Winter wedding venues

Looking for a pretty, picture-perfect setting for your fairytale winter wedding? Whether you're a country-gal at heart or city-loving bride-to-be; consider these dream settings to kick-start your festivities early.

The new Winter White Wedding Package at The Great Barn, Devon has our hearts aflutter. Built in the 15th Century and restored six years ago by its owners; this rustic retreat offers reception rooms, a separate beautifully decorated cottage, pretty walled gardens, a breathtaking courtyard and a stunning vaulted main reception hall - known as the 'thatched cathedral’ (see picture).

If you're after some festive sparkle in the city instead, up your glitz-factor by booking the Kensington Roof Gardens for your wintry bash. Appeal to your inner-celeb - it's owned by Sir Richard Branson - by making sure you're one of the few weddings that manage to get into this venue, which only takes bookings between October 2011 and March 2012. Curb your cosmopolitan cravings with views of the London city skyline and by feasting your eyes on the dazzling white, silver and pink décor inside - perfect for an exclusive winter wedding in the city.

Book the Kensington Roof Gardens, London (020 7467 9423, roofgardens.virgin.com) for £89 per person (when booking for a minimum of 100 guests). Price includes a delicious three-course wedding breakfast, along with a half bottle of wine and fresh coffee. DJ service included.

Visit the Great Barn, Exeter, Devon (01647 252552, thegreatbarndevon.co.uk), capacity is for 190 guests. The Weekend wedding packages (Fri-Sun) costs from £4250; mid-week ceremonies start at £850. Make full use of the professional catering kitchen, ‘no corkage’ offer and receive expert advice from the owners Sir John and Lady Birkin.

By Sandy Chapman