Now we’re getting close to completion here at Millbridge Court and so much is changing from one day to the next, I thought I’d do a little weekly update to let you all in on some of the exciting progress.

So as you may have seen if you follow us on Facebook, our stunning Arbour has been put in place this week! A few short months ago, the space you see it in now was full of overgrown bushes and trees and upon clearing them we were amazed at just how picturesque the countryside behind it really is. The ground was levelled and then the Arbour was constructed. It really is a florists dream and I can’t wait to see lots of beautiful Summer Weddings taking place under it throughout next Summer (and beyond).

 

 

 

The next big change we have happening externally is the cladding going on to the connecting building between the Hotel and the Venue. It has always been important to us that we restore what was formerly known as ‘The Mariners’ and only make architectural and design changes that fit in with the area both currently and historically. For that reason, we have spent 5 months restoring the stunning original brickwork from the Hotel and furthermore replicated that brickwork in the new build. In keeping with traditional houses in the area, as you can see from the photo below, we are also putting up dark cladding in the central building making Millbridge Court look as if it’s all been there for years.

 

 

Since Friday morning, we have also seen drastic progress at the rear of Millbridge Court which has involved the removal of the concrete that was originally underfoot. This has been done in preparation for the soil to be laid throughout this week and with this huge upheaval, it is now becoming easy to imagine the space as gorgeous lawns and it won’t be long until this is a reality!

 

 

It really is astonishing to see how quickly it is progressing and I can’t wait to show you all what’s in store over the next 7 days… Stay tuned!

One of the things that make us so unique at Millbridge Court is the fact that we have a stunning seven bedroom boutique Hotel connected to the Venue. Not only is this extremely convenient for those able to stay over the night of the Wedding (and if available, the night before) but with the interiors making the downstairs feel very much like a luxury private house, you’ll feel very much at home.

 

But before I get carried away, let me explain the details about the car park and outdoor area at the Hotel. High hedging will surround the car park, which will have hard packed gravel under foot and room for fifty parking spaces. We will also have a turning circle that pulls up next to our side entrance, perfect if a Bride and Groom are arriving to Millbridge Court straight from Church.

 

Now on to the interiors… the ground floor of the Hotel will be such an asset, used for a multitude of functions throughout the day. With soft furnishings, rustic fireplaces, exposed brickwork, a stunning alcove letting in lots of natural light, a fully functioning bar (the exciting and unique design of which will be revealed within the next month), a snug area lined with more comfy seating, it will be the perfect place for people to relax prior to the Wedding celebrations and catch up with the Groom, Ushers and other guests. In the hotel, we also have a breathtaking private dining room. With oak beams from the original build and a long dining table running down the middle of the room, it will be the perfect location for a pre Wedding dinner or post wedding lunch, if available, and a great way to have everyone who has stayed at the Hotel to congregate for Breakfast the morning after the celebrations.

 

Once the celebrations commence, although guests will be in the Venue, the Hotel will still be available to use if perhaps there are littler guests who require a crèche service or a guest would like a quiet area to sit if the music is too loud for them later on in the evening.

 

Our bedrooms on the first floor of Millbridge Court Hotel are all en-suite and of an equal size, the majority of which overlook our neighboring meadow and the River Wey. Designed elegantly and with neutral colours, it’ll be a welcome place to rest your head after a wonderfully busy day and offering the unique ability for those occupying the rooms to be able to get ready on site.

With high ceilings, stunning oak beams throughout and our breathtaking glass wall, the Millbridge Court Ceremony Hall will be the most gorgeous setting for Bride’s and Groom’s to take their vows. There will be room for 150 guests to be seated comfortably on our elegant limewash chiavari chairs, which will be arranged lengthways down the room creating a beautifully long aisle for the Bride and her bridesmaid’s to walk down.

 

The Ceremony Hall at Millbridge Court has been designed in a way that will allow a vast amount of natural light to come flooding in during the daytime celebration, which will be a welcome asset throughout the year. The outside will be brought inside as this will create the ability for the guests and the lovely couple to fully appreciate their tranquil Surrey surroundings without having to be outside for those colder months.

 

Four sets of glass double doors surround the CeremonyHall, with two opening out directly to the spacious patio, allowing the rooms and outside spaces to flow as if they were one. Our bar will be at the back of the Ceremony Room, closed off by doors throughout the ceremony but opened immediately afterwards so that guests can help themselves throughout the day if they would like a refreshment other than that on offer for the drinks reception.

 

Once the Wedding Breakfast is underway, the Ceremony Hall will then be transformed ready for the evening’s celebrations. The two separate rooms provide the perfect opportunity for the band or DJ to set up while the guests are enjoying their meal, which creates the unique ability in a Barn Wedding for the Evening celebrations to get underway seamlessly from the moment the speeches are over. Music can continue and the bar will stay open until 12am.

The beautifully landscaped lawn at Millbridge Court will make the perfect setting for your wedding guests to socialize throughout the day, with the vast expanse of un-spoilt countryside that precedes it making for the most breathtaking backdrop for your wedding celebrations.

With doors from the Ceremony Room leading straight out on to the patio, this area lends itself perfectly to the post ceremony drinks reception, with the lawn offering a great space for garden games for children (and adults!), as well as numerous photo opportunities. Come nighttime, it can also be a great place for guests to have some evening food in a less formal environment than the Dining Hall. A Hog Roast or Barbeque on the lawn would be the perfect way to end a summers evening.

If you are looking for a late Spring or Summer wedding then we can offer the opportunity of getting married outside underneath our Arbour. This beautiful wooden structure situated at the end of the lawn will make for the most picturesque of wedding ceremonies and will really allow both Bride and Groom as well as guests to appreciate the panoramic view of the Surrey Countryside that Millbridge Court has to offer.

For those who are wishing to have a Winter Wedding, the venue has been designed to allow the outside to be visible from the inside with the ends of both the Dining Room and Ceremony Room having ceiling to floor glass. This will mean that the surrounding countryside can be appreciated throughout the day, at any time of the year, with the up lighting on the exterior of the building and outside walls allowing the lawn to be visible during the evening celebrations.

Kalm Kitchen at Millbridge Court: The Tasting Experience

When our fabulous in-house caterers Kalm Kitchen, offered to give me the Wedding Breakfast tasting experience that we will provide for all of our Bride’s and Groom’s, I was so excited! Having seen so much imagery of their innovative & vibrant dishes that are presented to wedding guests in such inspiring ways, I was dying to see if they tasted as good as they looked.

It’s safe to say that being gluten intolerant, I am aware I can be a tricky customer and as a result have become accustomed to eating very plain food when dining out, this however was not an issue at Kalm Kitchen HQ.

From the moment the canapés were put down in front of me, I knew I was in for a fantastic experience, one that would completely change my view on what can be achieved in mass catered events. They looked (almost) too good to eat & tasted simply delicious. There was a great mix of more robust options like the rare roasted beef skewer served with horseradish and lighter, more cleansing canapés like the Tomato essence with parmesan and basil dust, perfect on a hot summers day. The most exciting canapé for me however was the pork belly on garlic dauphinoise with applesauce & crackling. It looked so neat and yet had so many components, with the miniature crackling on top really being the icing on the cake, so to speak. And what was so remarkable for me, personally, was that I wasn’t left feeling like I wished I could have eaten the tempura, toast, basket based canapés that my fellow colleagues were eating, certainly a first.

With the stunning look and taste of the canapés, I was not surprised to see the meticulous fashion in which my chicken dish had been plated up. The browned, crispy chicken skin & moist chicken breast, upon the creamy mashed potato & vibrant garlic and parsley sauce with a sprinkling of edible flowers; visually it was such a delight, and to eat, even more so. A far cry from the plain chicken dish some people have come to expect for big events and Weddings.

 

With the knowledge that Bride’s and Groom’s get to taste two main meals, it required a lot of will power to leave half my chicken dish (in all honesty it was probably only a third once I’d put my knife and fork down) but this feeling was short lived once the rack of lamb was placed in front of me. Such a perfect dish for spring and summer weddings and thankfully with it being left slightly pink in the middle, for my taste buds, it couldn’t have been more perfect. With the classic combination of the mint sauce, and spring vegetables underneath the cutlets I could have eaten it twice over.

When I thought I’d got to grips with what to expect, Kalm Kitchen really did save the best ‘til last with the presentation of a sharing Mille-Feuille for dessert. Arriving on a wooden board, with alternate layers of pastry and zesty, thick cream, drenched in berries and, of course, flowers; it really did look too good to eat. Well… for me it was, being filled with lovely gluten but a taste of the lemon cream and blueberry’s were enough to get a gist of just how gorgeous it was. Looking (and taking lots of pictures) was enough, especially when I had my very own deliciously refreshing elderflower jelly to eat. Amidst all of this gorgeous weather we’ve been having it really was the perfect summer meal.

Beyond the food & spectacular visual display that I experienced throughout my tasting, being able to sit in a private dining room with a view of the them hard at work in the kitchen was such a special, unexpected extra & really made me feel involved. As per all tastings that Kalm Kitchen do, to have the chef come through with each meal to explain the dish in detail & ask for feedback must make Bride’s & Groom’s feel really cared for; such a crucial component throughout the Wedding experience, one which Jen, James and there fantastic team evidently take very seriously.

I have to admit, my expectations were high before the tasting even began having spent time with Jen & James beforehand and heard about there fabulous work ethic but I wasn’t prepared for those expectations to be superseded. What they offer is truly like nothing else I have seen or even hard of in my career & I just cannot wait for Millbridge Court to be up & running so that I can work alongside the team in our brand new kitchen on a daily basis.

The Kalm Kitchen experience really is one of a kind!

The Dining Hall at Millbridge Court offers the perfect mix of traditional barn characteristics and contemporary design. The rustic beams are a wonderful focal point and can be utilised and decorated with twinkling lights or floral arrangements, which emphasises the height of the room. The neutral colour scheme and chairs are also perfect in enabling Bride’s and Groom’s to put their own stamp on the room with no risk of clashing.

In contrast to old fashioned barns, the windows along the ceiling, to the patio and out towards the lawn at Millbridge Court allows for a huge amount of natural light to come in from all angle’s, so whether it’s a December Wedding or a July Wedding, the room will always seem light and open in daylight hours. There will also be contemporary up lighting inside the Dining Hall that runs along the floor, with two grand chandeliers hanging between the beams. These can both be dimmed to the level of brightness you desire, adding a romance to the hours after sundown and the reflection of which will look magical in the many windows.

This grand room can fit 150 guests on 6ft round tables with the top table situated either on the right hand sidewall or against the glass windows at the far end of the room. Access to this room will be from 9am the day of the wedding and staff will be around to lend a helping hand to the bridal party/ Groomsmen, family and friends.

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The first view of Millbridge Court. A stunning new Boutique Hotel and Wedding Venue located on the borders of Surrey and Hampshire.

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