East Suffolk
Part of the Best Western hotel group, the White Lion Hotel stands opposite the beach in the small town of Aldeburgh. This three-star hotel has 38 rooms, many with far-reaching sea views and are all equipped with satellite TV and internet access.
The restaurant with its menu of many English dishes has been awarded an AA rosette for the quality of its food and service specialising in seafood. Fresh fish is obtained from the sellers on the beach opposite the hotel and this ensures that the fish used in the restaurant is always fresh and certainly local.
The hotel’s wedding co-ordinator can assist with organising many of the details of the day and the hotel can accommodate up to 100 guests for a ceremony and 80 people for a wedding breakfast. The evening reception can play host for up to 120 people.
The White Lion’s wedding package includes items such as a floral arrangement for the table in the ceremony room; the three-course wedding breakfast; arrival drinks; wine with the meal and toast; a table plan; personalised menus and wedding night accommodation for the bride and groom. Packages can be tailored to suit individual requirements.
The hotel has a directory of recommended external wedding services and extra touches that can be arranged by the staff include the services of a toastmaster, florist for bouquets and buttonholes, hairdresser, photographer and a DJ for evening entertainment.