Your West Midlands Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 65)

ISCOYD PARK 01948 780 785 | iscoydpark.com Iscoyd Park is an 18 th -century Georgian house nestled in the beautiful Shropshire countryside which has been lovingly restored to keep the traditional essence of the house. Contemporary decoration has been added and the owners want Iscoyd Park to feel like it’s a home away from home. The bedrooms were designed by Suzy Hoodless, who wanted to breathe life back into the house and recent work includes the interior design of Allbright. This Grade II listed building is packed full with incredible history and dates back to 1737 but other parts date back as far as 1700. It has been in the Godsal family since 1843 and to this day the family not only run the wedding and events venue but also use it as a family home. The interior style of the venue is a homely and traditional space that’s not stuffy or formal but relaxed and welcoming. The outside has picturesque gardens developed by award-winning garden designer, Xa Tollemache. Ceremonies take place in multiple locations at this venue, one being The Drawing Room. This is a small and intimate space bursting with character featuring family portraits, classical paintings, chandeliers and a marble fireplace. The Garden Room seats up to 130 guests and has a long aisle, series of arches and portland stone floor to create almost a church- like feel. Light floods in through huge windows that look out onto the idyllic gardens beyond. Apart from the stunning chandeliers, there’s little decoration in the space to allow lovebirds to make this room their own. Nestled in the idyllic and unspoiled countryside, couples can tie the knot in St Mary’s Church a romantic setting echoed by the atmosphere inside with the beautiful stained-glass windows, family memorials and carved inscriptions. The church has a galleried seating area and can accommodate up to 150 people. Receptions at the venue take place in two spaces. The marquee, which is the largest space and is a permanent structure with floor-to- ceiling windows and The Coach House that has just been recently renovated. This is a relaxed, intimate setting for weddings and events that sits 135 family and friends in a theatre style and has room for 70 guests formally seated. MANOR HILL HOUSE 01527 861 200 | manorhillhouse.co.uk Set in the rural countryside, Manor Hill House is surrounded by beautiful wildlife in a private setting with plenty of outdoor space for couples to utilise. The interior of the venue is a homely yet modern design with rooms that are all neutrally decorated allowing the venue to be a blank canvas for couples. The venue is a photographer’s dream with a beautiful long driveway, breathtaking views for miles upon miles, large lawn, two additional paddocks and an orchard all on the grounds. The Drawing Room is a stunning room that overlooks the grounds and with its many windows making it a light bright airy room for 100 guests to enjoy – an ideal room for ceremonies. The most popular choice here at Manor Hill House is the outside pavilion that fits eight people inside but 130 guests can enjoy the ceremony on the lawn. For a more intimate ceremony, the Summer Room has capacity for up to 66 guests or the rustic barns, which is like the pavilion, can seat 40 more guests to be present and observe. All reception rooms are on one level making the venue easily accessible for guests with mobility issues. The celebrations are then continued into a purpose-built marquee 9m x 15m in size for up to 250 people for an evening reception, with its own PA system and white dancefloor. Or there’s the choice of the Summer Room for 100 guests to dance the night away. When the nearlyweds book this venue they will receive a menu tasting appointment to meet the chef and design their perfect menu for the wedding day. tobiahtayo.com juliekingphotography.co.uk philippajamesphotography.com anthonyhallweddingphotography.com 16