Your East Midlands Wedding - June/July 2020 (Issue 38)

Where to say ‘I do’ in Nottingham & around GOING LOCAL OVERGROWN ACRES WEDDINGS 01159 376 877 | www.overgrownacresweddings.com Located in the middle of the countryside with views of rolling hills and fields, Overgrown Acres Weddings offers a perfect setting for a wedding, boasting seven acres of meadows including woodlands and a play area. Through the secure gates, the driveway leads guests into the woods and through overhanging trees dressed in lights to experience a memorable entrance from the car park flowered arch onto the red carpet walk to the tipis. There’s a vast selection of outdoor garden furniture, which is a must for relaxing around the firepits and is complemented with an external rustic bar. The three tipis each have 27 poles covered in ivy and fairylights to create a magical setting with an internal bar, dancefloor and amazing directional speaker system. The tables can be arranged for an intimate 40 guests or the party version with up to 150 guests. Lovebirds can style the setting or alternatively use the venue’s hessian table runners, chair covers and various table centres. Celebrant ceremonies can take place wherever preferred, with the venue currently awaiting confirmation for a civil ceremony licence. The Tree House is an ideal space to say ‘I do’ amongst the trees with guests below watching the ceremony above. Lastly, there are 40 covered chairs for an outdoor ceremony, while further seating and dining chairs or straw bales can be brought in. From a sophisticated vintage look to a colourful festival vibe and anything in between – the choices are endless. With such a great space, many couples take advantage of glamping and camping for their guests. The venue has an amazing wooden chill-out den, which has a firepit that can seat up to 20 people, perfect for those five minutes of chill time All couples are invited to spend their wedding night in the self-contained studio as a wedding gift from the team at Overgrown Acres. www.mac worthphotography.com www.mac worthphotography.com LOCAL VENUES 15 