< PreviousLincolnshire Today Wedding Guide VENUES 10 © Shutterstock / popovartem.com 10-23.qxp_Layout 1 27/01/2020 09:38 Page 1www.lincolnshiretoday.net VENUES 11 13 Beautiful backdrops There’s a lot to consider when selecting the perfect venue, not only for the wedding ceremony itself, but the reception. 10-23.qxp_Layout 1 27/01/2020 09:38 Page 2* Wedding Packages from £4500 * Bespoke Weddings from £1500 Sitting proudly in the medieval splendour of Lincoln Cathedral, the White Hart Hotel is the ultimate wedding venue. Your bespoke wedding will be perfectly tailored to your every wish by our dedicated team of professionals. The White Hart Hotel offers a truly breathtaking setting to host the most important day of your life. We offer packages that combine a magical venue with a first class service, making sure that your wedding day is everything you dreamed it would be and more! With inclusive packages to suit your ideas, your dream wedding day at the White Hart Hotel could be closer than you think! THE PERFECT WEDDING LOCATION Bailgate | Lincoln | Lincolnshire LN1 3AR For more details, a wedding pack or to arrange an appointment, please call us on 01522 563 298 email weddings@whitehart-lincoln.co.uk www.whitehart-lincoln.co.uk Follow us on twitter @WhiteHartLN1 * Please ask for further details, terms & conditions apply 10-23.qxp_Layout 1 27/01/2020 09:38 Page 3www.lincolnshiretoday.net VENUES 13 © Shutterstock / Joshua Rainey Photography There’s a greater sense of informality around weddings than ever before. Rather than simply following the familiar template that has been passed down through the generations, modern marriages are happy to dispel with some of the traditions, bring in a few new ideas and end up with a unique celebration that better represents the happy couple, their tastes and, perhaps most importantly of all, their love. On any given wedding day there’ll be numerous opportunities for the couple to stamp their own personality on proceedings, whether that’s with the décor, the choice of menu or, indeed, the flow of the ceremony itself. Of course, the wedding ceremony has a special dignity all of its own – especially because the law forbids weddings being hosted outside or in temporary locations, so bungee jumping brides are out – but that doesn’t mean it has to dominate the day and if so desired, you can get that 15 Á 10-23.qxp_Layout 1 27/01/2020 09:38 Page 4Please contact us if you have an enquiry or would like a quote: Tel: 01522 528708 enquiries@pyewipe.co.uk www.pyewipe.co.uk The Pyewipe, Saxilby Road, Lincoln LN1 2BG Welcome to the Pyewipe, set alongside the picturesque Roman Fossedyke Canal The Pyewipe was first licensed in 1788 trading on the Fossedyke as a Barging Inn. Today with its canal side setting, acres of mature trees, Big Hat Tipis, 21 en-suite rooms including a four poster bridal suite included in your package, and ample free car parking, makes the ideal setting for your big day. Not to mention you have the option to arrive in style on a boat if you so desire; an ideal stage to create memories that will last forever. Here at the Pyewipe we are the first location in the UK to be offering the Big Hat Wedding with an all inclusive package, from Tipi hire, to the food and beverage all in once place bought together to create a special once in a lifetime atmosphere set amongst the spectacular background of the Fossedyke Canal. With offering the Tipis and Catering all in one package you can have that special day within a budget making your dream wedding a reality without the usual exaggerated costs associated with outside catering. To make the most of your wedding with us why not book an appointment with one of our advisors to discuss the details of your big day. The Pyewipe Tipi Hire! If you said yes! Get in touch with us to see what we can offer. 10-23.qxp_Layout 1 27/01/2020 09:38 Page 5www.lincolnshiretoday.net VENUES 15 out of the way and concentrate on the reception. If you want tradition, though, Lincolnshire’s got it in spades, and you can absolutely pile on the romance. We’re fortunate to have dozens of beautiful venues on our doorstep, set in stunning surroundings that will create a very special atmosphere that will look fantastic for the photos. Although you may wish to be completely creative and come up with an exhaustive timetable of entertainment and experiences, there is something to be said for at least a bit of tradition – if only for your guests. It’s likely that your guest list will be far more diverse than any other event, with guests’ ages ranging from nine months to ninety years, so it’s worth making sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Although the big day is, of course, all about the happy couple, the experience of the guests is all- important – you want their memories to be about the beauty of the bride, not the awful or non-existent food, and you want to keep the party going as long as possible rather than everyone © Shutterstock / Photology1971 17 Á 10-23.qxp_Layout 1 27/01/2020 09:38 Page 6Lincolnshire Today Wedding Guide 16 l Marriages l Civil Partnerships l Citizenship Ceremonies l Naming & Renewal of Vows Ceremonies l Copy Certificates (from 1837 to date) l Civil Funeral, Memorial, Woodland Burial and Interment Ceremonies l Pre planned Script only Funeral Service R egistration & C elebratory S ervices Tel: 01522 782244 Email: regist@lincolnshire.gov.uk www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/registration Quality function venue in a prime location on Cleethorpes seafront. For weddings, conferences, banquets, events, christenings, carvery and everything in between, we have something suitable for your requirements. Come down for our fantastic carvery every Sunday between 12 Noon and 3pm. Serving a choice of meats, all the trimmings as well as a selection of dishes off the menu along with beautiful homemade desserts. Kings Hall at Cleethorpes Masonic Kings Road, Cleethorpes. Telephone 01472 692908. Email kingshall@oaklandshallhotel.co.uk 53 Bargate, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN34 5AD Tel: 01472 356068 • www.millfieldshotel.co.uk Packages start from £2500.00 Included:- • Package price based on 60 day guests • 80 evening guests • Room Hire • Table Linen • Chair Covers & Sashes • Candelabras on each Table Looking for a great gift idea? WWWLINCWWW.LINC OLNSHIRETOOLNSHIRETO OANODAY.NE www.blmgroup.co.uk 1st 3 issues only £1 Lincolnshire Today’s gift subscription for only £27.55 with free delivery Call 01472 310301 or visit www.lincolnshiretoday.net/341 10-23.qxp_Layout 1 27/01/2020 09:38 Page 7www.lincolnshiretoday.net VENUES 17 making their excuses as soon as is politely possible. It’s likely that some of your older guests may well expect at least some traditional aspects and, while they might be a bit familiar, that doesn’t make them any less special, so it’s worth considering who you’ve invited before you decide to go for any wild diversions from the norm. You may even think of opening a separate room away from the band or disco so that some of your older guests, who may not appreciate the music, are able to talk and relax in peace and comfort. You don’t have to shut them out, but they’re unlikely to spend very long at the reception if the speakers are pumping out relentlessly all night. Similarly, if you’re planning on inviting guests with children, it’s probably worth thinking about setting space aside for them to play later in the evening, and if there’s a whole army of pre-teens you could even take the step of hiring some kids’ entertainers to © Shutterstock / aastock 19 Á 10-23.qxp_Layout 1 27/01/2020 09:38 Page 810-23.qxp_Layout 1 27/01/2020 09:38 Page 9www.lincolnshiretoday.net VENUES 19 keep them occupied. Okay, you’re not organising a children’s party, but the other alternative is a bunch of hyperactive children running around the dancefloor all night, which some of your guests may not appreciate. Lincolnshire’s venues can provide the perfect setting, with many fine stately homes and luxury hotels. But you don’t have to plan your wedding’s colour scheme or theme purely around the venue’s existing décor. 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