Your West Midlands Wedding- October/November 2020 (Issue 70)

Set to open in 2021, Foxtail Barns Wedding Venue is a striking property with a rustic exterior and traditional oak beams. Guests will be impressed as they approach the barn through secluded woodland, capturing glimpses of the quirky accommodation as they approach the venue’s private car park. Inside, is stunning oak beams that support a contemporary glass roof which runs along the length of The Orangery and a wall of glass that opens up to bring the outside in. The exclusive-use Walled Gardens have been intriguingly designed and lovingly restored to include the original 18 th -century red brick walls, botanical bounty, fragrant herbs and wildflowers. The Wedding Lodge is included in the venue’s hire price and has a calm interior with cosy lighting and comfortable furnishings. There are 20 woodland lodges available for guests to book. These quirky, nature-inspired lodges will add an element of fun and adventure to any wedding. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The Orangery is a relaxed, botanically-inspired ceremony space (150), featuring a mixture of rustic charm, natural timber and modern innovation. This air-conditioned space ensures the room is kept the perfect temperature all year round, and the statement glasswork combined with the rustic oak beams makes this an enchanting space to tie the knot. Wedding breakfasts are held inside the double-height, vaulted-ceiling Party Barn with room for up to 150 guests. The contemporary, industrial design and high ceilings look amazing in those all-important photographs. WE LOVE... Foxtail Barns Wedding Venue is an exclusive-use property with overnight accommodation included, use of a dressing room, no corkage fee, a tasting evening and access to a team of experienced wedding specialists. FOXTAIL BARNS WEDDING VENUE, ST9 0AG 01538 717 050 | www.foxtailbarns-venue.co.uk Originally part of a working farm surrounded by fields, Grendon Court Barn looks onto the walled garden which was planted by the renowned landscape designer, Tom Stuart Smith. The 18 th -century property was carefully restored to create a magical space for celebrations with illuminated arrow-slit windows, an oak beam roof, polished concrete floors, underfloor heating and contemporary floor-to-ceiling glass entrances. The large sandstone barn overlooks woods and fields on the far side and listed farm buildings and a cottage on the near side. The venue isn’t currently licensed for ceremonies but is in the process of applying for a license for 2021. CELEBRATE IN STYLE All ceremonies take place in the barn and receptions are held in either the barn or, weather permitting, in the upper garden. WE LOVE... Grendon Court Barn offers couples an all-inclusive package that includes three days hire, bridal party accommodation for four couples for two nights and scope for a poolside brunch on the day after the wedding. GRENDON COURT BARN, HR9 7QP 07971 339 126 | www.grendoncourt.co.uk 24