If you’re tying the knot in Warwickshire and are hoping for a breathtaking stately home as your venue, then you’re in luck. This West Midlands county is rich in rolling fields and quaint market towns, and out in the countryside, you’ll also find stately mansions that were once the homes of England’s aristocratic class. Among these are Bourton Hall, in Princethorpe, whose luxury is encapsulated in the Chandelier Bar, where a glittering crystal chandelier hangs from a butter yellow ceiling. Ragley Hall, with its elaborate crown moulding, elaborate architectural details, Romanesque columns and bold Red Room, is similarly dazzling. For somewhere a bit more low-key but still stunning, check out Wethele Manor. Situated in Leamington Spa, this home is spread over 250 tranquil acres and has an outdoor gazebo for ceremonies and chalets where you can get ready ahead of the festivities.
Warwickshire is most famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon. Victorian novelist George Eliot also called the Midlands county home. It is the perfect place to go on a mini English literature tour, catch a Shakespeare play in Stratford-upon-Avon, and stop in for a pint at one of the many historic inns that claim a connection with the Bard.
