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

WESTON HALL 01889 271 082 | weston-hall.co.uk Weston Hall is a magnificent Grade II listed building, surrounded by 20 acres of stunning Staffordshire countryside. The impressive building has stood in the grounds for nearly 500 years and has retained many of its spectacular Elizabethan features. Following an extensive renovation in 2012, the country house hotel was lovingly restored and is now a luxurious destination in the heart of the rural British countryside. The hall has eight beautiful bedrooms, including a honeymoon suite, all with far-reaching views over the Staffordshire countryside. Each bedroom has been individually designed to tastefully complement the heritage of the building, providing a country-chic ambience. All bedrooms have fluffy bathrobes, slippers and White Company toiletries for guests to enjoy while relaxing in this setting. Weston Hall is the perfect romantic destination for a timeless English countryside wedding. The hotel provides first-class service with a dedicated and professional team providing personal and attentive service throughout the planning process. With a selection of multiple rooms to pick from each with different charm and character couples will get plenty of choices. With a professional team of experts who ensure the special day runs smoothly and believe in custom building the reception to suit couples’ desires. In Spring 2020, couples will be able to opt for an outdoor ceremony in the beautiful gardens, with a stunning backdrop of the magnificent building. Alternatively, ceremonies are held in the Shrewsbury Suite, with original mullioned windows and elegant chandeliers. Alongside this space is The Talbot that holds a civil ceremony or wedding breakfast for a smaller intimate do. The Westminster is a bright room where the reception takes place with its private bar area and a dancefloor for guest to celebrate and dance to their heart’s content. The conservatory is an intimate yet light and airy room for ceremonies and wedding celebrations. This room is on the same floor as The Westminster which means guests can have the evening buffet in a separate space. The Terrace is a lovely space that’s perfect for photographs, drinks and garden games. DOROTHY CLIVE GARDEN 01630 647 237 | dorothyclivegarden.co.uk The Dorothy Clive Garden is a beautiful 12-acre venue situated in stunning countryside with a great choice of four potential ceremony spaces, allowing couples to pick the right one for them.  The Bryan Mayer is an inside wooden structure painted grey with spectacular views over the gardens and surrounding countryside. The botanical Glass House holds 35 guests which is an option as well as anywhere in the garden for 40 guests – this includes in the woodlands, at the end of the laburnum arch or lawn. The most popular space is the Belvedere Pavilion and garden, which has amazing views and allows 100 family and friends to witness the special day. This is a wooden pavilion which has room for the registrar’s table, seating for witnesses and the bride and groom. The lawn space is surrounded by azaleas and woodland, very private and beautiful. Dorothy Clive Garden is suitable for all seasons, April is great for the woodland area and has an incredible waterfall, azaleas and magnolias; laburnum walk is in full bloom in May and the rose gardens and a botanical house are idyllic in summer. With all the features of this venue it’s a great location for photographs. Receptions take place in the Bryan Mayer for up to 55 seated guests, or outside on the large lawn which can accommodate marquees of any size. Every couple gets a free membership to the garden for 12-months to return whenever they like to help plan the big day. LOCAL VENUES 27