You really only get the wedding planning ball rolling once you’ve chosen the setting for your big day. It’s a big deal because it sets the tone and style of your wedding plus its a big chunk of your budget, so to help out with your search we’ve found some fantastic venues for you to say ‘I do’ in.
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Botanical Gardens
Birmingham Botanical Gardens offers a magical and unique setting for your wedding. There are three equally stunning but different suites nestled within and surrounded by some of the most fascinating and beautifully landscaped gardens in the country. It’s a truly serene haven in which to say ‘I do’, you’ll feel a million miles from the hustle of the city, but in reality located less than two miles from the centre of Birmingham! During the warmer months, you can enjoy a picture-perfect al fresco drinks reception on the external terraces which overlook the beautifully landscaped setting. Whatever the weather, you could not ask for a more stunning backdrop for your wedding photography. One things for sure by celebrating your wedding at Birmingham Botanical Gardens, you’ll be swept away by the romance and tranquillity of your surroundings and delighted with a level of service that exceeds your every expectation.
Macdonald Burlington Hotel
This is a charming and historic Birmingham venue, offering a grand, glamorous setting for cosmopolitan weddings. This architectural gem in the heart of Birmingham combines Victorian splendour and stylish interior design with impeccable service. The flexible and inspirational function rooms can cater for up to 400 guests, and with features such as glittering chandeliers and a dedicated entrance, the surroundings will help to add to the unique sense of occasion. Macdonald Burlington Hotel has its own exclusive wedding co-ordinator and a master of ceremonies to guide guests through the day. As well as hosting the wedding reception couples can choose to hold the ceremony in the hotel as it is fully licensed for civil ceremonies. There is an opportunity to have a complimentary menu tasting prepared by the hotel’s award-winning chefs or the events team can assist those who would prepare a self-catered wedding. Wedding guests are able to take advantage of preferential rates with complimentary luxury accommodation for the bride and groom.
Hotel La Tour
Team La Tour are all true romantics at heart and they really do strive to make your experience as flawless as possible by taking care of everything to create chic city weddings for modern day couples. Here you can host a civil ceremony for up to 80 guests and lunch or dinner for up to 120 with options for larger numbers in more informal dining or for up to 160 for an evening wedding reception with band or disco. The boutique hotel offers numerous locations for photo opportunities as they are located just across the road from City Park. What we can’t get over is that they’ll serve drinks to your guests in the park while the photographer takes your snaps. Total win!
Fairlawns hotel
This is a private family owned and managed venue which allows for a flexible service with a personal touch. It’s the kind of hotel that really does love and appreciate the responsibility of playing a part in your big day. You’ll definitely receive a warm welcome coupled with friendly advice, as it’s their aim to ensure personal attention and peace of mind from the moment you make your initial enquiry, through to your wedding day. They go the extra mile to create the day the way you envisaged. You’ll be relaxed and feel special because they make the decision making easy by being organised and by working hard to ensure your day is unforgettable. Their facilities enable them to care for weddings with numbers of up to 100 guests in the day and 150 guests in the evening. Couples wishing to invite up to 180 guests in the evening may do so by hiring the Cedar room as an addition. We absolutely love the wedding gardens and terrace for some beautiful pics!
Trust that any one of our venue recommendations will make your day a memorable event, so instead of trawling through tonnes of venues online to find that they aren’t quite you, seriously consider booking these great settings for your dream wedding day.
Now that you’ve got your venue taken care of start researching your photographers and florists!
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