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The clever folk at Thornton Hall have put together an irresistible Christmas and winter wedding package available for their Cristal Suite on remaining dates up to March 2022. Based on a maximum of 80 guests it includes a civil ceremony at 5pm or 6.30pm (subject to registrar availability), sparkling wine drinks reception, pick ‘n’ mix buffet, ice chairs, black and white dancefloor, candelabra centrepieces, red carpet, executive bedroom for one night of your wedding (with the option to upgrade to a character bedroom for £150). Package costs start from £2,500.
Whether you’re able to take advantage of this offer, or you’re looking further into the future, if you’d like to know more, it’s worth heading over to one of the hotel’s open days on 9th January or 6th March 2022. Also, check out www.thorntonhallhotel.com/weddings
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