Describe the best wedding that happened at Crumplebury?
Crumplebury weddings are as unique and extraordinary as our couples. Whatever your dream, we've the space and the imagination to curate your perfect day. From magical candlelit ceremonies in the Art Gallery to grand celebrations in the Grand Hall, every one is different and memorable, and totally bespoke to you.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Make your day personal, a reflection of you as a couple - your story, shared interests, family, personal style, favourite travels. This will make your day unique to you, rather than a wedding built on recycled ideas from other weddings. Don't be in a rush to make all the decisions straight away. Yes, securing your venue and key creative partners – your must-have florist, favourite photographer etc – is important, but don't jump into smaller details too soon. Let ideas flow for a while before you make the final call. Most importantly, enjoy the process. Think of your wedding planning as a journey. As with any journey, who you travel with and how you travel can be more important than the destination.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
It's so difficult to choose one. We've seen so many, from live wedding painters to guest books full photographs of the bride and groom with their favourite people – such a wonderful way of sparking memories of old adventures, and looking forward to making new ones.
Describe Crumplebury in 5 adjectives
Breathtakingly beautiful, modern, unique, extraordinary, romantic.
Where’s the best photo spot at Crumplebury?
There are so many... Underneath the enormous cedar tree is a pretty spectacular spot. But then there are the 180-degree views from the Art Gallery balcony, across our farm fields with our herds of cattle and sheep. There are so many spaces to take incredible shots!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Crumplebury?
Our lips are sealed. This beautiful corner of Herefordshire – nestled as we are at the end of a mile-and-a-half long private track – is delightfully secluded. This privacy and exclusivity is increasingly important to our guests, high-profile and otherwise. And so of course we'd never breathe a word.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Crisp lamb belly, rosemary and garlic, although we love to see couples creating bespoke dishes with our amazing chefs as it can really add a personal touch to the experience.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
We love seeing our chefs create magical Street Food dishes. Cooked outdoors in huge pans and woks over street-market-style tripod burners and then served indoors or out. It creates an additional piece of entertainment for guests whilst also being incredibly delicious!
What is Crumplebury most unique feature?
Breathtakingly modern spaces set in 1,500 acres of private family estate, tucked away in a valley at the end of a private drive with huge skies, babbling brooks, farm fields and woodland.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We are most proud of the service that we provide from the moment of booking all the way through to the special day, and after too. The team love being part of someone’s wedding as everyone is always so joyous, and it is lovely to have some input in to making those days happen. It is such an emotive and personal day and to be a part of that is truly special, and we love going above and beyond to make every wedding amazing and unique.