Dating back once again to 1209 Cambridge is the next oldest university town in England. This historic seat of learning is just a fitting place for a marriage venue once you keep in mind that marriage is nothing if not an education!

Wedding Ceremony Venues in Cambridge 
If you are looking for a suitable venue in Cambridge in which to carry your wedding ceremony then a city's numerous historic colleges is the most obvious starting point. Whilst several Cambridge colleges hold wedding licenses only the next ones can be found to non college members: Corpus Christi, Jesus, Downing, Magdalene, Newnham and Trinity Hall. It's worth remembering that most of the Cambridge colleges are not readily available for weddings during term time. With limited vacation dates available it is better to book your wedding in Cambridge as early as possible. It is only possible to keep your wedding ceremony in one of many Cambridge college chapels if you should be a college member.

Wedding Reception Venues in Cambridge 
If you're considering among the Cambridge colleges essex wedding photographer for your wedding dinner venue then you might find the Conference Cambridge website a helpful supply of information. Don't be defer by the'conference'implication - the site lists most of the Cambridge colleges whose facilities are available for weddings and also guides you through the various restrictions. Most of the colleges offer beautiful historic settings, which provide a quintessentially English backdrop for the wedding. Corpus Christi College, which dates back once again to 1352, features a magnificent panelled hall, which supplies a ceremonial setting for a great wedding breakfast. Another suggestion will be Trinity Hall, another of Cambridge's oldest colleges, which has beautiful grounds and a riverside terrace. Some of the Cambridge colleges offer accommodation outside term time when you have wedding guests who need to say overnight.

Themes for a Cambridge Wedding 
Why don't you incorporate the colour blue directly into your wedding scheme? A'Blue'is the definition of for a university sports award and the tradition of awarding'Blues'began at Oxford and Cambridge. You can have blue wedding stationery, wedding flowers in several shades of blue, blue tie backs and bows on your wedding receptions chairs, and even a blue garter! Another idea would be to name each table after having a different Cambridge college or famous Cambridge alumni. Throughout the'lull'between your wedding ceremony and wedding dinner you could treat your guests to a punting trip down the'Backs'(the idyllic and scenic backs of the colleges). A champagne picnic punt could be nicer still.

Alternative Wedding Venues in Cambridge 
If one of Cambridge's ancient seats of learning is not for afterward you there are several truly stunning wedding venues in Cambridgeshire and the neighbouring county of Suffolk. In Cambridge itself you have the Hotel Felix. This contemporary country house hotel has beautiful grounds and a picturesque façade, which offers a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos. If you are wanting to put up your wedding within an usual setting maybe you have taken a review of Duxford Air Museum yet? Within 45 minutes drive of Cambridge you've three exceptional and wholly unique wedding venues which are worth looking at. Hengrave Hall near Bury has one of the greatest bridal suites in the united states; The Rotunda at Ickworth House will ensure your wedding photographs are unforgettable, and the Jockey Club Rooms in Newmarket provide a magnificent setting at the heart of British horseracing history.

Recommended Wedding Suppliers in Cambridge 
There are lots of excellent wedding suppliers in the Cambridge area - some of which are particularly worth a mention. Firstly, have you ever encounter Bespoke Design? They produce probably the most amazing wedding stationery - brilliantly and uniquely themed for every wedding couple. They create stunning table plans and place settings, which will become treasured souvenirs. On the marriage photography front there are many to choose from in Cambridge, however, we would recommend giving Gary Rowsel, Mark Ashworth and Lightworks Photography a deeper look. Hiring the services of an individual wedding dresser is now more and more popular. Linda Mclaren comes strongly suggested and her charges are extremely reasonable. Our final recommendation is for Biscotti di Debora who give you a magical variety of continental style wedding confectionary which will wow your guests and let them have plenty to talk about. They can also create a Croc'embouche, a continental wedding cake made out of a structure of profiteroles and Chantilly cream, which cannot fail to produce an impressive statement.