Where: In the depths of the rolling Staffordshire countryside, hidden away down a dead-end and miles from civilisation and just beyond the village of Ingestre. The House is next door to the village church which is one of the few built by Wren outside London and where many couples get married.
What: Huge stately home, now an arts college with lots of grand rooms and 27 acres of sweeping grounds (which are also yours for the day).
Weddings: Licensed for weddings and plenty of room for receptions with good kitchens that Kemp and Kemp Catering can use. Our friend got married there recently and it was GREAT, so we’ve experienced the site from both perspectives.
ALSO, stroll down the empty road to Ingestre Stables and stay the night after your wedding in THE MOST amazing accommodation ever.. There is a wonderful bridal suite and room for 16 other people in 2 adjacent, superbly renovated (and huge) apartments; your own front doors; all shapes and sizes of horses coming and going in the stable courtyard and all the life, colour and luxury you could wish for millions of miles from anywhere – to see more visit – www.ingestrelodges.com or call the ever-helpful Anna on 01889 271013. Preferential rates at the Lodges for Kemp & Kemp customers.
Who: Back to Ingestre Hall now – contact the passionate Fiona Walklett who books weddings, or telephone her on 01889 270225, or e-mail her at fiona_walklett@sandwell.gov.uk
We set up Independent Weddings to provide a free resource for brides and grooms to use when they are planning their own, unique, wedding.