INDEPENDENT WEDDING VENUES IN WARWICKSHIRE.
Hatton Village Hall
Where: Outside the village of Hatton, between Solihull and Warwick.
What: A Victorian village hall of quite some pretensions.
Weddings: Licensed for weddings and rooms for receptions. Good kitchens.
Who: Janice books the weddings and looks after the place and she lives on site. Call her on 01926 484692, or e-mail her at info@hattonvillagehall.co.uk
Web: www.hattonvillagehall.co.uk
Stratford-upon-Avon Town Hall.
Where: Right in the heart of ancient Stratford-upon-Avon.
What: Georgian Town Hall with great chandelliers, sweeping staircases etc.
Weddings: Licensed for weddings and has space for reception with kitchens.
Who: Emma Evans on 01789 269332, e-mail:
emma.evans@stratforduponavontowncouncil.gov.uk
Web: www.stratforduponavontowncouncil.com and click this link to go to the weddings section of the site.
Aleveston Pastures Farm
Where: In the rolling countryside just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, deepest Shakespeare country.
What: A secluded barn surrounded on three sides by open countryside.. great views, peace, calm, tranquillity, a maze, lawns etc.
Weddings: Not licensed for weddings, but a great reception venue.
Who: Call Marion Clayton-Wright on 01789 840378, or e-mail marionclaytonwright@hotmail.co.uk
Web: www.alvestonpasturesfarm.co.uk
The Cedar Field
What: Twelve acres of magnificent countryside on the border of Warwickshire and Leicestershire dominated by a huge cedar tree over 100 years old. Use the entire area as a blank canvas upon which to design your wedding.
Weddings: Not licensed for weddings, but what a great venue for a marquee or tee-pee-style wedding.
Who: Contact Matt on 07771 592913, or e-mail him on cedarfield@hotmail.co.uk
Web: www.cedarfield.co.uk
Lapworth Village Hall
In the friendly village of Lapworth - the hall can be hired by contacting Alan Kimpton on 01564 782808 or e-mail Alan on alankimpton@ymail.com or check out their village website at www.lapworth.info
Cryfield Pavilion
Right on the edge of Warwick University Campus, this first floor light & airy modern hall has superb views over the fields of Warwickshire and may be hired for receptions. Contact James Ellis on 02476 523100 or e-mail him at J.A.Ellis@warwick.ac.uk
To see more of what's on offer go to www2.warwick.ac.uk or click here
OTHER WEDDING SERVICES IN WARWICKSHIRE.
WEDDING CAKES
1.Creative Cakes by Wendy
Homemade cakes by Wendy L'Estrange. Wendy makes cakes with eggs laid by her own hens; soaks all her dried fruit for three days in French Brandy and only ever uses Belgian chocolate. She specialises in handcrafted sugar flowers and only uses Swarovski Crystals in her cake jewellery!
For a designer cake contact Wendy on 01295 770663 or e-mail her on wendylestrange@yahoo.co.uk or go to her website at www.creativecakesbywendy.co.uk
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 CUPCAKES
1. Rachel's cupcakes
Rachel Price-Whittle bakes her own very special cupcakes to order at Yew Tree Farm in Wootton Wawen, deep in the Warwickshire countryside (near Henley in Arden). She provides a design service to ensure your cupcakes will be unique to you. Call Rachel on 01564 795688, or e-mail her on rachelscupcakes@live.co.uk or visit the website at www.rachels-cupcakes.co.uk
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. Artisan Marquees
A wide range of modular marquees available in all shapes and sizes. You can join them together as your guest-list increases. Great marquees by a friendly, accessible team of professionals.
Contact Andrew Talbot at Artisan Marquees by calling freephone 0800 032 2180 or e-mail him on info@artisanmarquees.com or visit their website at www.artisanmarquees.com
2. 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
3. Smart Party Marquees
Very stylish marquees with a real difference. Based in Sutton Coldfield and operating throughout the West Midlands, Staffordshire and Warwickshire.
Contact David on 0121 241 9891, or e-mail info@smartpartymarquees.co.uk or visit their website at www.smartpartymarquees.co.uk
WEDDING MUSIC (for your reception)
1. Princess and the peas
A great three piece band based in Warwickshire that make it up as they go along. For an idea of their music - imagine your favourite U2 song played in bluegrass style - its astounding stuff. The band stars Kel Elliott on double bass and vocals, Dave Page on acoustic guitar and vocals and Kelvin Leitch on acoustic guitar, vocals and kazoo. E-mail them on kelvinleitch@googlemail.com
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS
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.
2. 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
WEDDING TABLE SUPPLIERS
1. Bonne Fete
Everything for your room/table.. from antique tea cups, cake stands to bunting to chair covers. All chosen with taste, flair and panache. Contact Bonne Fete through their website at www.bonnefete.co.uk
WEDDING WINE SUPPLIERS
1. Wine Poole
A dedicated independent wine service from Warwickshire-based company 'Wine Poole'. Lindsay Poole can provide wines to suit your precise needs. Lindsay deals direct with many family owned wineries where the emphasis is on quality, expertise and reputation. For individual advice contact Lindsay by phone on 01926 490970, or by e-mail on lindsay@winepoole.co.uk or visit their website at www.winepoole.co.uk
OTHER WEDDING SUPPLIERS
3. Plato catering hire
Plato Catering Hire serves the West Midlands Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. For all your plates, glasses, cutlery, tableclothes, napkins, tables, chairs, everything from your serving dishes, your mobile ovens - down to your salt & pepper pots. They deliver, collect and wash up! Nice people, great service. Phone 01789 491133 or e-mail sales@platohire.co.uk or visit their website at www.platohire.co.uk
MORE SUPPLIERS/SERVICES TO FOLLOW.
info@kempandkempcatering.co.uk
Tel 07814 919733.