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Katie and Alex
Katie and Alex finally said their I do’s after postponing their NYE 2020 date, due to the pandemic, on a warm summers day surrounded by family and (quite a lot of) friends in mid August.
Chloe and Matt
It was a privilege to be part of Chloe and Matt’s special day, and what a gorgeous day it was. Surrounded by their friends and family.
How to Choose Your Wedding Date
Choosing your wedding date is one of the first and most exciting steps in your planning journey. It sets the tone for everything to come, from your flowers and décor to your dress and dining. At Fennes, every season brings its own unique charm, so no matter when you choose to say “I do,” our beautiful house and gardens provide the perfect backdrop.
The Rise of Personalisation: Thoughtful Details That Make Your Wedding Truly Yours
Weddings are changing in the most meaningful way. Modern couples are moving away from generic traditions and are instead creating celebrations that feel deeply personal, intentional, and reflective of their story. It’s no longer about ticking boxes; it’s about crafting an experience that feels unmistakably yours.
Meadow Ceremonies at Fennes: A Whimsical Wedding from Pathway to Pavilion
There’s something quietly magical about a wedding that reveals itself slowly. At Fennes, a ceremony in the meadow isn’t simply where you say your vows – it’s the beginning of a story that unfolds naturally throughout the day.
Why Choose a Lakeside Wedding in the English Countryside
It’s no surprise that lakeside weddings continue to grow in popularity. The natural beauty of the water brings an immediate sense of calm and wonder to any celebration. A ceremony set beside a lake feels inherently romantic — peaceful, secluded and wonderfully immersive — offering couples the feeling of a true countryside escape
The Magic of Twilight Weddings at Fennes
Wedding trends are evolving, and many modern couples are stepping away from formal, traditional formats in favour of celebrations that reflect their personality. With a twilight wedding, there’s no pressure for an early start, no drawn-out schedule, just an effortless flow from vows to party.
Rehearsal dinners are now a thing
Let’s explore below why many British couples are embracing this American tradition, and why you should too.
Why Smaller Weddings Are Trending: Intimate, Affordable & Memorable
A new wedding trend we seeing more and more are small weddings. Intimate weddings have many Pros.
Wedding Planning for the Eco-Conscious Couple: How to Have a Sustainable Celebration
The World has finally woken up to the importance of sustainability on all levels, weddings are no exception, and honestly we couldn’t be happier about sustainable weddings. More and more often couples are prioritising eco-friendly weddings, taking them seriously and finding innovative ways to make their big day more sustainable.
5 Reasons Why you should consider a Autumn Weddings
Ever wondered why autumn weddings are becoming so popular? 🍂 Well, there are plenty of reasons to fall in love with “Fall” for your big day! With the right planning, autumn can offer a truly unique and unforgettable experience—and we’re here to help with some amazing autumn wedding ideas to make it all come together beautifully.
Trending in 2024: The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Trends
Trends come and trends go, but the innovative and inspired remain. They capture our imagination and show us there’s a new way to play. It’s important to stay abreast of what’s in vogue if you’re planning a wedding.
Embracing Traditions and Celebrating Love: Multi Cultural Weddings at Fennes Wedding Venue
A multicultural wedding is the union of two people with different religious or cultural backgrounds, and this type of celebration can look very different for every couple. See how you can blend trends and traditions and wind up with a wedding that ticks everyone’s boxes.
Three ways romantic music elevates your wedding day
A seamless wedding day should play out like a symphony, where every note is carefully orchestrated to create a stream of unforgettable moments. Among the myriad of decisions you’ll make when planning your day, one element that can really help to elevate the ambience is your choice of music.
How to Choose Your Wedding Date
Choosing your wedding date is one of the first and most exciting steps in your planning journey. It sets the tone for everything to come, from your flowers and décor to your dress and dining. At Fennes, every season brings its own unique charm, so no matter when you choose to say “I do,” our beautiful house and gardens provide the perfect backdrop.
The Rise of Personalisation: Thoughtful Details That Make Your Wedding Truly Yours
Weddings are changing in the most meaningful way. Modern couples are moving away from generic traditions and are instead creating celebrations that feel deeply personal, intentional, and reflective of their story. It’s no longer about ticking boxes; it’s about crafting an experience that feels unmistakably yours.
Meadow Ceremonies at Fennes: A Whimsical Wedding from Pathway to Pavilion
There’s something quietly magical about a wedding that reveals itself slowly. At Fennes, a ceremony in the meadow isn’t simply where you say your vows – it’s the beginning of a story that unfolds naturally throughout the day.
Why Choose a Lakeside Wedding in the English Countryside
It’s no surprise that lakeside weddings continue to grow in popularity. The natural beauty of the water brings an immediate sense of calm and wonder to any celebration. A ceremony set beside a lake feels inherently romantic — peaceful, secluded and wonderfully immersive — offering couples the feeling of a true countryside escape
The Magic of Twilight Weddings at Fennes
Wedding trends are evolving, and many modern couples are stepping away from formal, traditional formats in favour of celebrations that reflect their personality. With a twilight wedding, there’s no pressure for an early start, no drawn-out schedule, just an effortless flow from vows to party.
Rehearsal dinners are now a thing
Let’s explore below why many British couples are embracing this American tradition, and why you should too.
Why Smaller Weddings Are Trending: Intimate, Affordable & Memorable
A new wedding trend we seeing more and more are small weddings. Intimate weddings have many Pros.
Wedding Planning for the Eco-Conscious Couple: How to Have a Sustainable Celebration
The World has finally woken up to the importance of sustainability on all levels, weddings are no exception, and honestly we couldn’t be happier about sustainable weddings. More and more often couples are prioritising eco-friendly weddings, taking them seriously and finding innovative ways to make their big day more sustainable.
The perfect corporate retreat: Why Fennes offers more than just a venue
Planning corporate retreats may at first seem like time and resources being channelled away from the office and measurable productivity, but that’s only the case if you don’t view morale, gratitude and employee satisfaction as well as inspiration as productive.
5 Reasons Why you should consider a Autumn Weddings
Ever wondered why autumn weddings are becoming so popular? 🍂 Well, there are plenty of reasons to fall in love with “Fall” for your big day! With the right planning, autumn can offer a truly unique and unforgettable experience—and we’re here to help with some amazing autumn wedding ideas to make it all come together beautifully.
The complete guide to writing your own wedding vows
Writing your own vows is such a personal and heartfelt act—it’s your chance to express your love, promises, and hopes for the future in your own unique way. Who else could capture the essence of your relationship better than you? But as special as it is, not everyone feels like a natural poet, and that’s perfectly okay!
Embracing Traditions and Celebrating Love: Multi Cultural Weddings at Fennes Wedding Venue
A multicultural wedding is the union of two people with different religious or cultural backgrounds, and this type of celebration can look very different for every couple. See how you can blend trends and traditions and wind up with a wedding that ticks everyone’s boxes.
The Magic of Twilight Weddings at Fennes
Wedding trends are evolving, and many modern couples are stepping away from formal, traditional formats in favour of celebrations that reflect their personality. With a twilight wedding, there’s no pressure for an early start, no drawn-out schedule, just an effortless flow from vows to party.
How To Create An Eco Friendly Wedding
There are so many ways to have a green wedding which means that you can enjoy your day all the more, knowing that you have made every effort to make your day eco-friendly.
Spring Wedding Colours To Inspire Your Big Day
The first colour that pops into your head when you think of weddings is probably white, as this colour has been associated with weddings for centuries over. But it’s also fun to play with colour on your big day…
Bohemian Wedding Bliss
Are you planning a boho-inspired wedding and looking for tips on how to achieve this characteristic style? Whether you class yourself as a hippie, nature-loving, flower child or you just admire the unconventional ways of bohemian culture…
How to Choose Your Wedding Date
Choosing your wedding date is one of the first and most exciting steps in your planning journey. It sets the tone for everything to come, from your flowers and décor to your dress and dining. At Fennes, every season brings its own unique charm, so no matter when you choose to say “I do,” our beautiful house and gardens provide the perfect backdrop.
The Rise of Personalisation: Thoughtful Details That Make Your Wedding Truly Yours
Weddings are changing in the most meaningful way. Modern couples are moving away from generic traditions and are instead creating celebrations that feel deeply personal, intentional, and reflective of their story. It’s no longer about ticking boxes; it’s about crafting an experience that feels unmistakably yours.
Meadow Ceremonies at Fennes: A Whimsical Wedding from Pathway to Pavilion
There’s something quietly magical about a wedding that reveals itself slowly. At Fennes, a ceremony in the meadow isn’t simply where you say your vows – it’s the beginning of a story that unfolds naturally throughout the day.
Why Choose a Lakeside Wedding in the English Countryside
It’s no surprise that lakeside weddings continue to grow in popularity. The natural beauty of the water brings an immediate sense of calm and wonder to any celebration. A ceremony set beside a lake feels inherently romantic — peaceful, secluded and wonderfully immersive — offering couples the feeling of a true countryside escape
The Magic of Twilight Weddings at Fennes
Wedding trends are evolving, and many modern couples are stepping away from formal, traditional formats in favour of celebrations that reflect their personality. With a twilight wedding, there’s no pressure for an early start, no drawn-out schedule, just an effortless flow from vows to party.
Rehearsal dinners are now a thing
Let’s explore below why many British couples are embracing this American tradition, and why you should too.
Why Smaller Weddings Are Trending: Intimate, Affordable & Memorable
A new wedding trend we seeing more and more are small weddings. Intimate weddings have many Pros.
Wedding Planning for the Eco-Conscious Couple: How to Have a Sustainable Celebration
The World has finally woken up to the importance of sustainability on all levels, weddings are no exception, and honestly we couldn’t be happier about sustainable weddings. More and more often couples are prioritising eco-friendly weddings, taking them seriously and finding innovative ways to make their big day more sustainable.
The perfect corporate retreat: Why Fennes offers more than just a venue
Planning corporate retreats may at first seem like time and resources being channelled away from the office and measurable productivity, but that’s only the case if you don’t view morale, gratitude and employee satisfaction as well as inspiration as productive.
5 Reasons Why you should consider a Autumn Weddings
Ever wondered why autumn weddings are becoming so popular? 🍂 Well, there are plenty of reasons to fall in love with “Fall” for your big day! With the right planning, autumn can offer a truly unique and unforgettable experience—and we’re here to help with some amazing autumn wedding ideas to make it all come together beautifully.
The complete guide to writing your own wedding vows
Writing your own vows is such a personal and heartfelt act—it’s your chance to express your love, promises, and hopes for the future in your own unique way. Who else could capture the essence of your relationship better than you? But as special as it is, not everyone feels like a natural poet, and that’s perfectly okay!
Trending in 2024: The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Trends
Trends come and trends go, but the innovative and inspired remain. They capture our imagination and show us there’s a new way to play. It’s important to stay abreast of what’s in vogue if you’re planning a wedding.
The perfect corporate retreat: Why Fennes offers more than just a venue
Planning corporate retreats may at first seem like time and resources being channelled away from the office and measurable productivity, but that’s only the case if you don’t view morale, gratitude and employee satisfaction as well as inspiration as productive.
How To Choose A Date For Your Wedding
When it comes to planning your wedding day it can feel like a huge deal – because it is! Your wedding day is going to become one of the biggest days of your life. The decision of how to choose a date for your wedding is one that requires quite a lot of thought.
Wedding Shoes: How To Find The Perfect Pair
Celebrate in comfort as well as style by finding the perfect pair of wedding shoes! Here, we remind you of all the things you should consider when picking bridal shoes.
Buying An Engagement Ring – How To Find “The One”
What comes to mind when you think about “The One”? Beauty, curves, class? We’re talking about the engagement ring, of course, but these are actually very legitimate criteria when searching for the perfect ring!
Wedding Dress Styles and Trends for 2021
Although the idea of getting dressed, let alone getting glammed up for a wedding, seems a million miles away at the moment, it will happen! But what are brides likely to be wearing in 2021?
To Veil Or Not To Veil On Your Wedding Day?
Some brides are adamant that they want to wear a veil at their wedding, but not all of them know why veils even became so popular. Historians suggest that veils were used in ancient times to wrap the woman…
Our Quick Guide To Buying Wedding Suits
While the bride’s gown and her coordinated bridesmaids’ dresses are the focus of most weddings, let’s not forget that the groom and his groomsmen also want to look the part.
Choosing The Best Wedding Shoes For Your Wedding Day
When preparing for a night out on the town, you might happily team your dress with your favourite go-to heels, but the majority of women will go out and purchase a special pair of shoes for their big day.