Imagine endless to-do lists, choices to make and many helpful suggestions and continuous advice from well-meaning family and friends. Gradually the dream starts to become a nightmare...

Yet your day can be a world away from this. For something different, utterly romantic and forever memorable hold your wedding on the stunning Suffolk coast. Miles of unspoilt coastline and a wonderful calm and tranquil setting provide an amazing backdrop and unforgettable location as the fresh coastal breeze blows away all the stress and invites an invigorated new approach.

The key to making your wedding day as perfect as possible has to be in planning and preparation, and the staff at a small, individual group of hotels in the pretty resorts of Thorpeness and Aldeburgh are on hand to help in any way possible.

From arranging canapés for the arrival of the wedding party to the menu for the full wedding breakfast, choosing locations for the all-important photos or booking rooms for the guests, the professional and friendly staff will assist without taking over – just helping to take away the stress and leave nothing to chance.

For a cosy autumn or winter wedding look to the White Lion Hotel. With warm oak beams, roaring log fires and a pretty setting in the charming town of Aldeburgh, this attractive hotel could just be the ideal choice. They all have a well-deserved reputation for good food, great service and attention to detail – what more could be needed for that dream wedding by the sea.

Just a stone’s throw away lies the quirky resort of Thorpeness with its quaint mock-Tudor buildings and curious House in the Clouds. Set right on the beach, Thorpeness Country Club can be used for everything from the ceremony to the evening’s disco. With a fresh atmosphere and space for over 100 guests this is another serious wedding venue contender.

A final option, situated in a peaceful hideaway location is Thorpeness Hotel, an attractive choice where the emphasis is on individuality, warmth and flexibility. Ideal for smaller wedding parties, this hotel has many great backdrops for your wedding photos including the picturesque landscaped gardens.

So for more than a touch of romance mixed with individuality have a look at the Suffolk coast hotels for a wedding venue – you might just find the perfect solution.