In the center of Robin Hood Country, Rufford Abbey Country Park is an ancient estate in the Nottinghamshire Dukeries, just a few miles east of well-known Sherwood Forest.

Rufford Mill, at the north end of the park next to the lake, offers you a stylish country venue for civil weddings and civil partnership celebrations in the Talbot Suite, on the first floor of the grade two listed corn mill. Rufford is the ideal venue for your wedding: a beautiful site, rich in history, available seven days a week and only ever holding one wedding and reception in any one day.

Offering beautiful views across the lake, natural environment and a relaxed rural atmosphere, Rufford Mill provides an enchanting backdrop to your wedding or partnership ceremony. Your wedding photographers will know the very best spots for your wedding pictures using the landscape to it’s advantage.

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Breadsall Priory is a beautiful thirteenth Century former Priory set in over 300 acres of peaceful parkland. The grounds provide distinct photographic possibilities with extensive lawns bounded with mature trees to an ornamental fountain. There is an enclosed enchanting rose garden tucked away the the side of the Priory at Breadsall too. Inside, the hotel offers a sophisticated décor with every amenity and facility you could expect from a leading Marriott Resort Hotel.

Breadsall Priory has 9 function rooms to cater totally for your wedding from a quiet personal gathering to a luxurious event for 120 guests. Whether you are thinking of a quiet intimate party, a civil partnership ceremony, renewing old vows or a traditional full wedding celebration Breadsall Priory could be perfect. The dedicated team of skilled professionals have the experience and expertise, to ensure that every last detail will be taken care of.

So let Breadsall Priory manage the organisation and co-ordination of your day from the initial choosing to the time you leave. The hotel staff will be at hand in the run up to the wedding itself to discuss everything with you, and accessible for advice if needed. The Priory is an excellent wedding venue with a diverse range of photography areas only a short walk from one another. With a substantial tiered lawn that is perfect for large groups and a quiet woodland walk with picturesque stream running through.

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The Shottle Hall package enables you exclusive use of the house and gardens so that you can share it with your your guests as if it was your own home for your day.
You can have usage of all the public areas including the stylish lounge which is licensed for civil ceremonies, traditional library along with gallery bar and the stunning Orangery restaurant for your wedding breakfast and evening reception.
The estates well-established gardens offer you a unique backdrop to capture the memories of your wonderful day, looking over the picturesque Ecclesbourne valley. What ever the season the cleverly planted gardens are the most perfect addition for photographs, drinks receptions or as a place for the children to play.
The 8 independently designed sumptuous bedrooms are yours for the night, with a full English breakfast served in the Devonshire dining room the next morning. This means that your close friends and family can have an extra few moments with you to reflect over the events of your special day.

For your Shottle Hall wedding photography we recommend either our English A4 digital storybook , our Italian bookbound 20 side Pacco album, or for brides wanting two photographers our Magnetic designer storybook. .