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

AVONCROFT MUSEUM OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS 01527 889 761 | www.avoncroft.org.uk Encompassing 30 historic buildings and beautiful surroundings the Windmill, Town Hall and the National Telephone Kiosk Collection are standout features of the setting. There’s also the opportunity to hire the Bromsgrove Society of Model Engineers Railway for a ride on – an unforgettable wedding day experience. New Guesten Hall is a prime wedding venue space located just 50 metres from the main entrance. Its 14 th -century roof was originally part of Worcester Cathedral’s Reception Hall and contains beautiful Medieval carpentry that can be viewed throughout the building, including from the Weaver Gallery that is located above the main hall. New Gueston Hall has the maximum capacity of 120 ceremony and wedding breakfast guests that can be expanded to cater for an extra 60 evening reception guests. For smaller gatherings, the Weaver Gallery, that overlooks the Hall, offers an intimate venue for 40 or less guests. Immediately surrounding the New Gueston Hall is a beautifully manicured lawn presenting the perfect place to mingle and be entertained. This offers a place for garden games, a drinks reception and outside dining options, including street food vans and barbecue - just a short walk away is the traditional cider and perry orchard and stunning wildflower meadow. When tying the knot here, as well as the ample photo opportunities couples can also benefit from a return visit to the museum on for their first wedding anniversary. THE HOLT FLEET 01905 620 286 | www.theholtfleet.co.uk The River Severn flows alongside The Holt Fleet with the infamous Thomas Telford bridge in the background. There’s beautiful lawns rolling to the river with ample seating and a secret wedding garden leading to private woods. Traditional with a modern twist, this contemporary venue has a newly refurbished function suite, bistro and bar with open fires and a conservatory with beautiful riverside views. Couples can opt for a ceremony and reception in the function suite with up to 120 loved ones. It features, double doors opening out on to the patio area which is exclusive to guests using this room and views of the gardens and river – it also has its own bar, stage and dancefloor. Alternatively, for 60 guests the conservatory makes a beautiful ceremony setting with large floor-to-ceiling windows and access to the patio and gardens. The latter can too host a ceremony, 65 guests can join couples on the Garden Patio, and 80 loved ones in the Secret Garden – a serene al fresco wedding space hidden from view. https://howphotography.co.uk www.timelockphotography.co.uk www.timelockphotography.co.uk 22