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

 WINTER WONDERLAND Cosy venues perfect for the colder months 25 Walking in a peterblanchflowerphotography.co.uk BRINSOP COURT ESTATE 01432 509 925 | brinsopcourt.com Brinsop Court Estate is a fully restored magnificent Grade I listed moated manor house set in the heart of rural Herefordshire and is enveloped by 800 acres of woodland and countryside. Inside the venue couples can find grand fireplaces, ornate ceilings and cosy corners abound with each room. Loved ones can stay in the 18 luxurious five-star bedrooms which accommodate up to 33 guests in the house, while delightful cottages allow for further accommodation. Ceremonies take place in multiple rooms, each with different capacities and character; The Banqueting Hall is the oldest part of the house dating from 1180, this incredible room has an exposed vaulted ceiling, beautiful windows and a huge fireplace filled with church candles for a romantic and truly special atmosphere for ceremonies of up to 96 guests. If couples are looking for a smaller space to say ‘I do,’ the Queen Anne Dining Room is a light room perfect for intimate ceremonies up to 60 guests – to name but two! Receptions can take place on the lawn with a stretch tent or marquee, however the most popular reception room is the Banqueting Hall. Watch this space as The Knot is due for completion in 2020, it will have a traditional oak framed barn with floor-to-ceiling windows for a reception. deanjonesphotography.co.uk THEMED VENUES NAILCOTE HALL 02476 466 174 | nailcotehall.co.uk Located in 13 acres of stunning Warwickshire countryside, Nailcote Hall offers couples a romantic setting to celebrate the special day. Built in 1640, this venue once opened its doors with a traditional AA Rosette fine dining restaurant and just five bedrooms. Today it boasts 49 bedrooms, 21 of which are full of 17 th -century charm and showcase plenty of character. The stunning black and white exterior of the manor house greets couples upon arrival as well as the beautiful front gardens. Nailcote Hall has four different ceremony spaces accommodating between 20 and 280 guests. For smaller weddings, the Pavilion Suite is the newest space built three years ago with stunning views and modern touches. The Bistro and Lant Suite has a grand stone staircase allowing for an entrance like no other. Get married under its high glass roof and party away in the Lant Suite next door with a really exclusive feel, private bar, entrance and bedrooms. The glass marquee is the largest place at this venue to get married, offering views over the lower lawn lake and golf course. This venue can hold up to 320 guests and there’s a bar, garden areas and a blank canvas to create the perfect day. The fourth space is the Terrace Suite which is adjacent to the marquee, this charming room can hold smaller ceremonies with guests then moving to the marquee for larger receptions. All of the spaces at Nailcote Hall not only host nuptials but are also perfect for receptions, and why not opt for exclusive-use and feel like lord or lady of the hall? Couples booking Nailcote Hall will benefit from a complimentary menu tasting and first-anniversary meal. All of the packages available offer an overnight stay for the happy couple and discounted bedrooms for wedding guests.