Your West Midlands Wedding - Oct/Nov 2019 (Issue 64)

SWALLOWS NEST BARN 01926 620 637 |  swallowsnestbarn.co.uk The stylishly reinstated, 19 th -century barn is situated in a valley with 350 acres of stunning private farmland, only five-minutes from Warwick town centre. The venue is filled to the brim with character and the contemporary glazed annexe sits beautifully against the traditional brickwork of the main barn and the walled courtyard. The main barn has a maximum capacity of up to 120 loved ones for the ceremony and 150 for the reception.  The attractive courtyard is south facing, with established olive trees, a lawn area and outdoor seating. Weather permitting the outside space is a perfect spot for reception drinks and an extension for your evening do, it has a full view of the dancefloor through the contemporary glass wall.  The valley in which the venue sits and the surrounding land is a backdrop of exquisite scenery – a perfect location to capture your first moments as newlyweds.  Fallen logs, ancient willow trees or the hand-crafted kissing bridge over the babbling Sherbourne Brook are just some of the amazing features tucked away in the farm. In every corner, there are great opportunities for couples to explore and take those special images. The Swallows Nest Barn has a dedicated team of wedding planners to help make the special day that little easier as well as complimentary menu tasting evenings. CRUMPLEBURY 01886 821992 |  crumplebury.co.uk Set at the heart of a fifteen-hundred-acre family estate, Crumplebury is surrounded by the home farm, cattle and sheep graze just outside the windows of this venue.  This modern space has been architecturally designed to celebrate its stunning, rural setting. With huge expanses of glass and indoor- outdoor flow throughout; breathtaking views can be enjoyed everywhere. This venue surprises and delights with gorgeously high, pitched-roof ceilings, floor to ceiling glass walls, feature chandeliers, a 3,000-bottle glass-top wine cellar and more than one giant door! With a choice of indoor and outdoor ceremony locations, couples can choose to say ‘I do’ amongst nature, or in the stunning surroundings of the Crumplebury Art Gallery. The Art Gallery is a beautiful exhibition space which showcases local art, with oak floors, a high, pitched-roof ceiling and a generous balcony. Lovebirds marry against a floor-to-ceiling glass gable end, surrounded by stunning views of the Sapey Valley and can share this moment with 150 of their guests. Couples can also tie the knot at the heart of Longfield Wood, surrounded by 100 of their nearest and dearest. Picture a beautiful woodland scene, dressed with festoon lights and fresh seasonal flowers. With fields and forests galore, there’s plenty of space for a competitive game of family rounders, clay pigeon shooting, a ‘team bride’ woodland trek or a barbecue feast at the Sapey Brook picnic site. Reception capacity is 200 seated and 300 standing. The Sunken Terrace and Sundowner Balcony have enormous firepits and fairylights making this space welcoming all year round.  The venue has accommodation with a lavish bridal suite and a luxury two-bedroom cottage with a private garden and a large hot tub. Ten luxury suites sleep 26 weary revellers, so they can dance until their feet hurt, knowing a delightfully comfy bed awaits! All couples who book for their wedding are invited to enjoy a seven-course tasting menu at Green Cow Kitchens, an award- winning fine-dining restaurant where chefs forage daily for fresh herbs and produce. Venue hire is inclusive of a night in the gorgeous bridal suite: The Oakley Suite. The owners welcome guests to their family home and delight in curating personal events. leedannphotography.co.uk leedannphotography.co.uk 16