The Setting
The Moat House Hotel is a picturesque wedding venue and four-star hotel located in the heart of Staffordshire. Nestled within the village of Acton Trussell, this waterside location and historic Grade II listed farmhouse makes the perfect setting for your country wedding. From the 16th century farmhouse and iconic horse chestnut tree, to the quaint canal bridges and snowdrop and bluebell-carpeted woodland, The Moat House serves as the perfect backdrop for your wedding day.
Ideally located less than a 5 minute drive from J13 of the M6 and around a 10 minute taxi ride from Stafford railway station on the West Coast Mainline, The Moat House is conveniently situated for all your friends and family to reach.
The Vibe
Whether you’re looking for rustic charm, boho chic or modern elegance, the beautiful wedding spaces suit a variety of different seasons and styles.
Colin Lewis Suite
Perfect for smaller ceremonies (under 70 guests) and more intimate weddings receptions (under 50 guests), the Colin Lewis Suite is situated within the Grade II listed farmhouse and boasts stunning oak beams and rustic charm.
Acton Suite
With views over the canal and lush Staffordshire countryside from its own private terrace, the Acton Suite is the ideal blank canvas for larger weddings, holding up 130 guests for ceremonies and wedding receptions.
The Orangery
Flooded with natural light, decadent chandeliers and oak floors, the Orangery is usually home to the award-winning restaurant, but you can choose to make it the setting for an unforgettably romantic ceremony.
Lakeside Pergola
If your heart is set on an outdoor wedding, you can make the most of the verdant grounds by saying your vows against the backdrop of the charming Lakeside Pergola. Nestled in the trees on the outskirts of the farmhouse lawn, this stunning spot is the ideal choice for your summer wedding.
Bedrooms
Choose from 41 individually-styled and spacious rooms including doubles, twins, luxury suites and family rooms, with a contemporary or more traditional design. Most importantly, all the rooms are super comfortable – offering you a peaceful night’s sleep.
Food
The head chef and kitchen team behind The Moat House’s 2 AA Rosette restaurant will deliver exquisite fine dining and feasting for you and your guests. Their carefully developed menus provide exceptional choice, focusing on classically cooked British cuisine that uses fantastic local produce. The talented culinary experts will gladly cater to different tastes, styles, and dietary requirements and will work with you to design a bespoke menu for your wedding day.
Service
The service you receive at The Moat House Hotel is second to none. The friendly, experienced, professional team will ensure that your wedding dreams become a reality. From designing your menu to managing the flow of the day, their seasoned coordinators will guide you through the entire process, planning your day your way and ensuring everything runs smoothly.
The Setting
This stunning Jacobean house is set in plush, manicured gardens overlooking three ornamental lakes and has unique views of Ely Cathedral. They are an exclusive-use venue; the entire Manor House, 16 hotel rooms, and gardens are exclusively yours for the day and night of your wedding and the night before your big day, too, should you wish.
The woodland areas surround the opulent driveway, making for memorable photographs and a sophisticated setting for your big day.
The Vibe
The interiors and gardens at The Old Hall Ely are like no other. Spring weddings boast blooming gardens and stunning sunsets. In the summer, the patios, gardens and terraces make excellent entertaining spaces for games, drinks and live music. In autumn, their couples enjoy emotive skies and incredibly colourful gardens. Winter weddings boast roaring fires, cosy spaces, and incredibly decorated gardens and interiors featuring 20 Christmas trees dotted across the venue.
With incredible indoor and outdoor spaces, you’re guaranteed your perfect ceremony, whatever the weather. Their handcrafted and ornate outdoor pavilion overlooks the lakes and gardens, with Ely Cathedral on the horizon. Their inside ceremony space, The Orangery, is beautiful every season and features floor-to-ceiling glass, which can all be opened to unveil a stunning inside-outside space.
As a family-owned venue, hospitality and service are their main priority. The fantastic team are always on hand to ensure your wedding is as stress-free and personal as possible. The Events Managers are there to guide you every step of the way – they believe that planning your big day should be an absolute pleasure and a magical experience. Therefore, they go above and beyond to ensure this is a reality for their couples. The team of chefs is inventive and prides itself on quality; they will work with you to ensure your wedding breakfast is crafted precisely to your taste.
The Setting
The Glass House is the ultimate space for your London wedding. Set in the tranquil grounds of Springfield Park it boasts panoramic views from the skylights overhead which can open fully giving the feeling of being outside.
Located in East London, The Glass House is easily accessible from Manor House, Clapton or Stamford Hill stations.
The Vibe
The Glass House is made up of two spacious event spaces offering an industrial chic feel thanks to the beams and iron work, but at the same time the neutral white walls provide a bright and airy blank canvas, perfect for a wedding.
Their Orchard Room can accommodate 150 guests for a sit-down meal and wedding reception. The space benefits from large bifold doors to the outside space and retractable skylights so you can just imagine how amazing this would be on a summer’s day! Hire of the Orchard Room also includes an exclusive outdoor courtyard area which is perfect for spilling out on to for some drinks and canapés until 9pm.
If you wanted to have a ceremony alongside the reception, or a separate space for a bar, DJ and dancing area you are also able to hire the Sky Room to accommodate this.
The Glass House is all on one ground floor level, flowing perfectly between the two venue spaces and courtyard area whilst providing easy access to your guests and suppliers.
The Setting
Court Farm is situated on the Somerset/Wiltshire border and offers extensive grounds and a beautiful setting to create the perfect rustic country wedding. Host your guests within the historic farm buildings surrounded by beautiful rural countryside views; a stunning backdrop with a charmingly relaxed atmosphere.
Although set in the heart of the English countryside, Court Farm is perfectly located for nearby mainline transport links (Westbury and Bath) and within touching of historic local cities/towns including Bath, Frome and Bruton.
The Vibe
Court Farm is a lovingly restored 16th century farmhouse set in 10 acres of gardens in the heart of the English countryside. Their charming English Courtyard and characterful vaulted barns offer couples the perfect blank canvas to create a truly memorable wedding day to suit your own personal style.
Court Farm is different to other wedding venues; they invite you to hire their beautiful venue and make it your home for the weekend. You can invite your nearest and dearest to join you to celebrate in your home, 14 of which can stay in the luxurious and stylish boutique accommodation, so you can all feel at ease and take charge of your day, just the way you want it.
You can create the wedding day you truly want with free-rein over your choice of caterer, celebrant, and musicians, although they are more than happy to recommend some rather lovely local suppliers to help your day run with ease. There is no corkage fee charged, meaning you can handpick the reception drinks and evening bar you want to offer.
They’re charmingly rustic; a unique mix of country and industrial, where bohemian meets classic and modern meets vintage, they’re simple, elegant and romantic, and most importantly, relaxed – the perfect vibe for a wedding.
The Setting
Established by Yard Space Events, Old Gore Barn is a charming street-food wedding venue situated in the picturesque village of Calmsden, Gloucestershire. With over a decade of experience in venue management, they have channelled their passion for flavour, fire and creative catering into bringing you memorable and unique events in the heart of the Cotswolds.
The Vibe
This newly renovated barn offers an expansive space for all aspects of your celebration.
They are licensed to hold civil ceremonies of up to 115 guests, giving you the opportunity to stage your entire day there. Exchange your vows in front of their woodburning stove, surrounded by natural greenery, exposed beams, and contemporary Crittall-style doors, creating a light, airy ambience.
Transition your guests to the heart of the venue, their courtyard, to enjoy a relaxed drinks reception overlooking the Cotswolds valleys. Their carefully curated canapés and crisp Prosecco will be sure to get your taste buds tingling for your main meal! Hosted in the ‘long barn,’ enjoy a feast of Middle Eastern-inspired dishes, stone-baked pizzas, or their twist on tacos, all within view of their outdoor kitchen and Argentine Asado fire pit.
Continue with the street-food theme by serving puddings from the kitchen hatches, where your guests can help themselves to churros, gelato, or warm chocolate brownies. Enjoy your evening celebrations up until midnight, with use of the venue’s state-of-the-art Funktion One sound system, a fully-stocked bar, and delicious late night food options such as burgers, bao buns and their head chef’s renowned savoury doughnuts!
The Setting
Thirlestane Castle is nestled in the breathtaking Scottish Borders, just 40 minutes south of Edinburgh. It’s one of the oldest and finest inhabited castles in Scotland, where royalty and distinguished guests have been entertained since the 16th century.
The Castle’s pink sandstone turrets, dramatically decorated rooms, rustic spaces, and peaceful outdoor locations, make Thirlestane the perfect setting for your authentic castle wedding.
The Vibe
Choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces including the dramatically decorated State Rooms, rustic Vaulted Cellar, Cobbled Courtyard, former Rose Garden and The Terrace, allowing you to create your dream celebration.
Stay in their uniquely designed castle suites, which sleep a total of 16 people. Each suite is tastefully decorated to a 5-star standard, with antiques and artwork from the castle’s collection adding a touch of history and elegance.
In addition, guests can stay amongst nature in the Sustainable Woodland Lodges which are set in the tranquil woodlands surrounding Thirlestane Castle. Run on renewable energy, they each have their own hot tub and can be booked out exclusively, to accommodate up to 20 guests.
You’ll receive access to their extensive list of award-winning suppliers. These are the best-of-the-best caterers, musicians, florists, wedding cake makers, photographers, car suppliers – you name it, they’ll have a contact – that will help take your special day to life.
They provide a range of furniture and props to enhance your day including, 100 wooden chairs, an easel, a PA system, the use of a piano in the drawing room, festoon lighting, fire pits, lawn games and hurricane vases with pillar candles.
There is a variety of ways to personalise your wedding and add that wow factor; from extending your stay, to helicopter landing facilities and pyrotechnic displays, the possibilities are endless. They understand that not every couple likes to be hands-on with the details, if this is the case they can connect you with a full-service wedding planner.
Thirlestane Castle’s experienced wedding coordinator will support you to turn your wedding dreams into a reality.