wedding readers with an exclusive offer of a complimentary one-night stay in a Tree House Suites and a bottle of chilled Champagne. The offer is available to all couples who book a 2012/13 winter wedding between October and March.  Chewton Glen is one of the finest wedding venues in the UK, with luxury facilities set within the 130 acres of stunning grounds. They offer a range of various wedding packages in Hampshire to suit any requirements you might have.  For further information visit www.chewtonglen.com and to claim your complimentary Tree House stay with a bottle of Champagne, quote: 5 Star Weddings.

5 Star Brides Luxury Lookout…

What better way to relax and get in the mood for romance this month, than with Jo Malone’s Red Roses Bath Oil £52 (200ml).  A blend of seven of the world’s most exquisite roses, crushed violet leaves and a hint of lemon.

This month we spoke to… Tropical Weddings Thailand

Lesley Chittayanon tells us why her British style combined with her in-depth knowledge of Thailand, make her one of the country’s most popular wedding planners.  Find out the ins and outs of how you can plan an exotic Thailand wedding in her interview with 5 Star Weddings. (Read the full interview here)

We dream of marrying in…Barbaros Bay, Bodrum
The serene location of Barbaros Bay, Bodrum in Turkey, offers the perfect setting for couples wanting to get married in tranquillity, yet with dramatic backdrops of the Aegean.  The luxury Kempinski Hotel is perched right on the edge of Barbaros Bay providing stunning views of the sea from almost every aspect.  Couples can plan their wedding with ease at Kempinski Hotel, Barbaros Bay,  where a dedicated wedding planner will ensure that every detail is looked after for you and your guests. For further information visit www.kempinski.com/bodrum   or email weddings.barbaros@kempinski.com

Dates for the Wedding Diary…
Wedding Fayre with Ston Easton Park
Date: 11th March
Time: 11.30am – 4pm
Venue: Ston Easton Park, Somerset
Cost: Free
Ston Easton Park and Aspirational Weddings would like to invite you to their wedding fayre on Sunday, 11th March 2012. This wedding fayre will give you the perfect opportunity to experience the stunning surroundings that Ston Easton Park has to offer and a wide range of local companies will be exhibiting and promoting their services. www.stoneaston.co.uk

Wedding Showcase at Roof Gardens
Date: 3rd March
Time: 12-3pm
Venue: Roof Gardens, Kensington
Cost: Free
The Wedding showcase at The Roof Gardens will allow prospective couples to experience the full magic of this stunning venue.  Couples will be greeted with champagne and canapés on arrival, before exploring the unique venue and magical gardens.  A selection of some of London’s top wedding experts and suppliers will be on hand to discuss everything for that special day, from wedding cakes and flower arrangements to honeymoon destinations and entertainment. The Roof Gardens’ friendly events team will also be ready and waiting to advise on the wedding offers and options available for the summer and winter seasons ahead. For more information or to register your interest in attending the Wedding Showcase please call the events team on 020 7937 7994 or email events@roofgardens.virgin.com

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