Your West Midlands Wedding- Page number 19 - August/September 2021 (Issue 75)

ALCOTT WEDDINGS, B48 7EH 07725 882 097 | www.alcottweddings.co.uk Set within 60 acres of stunning Worcestershire countryside is the grand Alcott Weddings. There are plenty of places to take photographs, including the gardens, lakes, mile-long driveway and Equestrian yard with rustic barns, stables and gorgeous horses. Inside are marquees, tipis and yurts available for weddings. Each has a neutral décor throughout that can be personalised to suit the couple’s needs. CELEBRATE IN STYLE There are a range of quirky and traditional structures available for weddings that can hold up to 450 loved ones. The most cost-effective option is The Capris Marquee. It has clear panels, so guests can admire the stunning views, and if more space is needed, marquees can be joined together. Alternatively, the Clear Span Marquee can be hired. These link together and can create different shapes. Alternatively, the ever-popular tipis can also be used. These come in hats and link together to create a bigger space with panel weatherproofing kits and wooden flooring. Couples looking for something a bit different can hire an extravagant yurt. It has high-curved rafters, a domed roof and plenty of space to dance the night away. WE LOVE... Alcott Weddings offers couples a complimentary bridal suite in the impressive barn conversion. Also check out... ETTINGTON PARK HOTEL, CV37 8BU 01789 450 123 | www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/ettingtonpark Set within 40 acres of parkland in a verdant valley with the River Stour meandering through is the grand Ettington Park Hotel. Inside couples will find historic architecture, wondrous ceilings, ornate chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows which offer breathtaking views of the grounds. AVONCROFT MUSEUM 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. WHITE SWAN HOTEL, CV37 6NH 01789 297 022 | www.white-swan-stratford.co.uk The White Swan Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon sits proudly as one of the Midlands most historic properties. It oozes charm and elegance, and thanks to its Tudor grandeur, makes a luxurious wedding venue. 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 venue with 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. SHAMA’S BANQUETING, B11 1NP 01218 177 911 | www.shamasbanqueting.co.uk Shama’s Banqueting and Conference Suite is an exquisite banqueting suite in Birmingham. It’s well equipped with screens, lighting, speakers, stages and furniture. This banqueting facility is close to Birmingham city centre, making it the ideal location to hold a large scale wedding. SWALLOWS NEST BARN, CV35 8AD 01926 620 237 | www.swallowsnestbarn.co.uk Restored to highlight original features, Swallows Nest Barn is a charming brick barn in the Warwickshire countryside. This stylish reinstated 19 th - century property is steeped in history, with bright floor-to-ceiling windows that provide the grandeur that any wedding day demands. www.sain tphotography.co.uk www.sara beaumontphotography.com REGIONAL VENUES 19