Welcome back to the much-awaited second installment of our wedding blog extravaganza! We hope you’ve been as excited as we are to continue this heartfelt journey with none other than our fabulous wedding and events guru, Staci. Missed the first blog? Click here to read it! So grab your favourite beverage and get ready to be inspired and tantalised as we dive into the world of wedding magic and delectable treats!
“Our wedding day was an absolute dream, filled with beautiful moments and thoughtful touches. The picturesque venue, the heartfelt vows, and the sentimental gifts all added to the magic of the day. But there was one aspect of our wedding that truly left a lasting impression – the delectable menu that delighted our taste buds and provided a sweet taste of love.” – Staci Williams
A Menu Designed with Love
“Collaborating with the chefs at Brockencote Hall, we crafted a menu that combined our favourite flavours with seasonal elements. From mouthwatering canapés that welcomed our guests to a delectable wedding breakfast that left them craving for more, every dish was a labour of love. Our wedding menu was a culinary journey of flavours, designed to delight and satisfy. Starting with a vibrant starter of Loch Fyne smoked salmon and Devonshire crab, accompanied by a poached quail egg and watercress mayonnaise, our guests were treated to a sumptuous beginning. The main course was nothing short of a gastronomic delight, with slow-braised lamb shoulder and lamb croquette, accompanied by roasted garlic mash and much more! For dessert, we indulged in a sweet symphony of flavours, Baileys and white chocolate cheesecake – it was a heavenly treat that left everyone wanting more. In a playful twist, we surprised our guests with an evening buffet inspired by Nando’s, our favourite spice-infused comfort food. The chicken burgers, wings, halloumi, and peri-salted fries were a hit, providing the perfect ending to a joyous day.”
Grateful for Our Amazing Suppliers
“As we reflect on our wedding day, we are filled with immense gratitude for the unforgettable memories and the seamless celebration that our incredible suppliers helped bring to life. Their talent, dedication, and personal touches made our dream wedding a reality. To Bethany at Nails by BC – Halesowen, Lucy at Sapphire Beauty – Droitwich, Hannah Louise Field Makeup, and Sheree and Zoe at Siren Hair – Studley, we thank you for making us look and feel our absolute best on our special day. A special thank you goes to Geraldine O’Brien, who transformed my vision of a beautiful Bardot dress and satin overskirt into a reality that fit like a glove.
To Tanya at Bluebells in Droitwich Spa, your talent for floral design brought my vision to life. From the stunning bridal bouquet to the ingenious groom and groomsmen buttonholes, your creations added elegance and beauty to our day. To Finishing Touch Wedding Cars, Tom Humphries Photography, Wendy Clarkson Videography, Secret Garden, Wedding House, Sign Devil, Charlotte at Farmhouse Cakes, and Chairman Hire – we are forever grateful for your contributions to our wedding. You captured the moments, provided the perfect ambiance, and added the extra touches that made our day truly special. Apollo Soul, your incredible musical talent and passion for entertaining turned our evening into a lively and joyful celebration. Thank you for bringing the dance floor to life and creating an unforgettable experience for us and our guests.”
Lovebirds and party planners, this is for you… Our very own wedding and events Manager, Staci Williams, the genius behind all those swoon-worthy weddings and events, just tied the knot herself at none other than our own hotel. We couldn’t resist finding out all of her top-notch tips to make your special day an absolute fairytale. So, grab a cosy spot and get ready to dive into the first part of this wedding extravaganza – and yes, there’s a part two coming soon.
“Being in the wedding industry for over a decade, I had always dreamt of my own wedding day. Finally, the day arrived, and it was nothing short of surreal – a whirlwind of emotion, excitement, and elation that left me feeling overwhelmed in the best way possible. As my career had been centered around weddings, I had accumulated countless ideas and thoughts, and seeing them come together was an absolute joy. So, enjoy reading about my real wedding experience” – Staci Williams
Photographer – TH Photography
“Creating lasting memories was at the heart of my wedding planning. From thoughtful gifts to the groomsmen and bridesmaids, to incorporating meaningful elements into every aspect of the day, I ensured that every detail reflected our personalities and passions. I did this in numerous ways with gifts to the groomsmen of cufflinks and to my bridesmaids on the morning of a beautiful box filled with earrings, champagne and named flute with straw to keep the lipstick in place, a thank you card and the embroidered ribbon (I sat and made with our date in roman numerals and each name) for the bouquet tie.
These were wonderfully reciprocated with gifts to me on the day that were from each of them as my something old (three lockets with photos inside of loved ones), something new (personalised Mrs bag with my new initials on), something borrowed (a lucky horseshoe in my bouquet), something true (a personalised poem with dance references), something blue (a bracelet with a blue diamond inside – along with a blue themed wedding including bridesmaid dresses) and a silver sixpence for my shoe (from my sister who had the sixpence from the year both my parents were born).
Other sentiments we had on the day were a small ceramic shoe gifted by my Nannie Ivy that was on her wedding cake, that we had sat on the side of our cake too. Followed by speeches that were personal to us and to raise a toast to absent friends. One of my favourite places is the confetti fields in wick, I go every year (and drag Adam along with me) Last year (2022) we went along and picked our own delphiniums to create the confetti for the wedding day that we had in some top hats for our guests to use- note to self, there was far too much.”
Photographer – TH Photography
“Music and dance has been a huge part of my life to date and to find ways to tie this in was a fun challenge. The church allowed us to play music during the ceremony where I could have six thoughtful songs at the opportune moments from our entrance to signing the register and the recession out of the church. We had some instrumental musical songs and the Bridgerton soundtrack during the drinks reception with outdoor speakers to set the scene and then our first dance performed by the band to Ed Sheeran’s perfect as this is also what Adam proposed to me with.
I had arranged with my dance teacher of 20 something years to help create a father-daughter dance for us as I knew this is something that would mean a lot to my dad with the rehearsals and on the day itself. We performed a short routine to ‘Daddy’s little girl’ by the Shires and finished this off with the handshake from the parent trap as a little nod to nostalgia of my favourite film growing up and enjoyed together also with my new stepson…not that he would admit it.”
“In line with our values, we aimed to reduce waste and promote sustainability throughout our wedding. We incorporated eco-friendly practices, opting for reusable and repurposed items and minimizing single-use plastics. Our focus on sustainability added an extra layer of meaning to our celebration. “
A big narrative for us at Brockencote at the moment is sustainability and so with this in mind, I tried to keep waste to a minimum so no single use plastics, repurposing all signage and no paper on the tables. Instead the table names had our menu on the reverse and I embroidered every guest napkin with their names as a place setting and favour too.
Photographer – TH Photography
Brockencote Hall Hotel,
Chaddesley Corbett,
Kidderminster,
Worcestershire,
DY10 4PY
(Sat Nav DY10 4QA)
