NEW HALL HOTEL & SPA 01213 782 442 | www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/newhall Weddings in the West Midlands don’t get much more idyllic than this! Set within 26 acres of countryside, the enchanting New Hall Hotel & Spa is tucked away like a hidden secret. Couples will undoubtedly feel like they’ve stepped into a storybook as they cross the drawbridge over the lily-filled moat. New Hall in Sutton Coldfield began life as a manor house, built by the Earl of Warwick as a hunting lodge in the 13th century, but today, it stands proudly as one of England’s oldest listed moated houses. At 800 years old, this luxurious property is regarded as one of Birmingham’s finest hotels, boasting 60 elegant bedrooms and 26 acres of luscious pastures. The Great Chamber can host up to 75 guests for ceremonies and is definitely a room that wows! Picture saying “I do” in this characterful room or outside in the elegant walled Rose Garden. New Hall offers a range of packages that include everything needed for dream weddings, including an Exclusively Yours package that allows couples to make the house their home. NORWOOD PARK 01636 302 099 | www.norwoodpark.co.uk Norwood Park is a quintessential Georgian country home based in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. The property has a fantastic choice of ceremony and reception spaces for lovebirds looking to tie the knot. The team offers exclusive use of the country house and gardens to help create memorable events. They’ve even styled The Orangery as a private salon with ornate mirrors, two dressing tables and ample prep space for all brides’ necessities. Exchange vows in The Clock Tower, a timeless Palladian Hall painted entirely in white with oak flooring, large sash windows, a panelled ceiling, oversized mirrors and a sequence of gold chandeliers. Alternatively, The Drawing Room is a stunning example of a contemporary and classic interior design – perfect for up to 80 guests. Family oil paintings dating back more than 350 years sit easily alongside original mirrors and a historic fireplace. The Starkey Bandstand is the ideal location to share wedding vows outdoors, surrounded by 150 guests. The space has been designed especially for weddings and is versatile enough to host a live band for outdoor events. For receptions, The Long Gallery is bathed in natural lighting throughout the day and is blessed with soft, warm light from the magnificent chandeliers when the skies darken. Alternatively, The Clock Tower leads to the fixed marquee, which includes a permanent bar, dancefloor and stage. Several French doors open out onto the private courtyard. Dance the night away underneath the twinkly fairylights on the dancefloor or rest on one of the blue sofas while enjoying cocktails from the bar. The team has a deep-rooted passion for Norwood Park’s history and is honoured to win the national Best Historical Wedding Venue award in The Wedding Industry Awards (TWIA) 2023 – what an achievement! www.estherlouisetriffittphotography.com www.jamesgreenstudio.com 22
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