Quirky Wedding Trends
Conventional weddings aren’t everyone’s cup of tea and for couples looking to step away from formal traditions there are an increasing number of unique and innovative ideas available to make the nuptials even more memorable.
Here are some cool and quirky wedding trends and experiences to enhance the most special of days.
Micro Weddings
Micro weddings continue to grow in popularity as more couples look for an intimate gathering with only a few guests, typically less than 50, to share in their special celebrations. Micro weddings still include a ceremony and reception but on a smaller, more affordable scale so the couple can focus budgets on the areas most important to them. With its stunning gothic façade and ocean views over Plymouth Sound, The Duke of Cornwall offers the Perfectly Petite Package for up 15 guests, with a choice of stunning rooms offering a feature fireplace or marina views and includes everything needed for a stylish intimate wedding including a master of ceremonies, three-course meal and four poster overnight accommodation for the newlyweds.
The Perfectly Petite Package starts from £1,500 based on 15 guests. Hotel rooms from £159 per night. To book, call 01752 275850 or visit thedukeofcornwall.co.uk/
Dog-Friendly Weddings
Internet searches for pet-friendly weddings are on the up and Wotton House, set among the beautiful Surrey Hills, offers a luxuriously eccentric 13-acre estate with 17th century vaulted ceilings and secret walled gardens where pets are welcome for the entire event. Licensed for civil ceremonies with several wedding packages available catering from 10 to 150 guests, the family pooch can even act as a ring bearer during the ceremony. Wotton House’s residential Pooch Package includes welcome doggy treats, a canine concierge service, a comfy dog bed and dog-friendly dining options for an extended stay, too.
Wedding packages start from £105 per person. Rooms from £189 per night. To book, call 01306 730 000 or visit wottonhouse.co.uk/
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Bridal Pre-Party package
For those dreaming of a wedding in Oxford, the City of Spires, there are several cool and quirky central wedding venues to choose from. However not all venues come with the benefit of onsite accommodation, making the wedding morning quite hectic. Thankfully Vanbrugh House Hotel's Bride & Bridal Party Package offers two luxurious VIP suites with separate red-carpet entrance and private garden, providing the perfect base for the pre-wedding night and wedding morning bridal party preparations. With champagne on arrival, pamper boxes and a beautifully decorated lounge, the bride can enjoy a party or calm last night with her crew. The spacious suites have huge bathrooms and plenty of space to get ready while the breakfast hamper helps to calm those pre-wedding nerves.
Vanbrugh House’s Bride & Bridal Party Package is a bespoke package and priced on request. Rooms from £439 per night. To book, call 01865 244 622 or visit vanbrughhousehotel.co.uk
Your Own Wedding Scent
A personally created scent adds the ultimate personal touch on a couple’s wedding day. At The Waterfront at Holiday Inn London Brentford Lock, the ‘Your Wedding Scent’ experience is a memorable addition to any couple’s special day. Upon booking the venue, the happy couple can embark on a sensory journey at Covent Garden’s Experimental Perfume Club, to create their very own bespoke wedding scent to wear on their wedding day. As smell is the sense which helps you to recall the most vivid memories, this experience allows couples to relive their special day long after it ends. Located next to the Grand Union Canal, in the heart of West London, The Waterfront offers a perfect blank canvas with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the canal and can host weddings for up to 500 guests.
Your Wedding Scent Luxe Blending Experience is a personalised one-to-one experience and is priced at £390 for two. Hotel rooms from £158 per night. To book, call 020 8232 2000 or visit hibrentfordlock.co.uk
Unusual Venues
Couples are increasingly looking for unusual and unique venues for their Big Day that brings back happy memories of where they met or dated in the early days. One couple chose to get married at Ascot Racecourse (pictured) on a Raceday as it was home to one of their first dates and as keen racing fans, they wanted to share the unique experience of racing with their friends and family. Offering bespoke weddings in a grand setting fit for royalty, Ascot Racecourse is one of the most impressive and flexible venues in the South East with a collection of traditional and contemporary weddings suites and packages for intimate gatherings to large lavish banquets and receptions up to 1,500.
Wedding packages start from £135 per person.
NB. Prices quoted are for two people in a double room on selected Saturdays in September 2024.
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