A Victorian Gothic mansion hotel near Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.
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Ettington Park Hotel near Stratford-upon-Avon is one of the finest country house hotels in the Midlands, a Victorian Gothic mansion with extraordinary interiors and extensive grounds that create a genuinely memorable setting for a wedding.
Set in grounds near the village of Ettington, the hotel combines grand Victorian Gothic architecture with the facilities of a luxury country house hotel. The main hall, with its stonework and vaulted ceilings, is one of the most dramatic interior spaces I play in anywhere. The gardens extend across several acres and offer multiple settings for outdoor music. Playing at Ettington Park is always a highlight.
I cover weddings across Warwickshire, including venues around Stratford Upon Avon.
I cover every part of the day at Ettington Park Hotel. Here is how the music works across the different spaces.
The main hall at Ettington Park has stonework and vaulted ceilings that give acoustic guitar a beautiful natural resonance. The scale of the room is impressive without being cold, the quality of the materials absorbs sound warmly, and the music fills the space in a way that feels natural and right for a ceremony.
The gardens and terrace at Ettington Park offer a wonderful setting for drinks reception music in good weather. I bring outdoor-rated equipment and position speakers to cover the main gathering areas across the grounds, including any spots the photographer takes you to for portraits.
The dining room at Ettington Park has the scale and character of the hotel as a whole, a beautiful space for a wedding breakfast. I know how to position speakers in large hotel dining rooms to ensure every table benefits from an even, comfortable level of background music throughout.
Most couples at Ettington Park Hotel choose one of three options. I am happy to discuss a combination that suits your day.
I play while your guests arrive and take their seats. The ceremony includes your entrance, register signing and exit. I then move to the drinks area and continue through the reception. This is the most popular combination.
Ceremony musicThis works well if you want a recorded ceremony song. I begin at the drinks reception, so you can enjoy the live music with your guests.
Drinks receptionFull-day coverage starts when your guests arrive and continues through the wedding breakfast. We agree timings and transitions in advance, so every move is planned.
Wedding breakfastWhichever option you choose, I invite you to sit down with me beforehand. We can go through your song choices together. I am happy to learn songs outside my current set list. If a song does not suit guitar, I will say so honestly. We can then find an alternative.
Pricing depends on the parts of the day you would like covered. See the pricing page for the current packages and booking details.
Victorian Gothic architecture creates a particular acoustic environment, the stonework, the height, the weight of the building, that suits acoustic guitar beautifully. Ettington Park's main hall has a resonance that gives the instrument a natural depth and warmth. The music fills the space without effort, sitting comfortably beneath the ceremony or meal rather than competing with it. For a venue of this scale and drama, live acoustic guitar brings something genuine and human to match it.
Ettington Park Hotel is a Victorian Gothic mansion near Stratford-upon-Avon, with grand interiors and extensive grounds. Stuart has played at weddings here and knows the venue spaces and team.
The Main Hall's stonework and vaulted ceilings give solo acoustic guitar a natural warmth and resonance for a ceremony. For drinks receptions, the gardens and terrace offer outdoor gathering areas where Stuart can use outdoor-rated equipment.
The Dining Room also suits an even level of background guitar during the wedding breakfast, so the music can support the meal without competing with conversation.
Planning your wedding at Ettington Park Hotel? I would love to hear from you. There is no obligation or pressure. We can simply discuss the music you are imagining for your day.