Your West Midlands Wedding- June/July 2020 (Issue 68)

BILSTON BROOK WEDDING BARN LTD 07597 377 452 | bilstonbrookweddingbarn.co.uk Bilston Brook Wedding Barn is located just a mile from the stunning cathedral city of Lichfield and near the outstanding area of countryside known as Cannock Chase – the surrounding fields, woods and the river provide stunning photograph opportunities for couples tying the knot here. The Cliffe family have been farming Bilston Brook Farm for more than a hundred years, and this pet-friendly venue can even provide a tractor, horses or a ‘unicorn’ for nuptials. The barn is situated in the fields of the farm with Bilston Brook river running near, there’s a large seating area with benches with views out to open fields, or why not have games outside to entertain guests, a barbecue or hog roast? In the evening, guests can sit around firepits, and there’s also a field available for camping or glamping in a beautiful place. The barn offers a completely individual bespoke wedding experience for private use with a rustic yet modern interior boasting a rustic bar, festoon lighting, a separate ceremony barn and brand new toilets which include a luxury bridal room. The barn has a charm of its own and requires very little if any decoration however, couples can let their imagination run wild and decorate the barn to their choosing. The main barn is 90ft by 45ft and can easily hold up to 150 seated guests in the day and 200 guests in the evening. The barn equally lends itself to smaller more intimate weddings. There’s also an area for caterers to use if couples wish to hire in their own; or the venue’s in-house caterers will provide bespoke catering options. Post-vows, an adjoining ceremony barn (60ft by 30ft) can be hired in addition to the main barn which seats 100 guests and has an intimate rustic theme with festoon lighting and benches – couples can use both spaces for celebrant-led nuptials. When tying the not here couple can benefit from a converted barn for on-site accommodation, three-day hire and use of a wedding coordinator who will provide a personal, supportive and friendly service - and there’s new deposit and booking offers you can make the most of when contacting the venue. MOOR HALL HOTEL & SPA 0121 308 3751 | www.moorhallhotel.co.uk Moor Hall is a beautiful country house-style hotel set at the end of a long tree-lined drive. It boasts sweeping lawns, natural woodlands and historic sunken garden, all provide picturesque backdrops to wedding photographs. The sunken garden is a magical historical setting with its sweeping double stone staircase, stunning fountain centrepiece and Victorian grottos – you can tie the knot al fresco here with 180 loved ones. The beautiful oak panelling and open fires lend Moor Hall a real country house atmosphere for nuptials; couples can opt to tie the knot in the Charter Suite or Bracebridge Suite. The Charter Suite is an elegant and spacious ground-floor room with its own direct entrance from the car park, separate bar and surrounding conservatory overlooking the gardens. It can cater for up to 180 ceremony and wedding breakfast guests (250 in the evening) and has a neutral gold, cream and grey palette, a stylish bar, luxurious contemporary lighting and furnishings make a fabulous setting. The Bracebridge Room is upon the first floor and caters for up to 60 and overlooks the stunning surrounding parkland. As well as The Charter Suite, post-vows couples can also choose the The Oak Room restaurant. It has sweeping views over the surrounding parkland and is perfect for wedding receptions of 30 to 60 guests. Smaller wedding celebrations can be catered for in style in either the Bracebridge or Longmoor rooms. Both rooms are on the first floor and offer stunning views. Moor Halls’ new Wedding Preparation Suite is an elegant and unique space perfectly suited to serve as a bride or groom’s base as they prepare for their big day. The room has a double bed and sofa bed, large mirrors with lots of lighting and plenty of dressing table space for make up and hair stylists. There is a connecting room too so it is the bride can enjoy a pre-wedding sleep over with her bridesmaids. What’s more, the modern and relaxing spa is the perfect place to unwind before or after the big day. The facilities include an indoor pool with spa bath, sauna and steam room, refurbished gym, and four treatment rooms – including a double treatment room. When tying the knot here, couples can enjoy a free overnight stay and menu tasting. LOCAL VENUES 15