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

YEW LODGE HOTEL 01509 672 518 | www.yewlodgehotel.co.uk Located in the heart of Kegworth village, the Yew Lodge Hotel offers three terraces and a small but very beautiful garden ideal for photography. The hotel has been extended over the years and on first visiting, lovebirds will soon realise that it’s a lot bigger than first thought. Ceremonies can take place in the Mulberry Suite, which has two walls of windows and a capacity of up to 90 guests. Another licensed space is the Forest Suite, which is fully air-conditioned and has beautiful French windows – this suite can seat up to 150 guests if required. When it comes to receptions, The Ash Suite is the most popular space for wedding breakfasts and can seat up to 90 guests and has its own bar and terrace. In the evening an interconnecting door can be opened into the Mulberry Suite, which allows for a total of 150 guests – a great space for those wishing to sit and chat. If a bigger area is required, then The Forest Suite is also perfect for an evening do with up to 180 guests and has its own bar and lounge area with a terrace. Marco’s New York Italian Restaurant offers great photo opportunities, in particular the distinctive black and white chair. The hotel is also big enough to enable inside photography should the weather not lend itself to going outside. All couples are given a three-month complimentary membership to the health club to enable them to get wedding ready and full guidance is given from the personal trainers. The bridal suite is included for the night of the wedding and also, the pair can enjoy a first anniversary stay at the venue. The premises has recently added some escape rooms in the hotel and has introduced a Hen vs Stag challenge with the losing team having to buy drinks for the winners. STAPLEFORD PARK COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL 01572 787 017 | www.staplefordpark.com Secluded in the heart of some of England’s most picturesque and enjoyable countryside, Stapleford Park Country House Hotel and sporting estate is a magnificent 17 th -century house with a relaxed country home atmosphere. Enveloped within Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown’s calming landscape of the 1770s, the grounds at Stapleford Park are naturally enchanting. Take in the manicured parterres, the walled garden and 19 th - century ha-ha, which provides both a protective barrier and an unbroken view of the tranquil landscape beyond. The Main House offers the ideal setting for weddings, as one of England’s finest stately homes, the interior offers a stunning blend of architecture and grandeur styling. The bedrooms at Stapleford are truly special; there are 55 individually designed rooms that reflect the style of their creators: famous names such as Mulberry, David Hicks and Crabtree and Evelyn have contributed to the hotel’s distinctive style. There are multiple spaces to exchange vows depending on what couples are looking for. The 18 th -century Church of St Mary Magdalene is a great setting for a blessing with its enchanting setting on the estate, imposing tower and historical monuments. The Harborough Room, with its scarlet Gainsborough silk wallpaper and glittering chandeliers, is a beautiful setting for up to 24 guests. If a more intimate wedding is desired, then The Morning and Gilt Rooms are perfect and bathed in sunlight. The Orangery is a radiantly airy space for weddings, merging indoors and out with its glass dome and doors opening up to the gardens with stunning house views. It can host up to 150 people. Or why not opt for The Grand Hall, which is perfect for larger ceremonies while the private rooms are ideal for smaller gatherings? Most of these spaces are available for the evening receptions! The venue’s bridal packages include complimentary menu tasting and a bridal room for the wedding night. www.captcha.co.uk www.captcha.co.uk 20