What better place to celebrate your timeless romance than the heart of Shakespeare's England. From the stately grounds of Kenilworth Castle to the secret garden of Anne Hathaway's cottage, there is a wondrous trove of scenic beauty in which to court your love. And while this is the birthplace of the great playwright and many an enduring sonnet, not all unions require such an elaborate and fanciful affair. If you desire something more intimate, why not embrace Warwickshire's unrivalled beauty and royal air with an outdoor micro wedding. It all begins here.
Warwickshire is filled with breathtaking manor grounds, majestic lawns, and luscious treelines fit for a fairytale event. As intimidating as these settings may be for smaller weddings, there are ample ways to make it work for you. The benefit of an outdoor wedding is the uninhibited space you have to work with. You can embrace the grounds with a series of bell tents and chill-out spaces courtesy of a local marquee and tipi supplier or add some fun entertainment between stages. If you wish to make the venue feel more intimate, fabrics and low lighting is an easy way to create the illusion. For more inspiration, check out our guide to the minimony trend.
Outdoor wedding venues are the perfect place to get creative with your ceremony. Unrestricted by layouts, you get to choose the ideal set-up for you. Depending on the size of your guest list, you could opt for an 'in the round-style' seating worthy of Stratford-upon-Avon's theatre scene or scrap chairs entirely. How close you wish to stay to tradition is entirely up to you; that goes for wedding party members, speeches, and readings. And with a smaller, more relaxed celebration, you now have much more room to personalize your ceremony space. Why not take a cue from Warwichsire's famous Elizabethan gardens and accentuate the space with the help of local floral designers or add the melodies of a wedding musician. The sky's the limit.
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