Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
One of our couples had a passion for gin - they used gin bottles as flower vases, invited their guests to 'find their seat, and let dinner be gin' - named their tables after various gins and used personalised Polaroid photos of their actual guests for their place cards!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
It can be very easy to get overwhelmed with other peoples ideas and opinions. Remember to enjoy the planning process and to focus on how the both your would like to celebrate your day!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
One of our favorite personal touches was during the Summer of 2021 when restrictions were tight and couples opted to bring the outside in with large birch trees, hydrangeas and other potted plants and they used the plants to create an intimate space within the Octagon - It felt beautifully intimate and unique
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historical, quirky, unique, colourful, elegant
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
On the balcony overlooking the Octagon with your guests behind!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Well.....that would be telling!!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Oooh so hard to pick just one! Our favorite canapes are the ones our chef creates using fresh, seasonal ingredients (some of which are grown here on site!) with bags of flavour!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Selection of freshly cooked pizzas or unique themed evening food designed for the couple!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The Octagon - The space, the walls, the ceiling - they all have to be seen to be believed!
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Sharing these 'hidden' gems with those looking for a unique venue!