Emma & Philip
“Wow!!! The most beautiful wedding venue we could have wished for and so many of our guests agreed. The planning team and staff were amazing throughout and made the day so easy for us! “
We’re so lucky to have so many beautiful weddings here at Manor By The Lake. We wanted to share some of these with you so you can be inspired for ideas on your special day.
Spring Intimate Wedding
“If you’re thinking of having a small wedding … go for it! It was the most beautiful thing ever ”
Photographer: Ross Hurley
The food, the ability to completely design all the rooms to suit us, the fact we could have our dog, Milo there and the staff!
We felt completely at ease and we can’t thank MBTL team enough.
We chose the Manor Arches, it had the intimate feeling but also truly magical – exactly what we wanted!
It had to feel intimate, every element of it had to feel intentional and the food had to be incredible. Every aspect of this was pulled off. Ellie and Rebecca are truly perfect people and they couldn’t have made the day more special for us
The Maximilian for our Wedding Breakfast, our suppliers followed our brief perfectly and it was perfect.
Of course! Was the most magical! If I’m being honest, I was slightly worried about the rock bar being slightly underwhelming for the evening celebration but it exceeded all expectations!!!
Every single one of our suppliers. Ross Hurley photography, one splendid day, willows florist, one more bridesmaid,makeup by Bethy and hair by Lauren gosling
If you’re thinking of having a small wedding .. go for it! It was the most beautiful thing ever. Invest in suppliers, they made it truly magical. Go to all the food and wine tasting events, it really helped us nail the right food and drink combos.
Spring Wedding
“We were looked after incredibly well. Especially on the wedding day itself, we didn’t have to worry about a thing ”
Photographer: Christophe Bourgeois
We were looked after incredibly well. Especially on the wedding day itself, we didn’t have to worry about a thing – everything ran so smoothly.
We felt like we were in very capable and experienced hands throughout the entire process. Whatever we asked for, the team did their best to make it possible and were always so helpful and accommodating. As one of us is German, it was especially lovely that we could include a German touch through the food choices, which made the day feel even more personal to us and our families.
Even though we ideally wanted to get married at the Pavilion, we ended up getting married in the Maximilian because of the weather. We absolutely loved both options, so we were genuinely happy either way. The Maximilian is such a stunningly beautiful room and created such a lovely atmosphere for the ceremony. It was especially exciting for the German guests too, as the whole venue gave them a mix of Downton Abbey and Bridgerton vibes, which they absolutely loved.
So many to choose from! We loved the ceremony, the confetti moment, and of course the party!! Every part of the day felt so special in its own way and it was amazing being able to celebrate with all of our family and friends from start to finish.
Oh yes! It was the perfect venue for a great party. Our band created a fantastic atmosphere, and we danced through the night.
We most certainly did! It was a wonderful way to round off an already fantastic day, made even better by knowing we could simply fall into bed afterwards without any travelling. A truly perfect end to the celebration.
Highly recommend my photographer Christophe Bourgeois, Nadezhda Hardiman for make up and hair and Caroline Kohut from Freckle Flowers
English Garden themed Wedding
“Our theme was English garden. Wilmaris is a huge fan of Bridgerton!”
Photographer: Pedge Photography
Rohit proposed during a trip to England at Blenheim Palace. He hired a photographer to secretly catch photos while Rohit got down on one knee on the Grand Bridge. While Wilmaris didn’t know specifics, she was suspicious of the trip
We wanted a venue whose beauty stood on it’s own. We fell in love with the Cotswolds during our proposal trip and wanted English charm to be reflected at our wedding.
We planned our wedding from New York, which made coordinating vendors and managing the time difference a challenge. Despite this, every supplier was incredibly supportive and understood our vision. We booked Manor by the Lake before seeing it in person, and finally visiting six months before the wedding instantly put our minds at ease.
Our theme was an English garden inspired by Bridgerton. Flowers were the star of the day, creating the feeling of stepping into a beautifully established garden, and our florist brought the vision to life perfectly. We loved the contrast between the romantic blooms and the elegant Maximillian Room, while candlelight added warmth and created an intimate dinner-party atmosphere.
We chose the Pavilion for our western ceremony space. Given our English garden theme, we wanted to be in the manor’s gardens. Wilmaris’s dress had embossed cherry blossoms and we felt it matched our theme perfectly. Our Hindu ceremony was in the ballroom. We required a Mandap with a stage for that ceremony, and the large ballroom space allowed for that. It looked beautiful!
We chose catering from Feast India through manor. Rohit is Indian and it was important to him to have the food of his culture there. Many of our guests were Indian and were totally wowed by the food. The most impressive part of Feast India was that they asked us for feedback and minor changes they could make to the food that would be more to our liking (i.e. less salt, crispier, etc.). We really loved that they asked for that and followed through!
Great food, beautiful florals, and happy guests!
We had all sorts of music! Wilmaris and Rohit have varying tastes so there was everything from house to reggaeton! Our aisle music was instrumentals of romantic music, with a customized instrumental of a song that’s special to the couple for the bride to walk down the aisle. During a tea break and dinner, the music had “90s rom-com” theme and we played music from the bride and groom’s favorite 90s movies. The first dance was to Tenerife Sea by Ed Sheeran.
Our favourite part of the day was dinner with our family and friends in the Maximillian room. The day was so fast-paced with lots of transitions and outfit changes. Dinner was the first time we were able to take everything in and enjoy the company of our nearest and dearest.
Our favourite spot was the lawn by the yew trees. The sprawling green with the manor in the background was truly stunning.
Wilmaris’s favorite space was the Maximillian room. The wood carvings were so beautiful and made the room so grand. Rohit loved the Rock Bar and that the space was perfect for an intimate dance floor.
Our photographer Pedge printed and frame a picture of our dog to have at the top table. He’d been with us during a pre-wedding event and heard about how much we missed her, so he brought her to us in a special way.
We were on the dance floor until the very end! Our music was so varied. We had dance offs, rap battles, and raves all wrapped up into one
Wilmaris spent the night before at the cottage. It definitely helped ease nerves the morning of because we didn’t have to shuffle to the venue from another location.
We would highly recommend our photographer Pedge, our florist Megan Luck (Muck Floral), Sai Mandap (for the Hindu ceremony Mandap), and Wilmaris’s hair and makeup artist Leanne Lishman. They were all so kind, listened to our requests, and executed so well!
Don’t stress over every little detail on the day – some things may not go to plan, but if they can’t be easily fixed, let them go and focus on enjoying the moment with your partner. Prioritise the guest experience, especially food and drink, and make a conscious effort to be present, as the day goes by incredibly quickly.
Spring Wedding
“It was the most incredible journey and one that resulted in the happiest days of our lives”
Photographer: Christophe Bourgeois
Set against the backdrop of Austin, Texas, Will chose the beautiful Lost Pines resort as the place to ask one of the most important questions. Keeping everything completely under wraps, the proposal came as a total surprise to Naomi – making the moment even more special. A destination proposal, a hidden plan, and a memory they’ll never forget.
From the moment they arrived, Manor By The Lake made an impression. With its striking architecture, sweeping grounds and thoughtfully designed spaces, it offered everything they were looking for – and more.
Naomi and Will focused on creating a feeling. Their vision was simple: incredible food, unforgettable music, and a dancefloor filled with energy. One of the standout moments? A brass band surprise they managed to keep secret for two whole years – although their guests had a surprise of their own in store, with a bagpiper appearance that caught even them off guard.
For their ceremony, Naomi and Will were drawn to the Italian Gardens — and it’s easy to see why. With the manor in the background and an expansive open setting, it created a beautifully romantic backdrop for their vows.
Their menu struck the perfect balance between comfort and indulgence – from salmon fishcake and burrata to start, to confit duck leg and baked salmon for the main event, finished with classic desserts like chocolate fondant and sticky toffee pudding. It was a menu designed to please everyone.
It all came back to three simple priorities: great music, incredible food, and plenty of drinks flowing. Rather than overcomplicating things, Naomi and Will focused on what truly matters when bringing people together
From the emotional walk down the aisle to “Kissing You” by Des’ree, to signing the register to “Pure Imagination” by Billy Lockett. Their exit to “Everything” by Michael Bublé set the tone for the celebrations ahead, before the energy lifted with a brass band performance of “Sexual Healing.” They had an upbeat entrance to “Fireball” by Pitbull, while their first dance – “Take My Hand” by Skerryvore – came with an unforgettable twist, accompanied by a surprise bagpiper.
For Naomi, it was the moment they entered the wedding breakfast — greeted by a room full of energy, love and celebration. For Will, nothing topped hearing those words: husband and wife. Two completely different moments, both equally powerful, and both capturing what the day was all about.
The Yew Tree Walk quickly became a favourite, not just for its atmosphere but for the stunning photo opportunities it provided throughout the day. Meanwhile, the Garden Lounge offered a completely different energy – a more relaxed, social space where guests could enjoy cocktails
Naomi and Will’s evening reception was everything they had envisioned: high energy, full dancefloor, and a room filled with people completely in the moment. They spent the entire night exactly where they wanted to be – side by side, in the middle of it all, singing, dancing, and soaking up every second.
To make the most of every moment, Naomi and Will stayed the night before – Naomi in the cottage and Will in the lodge. Both spaces offered comfort, convenience, and a chance to fully settle into the experience
Having the right team around them was key to bringing everything together, and Naomi and Will couldn’t speak more highly of their suppliers: Photography – CBourgeoisphotography Videography – Iconic Image, Cake – CSBakes Flowers – Flowers By Fay Brass Band – Deep Down Brass Ceremony Band – Two’s Company Evening Band – Four On The Floor Make Up – Holly Paige, Hair – Lauren Gosling
Looking back, their advice is simple but invaluable: enjoy the process as much as the day itself, communicate clearly with your venue and suppliers to avoid last-minute decisions, and most importantly, focus on what truly matters to you both.
Spring Wedding
“I cannot recommend Manor By The Lake more!!! You really will not regret it – they are incredible professional but also warm and kind.”
Photographer: JH23 PHOTOGRAPHY
My hair and make up artist Krystyna (@krystyna.hmua) was an absolute joy to work with. I got the soft-glam glow that I envisioned and felt so beautiful! Of course, I cannot recommend Manor By The Lake more!!! You really will not regret it – they are incredible professional but also warm and kind. You really get the sense that this isn’t just ‘work’ or their ‘day job,’ they genuinely want you to have the best experience, which makes all the difference. I’m so grateful to everyone from the kitchen staff, wait staff, cleaners, coordinators, night porter, all!!
Spring Wedding
“We were so excited that we booked our date before we got home!”
Photographer: Bob Dowell
From the moment we walked the manor grounds up to the entrance of the building, we knew this was the venue for us. Everything that came after looking at the exterior of the building was a bonus. The staff were so welcoming and professional and made us feel at home from our first tour of the venue. Once we viewed Manor By The Lake, no other venue stood a chance. We were so excited that we booked our date before we got home!
Manor By The Lake’s wonderful planning team made the planning journey an enjoyable experience. It can be a stressful time, but we felt completely relaxed and assured as we knew Manor By The Lake understood exactly what we wanted, down to the minor details.
With it being a March wedding, our theme was Spring! Our flowers included some gorgeous Spring colours, which looked beautiful both inside during the ceremony and outside of the venue during our couple portraits.
We chose the Maximillian. If you have get the pleasure of viewing this room, you will instantly understand why we chose this space. The intricate details of carvings on the walls and beautiful views of the Italian Pavilion outside are what sold it to us.
The confetti throw after the ceremony. We chose the Manor Arches for this part of the day. We felt so lucky to see our closest family and friends lined up ready to congratulate us as a newly married couple.
We were delighted to be invited to the taste event to sample some of the venues menu choices. We chose: Salmon and caper fishcake, & Crispy sweet potato and red pepper fritters.
Mains: Braised beef blade steak & Seared Loch Duart salmon fillet.
Desserts: Lemon tart,& Passion fruit and white chocolate trifle
Some of our guests said some of them said it’s the best ‘wedding meal’ they have ever had!
The Manor Arches offered a space for romantic photographs, whilst also capturing the beauty and classic architecture of the building.
Hard to choose a favourite with so many gorgeous spaces! But it has to be the Maximillian for us. As well as the ceremony, we also chose to have our wedding breakfast in this room. It offers an intimate space for you and your guests but also views of the beautiful grounds whilst you enjoy your meal.
Myself, my mum and one of my bridesmaids stayed at the cottage the night before. This helped us relax and unwind before the big day. It’s a lovely space and offers 2 bathrooms with good size showers. The remaining bridal party joined us here in the morning for preparations before moving over to the honeymoon suite.
We could not recommend our photographer (Bob Dowell Photography) enough. Having your photo taken can be quite awkward, but Bob made everyone feel so relaxed and had a great sense of humour, too. Our guests were saying how lucky we were to have him capture our day!
Fusion Wedding
‘Manor by the Lake provided us with some fantastic options for Indian food catering’
Photographer: Greg Shingler
Manor by the Lake stood out due to its experience with Asian fusion weddings. We wanted to have an Indian-Danish fusion wedding to celebrate our cultures and Manor by the Lake had lots of great options (e.g. with Indian food) to make this possible. Additionally, we loved the indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces and the option to choose our ceremony location on the day, which gave us a lot of flexibility and peace of mind with the unpredictable British weather
We were very excited to start planning our wedding but also felt a bit overwhelmed with everything that needed to be done. Manor By The Lake guided us step by step, making the process easy and enjoyable. The staff were incredible, helping us personalise elements to fit our fusion wedding theme perfectly.
Our theme was a fusion wedding of Indian and Danish cultures. We had a civil ceremony followed by some Indian cultural rituals such as exchanging wedding garlands. Our favourite unique touches were definitely the fusion cultural elements we brought to the day, such as our traditional Indian outfits, the Baraat (Groom’s procession) with dhol drummers, the brudevals or Danish wedding waltz as our first dance, and Danish wedding traditions such as cutting the groom’s socks.
There were several stunning ceremony spaces available which made the choice very difficult for us indeed. We absolutely loved the Maximilian room with its beautiful historic elements and grandeur which fit in with out Indian wedding outfits perfectly. We also loved the Italian Pavilion and the idea of an outdoor ceremony. In the end, we chose the Maximilian room because the weather on the day was slightly overcast around our ceremony time, and we thought an indoor ceremony followed by outdoor drinks reception would work well.
We had several amazing and memorable moments of the day and it’s very hard to pick one! Our ceremony itself was very special for both for us. We also absolutely loved the Baraat which set an incredible tone to start the wedding day with dhol drummers and dancing. The live band and dancing during the evening was another favourite moment for us.
We chose Indian food and went with Five Rivers, one of Manor By The Lake’s recommended suppliers. We both love Indian food and flavours and wanted to include this in our special day, and Manor by the Lake provided us with some fantastic options for Indian food catering. The guests all really enjoyed it too and the spicy food was a fun experience and challenge for the guests to enjoy.
We were spoiled for choice with several lovely photo opportunities. Our favourite spots were in front of the Manor arches, the Yew Tree walk and the little bridge on the lake which all gave us stunning backdrops to our photos.
Our evening reception was truly memorable and a lot of fun. We had our cake cutting followed by the first dance, which was a traditional Danish wedding waltz where the guests get involved as well, forming a circle around the bride and groom, clapping and slowly inching closer to make the circle smaller and smaller. We had a live band following this, who were amazing and really got people on the dance floor. A couple of special moments during the dancing was a fun Danish tradition where the groom is picked up and the toe of his socks are cut off. This also fit in nicely with an Indian tradition where the bride’s friends steal and hide the groom’s shoes.
We really enjoyed the afterparty and overnight stay experience. Spending a bit of time in the rock bar with our close family and friends after the wedding to reflect on the day was a memorable experience. The guests also really enjoyed their rooms and the breakfast the morning afternoon. We had a lovely stay in the beautiful and luxurious honeymoon suite.
Some of our incredible suppliers that we would love to recommend are:
Photographer: Greg Shingler
Florist: Your Cotswold Florist
Hair and makeup: Cotswold Wedding Hair and Makeup – Leanne Lishman
Cake: Kimmi’s Cakes
Spring Wedding
‘Our ceremony was hands down our favourite part of the day!’
Photographer: Creative Depiction
The exclusive use of the venue. The beautiful scenery, how picturesque every corner of the venue was. We had ‘that feeling’ as soon as we stepped onto the stones and walked up the pathway towards the arches. We could already invisage our dream wedding coming to life!
The planning went well from the get go, but we did have 3 years to prepare so that was incredibly helpful! Ben was stressed about his speech, I was stressed about the first dance (as only 1 practice in the living room did not seem enough!) but both of them went perfectly and we realised how silly it was to stress, everything fell into place in the end.
With our wedding being in Spring, we went for a pastel blue, peach, green & white colour scheme. We thought it went perfectly with the natural flowers around the venue and our bouquets and buttonholes were lovely and bright. We had wildflower seeds as our favours so that every body could plant their own flowers and these would be a permanent reminder of our special day!
Saying I Do! With all of the wedding planning and pleasing other people, you can forget that the main reason you and all of your friends/family are here is because you are becoming husband and wife. Our ceremony was hands down our favourite part of the day!
Depending on the time of day, we loved our confetti shots & group shots under the arches, it shows the beautiful venue in the background. As the sun went down, we went over to the bridge by the lake and with fairy lights surrounding the walk way and the bridge being lit up, this was perfect for sunset shots! There are so many incredible spots to choose from, but these were definitely our favourites.
Our evening went by so quickly, one minute we were welcomed in to the ballroom as husband and wife and yet the next we were saying goodnight. You really do need to enjoy every second, and that’s exactly what us and our guests did. It was nice to welcome the evening guests and have some more faces, we had the band that sang our first dance song & partied with us right until the end of the night, the cake cutting was fun and Manor organised everything for us so that we didn’t have to worry about this.
Myself, mother of the bride, maid of honour and chief bridesmaid slept in the cottage the night before, and it was such a surreal experience stood looking at the venue thinking… this will be all mine tomorrow! It gave me butterflies just like the first time I saw the venue, but it was such an exciting feeling!
After such a long day, a lot of people went back to their rooms when the night was over, but a few groomsmen, bridesmaids, parents and of course bride & groom went into the Rock Bar and enjoyed some downtime whilst listening to the jukebox and playing some pool. It was nice to just elongate the evening until we felt ready to go to bed (even though that buzz doesn’t just disappear and we wanted to stay awake all night!).
Black Tie Wedding
‘The stand out factor to manor by the lake is the staff. Everyone was so professional, organised and helpful’.
Photographer: Iris & Ivy Photography
The grounds and the manor itself are stunning and provided a perfect venue for our theme.
The stand out factor to manor by the lake is the staff. Everyone was so professional, organised and helpful. From the very first day of planning the wedding to the last minute of the actual wedding day everything went perfectly to plan. The service was impeccable.
The lead up to our wedding was brilliant, we had Emma as our wedding planner and we can’t thank her enough or speak any higher of her. She made everything so easy for us and managed to sort anything we asked for. Food tasting, wine tasting and all planning meetings were great and we came away from each one feeling stress free about things we had been worrying about.
Our theme was formal black tie, with a high end, timeless feel.
The whole wedding breakfast, seeing the ballroom look exactly how we dreamt it with all our friends and family there enjoying the amazing food.
We wanted an Italian theme to our menu so the chef created a bespoke wedding breakfast for us.
Starter – Asparagus Risotto
Main – Lasagne with salad
Side- Selection of Italian Bread
Dessert – Wedding cake with strawberries and cream
Favourite spot was in front of the main entrance to the manor. Italian gardens were brilliant also.
Ballroom was incredible and looked amazing, perfect size for our wedding party. We opted for long tables which worked really well.
Evening reception was amazing! We loved how tables were still available for guests to sit but a huge dance floor was created. This was done seamlessly without any disruption. The dance floor was full all night!
All guests loved the afterparty in the rock bar. The bar was full stocked and James helped us connect to the Bluetooth for music into the early hours.
Photographer – Iris & Ivy
Content Creator – MB Weddings & Events
Florist – Ludo Bloom
Cake – The Village Cakery
Evening Entertainment – Twenty One Events
Spring Wedding
‘The Manor Arches are incredible, as is Yew Tree Walk leading up to it’.
Photographer: Dan Round Photography
Beautiful architecture, a good range of bedrooms (not too many, not too few), stunning grounds, exclusive use, the friendliness of the team, the flexibility to have exactly what we wanted (guest numbers, food, etc), lots of different rooms/outdoor areas that could be used however we wanted.
We were quite relaxed the whole time, the main bulk of the planning got done in the 6 months leading up to the wedding.
The only things we had done prior to this was booking the photographer and sending out save the dates. This might be too last minute for some but it worked for us. We also very much enjoyed the events leading up to the wedding – planning showcase, food tasting, wine tasting and final planning meeting.
Our colour scheme/theme was dark green, lots of flowers & greenery, very classic and romantic. We designed and printed all the stationery ourselves so it felt very personal. Our favourite being a wedding newspaper/booklet containing lots of special photographs and moments throughout our lives – guests seemed to really like this.
We loved all the options but the Maximilian was our favourite. It was a practical option because it wasn’t weather dependent so how we pictured it all to unfold was exactly how it would end up being. We had the best of both worlds because we still had a view of the gardens from the room. The room is a good size, not too cramped but not too large and overwhelming. Lots of natural light and would look good with a range of themes/colour schemes.
Bride – the receiving line when we walked out with our dogs and did a confetti shot with all our guests. The
speeches were also a highlight.
Groom – the anticipation and bits leading up to the ceremony and then seeing the bride walk down the aisle.
We chose Greek Mezze to start, we both visited Greece a lot as children and is a cuisine we really enjoy and we liked the laid back feel of it. We chose a Mexican feast for the evening food as this is a cuisine we eat a lot of at home, Mexico was also our honeymoon destination. We liked being able to have exactly the food we wanted and multiple options for guests to choose from, some venues were strict on only eating off a set menu and only offered one option plus any dietary requirements.
The Manor Arches are incredible, as is Yew Tree Walk leading up to it. We also loved the bridge overlooking the lake.
The outside space overall was just lovely. Being able to have our cocktail station, canapés, garden bar, lawn games and photographs all in one area after the ceremony was so nice. Even though we spent most of the time having our photographs taken, we didn’t feel like we were missing out and could see guests enjoying themselves.
Would definitely recommend our photographer, he is incredibly skilled and passionate. Our florist was also amazing and brought our vision to life.
Photgrapher: Dan Round Photography
Florist: Teazle and Bear Floral Design
Fun Filled Wedding
“Our theme was fun! We wanted the day to be relaxed and fun for everyone so we had giant games set up during the reception even an adults bouncy castle, and giant Collin & Connie caterpillars for wedding cake!”
Photography: Jenny and Hannah Photography
The first thing was how beautiful the Manor and it’s grounds are, I remember the first time we visited the manor walking from the car park through the woods and over the lake bridge in complete awe. The second was how friendly and helpful the team were they literally couldn’t do enough for us even at that early stage.
The whole planning process was made easy by how helpful the team at the Manor were, answering any of our questions and advising us in what does and doesn’t work through out the day and had an amazing attention to detail. The events they put on were also helpful like the wedding showcase, menu tasting and wine tasting.
Our theme was fun! We wanted the day to be relaxed and fun for everyone so we had giant games set up during the reception even an adults bouncy castle, and giant Collin & Connie caterpillars for wedding cake! Our colours were green and pink, the groom was in a green suit with pink accessories, the groomsman were in grey suits with pink accessories and the bridesmaid were in dusky pink dresses.
We chose the Italian Pavilion because we wanted an outside ceremony, and we felt that it was the most beautiful outside space out of the three and still had that intimate feeling that we were after. Luckily on the day the weather was amazing, but we had chosen the Maximillian room as our indoor back up.
The whole day was amazing so choosing one moment is tricky but we have to go with the moment where we were announced as Husband and Wife and all the nerves went away and everyone was clapping and so happy for us sharing in our joy!
For starters we picked the cheese souffle and salmon fishcakes, mains rolled lamb and chicken supreme, desserts chocolate terrine and lemon tart, evening do hog roast. We chose these options as there was some thing that everyone would enjoy, and at the menu tasting they were incredible, the lamb just melted in your mouth and the others were just as good. The food was by far the biggest compliment from our guests!
At the bottom of the steps as you could see the beautiful manor in the background and had plenty of space for everyone in the group photos. We also enjoyed our couples photos on the lake bridge.
Our favourite space was the ballroom as it was so beautifully decorated and was versatile so we could have the layout exactly as we wanted with the doors opening out onto the garden.
We had a live band and the venue DJ to follow. We partied until midnight with an amazing hog roast and fun extras like the magic mirror and sweet cart. There was also spaces like the rock bar for the oldies to sit, rest their legs and chat.
With the option of retiring to the rock bar which ran as an honesty bar or flopping into a comfy bed everyone was happy. The breakfast was very good and we like that everyone was on the same table.
Photographer: Jenny and Hannah
Florist: Kopend creations
Band: The Peppercorns
Hair: Lucy Phelps
Makeup: Sam Gardner
Dress: Champagne and Charlotte Bridal
Custom rings: R J Spicer
Spring Wedding
“The rock bar was a massive hit! Everyone loved their rooms and the breakfast in the morning was to die for – even if we did have slightly sore heads from all the celebrations haha!”
Photography: NovelFocusPhotography
The manor is absolutely stunning. We loved the elegant charm of the building and the surrounding gardens are truly beautiful. We particularly loved the fact that it had so many different spaces to appreciate and use on the day, such as the rock bar, the library and the cottage.
The team at Manor by the Lake were amazing! They were so friendly and professional and made planning every step of the wedding easy! They went over and above to accommodate our ideas and thought of every little detail to make sure the day ran as smoothly as possible. We loved having the opportunity to come in several times in the build up to the big day, such as the food tasting and event showcase.
Our theme was classic and timeless but simple and modern. We wanted lots of fresh flowers and went with lots of white flowers with leafy green undertones. Our bridesmaids wore olive green, satin dresses and all the groom’s party wore sand coloured suits with the same olive coloured tie. A few of our favourite unique pieces were a personalised disco ball, bride and groom cocktails (designed collaboratively with ourselves and the manor bar manager) and having the groom’s superbike on display in the ballroom!
We loved the intricate detailing and huge windows in the Maximilian room. We also wanted the option of getting married under the Italian pavilion if the weather was good. On the day, the team at Manor by the Lake set up both spaces and so a decision could be made at the final moment depending on the weather. In the end, we went with the Maximillian and it was perfect!
It’s really difficult to pick a particular favourite moment of the day as there are so many but, if we had to pick just one, it would probably be walking out immediately after the ceremony and going into the library – just the two of us. It was such a surreal moment thinking we had just become officially husband and wife!
The food was amazing! We had the rib of beef and chicken supreme as choices for our main and they were both delicious. Our starters and desserts were equally as impressive. In the evening, we had the chef come out and live cook paella at a station in the corner of the ballroom. We had so many compliments on all the food and drink throughout the day.
The rock bar was one of our favourite rooms at the manor. We love to party and it was the perfect space to celebrate before, during and after the main event! We also loved the bridal suite as it was just beautifully presented and had a great view from the balcony.
The evening reception was so much fun! We partied all night and all our guests loved it. The food was amazing and the ballroom was just the perfect place to celebrate with all our loved ones. The room was presented perfectly with a good sized dance floor in the middle with lots of space around to display all our other items such as the magic mirror, photo board and sweet cart.
Our guests loved the overnight and after party experience. The rock bar was a massive hit! Everyone loved their rooms and the breakfast in the morning was to die for – even if we did have slightly sore heads from all the celebrations haha!
All our suppliers were great! We would particularly recommend the hair and make up ladies for the bridal party and our wedding cake maker.
Photography: Matt Bunting, Make up: Alexandra Sinclair, Hair: Lyndsay Jacobs, Cake: Annie Cook
“Wow!!! The most beautiful wedding venue we could have wished for and so many of our guests agreed. The planning team and staff were amazing throughout and made the day so easy for us! “
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