COUPLES tying the knot were able to make all their bookings in one place on Saturday when an open day was held at Bourne Hill.

The Wiltshire Council site, which has two ceremony rooms, opened its doors to the public with exhibitors showcasing a range of services and products.

Exhibitors included hair and beauty artists, photographers, caterers, bridal gowns, menswear, marquees, cakes, ceremony stationery, cars for special occasions, gifts and musicians.

There were also demonstrations of dresses and hair and beauty products for the big day.

Senior registration practitioner Julie Lane said: "We are showing off Bourne Hill and our rooms - one of which, the Library, has just opened.

"It's a lovely, historical building with photo opportunities at the front, and the park and the arts centre next door.

"A new thing we are starting involves the official legal ceremony being held at Bourne Hill and the celebration part, involving the rings, being in somebody's garden or in a field or a barn or house."

Senior registration practitioner Emily Westlake added: "The open day is not just about us but about our venues as well in the community.

"We also wanted businesses from Salisbury and the surrounding area to showcase their work.

"Weddings can cost up to £30k or £40k - if we can keep that here in Salisbury then everybody's happy."

During the event, visitors were able to speak to the registration team and book the historic rooms.

The Library is a 70-seater room while the Wyndham Room takes 40 guests.

The council offices are on the site of the former St Edmund’s College which was founded in 1269. The house was once owned by the Wyndham Family.