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**elle** 21-02-2006, 21:15 Group Leader note:
This thread contains suggestions made over the last few years by Forum users as to places you can use for your Wedding. It is in date order and more recent posts are nearer the end of the thread. Other threads do run about specific venues, if you can't find the venue of your choice then feel free to start a new thread but please do search for it first.
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Classic Rock
Tankersley Manor, but I can't advise on their prices.
you could try some of these places....
http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/business-economy/conference-bureau/conference-venues
vixweinrich 22-02-2006, 14:14 I too am getting married and we have just booked the Sitwell Arms Renishaw. We are getting married on a Friday and, though they do not advertise this, my boyfriend called them up and managed to get £500 off the quote straight away. We went ot see it a week or so ago and they are refurbishing the room that we have booked. It really looks very grand and impressive with chandeliers and such from the ceilings. They are having a wedding fair this Sunday I think where the room will be completely finished so we're going for a nosey. The quote that we got was for 60 people for hte sit down meal at £21.75 and then 120 for the buffet at £8.75. We have also asked for a drinks package at £7.50 which, for 60 guests. The total was £2805 but with £500 off that you get the job lot done for £2305. Then all you've got to do is sort the ceremony. I suggest that you get a brochure from them as I'm getting married in the church and so won't have this extra cost. They do do civil ceremonies I think and don't be afraid to try and negotiate with them, in the end you are going to be putting a lot of money behind their bar at the night do and they will have to take this into account. If you want anymore help on how to do weddings on a budget PM me and I'll see if I can help any further. We have managed to get our entire wedding done (including attire, flowers etc) for £5500. Then inevitably sometimes parents will kick in for some of the cost of that. Good luck and congratulations - it doesn't have to be as stressful as you think. We are doing ours on Friday 19th May and I have managed to sort everything out (admittely by cramming 4 things in on everyweekend!!) in about 4 weeks - without compromising really!
natasha77 22-02-2006, 20:34 Hello have you tryed Stars in town (where the casino and ice rink are) thsy have 2 rooms a large and small and very reasonable in price
lizzmobile 22-02-2006, 21:40 Whirlow Brook Hall is a classy venue set in fantastic grounds which look out of this world in your photographs, the staff look after you as if you were royalty and the food is a m a z i n g.
www.hitched.co.uk (I think) features their contact details.
Oh yeah, and congratulations!
TattyBear 06-09-2006, 17:06 Have you tried the marriott hotel at netheredge. It is a stunning place!
Agent Orange 07-09-2006, 10:11 Someone once suggested the Botanical gardens as a venue in a previous thread like this. There was also other suggestions on the thread and if you do a general search you might be able to locate it.
carpetviper 09-09-2006, 19:48 try the grange park golf club
S8 Blade 13-09-2006, 15:01 someone I know who is getting married at Ranmmor church are having their "do" at Tapton Masonic Hall - I've never been there before but I know they're using that as it's just around the corner from the church.
I myself am a fan of Sheffield United's facilities - yes it may look like I'm biased as I'm a Blade myself, but I've been to several functions there and the service is excellent, clean, tidy - someone always there if you need something. Again, not sure how many people they ask for or pricing. Try www.sheffieldconference.com
How about booking a reception on one of the canal boats - maximum 34 people?
I've been on one and can recommend it as something different (and the food's pretty good as well).
LUCY LASTIC 13-09-2006, 15:08 We had our civil wedding, reception and eveing do at The Garrison Hotel in Hillsborough. We only had a small party, and not many more guests at night. They arranged everything. It was really nice.
squidge00 13-09-2006, 15:12 We had our wedding reception at the HaHa bar in the city centre.
They did a lovely finger buffet, and you are in a prime location for some wonderful photos, and access to the bars and clubs should you wish to continue partying inot the night
Aston Hall is beautfiful one of my friends got married and had her reception there last month, its really lovely and she only had a small wedding too, Good Luck whatever you both choose,:thumbsup:
HEADWORK 14-09-2006, 20:36 The Sheffield Park Hotel
tattyscubado 04-10-2006, 17:08 i know its in wakefield but waterton park hotel is excellent and can house all your guests too so you are all together , they have varying price packages .
Pete1024 04-10-2006, 20:16 we had trouble with a lot of venues, but eventually
we found Ringwood Hall Hotel on the way to Chesterfield.
good variety of room sizes
flexible with menu options
reserve plenty of rooms for guests with wedding discount (£25 per room, i think) with access to pool, sauna and gym
good access from junctions 29 and 30 of M1
plenty of parking spaces
and cheaper registry fees, even when including transfer fee from Sheffield to Chesterfield
very friendly and helpful staff
am getting married there on easter sunday
pinklady 04-10-2006, 21:25 if its still there .... the executive suite at hilsbrough football ground
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surfinjim 04-10-2006, 21:30 How about Whitley Hall or Staindrop Lodge?
Both do civil ceremonies now and they can cater for your guests
Jim:thumbsup:
ringwood hall are doing september to march packages with everyting in for less than £4k.
ceremony,breakfast,reception,buffet,disco & hotel stay for B&G.think it was for 100 people. my nephew has booked for 2008 and he takes some impressing.(hes having to pay full cost though)
zoboz111 14-11-2006, 09:06 Hello...
I really want to get married outside next to the canal in the city centre in 2008 what do i need to do? is this impossible? the sheffield registry office web site says it needs to be an approved premise's, can you get an out door area approved? it would only be for an hour :love: ?
Thank you xx
redrobbo 14-11-2006, 09:54 Since 1st April 1995, civil marriages can take place in building other than a register office that have been approved by the local authority as a suitable venue for wedding ceremonies. These venues include castles, restaurants, hotels, civic buildings and country houses.
Marriages are not allowed to take place in the open air, in a tent or marquee, or in temporary or moveable structures such as boats or hot air balloons.
Similarly, a civil marriage cannot take place in any building that has a past or present connection with any religion.
cgksheff 14-11-2006, 11:03 You can see the Approved List on this page:
http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/index.asp?pgid=1125
There's lots of information here:
http://www.sheffieldhumanists.org.uk/
With links to national humanist society pages.
It was something me and mr scoop were considering before we decided to go abroad, we were in contact with a humanist minister at fullwood, who was very nice. I believe there is also a humanist chapel in town, near the crucible.
Hire your own personal box at Owlerton Stadium. After the reception guests can bet on the dog racing.
kittencapes 04-12-2006, 16:33 Consort Hotel in Doncaster
charlie75 04-12-2006, 16:42 What about a canal boat from Victoria Keys.
http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/business-economy/conference-bureau/venues-in-sheffield/city-centre-venues/ag-passenger-boats
Might be unusual.
I second the Library Room suggestion at Aston Hall too.
Try St Mary's Brammall Lane, they have lots of various size room you can rent out...
they do have in house catering too but I do believe you can also bring your own in.
when are you hopeing to have the wedding ?
Ginger_Kitty 14-02-2007, 15:05 eek no i suspect that many won't!!
I had mine at Hartington Hall (YHA) in derbyshire, they catered for 50 of us for a sit down meal and the grounds were lovely... probably still too small for what you are thinking, but somewhere similar might be worth looking at.
EmilyJane 14-02-2007, 17:39 What about The Old Rectory at Handsworth behind St Marys Church
http://www.handsworth.org.uk/oldrectory/
Graves Park / Milhouses parks both have Cafes.
What about Norfolk Park Heritage Centre, they have play area's plus a cafe plus rooms that could easily fit that amount in, my work av had lots of functions there and as i work with foster kids know that its quite ideal.
hennypenny 14-02-2007, 19:42 My brother got married on a pontoon raft on Ulley reservoir, and afterwards they went to Whiston Manorial Barn for the reception. It was lovely, they had a pig roast and a barn dance :)
One thing they did, was to have a table for the children in the middle of all the other tables, so the kids could all talk and get to know one another. It went really well, I haven't ever been to such a child oriented wedding before, but it paid off, and everyone was happy because the kids were happy.
hennypenny 14-02-2007, 19:49 Other venue ideas:-
Nostell Priory host weddings in their Rose Garden, it is lovely there, but I don't know if you can take your own food.
Clumber park has some lovely outdoor spaces, it might be worth finding out if they have an indoor room to hire too.
There is a list of function rooms on http://www.upmystreet.com/UK/findmynearest/community/function-rooms-and-halls-for-hire/results/in/Sheffield-4610.html
but they don't say if there are outdoor spaces, so you would have to research them a bit more.
What about contacting the Sheffield Wildlife Trust - don't know much about it - but sounds like nice garden - don't know if they have a building or if its for hire to general public.
izabellamary 15-02-2007, 16:52 Have you tried Ranmoor Hall used to be a Government dept but now privately ran having my mums 60th there in April - bar, function room, reception area and terrace outside all set in nice wooded grounds - plenty of parking. I went to a bbq there last year and it was fantastic. They also have room available on bed and breakfast basis if required.
HI, Where is your venue pippadoll? Our is at the marriot hotel and I cant wait, Have you not got anything sorted yet? We have got deposits down on everything! Im so scared there is something I have forgot! : )
We had our do at the Marriott and it was fab. Holly the wedding co-ordinator is really good and sorted everything out for us. The MC Ian is the calmest man I have ever met. Both hubby and I were really stressed the day beofre when we delivered the table decorations, favours etc and the 2 of them just made us feel like everything was sorted out and no need to worry.
The room we had looked beautiful and despite all the stress I want to do it all again next week!
Good luck planning your wedding
xx
Plain Talker 23-02-2007, 18:47 The office bit where you register births, deaths and book marriages/ get certificates from is round the back of the town hall.
If it's to attend a wedding, civil partnership or citizenship ceremony, then you go through the front doors of hte town hall, opposite GAP, and turn Right in the main lobby. that brings you to the waiting rooms for the ceremonies.
I don't know if this venue could be described as cosy but it is certainly 'fun'
Click Here (http://www.hmbarkendeavour.co.uk/weddings/2/)
A friend of mine got married on here and it was 'fantastic' !!
:thumbsup:
Ginger_Kitty 01-03-2007, 16:19 Hartington Hall in Derbyshire caters for up to 50, has real log fires in winter and is beautiful for wedding... but I'm biased ;)
They are also very reasonably priced - beat all our other options by MILES!!
You could just have the ceremony there or the ceremony and a meal, all round good value to be honest... and they have rooms! And a beautiful honeymoon suite ;)
http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/peak-district-sherwood/hostels/Hartington-Hall/local_info.aspx
PM me and i'll try to find their current price list :D
Google 'Comlongon Castle' and you should find their site. A friend of mine got married there and it was a lovely place. Not expensive either :thumbsup:
hennypenny 02-03-2007, 00:13 We had our reception at Whitley hall Hotel and it was fab.
http://www.whitleyhall.com/index.htm
I have no idea of the prices nowadays though, it was nearly 25 years ago!
For somewhere to accomodate 45 that is not too expensive - have you thought of renting an entire youth hostel? Some of them are in lovely locations and they do entire hostel hire out of season.
http://www.yha.org.uk/find-accommodation/types-of-accommodation/weddings.aspx
Another thought is to have the civil ceremony at the register office quietly the day before, and then plan your own wedding ceremony somewhere the next day with your own vows and your own officiants. My brother and sister in law did this and it was a wonderful personal ceremony. It opens up your choice of venues.
cubley hall near penistone is supposed to be really nice.
my friend is a registrar,who often marries couples there.the wedding planner is really good ,the room small and intimate with fairy lights ,if you like that.
we had ours at the atholl palace at pitlochry in perthshire
Fantastic venue and atmosphere, and you get a turret suite for your wedding night as part of the package (though you may want to negotiate something different as we found it a bit chilly up there in spring ;)
http://www.athollpalace.co.uk/
I'll second the recommendation for Whitley Hall Hotel. I got married there on 29th Feb (which was midweek) and it was lovely.
Hi,
I know there is a Sheffield wildlife trust on Woodlane in Stannington that you can hire out i think, don't think it's very expensive and it's a barn think it holds 50plus
Why not try, St Johns Parish rooms at Ranmoor.
They let Hazels Caterers in. They were good when I went to a wedding last year
We used Hallam Community Centre in Lodge Moor near the primary school. It was perfect really, a small hall for fewer guests and a large hall at the side, plus a whole field for fireworks. Very good value...
Jackdanny 28-03-2007, 07:34 You only need to know two names, trust me!
1. Dam House on Mushroom lane, Crookes. It over looks the lake and looks great on the patio.
2. The Manor House Restaurant and Rooms at Dronfield. Built in 1540, has a great room, hotel upstairs and a large outside section.
You need an outside section these days which matches the inside due to all the smokers! you dont want them huddled round the bins!
Tanya T 1 04-04-2007, 17:52 Try Niagara Sports & Social Club in Hillsborough, we have used this quite a few times for venues and been to a lot of do's there, all of which have been really good! the caterers are Harrods, give Niagara a ring Tel: 2964946
Or try Baldwins Omega on Psalter Lane!
hi shovel me and my hubby are renew our vows in september and i want exactly what u want own catering so i have booked don valley sports academy on darnall road altogether it cost 40.00 to pay for cleaners then 100.00 for dj if u use theirs
Hiya
I am having my whole do at the Grosvenor House Hotel. Its got its self a bad name over the years but I have had dealings with this hotel for many years for a few differing types of events, always had top top service from Bert the events co-ordinator and the foods always been great.
Very very reasonable as well...!!!!
Hi, We had a civil ceremony at Tapton Hall, Shore Lane S10. Tel 0114 2660051. Just google the name & you will get their website. It is a lovely old building set in beautiful grounds which look great on the photo's. There is a big sweeping staircase which you walk up & it also looks good on the photo's.
Compared to the hotels it was much cheaper. The staff were lovely, especially the master of ceremonies. There is only your party on the day so you feel really special. The larger venue's often have more than one wedding on.
There is also plenty of parking & it's fairly central compared to a lot of places.
The food was gorgeous, both at the sit down meal & then the buffet at night. I think you have to have there catering but I think it was pretty reasonable. The bar prices were reasonable too. I know when I have been to some of the large hotels in the city centre you need second mortgage to get a few rounds in!!
The only drawback is that they don't have any overnight accomodation but there are plenty of hotels in the area.
Good Luck with the search!
nosey gets 13-05-2007, 17:29 hi
my friend has jst planned her wedding in six weeks she gets married back end of july this year she just decided to go and do it. she is having a service at the the upper chapel on norfolk street in the town centre at 4pm and then going onto the startdust bar which is above the cutlers on cambridge street, the church cost her 400.00 and she has got the reception room free,cos she has got more than 100 guests going, she can also do her own buffett cos she didnt like the one they had on the menu, she also has late extension on the bar til half one too, only thiing is kids have to be out for half eleven. hope that helps. x
Tanya T 1 14-05-2007, 07:41 Try Niagara Sports & Social Club! you cant do you own food but its fairly cheap.
Has anybody held their reception at Mosborough Hall or been to one there ?? How did you rate it ? We've got ours booked there later this year and the hotel do not seem at all helpful and seem insistent on us doing everything their way instead of our way. There seems no compromise with anything. Eg -we would like a more casual 'do' with bbq as opposed to full 5 course meal and a buffet later but we cannot do this on a Saturday. We want to have a band for an hour and they have to know what sort of music it is. We have max numbers and have booked all bedrooms at the hotel. Feel this is unreasonable plus they're having work done on the hotel but are non commital on when this will begin and we have asked for a bar extension until 12.30 and this seems to be an issue now (although it wasn't when we first spoke to them).
Anybody any experiences with Mosborough Hall ?????
wadoryubabe 20-05-2007, 14:13 hi
we're getting married June 29th and having the wedding breakfast & evening reception at Novotel we looked all over and liked everything about here its £29 per head for wedding breakfast including drinks package (bonus) thats a four course and then £12 per head evening buffet they also provide fresh flower table posies in your colour scheme and their resident DJ, printed menues etc all included at no further cost and a complimentary suite for the bride and groom with champagne and chocolates the private bar prices are really reasonable as well for a hotel
£500 ish.or it is for our church anyway.
Ginger_Kitty 21-05-2007, 19:05 I was offered it for about £100-£200
(we had a civil wedding in the end -- despite parents' sulks!)
It often depends if you regularly go to that church or if you are just getting married there because it is pretty or 'the done thing'.
A church that knows you is likely to be cheaper!
happygirl78 26-05-2007, 17:42 Our church charges £420.00 however we are getting some of the price knocked off as we already attend :)
hope all goes well
I am using The Grosvenor for our renewel, I am having the complete do there, ceremony and dinner and party afterwards...
I believe you can take your own buffet but they will charge you for the room, its bang in the middle of town and the room is gorgeous.
Hope you sort it and congrats xx
BurtonStreet 17-07-2007, 14:56 The Burton Street Foundation in Hillsborough has recently renovated and launched a new Function Suite catering for Parties and events. The venue can hold 150 for a Buffet or up to 80 people for sit down meals. We have our own professional chef and fully licensed Bar.
We don't claim to be as plush as the Hilton Hotel but if you want to make your money stretch a long way ... as a 'not-for-profit' organisation we can help.
We have recently hosted a function for the Department of Local Government and Communities with ministers Ruth Kelly and Ed Milliband as well as top dignatories from Sheffield City Council - so you can expect first class food and first class service but at affordable prices.
For further info email catering@burtonstreet.org.uk
I'm having my reception in Davy's Sporting club. Thy have 2 rooms, one is large - the one we are having because my guest list is endless the other is smaller which hold 40 i think and i dont think they require a certain number of people. Give em a ring, see what they say.
Good luck!!!
onemanbucket 01-09-2007, 18:31 Hi , just read your post about the novotel. i am having my wedding there later this year, but they are charging me £27 per head for the meal Then £12 per head for the drinks and the evening buffet is £13 per head , how come your getting it so cheap or am i been ripped off ?
Ewdenstar 05-09-2007, 15:29 It seems that many of you are fed up with the usual big expensive venues in our city. With a little imagination and not much expense we transformed bradfield village hall into the perfect wedding venue. We had 150 guests who we got comfortably seated and still had room to dance! The stage is brilliant and the hall is very well run with reliable staff. Its perfect if you are getting hitched up the road in St. Nicolas Church or if you want a pretty rural setting as it is on the village green. I used a local caterer who they can put you in touch with (Rachel). She was simply outstanding and all my guests commented on how first class the food was - she is very very reasonably priced too. Although it rained on my day it didn't bother me as everything went so well. Hope this is helpful :)
Ewdenstar 07-09-2007, 07:54 Unfortunately I dont have any picutures of the hall without the 150 guests in it - which was a big oversight. as it looked so pretty that the venue wanted to use it in their publicity. The good thing about the hall is that it is blank canvas in neutral colours with a fantastic stage, a bar with bar staff in with the price. It has a separate room to serve the food in with doors in from the main room and out another way into the main room so that it is an efficient way of getting people served. The lighting is good as there are lovely uplighters so no nasty strip lighting. The tables and chairs are adequate - I bought some brilliant tablecloths from the shop "Home Bargains" and simply draped ivy everywhere, had baloons on tables, and lots of battery operated votives (instead of tea lights) which I popped in coloured glass and put on tables, windowcills and on the front of the stage. I will send you my costs too if it helps.
shihtzumad 09-11-2007, 17:49 Hiya, just wondering if anyone has got married at Gretna Green, if so what was it like :)
allibongo69 09-11-2007, 18:18 i got married in 1995 in gretna ....the place itself was really nice but affraid the marriage wasnt after we married we stayed together only four years but before we married we were together 11 years lol...but dont let me put you off if you getting married there make sure its in the summer months as ours was in march and it is really cold there .:love:
Hi There,
St Johns Parish rooms at Ranmoor is a good venue for a wedding reception, also Lower Bradfield Village hall.
We have catered many weddings at both venues.
If you would like any further information, you can PM me.
www.hazelscatering.co.uk
The fountain is great for food - never been for a wedding, but it's a favourite place of ours. Also, i would have through Barnsley registrars as it's in Barnsley Council area. Give the town hall a ring to check
Classic Rock 09-01-2008, 09:51 There's a small function room above the Black Bull in Ecclesfield.
gina2007 09-01-2008, 12:33 Might not be the perfect place, regarding size etc but have you tryed hillsbro club? To be honest i'm not even sure it's still up and running but its upstairs and it has a lift. We had OH grandparents 50th anniversary in there, was lovely. Had to do own buffet but overall good night. :)
TattyBear 09-01-2008, 22:50 I got married in May at the Marriott in sheffield - Nether edge. We had a civil ceremony and then meal in the old part of the hotel. Its now owned by a new company but I don't think they are planning to change it much. It was fantastic!! Cannot fault the food / location or anything and people are still commenting to me on how good it was. We stayed in the honeymoon suite - the large one - which was beautiful. If anyone wants to know anything else then let me know ........
Hi, ours is booked there aswell. Im worried about the 3 room dea though to be honest. When I went to a wedding there last year the people who arrived at night were moaning cos there wasnt anywhere to sit and watch people dance etcc like normal places :( Im starting to panick.
Hi, ours is booked there aswell. Im worried about the 3 room dea though to be honest. When I went to a wedding there last year the people who arrived at night were moaning cos there wasnt anywhere to sit and watch people dance etcc like normal places :( Im starting to panick.
when are you getting married we went in the summer and although the rooms inside were small it was the most beautiful night and everyone sat outside on the terrace.
We had a band in the main room so the room was quite full anyway - people went in to dance when they wanted to and there were quite a few places to sit. People just tended to wander around from room to room. We only had about 80 people so my only point would be to possibly close the room where you get married ( if you are not having a huge amount of people at night) as nobody seemed to go in there - suppose its good for the oldies as they can go there if they feel the music is too loud though. Honestly though no one said it was an issue and I didn't feel it was and trust me i'm fussy!!!
princessL 20-01-2008, 15:21 Go and have a look at Ringwood Hall, Chesterfield. Im getting married and having my reception there and its beautiful :)
scousehelen 22-01-2008, 12:59 Me and my partner are moving to Sheffield hopefully by the end of the year.
We visit frequently to visit Tom's family, and last time we were in town we had a nosy in the Town Hall as they were hosting a Wedding Fair - and we were keen to see if there was any Bucks Fizz being handed out for free (there was).
I thought the building was amazing, and the way it had been set up for a Wedding was beautiful. Although Tom and I have no near-future plans to tie the knot, i asked a Guide how much it was cost to use the Town Hall for your Wedding, and was astonished to hear that for your Reception, meal for 50 guests and Evening Do it was only £2500! There were obviously extras for additional costs, but the Guide said that because it was run by the council they can only charge enough to cover costs.
If Tom and I stay in Sheffield for the next ten years (as we hope to), i would absolutely LOVE to get married there.
Has anybody else had their wedding, or been to one at the Town Hall?
:love:
bigthanks 22-01-2008, 19:05 Me and my partner are moving to Sheffield hopefully by the end of the year.
We visit frequently to visit Tom's family, and last time we were in town we had a nosy in the Town Hall as they were hosting a Wedding Fair - and we were keen to see if there was any Bucks Fizz being handed out for free (there was).
I thought the building was amazing, and the way it had been set up for a Wedding was beautiful. Although Tom and I have no near-future plans to tie the knot, i asked a Guide how much it was cost to use the Town Hall for your Wedding, and was astonished to hear that for your Reception, meal for 50 guests and Evening Do it was only £2500! There were obviously extras for additional costs, but the Guide said that because it was run by the council they can only charge enough to cover costs.
If Tom and I stay in Sheffield for the next ten years (as we hope to), i would absolutely LOVE to get married there.
Has anybody else had their wedding, or been to one at the Town Hall?
:love:
My Sister in Law and Hubby married there in 2006.
The town hall really is a lovely building but... I personally didn't make much of the wedding! She really wanted her hubby to be to be waiting as she walked down the "ailse" and didn't want him to see her (tradition) before the ceremony.
Firstly there was a hold up so he did end up seeing her in the waiting area, and they had to go in together so they could sign some forms, so walking down the aisle with her Dad went out of the window.
For me it was a bit like a production line, if you know what I mean, it wasn't personal enough.
You were also stood with other wedding parties, this was a Saturday maybe this is their busiest day.
I wouldn't (my opinion) get married there.
I went to a wedding at The Town Hall last year (just the wedding ceremony not the reception)What a horribly drab place it was no atmosphere,the place needed a lick of paint at least.waited first in a large room which was like an old fashioned hospital waiting room not a vase of flowers or anything,and it didn't look very clean.
No comparison to the old wedding cake building inside which was very nice.
Whoever wants to get married in a place like this.
I think you're referring to the Register Office which is now accommodated in the Town Hall. But it is also possible to get married in the Town Hall itself, in the absolutely gorgeous assembly rooms on the first floor. The fees also buy you the right to have photographs taken in the Town Hall, making full use of the beautiful staircase. It's absolutely to be recommended.
uniquelydun 01-02-2008, 19:43 emzy
i had my engagement party at staindrop lodge. dont be put of by the prices. be firm but nice with them. we said to the chef we have this much money what can you do for us!! we had 95 people and wernt paying the per person price as it was silly. we said what kind of food we wanted and how much money we had and just said do what you can. we stayed over and so did some of our guests and it was lovely.
you only plan to do it once so do it how you want it which is obviously classy. we had the option of a hall and everyone chippin in and cookinh but we wanted our guests to be guests and in a nice place. we brought our own dj and did our own decor.
getting married in cyprus in june...cant wait!!
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CrafteeCarda 04-02-2008, 15:27 Hi Everyone
I got engaged at Christmas and are trying to think of somewhere to have an engagement party....
We live near ecclesfield and thought about Staindrop lodge but it seems to be a bit over priced!
Not too bothered about distance travelled - would consider own catering or somewhere catering can be done for u....but just somewhere nice.
any ideas??
Have you considered Newton Hall in Chapeltown centre??? It looks lovely when decorated up.
They have a bar come in and serve up the alcoholics, and you can do your own catering and DJ.
Had a couple of GOOD nights in there.
The Maynard at grindleford?If so friends of ours got married there a few yrs back and it was lovely.They got married in a little church just up the road and we walked to the Maynard.The place is beautiful for photos in the gardens.The wedding breakfast was ok, food not my cuppa. It was a cold buffet smoked salmon ,salads etc.The evening food was better and there was loads of room for seating dancing etc.It was really expensive for the reception and rooms for overnight accomodation were also.
Hi, i am really struggling with places for my wedding. my original thought was to get married in our local church as its lovely and i've always wanted to get married there. However it is in North Anston and I cannot for the life of me find a suitable venue for the reception afterwards. Aston Hall is nearby and would be perfect, but the price is a little over our budget. I am therefore thinking of doing the whole thing in a more central location in sheffield and having a civil ceremony. But again, i cannot think of anywhere suitable. We used to live at Hunters Bar and had our son there so that area of town would be great.
Can anyone recommend a suitable venue that will not cost the earth but is also a little bit special centrally in sheffield
or
Does anyone know of suitable reception venues in the anston area or nearby so we don't have to travel to far between ceremony and reception.
Help help!! I want to get married next year, but at this rate the whole thing will be put back two years!
Any help appreciated.
Sara1312 12-03-2008, 08:32 Hi chick
I suggest if you really like your local church then go with it otherwise you'll always wished you had done it there. You can always make your evening reception some place in or around town where it is easy for everyone to get to. I myself am getting married in Nether Edge but most of my family live at the other side of the city so I have booked the Polish Centre which is just outside town.
There are plenty of places to consider in town depending on your budget. I have had trouble finding a place but that is due to our very small budget, but with alot of help from people on here I finally found somewhere.
Good luck with it all.
x
i just worry about everyone getting to the reception from the church if we have it to far away. Most of our family and friends live centrally in sheffield so they would have to get over here for the ceremony and then go all the way back for the reception if we have it in sheffield. Most of them won't be driving so they can have a drink and it would be alot of money in taxis! i just don't know what to do for the best!
honeyb35 12-03-2008, 10:31 what about hiring a bus for all your guests, you could have a central collection point in town, get all the guests to the church and then back to town for a reception venue? You could have anything from a modern coach or minibus, to a vintage old style bus? My friends had one of these and they had their names up on the 'destination' bit at the front, it was lovely!
If cost is an issue maybe have one instead of wedding cars and travel with your guests, start the party early lol
uniquelydun 13-03-2008, 19:42 depending on how many people you have whitley hall do lovely civil or chaple ceromany weddings.they have there own little chapple in there grounds and they also have lovely rooms diffrent sizes to have a civil one. i think you have to decide what is important to you in the way of ceromany. do you want it to be religious?? if so then it should be and is that for the right reasons? if your not in any way religious yourself then go with the civil as there are many places that will marry you and hold your reception. whitley hall does both and will also cater for you and your guests can even stay over.
www.whitleyhall.com
please please please, have what you want. if other peoples opinions are the same as yours then great...if there not then go with your own. its your day and iv learnt from experiance... hope you find the perfect place
Classic Rock 14-03-2008, 12:27 I used to live out that way about 10 years ago. The Lord Conyers in Wales used to be a popular place to hold reception as they had a function room (whether its still there I don't know!). Then there's the rugby club at Dinnington, they have a function room. I don't know what it's like though I'm just going off memory.
rachelina 15-03-2008, 15:12 If you still want a central sheffield location, have you thought about the Dam House? We are having our reception there and the thing that we liked about them was they were happy to let us dictate what we wanted rather than trying to get us to have one of their packages. Just a thought :)
granda-grunt 15-03-2008, 17:39 st marys on bramall lane have facilities for your reception and the grounds are ok for takeing photos if you decide on a civil ceromony they can provide a bar if needed and the catering is excellent
Bluwaterbob 19-03-2008, 13:33 I Have A Small Venue ( Up To 100 Guests ) And Have A Unique Canalside Space. Call For A Chat 0114 2754365 To See If We Match Your Crieria As We Are Small, Personal And A Little Quirky. Price Range This Year £1000 - £4500 Boooked So Far
Hello!
My OH and I have decided to plan a december wedding for 2009/10 I know it's a long way off but we are pondering what to do with the venue. We will have a budget of around £5k only. We live opposite St Mary's church which I think is beautiful so i'd love to get married there but we cant really afford somewhere like Whitley hall for the reception. I am an interior designer and would love to do the decor myself so we have decided to look at village halls instead. I know there is Bradfield hall (has anyone used this?) but is there anywhere closer to Ecclesfield? Does anyone know if Gatty hall can be hired?
All suggestions/ past experience would be so much appreciated!!!!!
Classic Rock 20-03-2008, 12:45 There's a function room above the Black Bull pub. I'm not sure how many it holds though.
Bluwaterbob 20-03-2008, 17:16 A village hall/ function room is agreat idea for a Dec wedding as most venues are in xmas party mode . The main consideration is to plan the timing of the day making allowances for any eventuality so choose your caterer carefully as you may need to rely on their experience. A general rule is that your money will go further in Jan than Dec so if the date is not set in stone 4 weeks may make a massive difference to what you can provide
shells2909 21-03-2008, 09:50 Hi there, im due to get married tomorrow at town hall and im having a last minute panic attack. Do we need to take anything with us eg ID?? i've been meaning to phone them all week and kept putting it off and now its Good Friday and its closed :help:
thanks in advance!!
I would not have thought so! I am a minster, and when I conduct a wedding and the registrar comes, she shows me the 'blues', (the marriage license) to show that all the checks have been done (you will have done this when you applied to get married), and that it is legal and above board. She does not ask for any ID, as all of this has been done before - she will ask things like name/dob/address things.
Mechanics institue at wentworth?
EldonEng 03-04-2008, 11:08 We have recently got married at Ringwood Hall Hotel in Chesterfield, and i can not complain about anything it was perfect, we had the whole lot there ceremony and reception. The grounds are stunning much better than Aston Hall. The whole day was run like clockwork it was amazing.
redhead77 12-04-2008, 09:03 Having my wedding at the Dam House in June this year. I just love the fact we can book the whole place for ourselves and have both the ceremony and reception there. The management have been extremely accommodating and flexible- they are ready to work around our requirements to make our wedding day really special. Not to mention the amazing location and the beautiful view towards the park and the lake. Imo no other venue in Central Sheffield can beat the seclusion and accessibility of the Dam House. Can;t wait to get married there...:love:
hannahfor 14-04-2008, 20:06 My sister got married at the Sitwell Arms last year, the staff were amazing, the food delicous and the amostsphere was perfect. I would recommed the Sitwell Arms to anyone.
davenshell 02-05-2008, 21:19 I am having my wedding reception at Grange Park Golf Club. The menu is fantastic and they have changed a few items for me. The prices are reasonable and they are in the process of updating the room.
Bill & Rosie 19-05-2008, 21:23 Hi Nic
Sheffield Wednesday is not a bad price my son is getting married there in 2010 and out of all the venues they saw that was the cheapest.
By the way if you are thinking of having balloons for your venue i own The Balloon Room based in stocksbridge we are reasonably priced and cater for all budgets if i can be of help just e:mail me
Rosie
The Marriott Hotel in Nether Edge and Royal Victoria on the keys in the city centre are both known for weddings.. They usually have wedding fairs once a year you can attend to see what sort of packages they offer. Maybe worth giving them a ring to find it what dates these are on..
st pauls... but it'll cost you an arm and a leg
uniteddaz 30-06-2008, 11:58 im looking for a hotel that holds wedding receptions and over night stays for me&groom and also some guest. i want to have the formal meal there too. for the meal there will be 55people then for the reception there will be approx 200 people.can anyone recomend any as i dont know where to start.
have you thought about one of the main hotels around sheaf quays the hilton is very nice.
Camrat78 30-06-2008, 11:58 Hellaby Hall just off of Jct 1 of the M18 were fantastic for my wedding. Couldn't have asked for better service, everything ran like clockwork.
Jenny2910 30-06-2008, 12:18 The Norfolk Arms at Ringinglow has been transformed into a hotel now. Beautiful views across the Mayfield Valley. I know they cater specially for weddings
KATIEB_23 30-06-2008, 12:41 Off the top of my head I can think of these that are not too far away:
Sheffield Park Hotel (http://www.pedersenhotels.com/index.asp?HotelId=5)
Rooms £40, wedding menu from £32.50/head plus £14/head drinks package.
Kenwood Hall (as mentioned earlier) similar price range to the above.
Rutland Hotel (http://www.rutlandhotel-sheffield.com/) I can't find my info on that but I remember thinking it was pretty cheap (cheaper than the above) and the food options looked really good, but the room for the ceremony put me off although that wouldn't be relevant in your case.
The Leopold Hotel is gorgeous but hasn't got a big enough function room for a decent reception, but you could have your reception at any of the restaurants in Leopold Square and stay at the hotel.
I thought St.Pauls (http://www.mercure.com/mercure/fichehotel/gb/mer/6628/fiche_hotel.shtml) was REALLY disappointing.
Gorgeous contemporary plush foyer which is attached to the wintergardens - great for photos... but the reception venue is in the basement, so no windows and the lack of natural light really makes it feel like a business conference room (which it is) such a shame.
KATIEB_23 30-06-2008, 12:52 PS. This is Cubley Hall in Penistone where I'm getting married in 11months - it might be too far from your church but I'll show you anyway! :)
Front (http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c12/KATIEB_23/?action=view¤t=P1015509.jpg)
Inside (http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c12/KATIEB_23/?action=view¤t=P1015491.jpg) - setting up for a wedding breakfast
Outside (http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c12/KATIEB_23/?action=view¤t=P1015508.jpg) - the gardens have a bandstand where you can have the ceremony (fingers crossed the weather will be OK!)
Kaye2812 30-06-2008, 13:11 thanks katieb we havent really got a budget, as for where we want something that isnt miles away from the church which is gleadless church. we are wanting the meal and reception in one place and also planning on staying in the hotel with the option of other guests staying.
Congrats on the wedding. Have you looked at Mosborough Hall, that isn't too far away. I have been to a wedding there in the past and it was lovely, although I believe they have extended it since then and added a new wing. I am attending a wedding there in September so will get to see what it's like all done up. The link to the hotel's website is: http://www.mosboroughhall.co.uk/
KATIEB_23 30-06-2008, 14:06 from Gleadless there's a hotel @ Meadowhead. Sitwell Arms @ Renishaw,Mosborough Hall, i don't s'pose the new one @ Bramall Lane is that far from Gleadless either.Oh yeah I forgot about that one! Apparently that is due to open this autumn...
http://www.wcec.co.uk/news.php?id=58&src=project
http://www.millenniumhotels.co.uk/copthornesheffield/index.html
looby lou 11-07-2008, 09:48 Fulwood Inn looks beautiful, it would make a gorgeous reception venue. Are they licensed for weddings?
The fullwood inn looks gorgeous doesn't it. There's a post from a few years back saying the service and food left a lot to be desired - but things may have turned round. I can't find any telephone contact details for them though?! Will let you know if I get any more info
Hi lamby
Check out Whirlow Farm, which is perfect, secluded field and a great view. ecclesall church is nearby as is ranmoor......
marie who plans the events at whirlow farm posts on here fairly regularly and is very helpful
good luck with it!
TheBlueroom 26-07-2008, 13:10 The Blue Room Brasserie, an excellent venue for Wedding receptions.
With No Room Hire Charge and an array of menus to choose from (Buffet or sit down meals) its perfect, and we also have plenty of experince dealing with previous weddings!
Have the whole restaurant for big parties or the conservatory for smaller intimate parties.
Call for info - 0114 2552004
cjthedj2 07-08-2008, 13:19 THE BASSETT,
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Buffets & bouncy castles Available
Call Terry on:-
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Mentalmomma 10-08-2008, 16:28 What about small venues, such as Public house function rooms etc?
Will be contacting The Black Bull at Ecclesfield.
Also New Crown at Hansworth as they have function room & do reception for special occasions (weddings, engagements, christenings, funerals and Birthdays.) It's not up any steps & has it's own exit/entrance aswell as ajoing doors to main bar, even though has it's own bar.
Parl Hotel at Hillsborough used to do Functions etc upstairs though.
Anyone know of any other places like this? suitable for those on a small budget. Would be lovely if we could all afford the gorgeous place and weddings,but for some it's not possible.
Masses of luck for the future to anyone & everyone getting married soon & in the future.:)
we got married in may this year and had the reception at The Sherwood on Birley Moor Road. It was fantastic!! We didn't have a sit down meal (got married at 4pm and had a large buffet at 8:30) so that kept dopwn costs, the bar prices are very reasonable, the location is great (15 mins out of town centre) and Sue couldn't have done any more for us. Everyone enjoyed themselves, which was our main priority.
They do various wedding breakfast packages, all reasonably priced. Our buffet was about a fiver a head and we invited 180 peeps.
Hoe this helps someone x
The potting shed at silkstone is very reasonably prices for large parties. or tankersely mannor nice place with spa. Brooklands hotel is not expensive too and close to the M1 juncitino 37 for any guests coming from a long way
cawthorne has a village hall which I once went to a party there, it's offsd junction 38 of M1 about 2 miles easy to get to, I'm not sure who runs it though.
also at silkstone is a pavallion type building near the cricket ground behind silkstone garage - exit 37 of M1, I think this is parish council run. and the chap on the council is colin bower, COLIN@i-online.co.uk
Silkstone lodge is a an old working mans club, which do very cheap buffets and you can hire the room and do your own DJ and stuff
i know there is a thread dedicated to wedding venues but i am looking for something more specific. i am getting married in botanical gardens and my theme for the wedding is vintage/english country garden. my aim is to keep away from the posh hotels as i am pretty sure about the look/vibe i want to create, and you are quite limited at some places as to what you can do. anyone have any ideas of any pretty village halls or something equally as lovely! location is not important at this point! x
How about the Millennium Hall on Eccleshall Rd? My friend had her reception there after getting married at botanical gardes and it was really lovely and inexpensive.
Classic Rock 31-08-2008, 10:33 I DJ'd a wedding at the Mecure St Pauls hotel, just at the side of the Peace Gardens, this week. The couple held their ceremony there, had their reception and evening buffet/disco there too. Very large and spacious, pleasant atmosphere, modern setting and from a DJ's point of view it's very easy to get the disco gear in and out! It's a four star hotel so likely to be expensive, however it's very exclusive and private from the rest of the world.
I DJ'd a wedding at the Mecure St Pauls hotel, just at the side of the Peace Gardens, this week. The couple held their ceremony there, had their reception and evening buffet/disco there too. Very large and spacious, pleasant atmosphere, modern setting and from a DJ's point of view it's very easy to get the disco gear in and out! It's a four star hotel so likely to be expensive, however it's very exclusive and private from the rest of the world.
We got married there this year. Was fantastic. We're more 'city' kind of people and so didn't want the pretty country side location - we wanted to get married in town. St Paul's has got to be one of the best hotels in Sheffield and it is such an impressive hotel - everyone loved it. And yeah it's not cheap but it looks far more expensive that it is and I would say was kind of average in terms prices of other hotel wedding venues.
BruciesBabe 18-09-2008, 12:41 Hey Claret,
We have looked around a few venues now and St Paul is way and above the best and suprisingly the prices are coming in as not too bad either.
We are looking at seating up to 120 for the wedding brekky and then 170 ish in the evening, so its not small numbers, but St Pauls are being fab.
We turned up on the off chance at 8.00pm last night as asked to see a bedroom and the city suite and the staff were really helpful and lovely. This morning, I've spoken to the wedding co-ordinator there and we have an apt to go and speak to her on Monday evening. Really rather excited! We plan to have a slightly later ceremony - bout 3.30pm, so food about 5-7.30 and then evening do at 8.00pm ish onwards. We don't want whole other buffet in the evening (as the day guests will have just eaten) so St Paul's suggested a cheese and pate platter instead - right up our street!
Kenwood Hall on the other hand was really disappointing - we went to see them also last night. The room we'd have our day in is in a separate building to the rest of the hotel and the access to the gardens is through a busy carpark and across a private drive! The wall paper was peeling off walls in the room where the food would be and the bedrooms themselves in the hotel were old and tatty. AND... its more expensive than St Pauls!
Fingers crossed that we can sort a registra for the civil service for the dates and times we want!
Hello BB I am just wondering if you have considered Tapton Hall? I've not actually been to any weddings there but that's where we've booked for our wedding next summer!! They seemed to have quite a few days free (though this was some months ago). We booked it because it was nice and spacious and a bit cheaper than the other places we looked at. Also when we went to look around the staff were really friendly. I don't think you can bring your own booze, though...
ScantiLee 22-09-2008, 12:58 my partner and i have recently booked Whirlow Grange for our reception venue. The Manager there is Graham Hollond, he's fantastic. Although they do not allow outside caterers they have a fantastic chef and will do any type of food you request. With prices starting from 25 pounds per adult and discounts for children it's quite a bargin - they are very willing to work to your budget. All at Whirlow Grange make you feel really welcolme and cannot do enough for you. We have gone for the hog roast option - we really want a relaxed atmosphere. The main room is light and airy with french doors that open out on to their fantastic landscape gardens. The best thing about whirlow grange is that the whole house is exclusivley yours for the event, no other parties!! They also have a chaple within the grounds which you could use to get hitched in or just for photographs. whirlowgrange co uk this website really doesnt do the house any justice you should definatly go and have a look telephone number is 0114 236 3173 - good luck!!
drenee78 22-09-2008, 22:17 You might want to try city-limits venue you can check ou there ad in the yellow pages or google it. It's a new venue as of last year and modern decor. Just outside the city centre
Hello
I'm hoping someone can help me find a reasonably priced reception venue around the Tinsley area? Small - about 30-40 people, buffet type food
Thank you
BB
We had around 100 to the breakfast - plenty of room and so you'll easily fit another 20 in. Staff are fantastic - everyone commented on how nice everyone was. I did post something on another thread re having a wedding cake of cheese - which we had served up as a cheese course. Mmmmmmm! With Port!!!! We also had sunflowers as the scheme for the reception - went really well with the colours of the city suite.
Hope you enoy it all - we did!!
dizzybird77 29-09-2008, 15:47 Has anyone been to look at/had any experience of the cutlers hall hotel?
Looked on their website today and it looks loads cheaper than anywhere else, meals start from £16.50!!
I know the cutlers hall itself is lovely, just wondered if this is too good to be true
weenireeni 29-09-2008, 15:56 Has anyone got married at Wentworth Castle, nr Barnsley? looks gorgeous and reasonably priced!
Thanks
dizzybird77 22-10-2008, 08:30 Hi, Does anyone know if Ringwood Hall is any good? Been thinking about holding our wedding there in December 2009 as they do a gorgeous christmas package.
Hi Sunnystef,
I looked at Ringwood specifically for the xmas package as it looked beautiful!!
I really want a christamas wedding.
Went to look round and the hotel itself is beautiful, the rooms that they use for the xmas packages are very small though.
Would fit 50 in for the sit down no problem but I thought it would be very cramped for an evening reception.
You do have the option to change rooms and then you pay the xmas package price with extra people at normal rate.
I was considering it until I spoke to someone at a wedding fair who gave me some quite worrying info about the place which totally put me off............
PM me if you want all the details :thumbsup:
MissFeathers 22-10-2008, 12:07 Hello all,
We are getting married at Loxely Chapel in September 2010 and have booked our reception at Cubley Hall in Penistone! I would recommend this location to anyone as the grounds and building are lovely, its very resonable and the wedding planner there is wonderful!
Jenna x
dizzybird77 04-11-2008, 19:14 I really liked the look of Hassop hall but it is really expensive and they do have some very strict rules.
The main one that was a problem for us was the children element (no more than 6 and we have 3 of our own!!!!) I really don't want to exclude family because they have children, and would be on edge all day for fear of mine ruining something!!!!!
We also liked Bolsover Castle but that was the same, and even had rules about women wearing sensible shoes (no heels) in certain areas.
phoenix21 14-01-2009, 17:30 a great place to have a wedding reception is City Limits, which is on the edge of town towards the hillsborough football ground. it's a modern building with a great atmosphere that is provided by their helpful and friendly staff.
iv actually noticed that they're having a wedding fayre this coming sunday the 18th, from 10:30am til 3pm. i went to the last one and it was really good and informative, with lots of different exhibitors, bridal fashion shows and first dance demonstrations.
weenireeni 15-01-2009, 19:20 Hello,
Im looking for somewhere ot hold a party for after we return from out wedding abroad possibly weekend of 12th of September - prefferably the Saturday night.
We live Woodseats side of town so South side or city centre would be best.
Ideally looking for somewhere nice but cheap - if there is such a thing, that provide a buffet or we can bring our own (or get someone in to do it) - for around 120-150 people. A "decently" priced bar would be ideal, and a bit of a disco type thing too ideally. Any ideas?
why not try 'the blue room', lovely restaurant and you can hire it all, or just the private room. great food, and if you can get the set menu then its reasonably priced too!
Any area of Sheffield and we're looking for something like an old hall or something,not a modern pub or anything like that.
There's a place called The Old Rectory, think it's at Handsworth, not sure what it's like, it's in the yellow pages. I got a brochure when I was looking for somewhere.
Also Garrison Hotel at Hillsborough is nice and very reasonably priced. It's a hotel but not modern, it's set in the old hillsborough barracks.
Fibutton 22-02-2009, 18:12 Hi, i know its not Sheffield , we live in Aston, and have booked the Elton Hotel in Bramley for our wedding and reception.
The staff have been fantastic- and have booked the whole hotel for us on the day. We only paid £2225 for the civil ceremony and hire of the room, hot and cold buffet (meat and potato pie/lasagne/ various Italian breads/salads/veggie tartlets- no pork pie or vol-au-vents lol !, red carpet, drinks reception with canapes, DJ, toastmaster etc. We are having 40 to the ceremony and 80 in the evening, in my view all the stress has been taken off me as everyone just books in the night before and all the work is done :)
We're getting married on 28/08/09 so we will let you know !
Congratulations to all x
I got married on Saturday and can thoroughly recommend the Niagara Centre. (south Yorks police sports and social club). Prices were very reasonable, staff were great, room(s) are fab and the food was lovely. Of the 330 guests we have spoken to since Saturday, everyone as commented on what a great venue it is!
the chazter 31-03-2009, 15:42 Can anyone suggest a list of WMCs/social clubs/rooms above pubs that can seat 100-plus and can be booked on Saturdays? SW Sheff or in/near city centre preferred but all considered. Any venues with cask ale would be especially welcome, but that may be asking too much.
Thanks
what about Philadelphian club on martin street sheffield large room avaialble on saturdays
looby lou 14-04-2009, 23:38 You will have to apply for your wedding at Chatsworth in writing. One of the brides I am working with was looking at it, however I managed to find another venue which they fell in love with.
I cant remember the guys name, who deals with the weddings, but he is very nice!!!
Ms_Tetley 15-04-2009, 17:32 Try googling halls instead of manor houses .. most big places i work at are halls ie Eyam Hall, Cressbrook Hall etc :)
Stockers 23-04-2009, 14:56 Oh and im on a seriously low budget so hotels are out of the question. thank you
Have the recpetion at Bramall Lane, they do very reasonable rates and the whole package is included, Buffet, DJ etc.
honeyb35 24-04-2009, 07:16 I got married last december and had similar problems with city centre reception venues. I ended up finding domino hall, part of the sheffield cathedral. Its a very decent size and reasonably priced. They have an in house wedding planner who is very helpful too, give the cathedral a ring and ask for Nicola.
I have a few photos of it if needs be :)
vamparicmale 16-05-2009, 08:56 places like bolsover castle in chesterfield, chatsworth hall these do have some rescrictions due to being grade listed and protected but make a brill wedding venue. a website i used alot when finding venues for me was www.yorkshire-wedding.com it helps loads
zerocool 17-05-2009, 15:00 This is one of the reasons why we got married in a scottish castle, to save 14K.
It only came to around 6k for the castle, food, accomodation for us in the castle and the grounds for 3 nights. All the guests paid for their acomodation on the castle grounds for 3 nights too. In that price was the photographer, dress, kilts, rings, DJ, buffet and a 3 course meal, run of the grounds for 3 days
www.blairquhan.com
it was amazing, having everyone there before meant the actual wedding day wasn't wandering around saying "thanks for coming, lovely to see you" so you could enjoy the day more.
options for a closer ceremony:
http://www.oldvicarageatelkesley.co.uk/
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-hardwickhall
http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/CultureAndLeisure/venues/WoolleyHall/default.htm
been to all three of the above for weddings, all lovely
Justoriginal 19-05-2009, 12:03 I live in Blyth Nr Worksop, and we go to Hodsock Priory for different events and it's a fantastic all year round location!
Hope this is of help!
CherishMedia 29-05-2009, 12:53 Help does anyone know of a venue that will hold 300 - 350 people ideally would like an outseide space/marquee just dont want it to be a faceless functions room any suggestions :-)
Jessica - Charnwood Hotel (http://www.thecharnwood.com/weddings/index.php) near Blyth is a beautiful location that has outside marquees for weddings. Marquees make such lovely wedding settings!
Star_sprinkl 09-06-2009, 12:32 HELP.............
up until now it has been Ringwood Hall for us, BUT someone's not happy so we're looking at other options!
any info about Van Dyke's, Royal Victoria (Holiday Inn), or Aston Halls marquee very much appreciated : )
I'm getting married at Van Dyks. Its just recently been done up. The call it the Hotel Van Dyk now which I find quite amusing but they have done a good job. Anne who deals with the weddings is very good. I can't tell you much about prices because they have gone up but they are honouring the old prices for anyone who had booked already. If there is anything in particular you want to know PM me and I'll do my best to answer.
hello
i have worked with van dyk aston hall and royal victoria. You can see my brides at these venues and more on my facebook group if you want to see how they look full of flowers?! (i will pm you the link.) Each venue has its own vibe
All the venues have a brilliant reputation and i am confident none of them will disappoint.
Aston Hall is accesible from M1 and has a more classic yet modern hotel
Royal victoria has benefit of being in the city centre and has an interior which is opulent grand and very wow
van dyk is more in the country smaller friendly service and a good refurb
I would view them all and go on your gut instinct Is your wedding going to be formal, traditional, country, vintage, classic, city chic? The venue can decide that for you
hope that helps
emma
Libraryneck 10-06-2009, 08:32 have your tried Bradfield Village Hall quite reasonable, RUtland Hotel is very nice, City Limits is ok but bit expensive just to hire the room and then everything extra on top. If anyone would like a wedding cake please pm me thanks
After looking round a few places (Rutland Hotel, Whitley Hall, Mosborough Hall) we settled with the BEAUCHIEF HOTEL... It's gorgeous, I live local and always drive past but never been in... it's a very reasonable price and they will include everything if you want them too... We're getting married Sept 2010 so got a while to plan things yet!
Harrelle 11-07-2009, 14:11 Congratulations on getting engaged.
Living in Sheffield we're lucky - there are so many beautiful venues in and around the area. It depends what you're looking for and how far you are happy to travel. It also heavily depends on the size of your party.
Being a wedding planner we visit a lot of venues. I would recommend:
1) Whirlow Brook Hall is lovely - they were taken over not that long a go and are having a make over, once that's done it will be really pretty. Also you know yours will be the only wedding on there on the day.
2) Whitely Hall is also lovely - a bit smaller but really rustic and the bedrooms have been decorated beautifully.
3) Ringwood Hall - the gardens are beautiful.
4) Chatsworth House - you can't actually get married in the house but you can hire out the stables. The wedding coordinators there are lovely and you'll get some beautiful photos in the grounds but you need to think creatively when you look around.
I hope this is helpful - if you post some more specific details about your number of guests etc I'd be happy to give you some ore suggestions.
Harrelle also offer a venue sourcing service if you would like more comprehensive advice.
KATIEB_23 14-07-2009, 08:03 Hiya!
Just wondered if anybody could help me out.
I'm trying (again) to arrange our wedding for next year. Got a idea where we want our reception (Norfolk Arms) but no idea where to get married as I don't fancy the ceremony at the Norfolk arms.
Also, don't fancy the registry office. I thought about the botanical gardens but a few people at work have put me off the place.
Any ideas?
I wanted somewhere pretty but not too expensive, south Sheffield/Derbyshire/Dronfield and like I said JUST the ceremony.
Your ideas would be very welcome :)I got married at Cubley Hall in Penistone - we had the whole day there, but they do just ceremonies too.
pic:
http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c12/KATIEB_23/?action=view¤t=P1015508.jpg
http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c12/KATIEB_23/?action=view¤t=_200a.jpg
For the ceremony it costs £375.
We got married at the underbank chapel by the resident vicar. Then drove around to lomas hall where friends did our catering, Lovely personal wedding too.
Contact me for more info if interested
Hi all, I have only just joined this forum and I have been reading a few posts. I haven't noticed anyone recommending Aston Hall, just off Junction 31 M1. My daughter is getting married in 2012 and we went to look around Aston Hall this morning. It's absolutely gorgeous! The rooms are amazing and the wedding co-ordinator is very friendly and helpful. It id a bit on the expensive side, but we will definitely be booking her wedding there and we have plenty of time to save up!
mdhughes03 22-07-2009, 19:44 Hey guys. We have just booked Cubley hall for our wedding next year. They are very reasonable (and this coming from a real tightwad!) and so flexible-we were getting so frustrated being told when and whre to sit and eat and venues dictating how many guests we would have and how many courses they must eat.
Their website is under construction and so there's not as much info out there as with other venues but if you call they will send you a lovely brochure.
Our decision was made based on the advice ofthe lovely Dizzybird77 and seeing KatieB23's photographs so a massive thanks to the sheffield forum for helping us!! :love: :love: :love:
KATIEB_23 03-08-2009, 20:33 Hey guys. We have just booked Cubley hall for our wedding next year. They are very reasonable (and this coming from a real tightwad!) and so flexible-we were getting so frustrated being told when and whre to sit and eat and venues dictating how many guests we would have and how many courses they must eat.
Their website is under construction and so there's not as much info out there as with other venues but if you call they will send you a lovely brochure.
Our decision was made based on the advice ofthe lovely Dizzybird77 and seeing KatieB23's photographs so a massive thanks to the sheffield forum for helping us!! :love: :love: :love:Oh wow I'm so excited for you!! :D
You made the right choice! Everyone is still raving about how we had the BEST food they've ever had at a wedding - and Sandra is just so brilliant!
Aww I love that place so much, it was amazing! :love:
I made loads of things myself so can Email you stuff if you like, eg the maps & graphics I used for the invitations & menus etc.
our wedding website: www.katieandmattswedding.co.uk (my Email is on there. the graphic on the right is traced from the bandstand design)
photographers photos: http://www.revolutionaryphotography.co.uk/Clients/KatarinaMatthew/katarinamatthew.html
(username:katie password:matt)
CherishMedia 15-09-2009, 11:57 Hi Becci
We recently filmed a wedding at Wortley Hall last month. It was a beautiful place to film and has made some really gorgeous footage. We are actually going to be using that wedding as a promotional highlights clip on our website so check our website in a few weeks time when we've had chance to upload it - its got lots of footage of Wortley Hall on there (both inside and outside). The reception room was quite small but it seemed really cosy and intimate. Definitly enough room for at least 100 daytime guests - in the evening they moved into another room which was much much larger. I heard it was recently refurbished too! I would certainly reccommend it and it is worth a viewing to appreciate it properly. :)
princessfluf 18-09-2009, 11:11 hi
has anyone been a guest at a wedding or got married at the mosborough hall hotel since the refurb?
i would just like to know opinions before i contacted them.
any views appreciated,
thanks
Hi,
We got married on the bank holiday weekend at Mosborough Hall Hotel & to be brutally honest I wouldn't have any more dealings with them if it was the last place on earth! The staff are horrendous. The wedding co-ordinators are beyond a joke & have no organisational skills whatsoever. The restaurant manager was aggressive & abusive towards me & several of my guests, he actually had me in floods of tears the morning after our wedding (yes we have complained!!!) & all of the guests that stayed overnight in the rooms were charged different rates. The hotel itself is absolutely stunning & they have done a marvellous job of the refurb, it's just unfortunate they employ staff who have very little social skills. The food is lovely however we were rushed through our meal as they wanted to set up for the evening. It is an expensive place & so you expect a first class service but to be honest we would have probably recieved a better service had we held our wedding reception in a working mens club.
Get married here if you want beautiful wedding pictures but don't get married here if you want a smoothly run event!! :(
AHG Creative 18-09-2009, 20:09 I don't know if it has been mentioned before but Hodsock Priory near Blyth, north of Worksop is well worth a look. I shot a wedding there a few weeks ago and it is a wonderful venue. The grounds are lovely too, with a small lake, rose garden and lots of little nooks and corners.
A little further afield is Oulton Hall near Leeds. A beautiful venue with very helpful staff.
KATIEB_23 25-09-2009, 10:11 Hi, my boyfriend and I have recently got engaged and I've set my heart on a Christmas wedding next year! Luckily my fiance is happy with this too! Can anyone suggest some nice reception venues, we will need somewhere with a gorgeous interior incase of bad weather, preferably somewhere rustic etc. We don't really need gardens due to the time of year but would be a bonus. Any suggestions would be really helpful as i'm starting to stress already as we've just moved house but really want to get something booked! We're not on too tight a budget as we're very lucky to have our parents helping us out. Thanks!!
Did I hear 'Rustic'? :)
We got married at Cubley Hall and it was wonderful!
Old style atmosphere with slate floors, oak beams etc. and fab food!
heres a pic I took of the inside: http://s24.photobucket.com/albums/c12/KATIEB_23/?action=view¤t=P1015491.jpg
Their website: http://www.cubleyhall.co.uk/Cubley/Home.html
Just ask if you want to know any more or see our photographers pics - I never get tired of raving about that place! :love:
Congratulations by the way! xxx :banana:
weenireeni 25-09-2009, 10:25 Hi Birdy01, Ringwood Hall is a beautiful venue, I get married there next Aug but i know that they offer special xmas packages. Has great interior rooms, the Coach House is so rustic, as it's Georgian, and I just love the place!
Good luck with wherever you choose!
:)
Hi,
We are currently looking to book a wedding reception venue. Cubanas in town seem quite reasonably priced, anyone got experience of booking them for a reception or party before.
Otherwise anyone got any other suggestions for nice but affordable venues in the city centre or broomhill area (getting married in Botanical Gardens). The venue would be needed on a Sunday
Thanks
Hi Ice hockey Joe, why not consider the Wig & Pen - we have done a few receptions with people coming into town fdrom the Botanical gardens - it works really well. Since our extension last year there are lots of possible areas for hire.
www.wigandpensheffield.com
hannahbeth85 01-10-2009, 13:53 Hi Guys,
I'm the Wedding Coordinator at Whirlowbrook Hall on Eccelsall Road South. Not many people know about us which is why I'm posting on here!
We are a country hall with 39 acres of gorgeous gardens which look amazing on photo's.
Our capacity for the wedding breakfast is 120 while an evening reception can be catered for up to 150 guests.
We currently have highly desirable dates available in 2010 which I'd love to fill.
If you'd like to check us out our website is whirlowbrookhall.co.uk
If you would like a wedding brochure sending out my email address is hannah.martin@fdgroup.com
Were having a Wedding Fair at Whirlowbrook Hall on the 31st of October 2009(Halloween!!!) and would love to see you there!!
If you need any more information please contact us on 01142 213003
The Address is:
Whirlowbrook Hall
Eccessall Road South
Sheffield
S11 9QD
Feel Free to Pop up anytime for a look or contact me to make an appointment.
Kind Regards
Hannah Martin
Wedding Coordinator
I had lots of fun researching venues for our wedding but in the end went for outdoor hog roast and a party at the Harley Hotel rather than traditional sit down meal (not sure if they're brave enough to do it again).
However, I did stay at Kenwood Hall to get ready for my wedding and many of our guest stayed there and loved it. The junior suite was lovely but lacked facilities like a fridge, and robes (which were brought when asked for). I also attended a wedding there and the BBQ in the evening was lovely and the grounds are just perfect for photo's. They do often have up to 3 weddings on at same time though.
I got married at the Bandstand at Weston Park and details of my wedding can be found at http://www.hansleybeard.co.uk/weddings/sara_daves_wedding
Channing Hall (Victorian splendor with spiral staircase) on Surrey Street is great for a reception on a budget but you do need to provide own caterers and drinks and you need approval from the Trustees of the Upper Chapel unless getting married in said Chapel first.
I also know people who enjoyed their reception at the Ivory off West Street and I liked the look of Firth Hall at Sheffield University and also Cutlers Hall on Church Street both very grand indeed.
Happy planning!
PS: My wedding planner was ace Jennie Beard (website link above is hers)
medicgirl 31-10-2009, 09:43 Hi, Has anyone been to a wedding, got their wedding booked, or had their wedding at Kenwood Hall? How was/is it? We have a provisional booking with them but I'm not so sure now... Not convinced that their service so far is up to standard so wondering whether to start looking at other venues again. The problem is no where we looked at so far compared from a venue point of view, but I'm just starting to think service might be just as important now!
Hi there. I'm getting married in Italy next June, but (mainly to please my mum!) we're having a reception party in Sheffield when we get back. We needed it to be at a hotel as we'll have relatives coming from all over who'll need to have somewhere to stay. Kenwood Hall was the first place we looked at as my boyfriend thought it would be ideal. The setting is lovely but 2 things put me off -one was the fact that we went to look around on a Wednesday and the place was still filthy from the wedding they had had on the Saturday -as our reception was going to be on a Sunday I was really unhappy that they wouldn't have cleaned up from the wedding they had done the previous day! The second thing was that the wedding coordinator was really scatty, just didn't seem to know what on earth she was doing and promised she would email me dates and availability by the end of that week - I never heard from her. We've ended up booking the Mercure St Paul's in town, which has it's drawbacks (mainly price) but they seem to know what they're doing and are being pretty accommodating generally speaking!
Hope that's helped, I have heard good things from people who've actually attended weddings at Kenwood, but I just didn't get a good feeling from them!
lovingtea 05-11-2009, 10:17 Hi Medicgirl Our experiences with Kenwood Hall sound very similar. In the end we decided to cancel (didn't actually get that far though as the planner never called me back - sort of sums it up! but presume our provisional booking has been cancelled by now). They sent out two versions of the contract which were wrong and the third version never materialised. Left us both pretty fed up and disappointed but did give us a chance to completely rethink our wedding plans and now I think we're going to have a more low key do at Whiston Manorial Barn, a lot more work for us but will hopefully be lovely. We looked at St Pauls, was too big for us but we left in no doubt that they would do a really good job of organising everything so I'm sure you'll have a lovely reception there!
weddingdaze 05-11-2009, 15:28 Whiston Manorial Barn will be lovely! :)
tim schafer 17-11-2009, 13:17 Hi,
My names Tim, Im the wedding coordinator at The Old Rectory in Handsworth,
Our exclusive room hire is £500 for the whole venue and carparks, grounds etc, A 3 course sit down meal starts at £19 per head, the drinks packages start at £9 per head, Evening buffets start at £6.40 per head. DJ £150.
So an average do for 60 guests at the wedding breakfast, followed by 100 for evening buffet with Balloons, flowers DJ etc would cost £3402.50
To make things cheaper, you don't have to use our flowers, DJ,or Balloons etc we allow you to book your own, similarly we can also hire out any of our 5 rooms on an hour by hour basis rather than an exclusive hire for the day ( although £500 for the whole venue is very cheap!)
To further save costs have you considered a friday wedding? many locations offer friday discounts. We currently have 30% off friday room hire.
We are a fantastic old georgian rectory. A big stone built building in quiet grounds just off the sheffield park way 5minutes from town and 5 minutes from the motorway too. If you haven't seen us check out our web site. Its a brand new site.
tim schafer 17-11-2009, 13:42 I forgot to give the web site address - its http://www.orh.org.uk hope this helps
tim
medicgirl 25-11-2009, 16:53 Don't know how expensive it is but I went to a wedding last year at Hodsock Priory just outside Worksop and it was gorgeous!
pink tank 28-11-2009, 17:50 hi
has anyone been a guest at a wedding or got married at the mosborough hall hotel since the refurb?
i would just like to know opinions before i contacted them.
any views appreciated,
thanks
Hi
I have been a guest at a wedding at mosborough hall lovely venue.. shame about he wedding!!
S Fredrick 03-12-2009, 00:07 You could have a look at Bagden hall, Denby dale. Very nice venue.
Simon:)
S Fredrick 03-12-2009, 00:09 Whitley Hall is worth a look too!
Don't know how expensive it is but I went to a wedding last year at Hodsock Priory just outside Worksop and it was gorgeous!
It's about £5000 for the venue hire only.
We went to a wedding this weekend at The Maynard Arms at Grindleford. The food was delicious, the service good, and room and gardens just stunning.
hennypenny 01-01-2010, 16:16 It isn't in Derbyshire, but Whirlow Hall Farm has overnight accommodation in the farmhouse (6 beds per room) and is very laid back :)
loobylou2008 01-01-2010, 16:52 you wouldnt go wrong looking here either....a lovely place.
http://www.devonshirearms.net/
jessica1978 02-01-2010, 13:22 I did find somewhere which was out Derbyshire way but I cant remember the name it was near Matlock although it was slight expensive in my opinion.
jessica1978 05-01-2010, 09:19 My cousin hired the Niagra at Hillsborough which was nice she decorated the tables herself and made the room look lovely and the price by all accounts was reasonable and the room holds a large number of people.
have you looked at the ski village? They're v flexible, good venue!
Have you thought of maybe hiring a church for the evening too? You could have your cateres there too, candles etc, lovely
Niagra at Hillsborough may be able to help very good function room.
Hi there I was just wondering if anyone has had a wedding at swfc and wot is it like!
I've been to a reception here and the food was really nice.
lwb-wedding 09-02-2010, 17:49 Its one of the most beautiful churches in the area. You should give the parish office a call the ladies there are lovely.
O forgot..went to Wortley last week and didnt like it.Looks like it needs some TLC inside-wedding room was very dark.Have a friend getting married at Whitley and its costing her £12000 for full use before she even starts with menus etc.Went to a wedding at Mosborough last Aug and it was lovely...only reason we're not considering it is precisely because we dont want to use the same venue as our friend because quite a few of our guests were at that wedding too.
dizzybird77 22-02-2010, 15:53 Take a look at cubley hall, beautiful place, fantasticly heplful staff and very reasonable prices x
Has anyone had any experiences with Hargate Hall in the Peak District?
Looks amazing and seems very flexible, would just like to hear of anyone who has had or attended a wedding there.
Thanks Em xxx
AHPhotograph 24-02-2010, 12:30 Hi, I've photographed at Kenwood Hall. There are two parts, the old part with the Library, and the new section.
The old building has plenty of character. The large gardens are well maintained, with a small lake which is good for romantic images.
Staff were friendly.
Best wishes.
Allen
Depends on which part your getting married in .. if its the detached part set just slightly away from the main hotel ..it can be a nightmare ( depending on number of guests) .. because if theyres two weddings at the same time.. you cant take all your guest down into the grounds because of the other wedding.
We would like to get married in the old side and have the wedding breakfast and disco in the larger seperate building. I loved the old side for the wedding breakfast but it isn't big enough for that or the evening reception, however I did really like the other building as it is the prefect size.
Hi
I own Hargate Hall and we have set up a facebook group so that people can get an impartial view of us. If you go to facebook and search for "hargate weddings" we should come up . I am sure any past brides and grooms will hale answer any questions that you have. or of course you can contact us directly to arrange to look around!
hi
with the old side you get the use of 3 rooms, the room your married in, the room thats set up for the dj and the bar area room, plus theres the large hallway that had some seating.
plus you get to use the lawned area outside, we had around 120 people in the evening.
CocoCatering 05-03-2010, 14:06 Has anyone had any experiences with Hargate Hall in the Peak District?
Looks amazing and seems very flexible, would just like to hear of anyone who has had or attended a wedding there.
Thanks Em xxx
Hi Em,
We have catered for weddings at Hargate Hall and it is a lovely venue. The hallway is an amazing location for intimate wedding receptions and you can also have a marquee which is great for larger numbers, plus the grounds are beautiful for your photographs.
Blanche x
Yay!!!
We have now booked Hargate Hall for our wedding weekend in June 2011
I am so, so happy. It's absolutely gorgeous.
So many plans to make, diets to start lol and money to start saving.
Just thought I'd share with a few like minded giddy girlies hehehe xxx
lwb-wedding 05-03-2010, 20:45 wow! Amazing Venue, sent you a pm over about the planning part x
weddingdaze 07-03-2010, 10:02 Congratulations - Hargate Hall is a beautiful venue! :)
weddingdaze 07-03-2010, 10:15 Hi everyone, I wanted to let the forum know that from this Summer, Cusworth Hall in Doncaster will be available for civil marriage ceremonies.
Cusworth Hall is an elegant Georgian mansion set in its own landscaped park and makes an ideal venue for your special day. The Hall was built by George Platt and James Paine in the mid 18th century using the leading craftsmen and artists in the country to realise their designs. After 200 years as a family home it has been open to visitors as a popular museum and tourist facility for South Yorkshire for almost 50 years.
To celebrate the launch of civil marriage ceremonies at Cusworth Hall, The Wedding Daze are inviting you to an Open Day which will showcase the venue and allow you to meet a fantastic range of wedding specialists.
SUNDAY 25th APRIL 2010
11-4pm
FREE ENTRY
The Cusworth Hall team will be on hand to show couples around the venue and answer any questions on the Open Day.
If you are interested in Cusworth Hall for your wedding celebration please contact:
T: 01302 782342 E: cusworth@doncaster.gov.uk
W: http://theweddingdaze-bespokeweddingplanners.blogspot.com/2010/03/cusworth-hall-wedding-open-day-sunday.html
W: http://www.doncaster.gov.uk/Leisure_in_Doncaster/Museums_and_Galleries/Cusworth_Hall_and_Park/Cusworth_Hall_and_Park_Main_Page.asp
Trotterette 19-03-2010, 18:13 Do you know anyone who has got married at either St Johns church, Ranmoor or St Timothys church, Crookes?
lwb-wedding 19-03-2010, 18:37 Both are beautiful churches but if I had to pick my favourite it would have to be St Johns at Ranmoor
Trotterette 21-03-2010, 16:28 Thanks,
Have also just 'discovered' St Marks in Broomhill - this also falls within our parish. Has anyone got married here?
All are beautiful churches!
Caz.makin83 21-03-2010, 20:48 Do you know anyone who has got married at either St Johns church, Ranmoor or St Timothys church, Crookes?
Hi.
I am getting married at St Timothys in September. I was baptised there and have attended the church for over 20 years. It is a gorgus building, recently refurbish with a modern twist. Its adaptable for big or small weddings and extremely personal and comfortable. The vicar is also a close friend and a lovely gentleman.
I have also been to both St Johns and St Marks both of which are gorgus buildings. (although i always found St Marks a little dark) I think if you want something grand then St Johns but obviuosly personal choice would be St Tims all the way!
Hope you find the perfect venue!!
Lincoln Hawk 14-04-2010, 08:09 Appreciate there's an older thread by someone already asking this, but as it didnt really get answered, thought I'd ask for myself. Has anyone had their wedding/reception at the Sitwell Arms in Renishaw? My fiancé and I have it booked for a meal and evening do later in the year, and we’ve had two really different visits to it.
The first time, we looked round and it seemed attractive, friendly, nice outside area, the menus and arrangements they’d make all sounded good, and they were free when we wanted it at relatively short notice, so we booked it. We went more recently for their wedding fayre and it was just a bit underwhelming really, seemed a bit dull and tatty, indifferent service and expensive.
I don’t doubt that the first time we were caught up in the excitement of it all, and the second time we were probably over-critical, so I just wondered if anyone who has had a “do” there could tell me their experience of it? Thanks!
hellsbell 14-04-2010, 12:23 I've only attended a wedding in the upstairs room and it was lovely, we liked it so much that we have booked it for our wedding next year.. it has lovely grounds for pictures and although they can do 2 weddings on the same day the 2 never meet.... The food is also nice. I'd suggest that you have a meeting with their wedding coordinator and discuss everything with them. :bigsmile::bigsmile:
Has anyone been to a wedding reception at Elsecar Heritage Centre, near Barnsley? I'm just curious as to which part of the centre they use? Is it the big warehouse-type place? The venue comes up on some wedding venue directories but their website doesn't mention wedding receptions so I'd appreciate any info people might have.
GoGo_dancer 08-06-2010, 12:25 Hi
Just wondering if anyone has got hitched at, or been to a wedding in the Grain Loft at Wood Lane in Stannington?
We've been for a look round and we really like the look of the place for a small, informal wedding reception, but I'm just wondering if anyone had any problems with the layout?
My main concern is the fact that a large proportion of both our families are smokers, and you have to go downstairs to get to the gardens/smoking area, so the last thing I want is the kids and the elderly guests sitting upstairs around a deserted dancefloor, and all the smokers camped outside, especially if the weather is nice!
Any comments or feedback greatly appreciated!
s_dickson 17-07-2010, 15:56 We recently got married at Kenwood Hall, Sheffield. My advice and personnel opinion would be not to book it for your wedding day. The staff on the day of our wedding were superb. The two young men who handled our day although looked young were very professional and friendly as were the bar staff etc. Unfortunately we had a few problems with customer service after originally booking the wedding, once they had got our deposit, they were not bothered about it being our special day! all that they promise when they show you round goes out the window really. There was no customer service at all. I had to ring to actually find out when they would be in contact, when to pay, what time scale they need things, they changed the wedding co-ordinator whom we had originally dealt with and never made us aware, so we didn't know who to contact. I was in tears a number of times because of their lack of professionalism but could not cancel because we would loose our deposit. They tried to charge us for the bridal suite which in my opinion should be included in the price considering the cost(we eventually got it included after I complained about numerous things I had been unhappy with). When we went to view the kenwood suite a couple of times after we had booked it was filthy, with pots still left in the kitchen from previous events, although they have now re furnished the room I believe. The food was lovely on the day, but unfortunately I got food poisoning which started the day after the wedding, cannot definately say it was from the wedding breakfast though!? We wanted to take our own wine as a friend of ours was providing it, and the corkage was daylight robbery! Even though we were already spending alot of money there. The vegetarian option at the evening buffet ending up having meat in it! There has been no after service at all, and are still having a few problems with the venue post wedding!!! In my opinion it is a money grabbing hotel chain, which in all honesty you wouldn't mind paying alot of money for the best day of your life as long as the service matched what your paying. We had the most amazing day oh and the grounds were lovely, but it was made by our friends and family only not by Kenwood Hall. I think there are other venues in Sheffield which would offer a lot better service. I appreciate they have alot of satisfied customers too and mine experience may be a one off, but thought it might benefit a few brides to be who are venue hunting
ps Cherish Media did our wedding video... (seen on above posting) and they were outstanding!!!! very highly recommended, when ever I watch the video(which is very often) its like being back in our wedding day!
shirleyF 26-07-2010, 07:27 Wortley Hall is a magical place to hold a wedding. There are so many nooks and crannies that you will be spoilt for choice. If you want to see some images I have taken of weddings there, I will be more than happy to show you.
Do you already have a photographer?
jojo1980 26-07-2010, 19:47 My other half and I have almost settled on Wortley Hall as our wedding venue. Is there anyone out there that can tell us about their experiences there, good or bad?
Hi, we've been to two weddings there, one prior to the refurb of the main evening reception area and one after. Both were fantastic, lovely place, all the guests had a fab time, the staff were friendly, the food was great and the drinks were reasonable. Really can't recommend them enough, if it hadn't been for our friends (bestman and bridesmaid) getting married there we would have booked it ourselves. (She also nicked the colour I wanted for the bridesmaid dresses!)
Have also been there for a walk and dine evening and again it was fab, great choice of venue and from what our friends have said nothing was too much trouble. Hope you have a fab wedding xx
debs lyons 28-07-2010, 19:48 Just got married at East Lodge, Rowsley. A beautiful venue for a summer wedding and lovely staff.
hannahbeth85 04-08-2010, 18:50 If your looking for somewhere with acres of landscaped gardens, a beautiful traditional country house with outstanding food, lots of atmosphere with wonderful staff please have a look at Whirlowbrook Hall or it's sister venue the Maynard in Grindleford.
The Maynard is a boutique hotel with a stunning ballroom to accomodate 120 guests, with on site accomodation for your guests in the rolling hills of derbyshire.
We've just launched some excellent value midweek packages for weddings Sunday - Thursday for £4000.00.
We still have some availability for Winter 2010 and a few prime Summer Saturdays in 2011 with lots of other date options if your more flexible!
Have a look at our websites for some images whirlowbrookhall.co.uk & themaynard.co.uk
If you fancy coming to have a look around and chat over a cup of tea please don't hesitate to contact us for an appointment.
Many Thanks
Hannah, Emma & Kate
The Wedding Planners
Whirlowbrook Hall & The Maynard
P.S Good luck with the planning everyone!!!
We got married at Tankersley Manor near Barnsley, Amazing in every single way.
We paid 4000 for 80 Day Guests and 130 at Night on a Sunday
I'm not from Sheffield and even though I've lived here for 10 years I'm wanting to know nice places to get married that are of a reasonable price.
My first option was Beauchief Abbey but after looking into it, it seems trickier than a normal church.
Also it doesn't have to be a church, but just don't want to do it in the registery office.
hot_chck_100 18-10-2010, 20:14 what ever you do don have your reception at hillsborough sports arena, we had our engagement party ther this wkend and they ballsed it all up!!
sheff5555 18-10-2010, 20:15 Beauchief Abbey is beautiful but very haunted, so I wouldn't recommend it for a wedding. I have taken friends there who seriously don't believe in ghosts, but they soon change their minds. The people who live on the lane leading up to it can be a bit "funny", parking cars so you can't get through, Then there are the peeping toms, doggers etc.
Just saw that Staindrop Lodge between Chapeltown and High Green have applied for a license to stage wedding ceremonies - or their sister hotel at Cubley, Pensitone is perhaps a bit grander. Give them a google !
Oh I really do want it at Beauchief Abbey and my fiance mows the laws there. Just not sure on cost etc so was gathering a few ideas. Also seems tricky from what I read on here.
Haunted would be brilliant though, I'm interested in all that stuff.
As for the Town Hall, I just don't want to do it in town
cgksheff 18-10-2010, 20:44 The full list of 'Approved Premises' can be found at the bottom of this page:
http://www.sheffield.gov.uk/your-city-council/register-office/getting-married#far
I can highly recommend Whitley Hall in Grenoside. Married there 2 years ago and had the best day of my life.
gina2007 19-10-2010, 11:46 www.yorkshire-wedding.com
Go on there, and its got a list of wedding fayres up-coming, ive been to 2 now, one at townhall which has totally put me off the place and another one at Hilton Hotel which has swayed me for a city wedding! Most places that are holding the fayres, you can be married there and you can request info via that website for the places. A few brochures ive got so far are, Rutland Hotel, Tapton hall, wentworth hall, Hilton Hotel, and today ive just got Staindrop Lodge brochure through :)
I didnt want a city wedding, I wanted a no expense spared, grand hall with beautiful gardens and a really country feel to it but im not 100% sure now :D Good luck!x
Louisa Clare 13-01-2011, 20:59 Waterton Park is my dream destination for a wedding, I just love the fact that you have the little bridge over the lake to get to the Georgian manor house, its so beautiful.
Hillsborough Golf Club, Worrall Road, Sheffield, S6 4BE, Tel:0114 2294103
misunderstoo 16-01-2011, 14:30 hi, could anyone recommend any wedding hall venues IE disco evening party for a wedding after party with bar + buffet for around 40-60 guests, looking at paying around 1k but can be flexible
thanks in advance
try holiday inn at rotherham its at the end of the parkway we are having ours there in a few months think they got some good deals on at the moment.
Skippy06 16-01-2011, 14:40 Tapton Hall Shaw Lane
Royal Victoria Holiday inn Sheffield is a really nice venue and they do weddings starting for £1k I think, Including the service. They have a beautiful ballroom but it's very expensive. We hired the room next to it which is also very nice, and it has a bar!! They will also supply the disco.
roobydoo 16-01-2011, 17:27 hi, could anyone recommend any wedding hall venues IE disco evening party for a wedding after party with bar + buffet for around 40-60 guests, looking at paying around 1k but can be flexible
thanks in advance
Netheredge Hotel. Its a free house , so not getting ripped off with drinks and he will close to the public if you ask :)
Myself and my fiance went to view Kenwood Hall hotel last year and received abysmal service; we had an 8pm appointment and when we arrived were told to wait in reception. At 8.20 we had not been seen and reception staff made very little effort to help us telling us they 'could not find' the wedding co-ordinator we had planned to meet. At 8.30 they informed us she was with another couple and running late; there was no apology, nor were we offered a drink whilst we waited. The wedding co-ordinator herself only needed to come over to us, explain she was with another couple, aplogise for running late and give us a drink of tea or coffee and we would have not minded as much. However as of 8.40pm we had still not been seen so we decided to leave, I informed them that I had no confidence that someone who could not honour an appointment could arrange my wedding sufficiently. When I got home I had a message on my answer phone saying 'it's such and such, i was delayed with another couple, if you want to rearrange a viewing then ring back'. Sadly it was too late, and we have since booked the lovely Whirlowbrook Hall where we received nothing but excellent customer service from Hannah and Emma. They are clearly dedicated and efficient and have been in touch with us whenever we have had questions despite our wedding not being until 2012. Thank god we had a lucky escape from Kenwood Hall hotel!
Leah-Lacie 15-02-2011, 09:07 I was initially looking at Lees hall golf club. Local to me, local to my church. I could have had an evening buffet for £6 per head, but the afternoon buffet was £3.50 per head, the rooms quite small for my number of guests, it holds 130 max i think. Then i had to hire my own dj etc.
It initially sounded cheapish but then the extra costs pushed it up a lot.
I've now booked stars. I really need to check their site again as I've just been told the only table decor or room decor they do is flowers on tables.
Im attempting a budget wedding too... £2000 max.
I got an Amanda wyatt dress with tags saying £999 for £40 :P
Joanne81285 27-02-2011, 14:19 I have been back to Aston Hall again today and I love it even more!! I took the OH today and he liked it too so it looks like that's our venue!!!
They still have the £1999 offer which included wedding breakfast, buffet & DJ in the marquee!!
Sooooo excited. It's almost 2 years away but I've started scrap booking now! I wanna br organised so I can enjoy the experience without being stressed!!
PS Has anyone been to a wedding/event at Aston Hall? Opinions?!?!?!
Thanks :love:
wedding fair 02-04-2011, 11:33 Elton House Hotel, Bramley, Rotherham, have just introduced discount wedding packages. Recently refurbished, fabulous decor.
We are proud to boast that we are South Yorkshire’s newest contemporary wedding venue and we are able to offer all the right ingredients to create you a perfect and memorable Wedding day
Our Wedding coordinator will be delighted to invite you to the Park Inn by Radisson Rotherham to see our superb venue and to help you plan your special day
The delightful Manvers Suite can seat a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 120 guests during the day, and a minimum of 80 to a maximum of 200 guests in the evening. The Manvers Suite has plenty of natural daylight and is fully air conditioned, ideal for those long summer days. The room also has its own private bar facility (available upon request) and dance floor, so you can continue your celebrations into the early hours.
The modern RBG Restaurant can seat a minimum of 30 to a maximum of 80 guests in the day, and a minimum of 80 to a maximum of 120 guests in the evening. The room is spacious, airy and is very flexible being adjacent to the hotel bar. A dance floor can be laid upon request
For those couples planning an intimate reception for close friends and family we can cater for a minimum of 20 guests in one of our smaller function rooms
Alternatively, if you are planning a grand affair for a larger number of friends and family we can cater for higher numbers in an elegant marquee erected in the hotel grounds
Please contact the wedding Coordinator for further details on 01709 760666
If you prefer a non-religious ceremony in a relaxed atmosphere, the hotel is licensed for Civil Wedding ceremonies and Civil Partnerships
In choosing the Park Inn by Radisson Rotherham we can assure you of the finest service and facilities that are second to none
All Inclusive Wedding Package - £1500
Our bespoke discounted package is tailored for Weddings taking place during 2011 and 2012, catering for 30 guests during the day and 80 guests in the evening. Please note that extra guests can be added for the day and evening or both for a supplement, please contact us for full details
Includes:
Your own dedicated Wedding Coordinator to help with ideas and advice on the organisation of your special day
Complimentary room hire (except for Civil Ceremonies)
Toastmaster to guide you through the formalities of the day
Use of Waterfront Golf Club for your photographs
A red carpet to welcome you and your guests on arrival
Arrival drinks reception for each of your guests
A three-course wedding breakfast from the Silver Package
Sparkling wine for the toast
Use of the hotel’s cake stand and knife
Chef’s choice 6 item finger evening buffet
DJ and disco until midnight
A complimentary bedroom inclusive of full English breakfast on the night of your wedding
Discounted accommodation rates for your guests
PinksPole 02-06-2011, 10:56 I have been back to Aston Hall again today and I love it even more!! I took the OH today and he liked it too so it looks like that's our venue!!!
They still have the £1999 offer which included wedding breakfast, buffet & DJ in the marquee!!
Sooooo excited. It's almost 2 years away but I've started scrap booking now! I wanna br organised so I can enjoy the experience without being stressed!!
PS Has anyone been to a wedding/event at Aston Hall? Opinions?!?!?!
Thanks :love:
£1999 how many is tgat catering for? I'm going to look around thus weekend. Also went to a wedding there last year! Twas lovely!
oooo after reading all these pages im spoilt for choice im looking to get married to my OH in 2013 yes sounds ages away but i want to get it out of the way and paid for but were on a budget lookin to spend between 1 and half and 2k but just doesnt know where to look and go ???:help:
gothicdream 06-06-2011, 20:15 hey i wondered if anyone could help me i need some land to place a marquee on next july i dont mind if i have to start from scrtach however if possible id love to camp for the night too (proper festival style ) could anyone help me im sick of searching now lol
djpeterob 06-06-2011, 23:37 Hi try the waverley at catcliffe, they is a fair size of land behind the venue and just been used for a mod/ska wkend where people who travelled from afar was able to camped out there.
hey i wondered if anyone could help me i need some land to place a marquee on next july i dont mind if i have to start from scrtach however if possible id love to camp for the night too (proper festival style ) could anyone help me im sick of searching now lol
Give us a call on 01709 760666 if you're still looking, we may be able to assist!
northernboy 17-06-2011, 19:16 We had our wedding last Sat at Mercure St Pauls in Sheffield city centre (ceremony, reception and evening do) and our guests were really impressed by the venue, the quality of the food and the hotel itself. They've got some great members of staff, especially Matt in the operations team - sadly a couple of other staff members weren't quite so efficient, nothing that spoiled our day but we ended up making a couple of calls that we shouldn't have had to, just to tie up some loose ends. But overall it was a really memorable day and I'm glad we chose it as the venue for our special day.
jillroberts 14-07-2011, 15:54 beighton welfare great venue 01142699802
I have been back to Aston Hall again today and I love it even more!! I took the OH today and he liked it too so it looks like that's our venue!!!
They still have the £1999 offer which included wedding breakfast, buffet & DJ in the marquee!!
Sooooo excited. It's almost 2 years away but I've started scrap booking now! I wanna br organised so I can enjoy the experience without being stressed!!
PS Has anyone been to a wedding/event at Aston Hall? Opinions?!?!?!
Thanks :love:
Been to 2 weddings and both have been brilliant .
Booked the Leopold hotel for our wedding next August. Can't wait, its fab value too. £4k all in package including-ceremony and wedding breakfast for 60, plenty of drink and catered evening do for 90. As well as usual bits and bobs-cake stand, table cloths etc. They are so flexible too, as in you don't have to stick to the stuff on the package but they will still stick to the budget (eg-we can have beer instead of wine, afternoon tea instead of sit down meal etc). Also can bring our own crockery and decoration (which is perfect as we are having a 'vintage' theme).
So anyone else had a/been to a do there (please keep it to yourself if it's a bad experience or I will worry all year!)
On the other hand we also visited to cutlers hall-amazingly rubbish service. When we walked in the reception fella shouted 'OOOYYY HAZEL ITS FOR YOU' then we were shown round and told all the things we couldn't have and how we HAD to have things set up. Didn't ask one question about what we wanted!
lyndseyDIZ 26-07-2011, 11:13 Well we had our wedding reception at the Hillsborough arena on the 9th July and it was fantastic. Cannot fault any part of it and would recommend it to anyone :) we didn't have the biggest of budgets but we had the use of 3 rooms, the catering was excellent and the DJ did a great job of getting the party going! The buffet was a good variety of hot and cold dishes and could have easily fed 200 people, not the 150 it was advertised to feed! Drinks were reasonably priced and they even made us a special wedding cocktail for the happy couple :) the staff did a great job and the decorations were really nice, if anyone wants anymore information they have a website or facebook page :thumbsup:
Classic Rock 27-07-2011, 10:55 Please do not advertise your services in the Wedding Group unless part of a discussion, use the Business Directory. Thanks.
I have been back to Aston Hall again today and I love it even more!! I took the OH today and he liked it too so it looks like that's our venue!!!
They still have the £1999 offer which included wedding breakfast, buffet & DJ in the marquee!!
Sooooo excited. It's almost 2 years away but I've started scrap booking now! I wanna br organised so I can enjoy the experience without being stressed!!
PS Has anyone been to a wedding/event at Aston Hall? Opinions?!?!?!
Thanks :love:
We went to see it saturday and both me and the missus love it, have you booked yours? were thinking march next year!
purple.sarah 18-08-2011, 00:57 We've just booked The Old Rectory Handsworth (http://www.orh.org.uk/) for our wedding in November and I would really recommend it. The venue is beautiful and the customer service is excellent, they're flexible and willing to work with your budget. We're paying £205 for the main hall for the evening and £20 for the entrance hall for the first couple of hours, they do a red carpet entrance, I'm really looking forward to it! They can cater but also allow you to do your own if you want, which we're doing. There is a £60 charge for self catering for a Saturday wedding but not a Friday one like ours. They have disabled access and facilities. They are just what we were looking for!
fifikeeling 25-08-2011, 14:00 Hi all I have just booked our wedding at chatsworth house, the wedding
co-ordinator there is amazing and couldnt help us enough, I know I havent had the wedding yet but the service so far i great!
Classic Rock 25-08-2011, 15:01 Hi all I have just booked our wedding at chatsworth house, the wedding
co-ordinator there is amazing and couldnt help us enough, I know I havent had the wedding yet but the service so far i great!
Sounds very nice - will the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire be invited?
Hi all I have just booked our wedding at chatsworth house, the wedding
co-ordinator there is amazing and couldnt help us enough, I know I havent had the wedding yet but the service so far i great!
I've seen a couple of weddings there and it looks amazing! They have a doorman directing the guests, very swish.
CeCeSongz 30-08-2011, 23:02 Hi all
I am looking for a nice venue in a nie area that l can have our wedding and provide our own catering, please help?!! I love the idea of a marquee but need to find something reasonable and ideas of where the marquee would be set up please help!! thank u
We have booked our wedding reception and evening reception at Ringwood Hall Hotel in Brimington, Chesterfield. The hotel is gorgeous and set in 28 acres, as most hotels they offer a package, ours is different to what they are offering now as we booked in August 2010 for June 2012, for 80 day guests and 140 evening its around £5000, that includes 2 choices for each course on a 3 course meal arrival drinks, 2 drinks and toast with meal, evening buffet of around 15 items, dj and our room. I'm counting down the days now!! can't wait!!!:love:
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