A trip down memory lane

Tie the knot in a historic venue

ST MARY’S GUILDHALL, CV1 5RN

02476 430 545 | www.stmarysguildhall.co.uk

Located next to the world-renowned Coventry Cathedral ruins, St Mary’s Guildhall is in the heart of the city and is easily accessible. One of the finest remaining guildhalls in the country, St Mary’s Guildhall is home to the famous 500-year-old Coventry tapestry, believed to be the only remaining tapestry situated in the place it was made in the UK.

Celebrate in style

The spectacular historic rooms at St Mary’s Guildhall have hosted royals over the centuries and make a sumptuous backdrop for special occasions. The awe-inspiring Great Hall has a soaring ceiling and stunning stainedglass windows, which can accommodate 110 guests.

Ceremonies can also take place in the beautifully-decorated Muniment Room or Drapers Room.

Drinks receptions are held in the Medieval Courtyard and newly uncovered Kitchen, which has space for up to 100 friends and family.

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St Mary’s Guildhall provides a complimentary afternoon tea and a wedding tasting once your wedding has been booked.

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 those of you who adore a classic style. Your 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. Exchange your vows before posing for photographs beside the fountain and cedar tree in the picturesque surroundings.

Indoor ceremonies can be hosted in the sun-soaked Orangery overlooking the gardens or in the Drawing Room, an intimate setting brimming with romance and refinement.

Replete with elegant décor, the Charrington Suite can also be used for vows as well as wedding breakfasts and receptions.

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Following the festivities, your guests can explore the charming countryside and gardens which make up seven acres of the grounds.

STANBROOK ABBEY HOTEL, WR2 4TY 01905 832 940 | www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/stanbrookabbey

Dating back to the early 16th century, Stanbrook Abbey Hotel is a former Grade II listed monastery which has retained many of its original features, including dramatic stone cloisters, Gothic stained-glass windows and a 100ft bell tower. Standing at the foot of the Malvern Hills, the property is located within a magnificent 26-acre estate with beautifully kept walled gardens and a path lined with weeping willows, leading to a tranquil and secluded lake that’s perfect for outdoor weddings.

The hotel recently underwent a multi-million-pound renovation which introduced The Refectory restaurant and eight new bedrooms on the second floor and a further seven in the original schoolhouse bringing the grand hotel to 70 bedrooms.

Celebrate in style

Ceremonies can take place in The Callow Great Hall. This former chapel is the ideal setting for traditional weddings, with a captivating history and charming interior that would make a grand backdrop for any wedding.

St Anne’s Hall (80) can also be used. Ideal for smaller weddings, it includes the use of the Library Bar and Balcony where your guests can relax and enjoy the views.

The cosy East Room has an open fireplace and oak-beamed ceiling with room for 50 loved ones.

Alternatively, the Brides Manor Lounge is available. Connected to the Callow Great Hall via a cloister and close to the tranquil Garden of Remembrance, the lounge of this Georgian-style manor house has private access and is ideal for cosy ceremonies.

Receptions take place in The Garden Pavilion, a stone’s throw from the picturesque Willow Lake, which can seat up to 280 friends and family.

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The hotel’s 13 function spaces, including a wine cellar and games room, reignite the historic feel of the abbey.

HADLEY PARK

HOUSE HOTEL,

TF1 6QJ 01952 677 269 | www.hadleypark.co.uk

Hadley Park House is an elegant Grade II listed property set within two acres of landscaped grounds. As you turn into the driveway of this romantic wedding venue, you can’t help but be impressed by this Georgian manor house. The secluded grounds include mature trees, manicured grass and a sunken-tiered lawn making it the ideal place to capture photographs.

Once you step inside, the wood-panelled lounge, high ceilings and sash windows lend a sense of occasion to your special day and confirm why the venue was awarded ‘Best Historic Building in the West Midlands’ at the Wedding Industry Awards.

Celebrate in style

Most ceremonies are held in the atmospheric Conservatory, which has a colonial style, wooden shutters, ceiling drapes and room for 80 guests. The room can be dressed exactly how you would like, with chair covers and coloured sashes to complement your colour scheme. As the venue only holds one civil ceremony or civil partnership each day, the Conservatory will be personalised just for you.

Evening receptions take place in the Mulliner Suite, which can accommodate up to 150 guests. This self-contained room has its own entrance and a well-stocked bar, meaning your guests can enjoy the celebrations until late into the evening.

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These are three exclusively designed Honeymoon Suites, two in the main house and one in the West Wing. One of the suites in the original house boasts a four-poster bed and is swathed with luxury soft furnishings in rich blue and gold and a large bathroom with traditional roll top bath.

KARMA SALFORD HALL, WR11 8UT

01386 871 300 | www.karmagroup.com

Karma Salford Hall is a beautiful Grade I listed manor house that has retained its Tudor charm with stained-glass windows, a bell tower and historic engraving into Cotswold stone. Set in manicured gardens and nestled amid rolling hills and farmland, the property has a quintessentially English feel with new and period furnishings creating a traditional yet contemporary setting. Once the guest home for the monks of Evesham Abbey and later owned by King Henry VIII, the building is steeped in history and old-world charm with grand fireplaces, wood panelling and oil paintings.

When Charles Stanford married Elenor Alderford, he marked the occasion by gifting her a bell that hung in the belfry for four centuries before it was stolen in the 1980s. It later turned up, being offered at auction. The owners of the hall at that time bought it back and returned it to the tower, where it remains today.

Celebrate in style

There are several spaces available for weddings, including the Walled Garden, which can accommodate 100 loved ones for the service, and the Tudor Court Lawn with room for 60.

Large receptions are held in the marquee, which has space for 100 friends and family.

Intimate celebrations take place in either the Tempest Restaurant, which can hold 40 nearest and dearest, or the Palm Court Conservatory with space for 16.

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Couples will have access to the bridal suite on the night of the wedding and receive a complimentary menu tasting.

WARWICK HOUSE, CV47 0HN

01926 815 738 | www.warwickhouse.co.uk

The Grade II-listed Warwick House is located within acres of glorious gardens and boasts an abundance of trees, cherry blossoms, feathery pines and statement windows. This exclusive-use 19th-century property perfectly combines contemporary and classic architecture with traditional furniture, grand chandeliers and muted tones throughout. Those of you looking to stay the night will love the 16 guest bedrooms and luxurious honeymoon suite.

Celebrate in style

The Warwick Room is the venue’s smallest space. It’s a sophisticated area used for civil ceremonies and wedding breakfasts of up to 60 people.

Surrounded by windows that overlook the terrace, the light and airy Banqueting Hall is decorated with soft fairylights, a bar, and a dancefloor and can accommodate 150 loved ones.

Couples can enjoy the grounds and terrace with 150 nearest and dearest or tie the knot underneath the gazebo.

Canapés and drinks take place in the Regency Room with up to 60 friends and family.

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The luxurious honeymoon suite, complete with a lavish four-poster bed and Jacuzzi, is included in all wedding packages.

Complimentary bedroom the night before your special day

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Hadley Park House Hotel is an award-winning wedding venue in Shropshire, it is the perfect place to hold your special day.

Our beautiful Georgian Manor House is an elegant venue, set in two acres of landscaped grounds. Our experienced Wedding Planners will help and guide you through every stage to ensure you and your guests have a truly unforgettable day.

Hadley Park East, Telford, Shropshire TF1 6QJ

Call us on 01952 677 269 or email us on info@hadleypark.co.uk www.hadleypark.co.uk