Your West Midlands Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 60)

SHUSTOKE FARM BARNS Situated in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside, the venue’s collection of magnificent red-brick, 18 th -century barns provide a sensational setting for your special day. The barns’ exteriors boast Gothic timber arches, bold glass panels and are surrounded by a delightful courtyard where guests can mingle around glowing firepits and watch the chefs cook on the outdoor barbecue. Inside, the wow-factor continues with traditional flagstone floors and beautiful oak beams. Ceremonies take place in the Shustoke Barn, which can accommodate 140 of your loved ones, followed by a drinks reception upstairs in the viewing gallery, where a copper-topped bar and views of food being prepared on giant rotisserie awaits. The abundance of space also allows for an additional 60 evening revellers. We love... the state-of-the-art lighting system, which allows you to romantically illuminate the room with a candle or fairylit atmosphere throughout the day. Contact: 01675 620 620 | crippsshustoke.com georgimabee.com alexparryphotography.co.uk BARNUTOPIA Barnutopia is located in Shropshire and has spectacular countryside views. The venue is a glamping village with several barns, outdoor spaces, fully furnished yurts, cabins, stable and bunkhouse, meaning it’s perfect for any far-travelling guests. The historic Long Barn began in 1915 as an army camp, before the wooden building was dismantled and moved to its current home in the 1970s, where it was refurbished as a wedding venue in 2017, featuring original dark wood beams, cream walls, a DIY dry bar and dancefloor. The Long Barn, which is decorated with fairylights, and the Dutch Barn, which is open on two sides, can each play host to 120 of your friends and family. The Little Barn is also available for 30 of your nearest and dearest, and the Tanycoed Rooms are perfect for an intimate wedding in front of 20 witnesses. There are also two al fresco unlicensed ceremony spaces, the Yurt Field and The Dell, which can both seat 120 guests. Receptions can be held in the Long Barn, Dutch Barn and Yurt Field for a maximum of 120 party goers. We love... the venue’s assisted DIY venue hire package, which includes the entire site, barns, luxury glamping accommodation, campsite for two nights, banqueting tables and chairs, cloths and covers and more. Contact: 01691 791 624 | barnutopia.com 20