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Price: £2,000 – £6,000
Guests: 100
Description
Description
Nestled on the borders of Cheshire and Shropshire, this exquisite English garden offers a scenic backdrop all year round for a lavish marquee celebration. Here you can enjoy plenty of photo opportunities to create a plethora of memorable moments for you and your guests.
Facilities and Capacity
The Dorothy Clive Garden offers a riveting selection of licensed ceremony settings enveloped in natural beauty. The Belvedere Pavilion lies at the top of the garden and provides the most magnificent outdoor location for up to 150 seated guests. Elsewhere, the Bryan Mayer Pavilion is a chic rustic setting ideal for smaller weddings of 70. Afterward, you are free to embrace a wedding feast and drinks reception in any manner you, please. You could return to the Mayer Pavilion for a sweet country dining experience with 40 friends and family. Alternatively, you can hire the generous Paddock Lawn for a marquee or tipi reception with no limit on your guest numbers. Meanwhile, the Lower Tea Lawn is readily available for those embarking on a micro wedding of 15. Here in the heart of the garden, you and your loved ones can share the day in a cozy marquee, affectionately called the Little Hat.
Services Offered
The Dorothy Clive Garden offers you absolute flexibility across all elements of your day, from the duration of your stay to your desired dining space. You can feel free to enjoy a weekend celebration or simply get married in the garden and hold the wedding breakfast at a local restaurant or hotel. The venue boasts a variety of outside caterers to give you the option of a buffet, hog roast, or afternoon tea. You are also welcome to enlist your own culinary team. A thoughtful selection of wedding packages is available, including ceremony-only or photography-only options. No matter which package you choose, a wedding coordinator
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Meg Turner
Welcome to the Dorothy Clive Gardens!
Here we make it our goal to work with couples to achieve the most beautiful and magical ceremonies. We take great pride in our stunning garden and in what we offer.
The Garden is known for its magical setting, if you would like to see it for yourself please email [email protected]. to book your private tour.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2019
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
19
Overview of The Dorothy Clive Garden
Wedding Venue Type
Garden / Outdoor
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
120
Pricing for The Dorothy Clive Garden
Pricing for The Dorothy Clive Garden
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Day before set up available
Reviews (4)
(4)
- AAalishah10/10/2023Simply wonderfuSimply wonderfuFrom the moment I visited the Dorothy Clive Garden, I knew it was the perfect place for us to get married. My husband agreed and we began preparations. We liaised with Kathryn who took time to talk us through options and details, nothing was too much trouble. We then worked with Meg, a wonderful wedding planner at the gardens. She was simply fabulous, a caring individual who loves what she does. The afternoon tea was absolutely perfect! From the moment I visited the Dorothy Clive Garden, I knew it was the perfect place for us to get married. My husband agreed and we began preparations. We liaised with Kathryn who took time to talk us through options and details, nothing was too much trouble. We then worked with Meg, a wonderful wedding planner at the gardens. She was simply fabulous, a caring individual who loves what she does. The afternoon tea was absolutely perfect!
- WWendy R10/10/2023Beautiful Wedding Beautiful WeddingIts an idyllic venue for a small and intimate wedding set amongst the gardens with nature’s beauty as the backdrop. Our wedding planner Meg and the team at Dorothy gave us friendly support and were always on hand to help make this day so special. Its an idyllic venue for a small and intimate wedding set amongst the gardens with nature’s beauty as the backdrop. Our wedding planner Meg and the team at Dorothy gave us friendly support and were always on hand to help make this day so special.
- OOlivia R10/10/2023A Beautiful Place to Celebrate Your DayA Beautiful Place to Celebrate Your DaySuch a beautiful garden and everyone could not be more helpful! So many beautiful areas in the garden to create wonderful photos whether they are couples shots, groups or candid moments caught on camera. I can't recommend this place anymore they are brilliant 💜Such a beautiful garden and everyone could not be more helpful! So many beautiful areas in the garden to create wonderful photos whether they are couples shots, groups or candid moments caught on camera. I can't recommend this place anymore they are brilliant 💜
- EEmily And Tom10/10/2023Emily J. , married on 24/06/2023 5.0 Beautiful GEmily J. , married on 24/06/2023 5.0 Beautiful GDorothy Clive garden was the ideal venue for our wedding. I have been going there since I was a child so it was already special. They were so helpful and willing to make it the wedding we wanted. The garden provided a beautiful backdrop to all our photos and even though it is open to the public it felt quite separate and secluded. It was even better than we expected and we would definitely recommend the garden to anyone planning their wedding.Dorothy Clive garden was the ideal venue for our wedding. I have been going there since I was a child so it was already special. They were so helpful and willing to make it the wedding we wanted. The garden provided a beautiful backdrop to all our photos and even though it is open to the public it felt quite separate and secluded. It was even better than we expected and we would definitely recommend the garden to anyone planning their wedding.
Location & Contact Details for The Dorothy Clive Garden
Location & Contact Details for The Dorothy Clive Garden
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What makes The Dorothy Clive Garden an ideal wedding venue in Staffordshire?
The Dorothy Clive Garden offers a stunning English garden backdrop on the borders of Cheshire and Shropshire, perfect for all seasons. It provides picturesque photo opportunities and a variety of licensed ceremony settings enveloped in natural beauty, ensuring a memorable wedding day.
What are the available ceremony locations within The Dorothy Clive Garden and their capacities?
The venue offers several licensed ceremony settings:
- Belvedere Pavilion: Magnificent outdoor spot for up to 150 seated guests.
- Bryan Mayer Pavilion: Chic, rustic setting suitable for smaller weddings of around 70 guests.
- Lower Tea Lawn (Little Hat): Ideal for intimate micro weddings up to 15 guests.
Can I hold my wedding reception in a marquee or tipi at The Dorothy Clive Garden?
Yes, The Dorothy Clive Garden offers the Paddock Lawn which is perfect for marquee or tipi receptions. Here, you have no limit on guest numbers, providing the flexibility to host large celebrations amidst beautiful natural surroundings.
Does The Dorothy Clive Garden offer flexibility with wedding duration and catering options?
Absolutely. The venue provides flexible options ranging from short ceremonies to weekend-long celebrations. Catering is versatile, offering:
- Buffet services
- Hog roast
- Afternoon tea
Are there wedding packages available at The Dorothy Clive Garden?
Yes, The Dorothy Clive Garden offers thoughtfully curated wedding packages including:
- Ceremony-only packages
- Photography-only packages
- Full wedding day packages
Is The Dorothy Clive Garden suitable for smaller or micro weddings?
Yes, the venue caters to intimate weddings. The Lower Tea Lawn, featuring the charming Little Hat marquee, accommodates micro weddings for up to 15 guests, ensuring a cozy and special setting.
Can I have a wedding breakfast offsite after my ceremony at The Dorothy Clive Garden?
Yes, if you prefer, you can host your wedding breakfast at a local restaurant or hotel after your ceremony in the garden. This offers added flexibility to tailor your wedding day according to your preferences.
What kind of photo opportunities does The Dorothy Clive Garden provide?
The Dorothy Clive Garden is renowned for its scenic landscapes, varied garden areas, and beautiful natural lighting all year round, providing plentiful photo opportunities to capture unforgettable moments with your family and friends.
Is there a coordinator available to assist us throughout the wedding planning at The Dorothy Clive Garden?
Yes, a dedicated wedding coordinator is available to support you throughout the planning process and on your wedding day to ensure everything runs smoothly and according to your vision.
Where is The Dorothy Clive Garden located and how can guests find it?
The Dorothy Clive Garden is located at TF9 4EU, Willoughbridge, Staffordshire, England, GB. It is nestled near the borders of Cheshire and Shropshire, making it easily accessible for guests from the surrounding regions.
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