Your East Midlands Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 37)

CROCKWELL FARM 01327 361 358 | crockwellfarm.co.uk Crockwell is situated in stunning rural surroundings in the South Northamptonshire countryside. There are extensive gardens which provide the perfect backdrop for photographs and reception drinks. Wildflowers, parkland and crop fields all make for great photo opportunities. The venue comprises of an oak vaulted barn, glazed entrance, bar and a large internal marquee with panoramic views of the countryside. There’s also a separate linked dancefloor with a starlit ceiling. Guests can stay overnight – there are nine comfortable bedrooms including the honeymoon cottage with a stunning copper bath. Beautiful stone farm buildings have been sympathetically converted and ceremonies can take place in the stone-vaulted hall for up to 86 guests, the large starlit marquee with views across the countryside for up to 200 guests, or outside in the Orchard Pavilion for up to 200 loved ones. After reception drinks in the gardens, the large marquee’s the perfect entertaining space for your wedding breakfast. Seating up to 200 guests, it can be decorated entirely to your tastes. There are spectacular views and an adjoining large veranda for outside entertaining. Crockwell most appealing offering is its three-day-use, where couples have the venue from the afternoon before their wedding right through to midday the day after, allowing time to relax and enjoy the whole experience with family and friends staying over for two nights. The honeymoon cottage is included in the hire price for two nights. When tying the knot here, couples get a free taster evening a year before the wedding where they can try various dishes and house wines. CRESSBROOK HALL 01298 871 289 | cressbrookhall.co.uk Situated in 23 acres of land, Cressbrook Hall is a grand and magnificent Tudor- style mansion, which was built in 1835 during the reign of William IV. The indoor areas are split into three main parts and are light, airy and can suit most decorations and colour schemes. All of these spaces are in keeping with the era of the house, however, also offer a modern twist. The gardens and grounds are a photographer’s dream, with stunning views. Cressbrook Hall is south-facing and overlooks the Wye Valley and Water- Cum-Jolly Dale. Ceremonies take place in The Floral Archway, The Granary and The Drawing Room. The Floral Archway is outside in the gardens and can hold a maximum of 150 guests. The Drawing Room is in the main Hall, with beautiful bay windows offering stunning views, which can hold up to 40 guests. There are multiple choices for the receptions depending on what lovebirds are looking for on the big day. The Orangery is the main dining room which is bright with a high-glass ceiling and wooden beams with maximum formal seating of 56 guests. The Garden Room is the extended dining room that holds up to 40 guests and follows on from the Orangery and overlooks the garden. As well as being a ceremony area, The Granary is a quiet room with comfortable seating for guests to relax while the bar situated in The Conservatory, is where guests can enjoy drinks and canapés. liamsmithphotography.com suzi-photography.com GLORIOUS GARDENS 27