Your East Midlands Wedding - Apr/May (Issue 31)

Kilworth House, Leicestershire Set within 38 acres of rolling parkland, the Kilworth House estate exudes luxury with its palatial décor and rural surroundings. There’s a choice of three rooms on offer for your ceremony. The intimate Shakespeare Room seats 20 guests and The Wordsworth Room, with its domed ceiling and opulent chandeliers, accommodates 40 loved ones. The largest option is the fully restored Victorian Orangery, which seats 130 guests for your nuptials and wedding breakfast. The informal Cellar Bar accommodates 130 of your friends and family for your evening reception and its comfortable seating makes for a relaxed celebration but there’s plenty of space for music and dancing until late. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01858 880 058 kilworthhouse.co.uk We love… that guests can finish off the day with a stay in one of the 44 luxurious bedrooms. Stoke Rochford Hall, Lincolnshire Situated in 28 acres of picturesque grounds within the Stoke Rochford Estate, this award winning Grade I Victorian Mansion sits at the end of a sweeping drive and retains many of its original period features. The elegant drawing rooms, Library and Orangery are licensed for ceremonies and can accommodate up to 200 guests and with fantastic views across the grounds. The Orangery leads out onto a terrace and formal gardens, which provide wonderful photo opportunities. The on-site leisure club features an indoor pool with a steam room plus a fully equipped gym enabling you and your guests to unwind and relax before or after your big day. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01476 530 337 stokerochfordhall.co.uk We love… the high standard of accommodation here comprising of mansion house suites and superior en-suite rooms in the Old Stable Courtyard or Woodland Lodge. The Pumping House, Nottinghamshire Having originally opened in 1905, The Pumping House is a beautiful Grade II listed Nottinghamshire wedding venue, featuring a ceremony room, main hall for wedding breakfasts, accommodation for the wedding party and guests and a woodland setting for outdoor drinks. This beautiful red brick building, still featuring the original and distinctive chimney, is located on a six-acre site in the heart of Sherwood Forest. The tranquil surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for your day and offers the opportunity for stunning photography. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01623 705 800 thepumpinghouse.com We love… the cinema and games room, complete with a 60-inch plasma screen and a variety of games and children’s DVDs – perfect for the younger guests. henrylowtherphotographer.co.uk henrylowtherphotographer.co.uk THEMED VENUES 27