Your West Midlands Wedding- August/September 2020 (Issue 69)

AVONCROFT MUSUEM OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS, B60 4JR 01527 889 761 | www.avoncroft.org.uk Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings is made up of 30 properties and beautiful surroundings. Guests will have the opportunity to hire the Bromsgrove Society of Model Engineers Railway, creating an unforgettable wedding day experience. CELEBRATE IN STYLE New Guesten Hall is a prime wedding 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 seen throughout the building. It has space for 120 loved ones for the ceremony and breakfast and can be expanded to cater for an extra 60 guests for the reception. Smaller gatherings take place in the Weaver Gallery (40) that’s located above the main hall. Surrounding New Gueston Hall is a beautifully manicured lawn presenting the perfect place to mingle and entertain. Couples can organise garden games, host their drinks reception, or hire street food vans. WE LOVE... The photograph opportunities and flexible wedding spaces. BIRMINGHAM MUSEUM & ART GALLERY, B3 3DH 01213 488 082 | www.birminghammuseums.org.uk Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery is an elegant 19 th -century Grade II* listed building with great transport links. The property has high ceilings, stunning architecture and a stylish interior. The art gallery is famous for its Pre-Raphaelite paintings, which are part of the largest public collection in the world. It’s home to objects spanning thousands of years, including the legendary Staffordshire Hoard, the largest collection of Anglo-Saxon gold ever found. There’s also a large stained-glass window that proudly displays Birmingham’s coat of arms, perfect for photographs. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Ceremonies take place in The Waterhall. This Victorian building has high ceilings, stunning architecture and space for up to 200 loved ones. Couples can continue their celebrations by holding their reception in the Round Room, wedding breakfast in the Industrial Gallery before dancing the night away in the Edwardian Tearooms. The staff offer a flexible service, so lovebirds can choose to have only part of their wedding at the property before moving on elsewhere. WE LOVE... The bride and groom will receive a free menu tasting and an anniversary afternoon tea in the Edwardian Tearooms. 16