Describe the best wedding that happened at Godwick?
Mine! No but seriously we have had loads of amazing weddings at Godwick, but how could I not say my own. We really did have an amazing autumn wedding in October 2015. We wanted to have an autumnal themed wedding, with a beautiful inside ceremony, and then a relaxed atmosphere for the drinks reception and then the wedding breakfast with a big emphasis on food and drink. I had some large rustic trestle tables made and these provided a fabulous communal banquet with large sharing platters and copious amounts of wine. We had great live music throughout the day, a wonderful ceremony, a big banquet dinner and then loads of dancing to a fabulous band, all set in my own wedding venue with all my family friends creating fabulous memories that last till this day, what more could you want?
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
I'm a big believer in working out what your theme is and how you want your day to feel, what will the vibe be like? For us, we spent a long time figuring out our theme, which was based around a strong autumnal colour pallette, and a rustic, country feel with lots of tweeds and textures. We combined these with our desire to create a relaxed and informal event and ensured that our theme ran through the whole event from the stationary we had designed to the clothes we wore, to the styling of the venue and even the menu itself. I think this really helps an event hang together and the guests get a real sense of what your wedding is about. Of course, you need to choose a great venue, and one like Godwick that is flexible and customisable!!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We have had some wonderful, creative and stunning wedding arches for outside ceremonies, I love these.
Describe Godwick in 5 adjectives
Quirky, rustic, luxurious, flexible, awesome
Where’s the best photo spot at Godwick?
Our very ruins provide an amazing back drop to any wedding photography, but set in 85 acres of ancient parkland there's lots of beautiful countryside and
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Godwick?
Yes we have had a few well known faces as guests, including Ireland rugby captain Rory Best. BBC London weather girl and presenter Wendy Hurrell also got married at Godwick and we have had several social media stars getting hitched with us but as always we would never reveal their names, unless we have their permission of course!
What’s your favourite canapé?
I can't think of a canape I don't like, but it's hard to pass by any type of roasted grape and goats cheese crostini... It is really surprising how good these are.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Toasted marshmallows on a roaring Godwick firepit and putting them between chocolate digestives to create unforgettable smores!
What is Godwick most unique feature?
We have a few unique features, but I guess our own vintage tractor, Fergie, which acts as bridal transport from Godwick Hall to the Great Barn and takes couples to the ruins for photos is pretty unique. The barn itself is one of a kind, with its ornately decorated western facade, and not many venues have their own ruins in their grounds, which is also the first ever folly to be built in England.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
My team are an amazingly hard working bunch who are as passionate about Godwick as I am!