BECOME a princess for your big day by taking your vows in one of the most romantic medieval buildings in the county, The Swan at Lavenham.

Perched in the centre of this beautiful and historically-rich village, The Swan is a prime spot for weddings and hundreds of brides have fallen in love with the venue.

It’s the ideal place for an elegant, modern wedding, against the backdrop of a wealth of timeless 15^th century features.

Once you’ve set a date for your ceremony with your local registrar, call the wedding team at The Swan, who are dedicated to making your occasion perfect, no matter how large or small.

For weddings with up to 100 guests, you’ll be able to walk down the aisle in The Gallery Restaurant, which is studded with ancient beams.

After the ceremony step out into pretty courtyard or relax in the garden lounge with champagne and canapés while the room is transformed into a luxury reception suite.

Smaller ceremonies for four to 34 guests are available too in The Woolhall, Suffolk or McCallum rooms, which make intimate settings for your vows.

Exclusive use of the whole hotel is also available on request.

A wedding in The Gallery restaurant for 60 guests  gives fantastic value for money.

This package includes: hire of The Gallery restaurant for the ceremony and reception, exclusive use of the top garden for photos, a three-course wedding meal with coffee, complimentary changing rooms for the bride and bridesmaids, one glass of Pimms for the drinks reception, two glasses of house wine for the meal, one glass of sparkling wine to toast, an evening buffet, a master of ceremonies, complimentary use of a silver cake stand and knife, co-ordinated menu cards, place cards and table plan, crisp white linen, a complimentary bridal room and 20 rooms for guests with breakfast.

Flowers, photography, entertainment, cakes and other special touches can be organised too.

A minimum of 80 adult guests is required for weddings in The Gallery, or 60 guests from Monday to Friday.

The team is able to provisionally hold wedding dates for two weeks with no obligation, after which a deposit is required.

To find out more about weddings at The Swan, call  01787 247477 or visit www.theswanatlavenham.co.uk