Your West Midlands Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 66)

MERCURE WALTON HALL HOTEL & SPA 01789 842 424 | all.accor.com Set in 65 acres of picturesque landscaped grounds, Mercure Walton Hall is a hidden gem in the Warwickshire countryside. The River Dean runs through the grounds, with a stunning 16 th -century bridge perfect for big-day photos. The grounds are ideal for romantic outdoor ceremonies − with the legal registry afterwards inside with witnesses – the perfect way to take advantage of the beautiful surroundings. Mercure Walton Hall Hotel is a charming building with beautiful architecture both inside and out and benefits from modern touches comprising a recently refurbished bar and brasserie restaurant with lovely views of the Victorian garden. The two main buildings boast 130 classic and privilege bedrooms; the stunning 16 th -century hall building provides 37 Superior rooms and Suites all individually styled. A grand staircase with stained-glass windows greets you as you enter the lobby of the grand hall. Working fireplaces, tall ceilings and magnificent chandeliers are all part of the charm the period hall has to offer. Ceremonies take place in the on-site chapel St James Chapel Church of England ran by the local parish, which can hold up to 120 guests, Moncreiffe Restaurant located in the hall (146), Mordaunt Restaurant (60), the Courtyard Suite (208) and a non- legal ceremony can be held in the grounds as stated above. Post-vows receptions take place in the 16 th -century Hall, with lobby/lounge and conservatory bar, suitable for up to 200 guests. The grounds are also accessible from the lounge area to use, ideal for photographs and garden games. When tying the knot here couples will benefit from a complimentary menu taster for the couple prior to the big day, and use of a four-poster suite including breakfast, on the night of the wedding. HALLMARK STOURPORT MANOR HOTEL 0330 028 3421 | hallmarkhotels.co.uk Set in 23 acres of grounds, in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, Hallmark Stourport Manor Hotel has a bandstand, terrace and gardens all providing the perfect backdrop for the ‘I dos’. This historic, Victorian stately home in the Midlands was once home to Stanley Baldwin, Prime Minister three times between 1923 – 1927. It’s welcomed many dignitaries over the years and boasts a gorgeous stained-glass window with sweeping staircase for quite an entrance. This four-star venue is licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 280 guests offering a tailor-made option. Ceremonies take place in any of the following five beautiful rooms: Gloucester Suite for up to 20 guests, Warwick Suite (30), Hereford Suite (120), Stafford & Hereford Suite combined (200) and finally, on the Bandstand/ outdoors (40 inside the bandstand and 60 surrounding it). After the ceremony, the Executive Suite is perfect for the reception. A large, light and airy room with a high ceiling and neutral walls. The suite can be partitioned into three sections to suit numbers making it ideal from small and intimate receptions to more grand affairs. It has its own private bar and toilets along with private access to the gardens, giving you exclusivity and privacy in a welcoming atmosphere. It can host 280 guests for a wedding breakfast and 380 for an evening reception. Couples who choose to wed here will benefit from a complimentary stay in the honeymoon suite on the night of the wedding and discounted accommodation rates for guests. What’s more, there’s also a free wedding taster for the couple, and they will receive a personalised love heart dated with the couples name to hang on the wedding wish tree. 22