4 ways to make an intimate wedding special

Planning a small, intimate wedding can be just as stressful as planning a large one. First you need to find the perfect intimate wedding venue, but then it’s all about adding small touches that make it feel special and uniquely you. Here’s how to make a small wedding extra special for all kinds of couples.

DISCOVER OUR VENUES ENQUIRE

FOR BOOKWORMS

It’s really easy to turn some of your favourite literary classics into wedding favours. You can decorate bookmarks with your favourite quotes, turn place settings into little books for guest to take home, you can even assign classic characters to each of your guests based on their personalities.

If you love Elizabethan dramas, consider having your wedding at The Stratford Hotel, Warwickshire. Located just outside the birthplace of William Shakespeare, it’s the perfect place for a Romeo and Juliet-inspired day.

Or, if you’re more of a romantic, why not have your wedding at Norton Park Hotel, Hampshire? The hotel is close to Jane Austen’s one-time home and with acres of grounds to explore, you can almost imagine yourselves as Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet. It’s the perfect intimate wedding venue.

FOR NATURE LOVERS

There are few things more perfect than a beautiful outdoor wedding. If you’ve got your hearts set on being in or close to the great outdoors with the smell of fresh air filling your day, consider booking your wedding at Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort, Northumberland.

Nestled in 1,000 acres of picturesque woodland, you’re sure to find the ideal spot to exchange your vows. The expansive grounds offer plenty of scenic locations for wedding photos you’ll treasure forever.

Slaley Hall is also home to a golf course and a spa, allowing all the guests at the wedding to have some time to relax before and after the big day.

DISCOVER SLALEY HALL

FOR HISTORY BUFFS

If you’ve always dreamed of getting married in a country estate or a decadent hall, but don’t want to invite tonnes of people to fill it up, you needn’t worry. With The QHotels Collection you can have a small wedding in a big way.

Crewe Hall Hotel, Cheshire is a 17th century Jacobean mansion, and every bit as grand as you could wish. It’s dark panels and ornate fireplaces will wow your guests while the red brick exterior works as a beautiful backdrop for your photos.

Looking for something a little more country? Try Oulton Hall Hotel, Yorkshire. Originally a family estate, it’s now home to a luxurious spa and a 27-holes of golf. It’s ornate suites, lounges and grounds make it the ideal location for a small wedding that needs a big atmosphere.

FOR CITY SLICKERS

A small wedding means you can go all out with the festivities surrounding your special occasion. If you and your wedding guests want to go out on the town before the wedding, then Nottingham Belfry Hotel, Nottinghamshire is the location for you.

The hotel is situated right at the edge of the city centre – you’ve got the whole of Nottingham on your doorstep. With lots of fun things to see and do, it’s the perfect place for those who love a night on the town.

DISCOVER NOTTINGHAM BELFRY

3 venues for small weddings you should view

1. The Chapel at Crewe Hall

Crewe Hall’s historic 17th century chapel is the perfect spot for a civil ceremony with the wow factor. The stained glass windows and ornate wall carvings made for truly impressive photographs.

2. The Conservatory at Glasgow Westerwood

The Conservatory gets plenty of natural daylight making it the ideal location for your wedding photos. Its elegant decor gives a classy feel to your wedding without feeling over the top.

3. The Avon Suite at Chesford Grange

With a capacity of up to 80 guests, the Avon Suite is ideal for a small wedding. Its luxurious decor gives a sophisticated feel to your wedding, and there’s even a dancefloor you and your guests can let loose on after the ceremony.