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Beautiful Country Venue

January 11th, 2010 1 Comment
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Following on from our series last week on how to find the perfect venue I thought it would be a great idea to show you a little jewel in the crown I recently found not ten minutes drive from The Wedding Genie offices. Alrewas Hayes is a charming grade II listed country venue set in gorgeous grounds, its very private and picturesque. The perfect place for intimate wedding receptions and its also licensed for civil wedding ceremonies.

Run by Toby and Bonnie Williams it really is a charming place to spend your wedding day. Alrewas Hayes is hired for exclusive use which means you won’t bump into any other wedding guests or indeed, anyone else at all except your own friends and family.

The building has been refurbished to a high standard and has a lovely ambiance when you walk inside. Toby and Bonny are happy to provide you with whatever you need to make your wedding day vision a reality. Check out the pictures below to see the lovely Hall/Gallery where you can start your married life.

The Gallery opens through french doors into the walled rose garden which is lovely and tranquil. Its an ideal place for romantic photographs and at night it can be romantically lit. Not only can you get married in a beautiful building but you can also spend your evening partying in the magnificent white marquee. There is no problem if the weather is bad, the entrance is completely covered. Check out the photographs below.

Bonny will even set you a little boat bobbing on the water filled with candles in the evening.

A beautifully lit white dance floor is part of the package along with a fantastic lighting rig.

If your immediate wedding party want to stay over there is a new wing with contemporary, newly refurbished bedrooms along with a gorgeous bridal suite. The suite is a great size for you and your bridesmaids to get ready in too. Food is provided by the recommended caterers from Alreway Hayes at various prices and for various tastes.

I hope you have fun finding your perfect venue, if you have any venues that you want to recommend why not let me know and we can pass them on. Remember if you need help sourcing a venue our special offer is still running until the end of January, 20% discount off all our services. Call or contact us for a chat, we are always delighted to hear from you.

Until next time, happy planning.

 

 



A Beautiful Wedding in a Fabulous Venue

October 9th, 2009 No Comments
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Homewood ParkIf you are a regular reader of our blog you will know that The Wedding Genie only feature suppliers that we think are some of the best in their field. Back in July we had the privilege to help plan and coordinate  the wedding of Mark & Zoe. We have been posting some of the great suppliers we met, and today we are delighted to feature the venue. The whole day was planned to perfection and The Wedding Genie was able to help in the run up to the wedding and on the day to ensure Zoe’s meticulous plans came to fruition, even the weather shone all day long.

Homewood Park Hotel is just outside Bath and set in gorgeous gardens with views over the beautiful Limpley Stoke Valley. When I turned into the driveway of Homewood Park the sun was shining and the hotel looked like one those gorgeous, terribly english, country houses you see on  postcards. Mark & Zoe spent a long time choosing their venue. Part of the reason that they chose this one in particular was the feeling they got when they were shown around, and how at home they both felt in the surroundings. It is really important to feel comfortable with the staff at the venue. You will be spending one of the most important days of your life with them, and at considerable expense. You should feel welcome and be happy with the service and facilities they offer. Take  time to find the perfect venue  and it will pay dividends on the day.

Homewood ParkFor couples who want the feel of a country house but still want a contemporary stylish feel, this venue is perfect. The food is to die for and the staff could not be more accommodating. Mark & Zoe chose to hire the venue for exclusive use which meant that their guests could luxuriate in the surroundings on the morning of the wedding. The atmosphere is very relaxing and quite informal. The location is also great for guests who would like to make a weekend of it.

I had a fantastic time, everyone worked as a team and the whole day was perfection. Nothing was too much trouble and the service was impeccable. Thank you to Denis the Hotel Manager, Nikki, Sarah and the rest of the team, it was a pleasure working with you.

If you want help choosing your venue, or to check our availability for On The Day Coordination call or contact us. Even if you have question you want an answer to we are delighted to help.  If you have a venue you would like to recommend why not share it with us.

Until next time, happy planning.