INDEPENDENT WEDDING RECEPTION VENUES IN SHROPSHIRE.
Oakley Hall
Where: Near Market Drayton.
What: Enormous house that is wonderfully light and is perched on the side of a ridge overlooking a lake with views of woods and meadows - and no sign whatever of the modern day - the stuff of dreams.
Weddings: Two elegant rooms are licensed for weddings and the dining room is also available to you. Great grounds with great picture potential, and room for a marquee if you want a bigger wedding.
Who: Contact Keith Spilsbury on 01630 6556165, or e-mail Keith on keith@woolcool.com
Web: There is no dedicated website for this wedding venue.
Walcot Hall
Where: In deepest rolling Shropshire countryside in the hills near the Clun Forest
What: Stately home with lakes, grounds, an aboretum - everything you could wish for.
Weddings: You can hire the entire complex and get married there (three rooms are licenced), have your reception in the amazing turquoise ballroom - even stay the night. Use your own caterer, bring your own drinks.. its flexibility 'on a stick'... and check out client comments too - amazing!!
Who: There is a dedicated weddings team at Walcot led by Julia Pugh - call her on 01588 680570 or e-mail her on julia@walcothall.com.
Web: GREAT friendly website at www.walcothall.com.
Ludlow Castle, Ludlow.
Where: As the name implies, this is the castle in Ludlow!
What: The venue is in newly refurbished Victorian rooms within the Medieval castle bailey. There are views of open Shropshire hills all round, yet you are in this most charming of medieval towns with a national reputation for gastronomy.
Weddings: The venue is licensed for weddings and immediately adjacent there is a wonderful lawned area for your marquee (and superb kitchens for us). Great for photographs. This venue will make you feel like Royalty.
Who: Phone the irrepressible Meriel Acton on 07729 188127 or e-mail her on macton@ludlowcastle.com
Web: www.ludlowcastle-weddings.com
Brompton Farmhouse
Where: Near the wonderful market town of Shrewsbury, set in open countryside.. perfect peace, total tranquillity, yet easy for the M54. Google it, the postcode is SY5 6LE.
What: Site your own wedding reception marquee on the lawn and then stay overnight in the farmhouse.
Weddings: No wedding licence.
Who: Contact No 01743 761629 or e-mail info@bromptonfarmhouse.co.uk
Web: For more go to www.bromptonfarmhouse.co.uk
Cosy Hall (Newport)
Where: Central to the east Shropshire market town of Newport.
What: Cosy Hall is a village hall which can seat up to 150 (and is licensed for 200) and can be hired for wedding receptions.
Weddings: No licence.
Who: Phone Martin Wynn on 01952 417598, or e-mailing him at administrator@cosyhall.org.uk
Web: see their dedicated website at www.cosyhall.org.uk
Edgmond Village Hall.
Located in the well-kept village of Edgmond is the village hall which can be hired for your reception. Phone Paula Doherty on 01952 813520 or e-mail her at pauladoherty@tiscali.co.uk or for more information there is a bit more on the website at www.edgmondparishcouncil.co.uk
OTHER WEDDING SERVICES IN SHROPSHIRE.
WEDDING CATERERS
1. Kemp and Kemp Catering
Wedding catering that features food that is always homemade by us. We make everything from scratch with nothing brought in or 'from frozen'. Karen Kemp is an inspired, passionate cook, heavily influenced by Nigel Slater, with more than a little 'River Cafe', some early Jamie and plenty of fresh Delia. We don't do 'Package A, Package B' style catering because we believe it is important to design your food around you, your venue and the season.
Visit www.kempandkempcatering.co.uk or e-mail info@kempandkempcatering.co.uk or call Karen on 07967 033332.
WEDDING FLOWERS
1. MyFlowerCo
Ellie Wiseman is a contemporary florist with imagination who specialises in reflecting wedding couples in her stunning floral designs. Ellie only ever takes a single project at a time so she can dedicate herself to you. Contact her by e-mailing ellie@myflowerco.co.uk
Or call her on 0790 4410650.
2. Alison O'Mara Floral Design
Alison has a design studio in Stone (Staffs) and when she isn't designing stunning floral arrangements for your wedding, she teaches her own distinctive style of floristry. Phone Alison on 01785 815948, e-mail her on info@alisonomarafloraldesign.co.uk or visit her vibrant, colourful website at www.alisonomarafloraldesign.co.uk
WEDDING MARQUEES
1. Crest Marquees
A new marquee company (2006) based in south Birmingham with a brand new range of equipment. Their planning service includes 3D visualisation of your plans by computer so that you can be sure how the whole set-up will look, even help design it.
Contact Matthew on 0121 773 8444 or e-mail info@crestmarquees.co.uk or visit their website at www.crestmarquees.co.uk
1. Dave Golding
Will travel anywhere. Iconic pictures (see below) that stand out. Dave knows that good wedding photographs result from good planning. Whenever possible he likes to meet with you in advance to learn about the plans. He will make sure he is familiar with the venue and other locations so there are always opportunities for great photography - even if the weather is unkind.
Phone Dave on 07980 700558, or e-mail him from his website at www.davidgoldingweddings.com
Thanks to Dave Golding for the banner pic. We adore this picture.
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS2. David & Beverley Foster Photography
Award-winning wedding photography. You get to keep copyright over all your pictures.
Airbrushing and enhanced photography. Phone them on 01538 386403 or e-mail them at admin@bride.org.uk or see their comprehensive website at www.bride.org.uk
MORE SUPPLIERS/SERVICES TO FOLLOW.
info@kempandkempcatering.co.uk
Tel 07814 919733.