Venue Showcase: Explore The Pear Tree

Sophia Shafiee
Last updated: 4th Jul 2024

Imbued with 400 years of history, The Pear Tree will captivate you with its romantic interiors and purpose-built Orangery, offering a seamless blend of old and new in a charming Wiltshire village, nestled close to the Cotswolds. Discover what makes this venue so enchanting and hear directly from the venue’s expert Sales Manager, John Walsh, in this exclusive showcase. 

Highlights of the venue

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John struggles to identify just one standout feature: “There are so many stand-out features at The Pear Tree. Let’s start with the amazing location on the edge of a picturesque village surrounded by beautiful countryside. It has amazing architecture (some parts of the house are over 400 years old!). The Orangery dining room is flooded with natural light and looks directly onto beautiful gardens and a vineyard. The food is exquisite, the service is 5 star and it even has 17 bedrooms for your guests to stay. It really is the perfect setting for a wedding.”

The venue’s culinary excellence is of particular note. John comments that the standards of service and food quality is the highest he has experienced in his long career in the wedding industry: “Our Head Chef and his team recently won an award for his cuisine, which was much deserved.”

 

Explore the venue’s spaces

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Cascade dressing room

Begin your special day in Cascade, a sanctuary of calm and tranquillity ahead of the day’s celebrations. This luxurious dressing room, where the wedding day butterflies start, is designed to exude opulence and calm.

Blossom ceremony room

Exchange your vows in the Blossom ceremony room, a bright and whimsical space adorned with flowers and flickering candles. Beneath a vaulted canopy of drapes and sumptuous chandeliers, this setting is ideal for weddings of all sizes, accommodating up to 150 guests.

Terrace

Newly wed, capture a photograph at the top of the open-air staircase before embracing your confetti moment as you descend to the gardens and unique vineyards. With views of a church spire, woodland and expansive fields, the Terrace offers a picturesque backdrop throughout the year.

Orangery 

Continue your celebration through The Pear Tree’s enchanting array of spaces to the contemporary Orangery. With floor-to-ceiling windows framing garden views, enjoy a gourmet wedding breakfast in stylish surroundings.

Barlett bar and lounge

Finally, move the festivities to the chic Bartlett Bar and Lounge to dance the night away. Just steps away on the Terrace, the outdoor kitchen will come to life, serving a delectable evening menu to delight your guests.

Moonglow honeymoon suite

As the night draws to a close and the sky fills with stars, retreat to Moonglow, your honeymoon suite, while your guests retire to their elegant bedrooms.

Memorable moments at The Pear Tree

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John started in the wedding industry many years ago as a DJ: “Over the years I went into event managing and sales. I love this industry because it’s so exiting! We get to throw a party almost every day – what other job lets you do that!”

John also shares his most memorable wedding at The Pear Tree, which is the perfect example of how personalised and bespoke your own celebration at this venue could be. “My most memorable wedding was one I managed when I first started in the business over 30 years ago. It was a Star Trek themed wedding and everyone was dressed up as crew or aliens. The tables were named from different episodes and they served dishes from the Klingon empire. Me being a big sci fi fan, I absolutely loved it. You could say, it was out of this world.” 

Expert advice from The Pear Tree

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John has three pieces of expert advice for couples planning their wedding:

  1. “I think the best time for a ceremony is 1pm. This gives you enough time to get ready and your guests won’t be too hungry when they sit down to eat.”
  2. “Menu choices can be tricky when putting a wedding together. The golden rule is to choose food that you and your partner love.”
  3. “Sometimes couples don’t enjoy the food as much as they could because they are so worried about speeches after the meal. If you don’t like public speaking, or worse, are worrying about what someone else is going to say, have the speeches before the meal.”

These are super tips which you might not have even considered before!

Secure your booking today

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Overall, The Pear Tree offers the perfect blend of timeless charm and modern elegance. With its fabulously versatile spaces and enchanting atmosphere, it’s the ideal venue to celebrate your love story. So what are you waiting for? Enquire today to secure your booking, and make the most of this wonderful venue. 

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Happy Planning!

Sophia Shafiee
Sophia is a passionate writer and editor and expert on all things wedding content related, with a First Class degree from the University of Oxford. She frequently shares her wedding advice and tips with leading UK publications on behalf of Bridebook.com, including Harper’s Bazaar, SheerLuxe and Porter Magazine.
Last updated: 4th Jul 2024