Describe the best wedding that happened at The Woodlands at Hothorpe?
It's so hard to pick just one! Honestly, every wedding that takes place at The Woodlands holds such a special place in our hearts. We go on such a journey with couples, so its amazing when you see it all come together on the day as they'd imagined. No two weddings are the same, which is why we love each and every wedding so much individually.
Having said that, we do love seeing new ideas and inspirations coming through the door. Some personal favourites this year have been audio guestbooks, floral installations from the ceiling in our Dining Room, a light archway to enter the Tipi, and of course four-legged friend in adorable outfits!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Our number 1 planning tip would be to try not to get overwhelmed by the planning process. Break down your big wedding planning project into manageable bitesize chunks, and book in a meeting with your wedding co-ordinator to go through any questions you may have - that's what we're here for after all!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
The best personal touch we've ever seen at a wedding was Sarah and Gareth's music video. Rather than having a wedding video, the couple arranged for a company to come and create a music video of their wedding day to the song 'One that I want' from Grease.
Sarah and Gareth met doing theatre productions together, and a lot of their guests were also friends from theatre, so they knew that everyone would be up for getting involved! The end result was brilliant, and looked like so much fun, and the personal level behind it is so special!
Have a look at 'Sarah and Gareth's' music video in the video section of our page!
Describe The Woodlands at Hothorpe in 5 adjectives
Enchanting, charming, romantic, idyllic, unique
Where’s the best photo spot at The Woodlands at Hothorpe?
Everyone in the Weddings Team has a different answer to this one as there are soo many beautiful photo spots. But we all agree that the bandstand looks stunning in the day, surrounded by the trees, and even more magical in the evening when it's lit up in the dark.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Woodlands at Hothorpe?
The Woodlands was actually chosen to feature in the Real Full Monty in 2021! Chris Hughes, Jamie Lomas, Shaughna Phillips, Coleen Nolan and many more all stayed at The Woodlands for a couple of days to film and raise awareness for breast and prostate cancer.
What’s your favourite canapé?
100% the BBQ pork belly skewers!! These are a firm favourite at weddings (and in the office too!), and even better, they can also be made to be GF and DF!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
This would definitely be our S'more station! Imagine ending your wedding day in the Tipi, toasting marshmallows around the firepit with all of your guests. Sounds like the best idea of a midnight treat!!
What is The Woodlands at Hothorpe most unique feature?
Couples are always blown away by our Newlywed treehouse suite. A luxury room fitted with a log burner, roll top bath, wine fridge and a balcony to overlook the surrounding countryside is such a treat, and very much needed after a night of dancing! Not many people can say they slept amongst the treetops on the night of their wedding, it is a truly unique feature and amazing experience.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We are most proud of the bond that we have as wider Team. Whether you work in the housekeeping team, maintenance, weddings, operations or kitchen, we all come together to pull off every wedding to make the couples dream a reality.
Our bond between departments shines through our service, making the entire experience a happy and relaxed one for couples, throughout the planning process, and then on their wedding day too.