Real Life Weddings in Herefordshire – Steph & Dan
Meet Steph & Dan – This gorgeous couple chose to say “I do” here back in August 2015.
Here is their Parkfields story
What made you choose Parkfields Wedding Venue in Herefordshire?
It was the first venue we viewed, from the literature we knew we would like it but as soon as we turned into the long gravel drive and saw the idyllic building, lawns and pond we were sold! The other factors that made us choose the venue were having exclusive use of the venue and grounds, the reviews we had read from other couples and the attitude and professionalism of the in house wedding planner Amy.
What food did you have?
I can easily remember this as every guest commented on how good the food was. For starter we had Warm Stilton Tart with Red Onion Marmalade & Baby Leaves. Main – Roast Breast of Chicken Wrapped in Herbs & Pancetta with a Wild Mushroom Compote & Roast Jus. Dessert – Warm Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice Cream.
What were the top two things you wanted at your wedding?
The two things we would not compromise on were complete Exclusive Use of the Venue and a tranquil setting/location in Herefordshire. Parkfields easily accommodated both of these, especially the location given they offer full use of the whole venue and its 11 acres of grounds.
Any stand out moments or comedy error that happened throughout the day?
When exchanging our vows Stephanie’s ring would not fit so I sucked her finger and it went straight on like a dream!!
Do you have any wedding regrets or would you have done anything differently?
We had 8 children all under the age of 4 so in hindsight I wish we had hired a children’s entertainer for when photographs were being taken, but apart from that it was an amazing day and I would do it every Saturday if I could afford it!
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Did You Know?
Now, we know that Parkfields is the perfect setting for all types of Wedding celebrations in Herefordshire from intimate midweek family celebrations to a full on traditional affair. However, believe it or not, there are some common misconceptions about Chelsea Parkfields Wedding Venue and I’m here to explain why they are simply not true!
1) “Wow, that place looks expensive!!!!”
I know I have pointed this out many times before but Parkfields it only costs £1500.00 for 24 hours Exclusive Use! (some people pay more than that for a cake!)
This is the starting point for your celebrations and then this allows you to build the Wedding Celebration that you want! Just as a quick example if you would like to celebrate with 60 guests at a reception offering prosecco, canapés, a three course meal, wine, toast drinks & evening snacks you would be paying less than £6,000.00!
If you are worried about budget why not get married on a Sunday with your closest family & friends? Or you could of course take up our Winter Wedding Promotion!
Click here for more details! https://www.parkfields.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/WinterOffers2015.pdf
2) “Parkfields does not look big enough for our celebrations!”
When considering a Wedding venue in Herefordshire, capacity is a very important consideration. Its probably best to work out a rough guest list and look at venues that suit that number.
We find that ALOT of people perceive Parkfields to be a little on the small side but I can tell you that its simply not true! With seating for up to 90 day guests for a Ceremony & Wedding breakfast we can cater for quite a sizeable celebration. You can always invite more guests for the evening of course!
The Parkfields 11.5 acre estate is made up of 7 different Reception Rooms which is wonderful because it means that your celebrations take place in different areas. Why not take a look at our virtual tour to see it for yourself: https://www.parkfields.co.uk/virtual-tours/
3) “You have to take 12 bedrooms as part of the hire!”
There is a little bit of truth to this one but these bedrooms are not a direct cost to the bridal party, your guests would simply be asked to pay for accommodation as they check out. If you have Exclusive Use of a beautiful, grade 2 listed Wedding Venue in Herefordshire for your Celebrations then you will have a cue of guests wanting to stay!
If you are really worried about not being able to fill 12 bedrooms you could always hire under the Winter Promotion and that way you are not required to take any bedrooms at all!
We know that choosing the perfect Wedding Venue in Herefordshire for you can be quite a challenge. Here at Parkfields we do everything that we can to make sure you have all of the facts before you make that one big decision!
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Book your Winter Wedding with no Venue Hire Fee!
Always loved the idea of an intimate Winter Celebration?
Well here is a little incentive!
At Parkfields if you book your Wedding during any of our low season months
We will waive the £1500.00 Venue Hire fee!
We simply ask for you to pay for the individual reception rooms you would like to use.
This is how it works:
Room Hire 12 noon – 12 Midnight
The Main House (Inclusive of 3 reception rooms) – £500.00
The Garden Room – For Wedding Breakfast of 30 or more – £250.00
The Coach House is offered on a complimentary basis with all Civil Ceremony Bookings
These celebrations are for a minimum of 20 and maximum of 90 guests in total.
We have up to 22 en-suite guest bedrooms that you would be more than welcome to use however this is not a compulsory element.
All prices are inclusive of VAT.
Dates: 2nd January – 31st March 2016 & 1st – 30th November 2016
Subject to availability & excluding Bank Holidays
For more information please call: 01989 750 158 or email: post@parkfields.co.uk
www.parkfields.co.uk
Parkfields Country House, Pontshill, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5TH
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Unique Wedding Venues in Herefordshire
Looking for the perfect Wedding Venue in Herefordshire can appear to be a daunting task. The best thing to do is to consider what is the most important to you, the Bride & Groom.
With so many things to consider such as finding something unique, available space and of course the all important budget, here are some reasons why Chelsea Parkfields in Herefordshire is the perfect Wedding Venue for you!
Considering Parkfields has been hosting beautifully individual bespoke Wedding Celebrations for the past 20 years, it is still a hidden gem within the Herefordshire Wedding scene, hence being named “Herefordshire’s Best Kept Secret”
Why would you want to celebrate the most important day of you life where hundreds have been before? Its so lovely to find an Intimate Wedding Venue that is quite simply unique and exclusive to you!
Tucked away nicely in some of the most picturesque Herefordshire countryside you really will feel like lord & lady of the manor for the whole your celebrations.
Secondly, is the venue big enough for the number of guests? Before looking at any Country House Wedding Venue it is really important to have an idea of how many people you would like to invite to your celebrations. That way you will make your Wedding Venue search a lot more efficient.
Luckily at Parkfields we have over 11 acres of gardens and woodlands for your guests wander around and explore whilst you are having your photographs taken.
The main house at Parkfields offers beautiful spaces for drinks receptions, Wedding Ceremonies and evening celebrations with the garden room lending itself perfectly to your Wedding Breakfast. With seating for up to 90 guests you really can make sure that you celebrate with all of your friends and family!
And finally (and probably most importantly) Does the venue fall in to your budget?
It is very easy to get caught up in all of the excitement of getting engaged and planning a Wedding and rightly so! However is is always important to make sure that you keep an eye on that budget!
Here at Parkfields we offer of the the Georgian House and beautiful grounds for only £1,500.00 per 24 hours which I’m sure you would agree is very budget friendly indeed!
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