Your West Midlands Wedding - February/March (Issue 78)

LILLESHALL HOUSE AND GARDENS, TF10 9AT 01952 603 003 | www.lilleshallhouse.co.uk/weddings Originally the home and hunting lodge of the Duke of Sutherland, Lilleshall House and Gardens is a grand wedding venue in the Shropshire countryside. Built in 1831, the property overlooks the Grade II listed Capability Brown-inspired gardens and offers plenty of places to take photographs, including the Golden Gates, which are the exact replicas of those adorning Buckingham Palace. This stately heritage site boasts historical features with oak-panelled walls in the reception area, original fireplaces and decorative ceilings in the 29 newlyrefurbished bedrooms. CELEBRATE IN STYLE Formerly the dining room of the Duke and Duchess of Sutherland, The Duke of Sutherland Room is a traditional oak-panelled space with a feature fireplace, bay windows and room for 60 guests. After the ceremony, receptions are held in Chapters, the Duke of Sutherland’s former library, which boasts oak-panelled walls and a fireplace. WE LOVE... The happy couple will receive a complimentary bridal suite on the night of the wedding, and friends and family can relax in one of the newly-renovated bedrooms. DOVECLIFF HALL HOTEL, DE13 0DJ 01283 531 818 | www.dovecliffhallhotel.co.uk The Dovecliff Hall Hotel is a Grade II listed property in Staffordshire. Defined by its eye-catching Georgian architecture, scenic gardens and plush guest rooms, this manor house is ideal for soon-to-be newlyweds who adore a classic style. Guests are bound to fall in love with its old English charm, complete with 15 recently refurbished bedrooms, all of which have king-size beds and luxury bed linen. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The hotel can accommodate 90 seated guests, with formal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions available. Couples can exchange their vows before posing for photographs beside the fountain and cedar tree with picturesque surroundings. Indoor ceremonies can be hosted in the sun-soaked Orangery overlooking the gardens or the Drawing Room, an intimate setting brimming with romance and refinement. Replete with elegant décor, the Charrington Suite can also be used for the vows as well as wedding breakfasts and receptions. Following the festivities, guests can explore the charming countryside and gardens which make up the seven acres of grounds of the property. WE LOVE... The many photograph opportunities and the venue’s grand exterior. www.victoriagibbs.com www.victoriagibbs.com Scan to view video 20

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