I love networking – it took me a while to get the hang of it, but now I enjoy the way that you get to meet a real variety of interesting people, and make connections you might have otherwise missed. A while ago I was talking to James from South Farm in Cambridge, and he mentioned Bonnie and Toby at Alrewas Hayes, and that I should meet them. South Farm is a venue that I have been to a few times for non-wedding events, and it is a very successful and well run wedding venue, and James had been talking to Bonnie and Toby as they developed their own wedding venue.
Alrewas Hayes is tucked away in a peaceful spot not far from the A38 to the north of Birmingham and Lichfield, and they have a really lovely venue. I was genuinely impressed with how well they had renovated it, and would highly recommend anyone looking for an interesting wedding venue in the west midlands to go and have a look and meet Bonnie and Toby. It is one of those flexible venues that can give you a small and intimate wedding, or a quite simply a huge party.
I am really looking forward to working with them in the future on weddings and big events, and if you are looking for somewhere different for a wedding, give them a ring and see Alrewas Hayes.
Compton Verney Wedding Venue
I am proud to have recently become the recommended photographer for Compton Verney, one of the finest wedding venues in the Midlands, and I was there a couple of weeks ago for a wedding fayre. We really enjoy wedding fayres – not only is it a chance to meet loads of new brides and grooms, but it is also great to meet other great suppliers.
Weddings at Compton Verney are coordinated by Sharon, who really makes sure that everyone that visits is made to feel incredibly welcome, and the fayre was just a sample of what the wedding venue can offer – a stunning venue, with the most incredible marquee, a nice glass of bubbly for everyone from Amadeus Catering as they arrived, and a friendly ambiance.
At this wedding fayre, we caught up with the very lovely Amanda from Bonne Fete, who creates the most amazing and really unique table settings (and is, as I mentioned, very lovely), but also met some great new suppliers, including Mallory Court and the Nero String Quartet (now my favourite quartet for weddings – some fab arrangements).
Also at the fayre were the Sassy Wedding Company (love that name), who were showing off some of their beautiful dresses. With the model, Abbey Saunders, a great venue and good weather I couldn’t resist having a wander around to get some shots around Compton Verney. Abbie’s outfit was finished off with a spectacular headpiece by Sharper Millinery, who had some stunning hats and headpieces at the fayre. Abbie was great – very natural, and showed off the dresses perfectly (and very ably assisted by Charlotte – thanks Charlotte!).
So – here are some photographs from the day, showing off the dresses, millinery, and venue from an excellent wedding fayre: