A beautiful day. A stunning location. The best couple. Sometimes a wedding has so many perfect elements its so difficult to put into words how great a wedding this was – its lucky we are photographers so I do not have to! The wedding took place largely in the beautifully landscaped gardens of Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel . These gardens are situated on the banks of Thorpeness mere and boating lake with its own jetty which played a big role in Lisa’s arrival. Lisa got ready a short distance from the Thorpness boathouse and it was her wish to have a rowing boat take her to the wedding ceremony. With Andrew and the wedding guests waiting at the jetty Lisa was rowed across the mere, so many photo oppourtunites for us!
The wedding ceremony took place in the pavilion at the venue, we were treated to one of the most perfect summers days which made this such a amazing day. After the ceremony a drinks reception was enjoyed by the guests in the gardens whilist Andrew and Lisa took some time out in their rowing boat to relax and enjoy their day. When they got back we were able to explore the grounds and use the iconic Thorpeness Windmill and the House in the clouds as a backdrop for our wedding portraits.
The wedding breakfast took place in the restaurant at Thorpness Golf Club where the couple and their guests and able to enjoy a amazing meal. Not long after the meal their was a unique element to this wedding with the whole wedding party enjoying a game of crazy golf – I hope this catches on! Being located just down the bech from Aldeburgh the day finished off with a walk down the beach to the famous Fish and Chip shop in Aldeburgh so the bride and groom could have a fish and chip supper on the beach with their guest a perfect way to end the day
If this wedding has inspired you to have a wedding at the Thorpeness Golf Club here is a little more infomation.
Summer weddings at Thorpeness Golf Club are a dream come true for couples who love nature, history and coastal charm. Thorpeness Golf Club is located in a stunning location on the Suffolk coast, surrounded by a beautiful Meare garden and a golf course.
The club offers two options for wedding venues: the Library room and the Lakeside Suite. The Library room is a cosy and elegant space that can accommodate up to 40 guests for a ceremony and 30 guests for a sit-down meal. The room has a fireplace, bookshelves and large windows that overlook the Meare garden.
The Library room is perfect for intimate weddings with close family and friends. The Lakeside Suite is a spacious and modern venue that can host up to 120 guests for a ceremony and 100 guests for a sit-down meal. The suite has a private bar, dance floor and panoramic views of the golf course and the sea.
The Lakeside Suite is ideal for larger weddings with more guests and entertainment. Both venues have access to the Meare garden, which is a stunning setting for outdoor drinks receptions, photographs and barbecues.
The garden has a lake with swans, ducks and rowing boats, as well as colourful flowers, trees and lawns. The garden also has an iconic House in the Clouds, which is a former water tower that looks like a fairy tale cottage.
Thorpeness Golf Club also offers accommodation options for wedding guests, such as rooms at the hotel or cottages at the village. The hotel has 36 comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms, free Wi-Fi and tea/coffee making facilities. The cottages are self-catering properties that can sleep from two to ten people each. They have fully equipped kitchens, living rooms, gardens and parking spaces.
Thorpeness Golf Club is not only a wedding venue but also a destination that offers many activities and attractions for couples and guests to enjoy before or after the big day. Some of these include playing golf at the 18-hole course designed by James Braid, exploring the country club with its tennis courts, games room and beach access, visiting the nearby towns of Aldeburgh or Southwold with their shops, restaurants and cultural events or taking walks along the coast or in RSPB Minsmere nature reserve.
Summer weddings at Thorpeness Golf Club are an unforgettable experience that combine romance, elegance and fun in one of Suffolk’s most beautiful locations.