A Hampshire hotel is welcoming prospective couples to tour the venue after a £2m refurbishment.
On Wednesday, July 19, Norton Park Hotel, Spa and Manor House, in Sutton Scotney, is hosting a special showcase for future brides and grooms to tour the recently updated Hampshire Barn and Function Suite along and find out more about its wedding suppliers.
The 17th-century Hampshire Tythe Barn was brought into the 21st century with new lighting, flooring, bathrooms and a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen for events as part of a £2m refurbishment across the whole hotel, manor house and function suite.
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The Norton Suite, based within the main building of the hotel, offers a more contemporary events space catering to up to 250 guests with a private bar and dance floor.
Meanwhile, the 16th Century Manor House offers a more intimate setting, complete with a secluded walled garden, bridal suite and guest bedrooms. The Manor House can be hired in its entirety for exclusive use.
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Sitting within 54 acres of Hampshire countryside, Norton Parks hopes that with the recent updates, the venue will further improve its popularity for countryside weddings.
Local businesses at the Wedding Showcase include room-dressers Luminique Events, professional ‘toast master’ Nigel Worsfold, handmade stationery by Elegant Stationery, florals by the Hampshire Flower Barn and DJ Lovelock. Make-up artist Rachel Maslin and hairdresser Alida K will also be on hand throughout the evening.
Wedding coordinator, Emma Chapman, said: “Norton Park Hotel, Spa and Manor House is in an incredible location with so much to offer. We are passionate about making our couples' days truly memorable and ensuring we go above and beyond to create their perfect day.
"We can’t wait to exhibit our offerings at the showcase and introduce guests to our trusted suppliers who will be on-site to answer questions and inspire prospective couples."
The evening wedding showcase will be open for drop-ins from 6pm-8:30pm on Wednesday, July 19. For more information go to nortonparkhotel.com.
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