Your East Midlands Wedding - December 2021/January 2022 (Issue 47)

TISSINGTON HALL 01335 352 200 | http://tissingtonhall.co.uk Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Peak District National Park, Tissington Hall is truly an unrivalled location with beautiful country views. The historic 17th-century building is a fabulous setting for weddings and can be hired exclusively for each event. Francis FitzHerbert built the Grade II listed building, which features an imposing southern approach via a grand gateway and an avenue of lime trees. Couples will fall in love with the gardens that stretch more than five acres and provides the perfect backdrop to wedding photography. Exchange vows in the Main Hall, which can accommodate 90 people inside and 120 outside on the terrace. This space includes original features such as the elegant ornate Jacobean fireplace. The Church of St. Mary’s is only a short walk away and can host 150 loved ones for religious ceremonies. Guests can enjoy drinks receptions in the stunning Entrance Hall or the Library for those rainy or windy days, while the Terrance and cloisters are perfect for summer weddings. The Arboretum Pavilion marquee offers gorgeous panoramic views across the parkland and has been specifically designed to house fabulous receptions in the gardens. The space has been finished to the highest standard with stunning crystal chandeliers and a starlit ceiling, which produces a romantic atmosphere. Or why not opt for The Pavilion for wedding breakfasts with 150 people and evening receptions with 200? For more intimate wedding breakfasts with 60 people, the stunning 18thcentury Carriage House has been sympathetically restored and retains many of its original features. An additional 20 guests can join the evening receptions and dance the night away. Why leave the beautiful Tissington Estate when the venue can accommodate up to 17 guests within the Tissington village? The bridal suite is a romantic space that’s been tastefully decorated and furnished. It comprises of a large bed, a dressing table, a chaise lounge and a roll-top bath. The village is a stunning area with plenty of space and is popular in the summer months. OSMASTON PARK 01335 350 279 | www.osmastonpark.com Situated on a 3,000-acre park on the edge of a quintessentially English village, Osmaston Park is a private wedding venue in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside. The space boasts jaw-dropping views over the surrounding lakes, woodland area and parkland. The marquee can be tailored to weddings with 50 to 500 people and features beautiful silk lining, fairylights and chandeliers. Couples have the flexibility to decorate the interior to match whatever style or theme they have in mind. The no corkage property allows them to provide their own alcohol and choose from a range of caterers. Although the venue currently doesn’t have a license for civil ceremonies, couples can have celebrant-led blessings outside, surrounded by stunning scenery. If the weather is an issue, the venue can offer a wet-weather alternative inside. Receptions occur in the marquee, and the property provides tables and chairs, a dancefloor and a bar area. For the summer months, lovebirds can use the lawn for reception drinks, bouncy castles and games. https://chrissmithphotos.co.uk/portfolio https://chrissmithphotos.co.uk/portfolio 19 LOCAL VENUES

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