With August being Britain’s unofficial wedding season, I was excited to recognise the venue of my a recent ceremony I attended to be a key building of Netflix‘s hit series Bridgerton. Currently filming it’s Season 4, the global period drama has confirmed its newest romatic lead as character Benedict Bridgerton, the first of the Viscount’s brothers, played by Luke Thompson. And though I cannot wait for the newest Lady Whistledown, my favourite will always be Season 2’s Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton.
On Tuesday, August 19, I attended a wedding at the serene Syon Park estate, situated in West London’s Hounslow. Owned by the Duke of Northumberland, the grounds feature a famous conservatory now known to Netflix lovers as the hall which hosted Lady Danbury’s ball of the season which announced the Viscount Anthony Bridgerton as an eligble bachelor to the ton.
With a 38 feet diameter, the circular hall is the perfect venue to host a summer wedding. Including dreamy pillars, a view of either end of the gardens and the skies above, wedding guests can be treated to a beautiful sunset view – depending on Britain’s unpredicatable weather.
The official ceremony took place in the park behind the conservatory, following the initial welcome drinks and family photos. Minimalist rows of pale cream chairs and the “as-is” green lawn for an aisle made a charming scene – what would seem too basic a set up surprisingly allowing guests to be fully immersed in the natural scenery.
In the stillness of the early evening, with only birds flying overhead, it was easy to see why the conservatory was selected for the Sharmas debut into the fictional society of Shonda Rhimes’ Bridgerton.
Costing £6,500 to dry hire, the bride of the night spoke to the Express, sharing: “I fell in love with the venue because of the garden, the greenery – it all gave me a British summer feel that was elegant and classy… I guess the glass building reminded me of Prince Albert and Victoria,” she admitted, referring to the site’s rich history of royals.
Syon Park’s website states that “from 1831 until Victoria’s ascension as Queen in 1837,” Queen Victoria frequently visited the house of her governess, the third Duchess of Nothurmbaland, at the time of the conservatory’s construction. To this day, the heritage site boasts to have preserved the memorable monarch’s bedroom with her original bed.
History and royal lovers may be pleased to note that park’s histroy stretches back to the Tudors, where the previous Syon Abbey was situated, and even acted as a temporary home for the infamous Lady Jane Grey. Whilst Netflix deemed the landmark as the focul point for the Viscount and Viscountess, the venue is fit for a queen.
