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Getting Married in Leicestershire

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BeauticianNotMagician · 06/08/2012 11:10

Hi I just wondered if anyone has been married in Leicestershire and can recommend a venue. I am looking to get married in 2014. I live in South Leicestershire. Ideally we need a venue with accomodation or accomodation nearby.We have roughly 80 guests for the day including children and 140 in total for the evening.

So far we have looked at Ullesthorpe Court, Shearsby Bath and Bosworth Hall. So any experiences of those venues would be great. Thank You.

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ViviPru · 10/08/2012 19:55

Hey Bue

ViviPru · 10/08/2012 19:58

Normanton Church Wedding

GurlwiththeFrothyGoldMedal · 10/08/2012 20:04

Have never been to a wedding at Ullesthorpe Court, but eat there regularly and have always been treated very well indeed. Another suggestion would be the Royal Arms at Sutton Cheney. Have heard very mixed reviews about Bosworth Hall and Sketchley Grange.

GurlwiththeFrothyGoldMedal · 10/08/2012 20:06

Another suggestion, not in Leicestershire, but not too far from you. What about the Coombe Abbey hotel on the edge of Coventry?

PickleSarnie · 10/08/2012 20:51

Awwwww, those pictures make me all wistful vivi, I want to do it all again.

They may have put the price up since but for info, it was £500 to hire normanton church and then about £400 for the registrar from Oakham who was really lovely.

tigerdriverII · 10/08/2012 20:53

Is Stapleford Park near you. Just been to a wedding there it's amazing.

Bonkerz · 10/08/2012 20:58

My Sil got married at Bosworth hall and it was a gorgeous venue and a lovely day and evening.

ViviPru · 10/08/2012 21:41

It looks fab, Pickle. I'd have considered it myself were I not totally fixated on our wedding being on our doorstep...

JumpingJetFlash · 10/08/2012 21:49

I had my wedding at Coombe abbey and had an amazing time - we had ours in the stables which is quite gothic medieval and was AMAZING. Had similar numbers to you and nothing was too much trouble. Although it is medieval we had trad tables rather than benches as felt it'd do my Grampy's back in. Also we didn't need much decoration as it was so LOVELY!!! (can you tell that I loved it ;-))

Good accomadation and a premier inn really close if wanted a cheaper choice :-)

Elkieb · 10/08/2012 21:57

Kilworth house. My friend got married there and I was in no way of her. Not at all salivates over steak dinner

Elkieb · 10/08/2012 21:59

City rooms is supposed to be pretty nice too.

Elkieb · 10/08/2012 21:59

Brooksby hall near Melton. Friend got married at the church on site. Was great.

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BeauticianNotMagician · 12/08/2012 18:19

We went to look at Normanton church today and Normanton Park Hotel(best western). Im in love. It is such a beautiful setting. We have an official booking at the hotel in a few weeks so i just hope the price is doable. Is it acceptable to haggle with venues??

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ViviPru · 12/08/2012 18:30

You've nothing to lose, why not?

Glad you like Normanton Church. it's really very special.

rebecca87 · 12/08/2012 18:34

Hi we got married 2 months ago at The City Rooms, so pleased our wedding came in at under £3,500 there they were amazing. If you want to see any photos I can email some of ours x

TinyDiamond · 13/08/2012 00:27

My Sis is getting married at city rooms in October. It's nice but downside is no outside space so you'd have to travel somewhere else for photos etc adding on transport costs that otherwise you would probably avoid.
She also looked at rothley court-they are very reasonably priced.
I went to a wedding at kirby muxloe castle hotel in May. I'd avoid there though the staff were horrendously rude to everyone including the bride and groom and the hotel rooms were crap

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BeauticianNotMagician · 13/08/2012 08:22

Yes im afraid thats what put me off city rooms no outside space. Especially now ive seen somewhere like Normanton in such a beautiful setting.

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NotAChocolateRaisin · 28/08/2012 15:21

Sorry to ruin the tone of the thread but I clicked on the Rutland Water link (local to me, I was curious) and am overwhelmed by the size of the featured brides boobs.

www.greethamvalley.co.uk/weddings-and-special-occasions/greetham-brides-gallery/?album=2&gallery=42

Again, sorry to add vulgarity to the thread. Good luck with your wedding!

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BeauticianNotMagician · 30/08/2012 20:32

Haha thats ok. We had our quote for Normanton Park Hotel which i love.Its £8000 plus £650 for the church and £350 for the registrar.That doesnt even include a dj,master of ceremonies or table flowers. I just can't spend that much. So we are going to look at Bosworth again which is £6000 and includes dj and accomodation for Bride and Groom.

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BeauticianNotMagician · 04/09/2012 10:07

Have been to look at Sketchley Grange and have to say at first i wasnt too sure as its very modern but on closer inspection we both really liked it.

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Homebird8 · 04/09/2012 10:21

Take a look at Ansty Hall Hotel (about 2 miles from Coombe Abbey if you're looking at that option) Ansty Hall

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