Your West Midlands Wedding - August/September 2023 (Issue 87)

Once upon a time Tie the knot in a fairytale setting BOURTON HALL, CV23 9QZ 01926 940 900 | www.bourton-hall.co.uk Bourton Hall is part of Country House Weddings Ltd, a family-owned and run wedding venue group that has collectively held over 10,000 weddings across its six venues and has more than 30 years of experience creating dream weddings. A beautiful Italian Renaissance-style mansion, Bourton Hall offers exclusive use of its house and grounds to couples on the day of their wedding, with the picturesque gardens and idyllic Warwickshire countryside providing an unrivalled backdrop for your special day. This 18th-century country mansion exudes style and charm, with gorgeous period features such as a grand staircase and ornate ceilings throughout. Setting the scene for an unforgettable wedding, you and your guests can enjoy a ceremony in the breathtaking former Catholic Chapel, dine in the Banqueting Hall, enjoy croquet on the lawn, and relax in one of the fully stocked bars or cosy reception rooms before retiring to the luxurious on-site accommodation. This popular wedding venue has 21 luxurious bedroom suites, including a honeymoon suite and dressing room. As Bourton Hall is not a hotel, accommodation is reserved exclusively for the couple, so you have complete control over who stays and in which rooms. The Gatekeepers Cottage, a space for members of the wedding party to stay the night before your big day, is also available. Check-in from 5pm and enjoy the delights of this tucked away retreat, with a six-seater hot tub, cosy living room, modern kitchenette and stylish bathroom, perfect for a carefree and restful night. Celebrate in style The on-site Italianate former Catholic chapel provides an idyllic backdrop for your civil ceremony, complete with an ornate carved wood and gold leaf ceiling and seating for up to 120 guests. The Minstrel’s Gallery is ideal for musicians to play as you make your entrance from the Italianate gallery and begin your walk down the aisle. Alternatively, choose to wed in the Italian Room, complete with a crystal chandelier, ornate ceiling and double-height sash windows – the perfect choice for a more intimate affair. On sunnier days, The Portico, which adjoins the Italian Room, provides the perfect outdoor ceremony setting for you to exchange your vows. For the wedding reception, the Banqueting Hall is the perfect setting to dine your guests in style, with extensive views across rolling countryside to the Draycote Water beyond. Seating up to 120 guests in traditional banqueting style and with the option of a top table putting you centre stage. For the evening reception, you can enjoy a cocktail in the Chandelier Bar, relax in the Lounge or dance the night away in the Draycote Bar & Disco, which has a dancefloor, a fully stocked bar and a DJ booth. We love... Select from an array of gastronomic dishes or, for a personal touch, create your own menu with your personal wedding manager, who will guide you through every aspect of your day. Bourton Hall sources its produce locally and ethically and can cater for any dietary requirements and kids too. www.lavenhamphotographic.co.uk www.ditabowenphotography.co.uk www.ditabowenphotography.co.uk FAIRYTALE SETTINGS 19

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