Describe the best wedding that happened at Colwick Hall Hotel?
Each and every wedding at Colwick Hall is super special. Working with the couple to deliver the best day of their dreams. Building on ideas, sharing inspiration and creating a most magical day, every single wedding is so unique and so to us there are so many best weddings.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Whilst there are many planning tips, we feel it always starts with you and what is most important for your wedding. Let us know as the venue how you would like the day to flow and we can more often than not customise most elements and build a bespoke package. Wedding planning can be overwhelming but don't let it consume you, look at options, visit venues and suppliers and make decisions as you go. That helps to be organised, visit wedding fayres when you can and using a wedding app like Bridebook often helps to keep to a timeline and keep on track for to do's and most of all enjoy the planning process.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Bringing your pooch on the day of the wedding is so adorable, as are personalised messages to each other read by a celebrant. Ringbearers such as an owl are super wow-moments. Table centres, favours and even fireworks can be personalised for that extra special touch.
Describe Colwick Hall Hotel in 5 adjectives
Classy & Friendly, Historic & Opulent, Photogenic & Welcoming, Versatile & Charming, Idyllic & Flexible.
Where’s the best photo spot at Colwick Hall Hotel?
Fountains, Oak Tree, Ballroom under the hand painted ceiling of the sky & doves, backdrop of Georgian Country House, Lake, Gardens, Ladies Powder Room, Grand Stairs, Hall of Mirrors, Byron's Frieze, Stone Stairs, Wordsworth Bridal Suite, Free standing bath in the Mozart Suite, Bridesmaids in the Byron Suite, Aerial photo of all guests in the garden, the list is simply limitless.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Colwick Hall Hotel?
Yes, a few celebrity guests, The Dalai Lama, Torvill & Dean, Idris Elba, Tim Vine, Christopher Biggins, Paul Hollywood.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Has to be the mini fish and chips on mushy peas. Also a personal favourite is the roast beef on mini yorkshires are too cute. The canapes are always really popular, bite sized just to fill the moment and the chefs are super talented so they make everything taste really good.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Evening cobs or pizzettes for a late supper treat or champagne for a liquid treat.
What is Colwick Hall Hotel most unique feature?
Whilst being steeped in history, Colwick Hall feels like home but just large enough to welcome all your guests. Opulent yet not stuffy. The most unique feature is the ability to host a boutique wedding through to a large scale celebration in the Lakeside Pavilion all within the backdrop of a country house setting.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Here at Colwick Hall, we have a very welcoming and friendly team who always go the extra mile to make your day extra special.