A stunning Georgian country house and gardens above the River Severn near Bewdley, Worcestershire.
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Arley House and Gardens is a stunning Georgian country house set in extensive grounds above the River Severn near Bewdley. It is one of the most beautiful private hire venues in Worcestershire, a genuinely special place for a wedding.
Set high above the River Severn with views across the Severn Valley, Arley House and Gardens combines the elegance of its Georgian architecture with grounds that are remarkable in their extent and beauty. As a private hire venue it offers couples an exclusivity and flexibility that dedicated wedding venues cannot always match. The drawing room, the terrace, and the gardens each offer a distinct setting across the day.
I cover weddings across Worcestershire, including venues around Bewdley.
I cover every part of the day at Arley House & Gardens. Here is how the music works across the different spaces.
The drawing room at Arley House and Gardens has the proportions and warmth of a Georgian interior at its best, a room that feels celebratory and intimate at the same time. I set up to one side and the sound fills the space naturally, complementing the character of the room without competing with it.
The terrace at Arley House and Gardens is one of the finest drinks reception settings I play anywhere, the views across the Severn Valley are extraordinary, and the terrace itself is a beautiful space. I bring outdoor equipment and set up to cover the full terrace and any adjacent areas so the music reaches every guest.
The dining room at Arley House and Gardens has the scale and character of the house. I position my speaker to ensure even coverage across the room throughout the meal, adjusting naturally for speeches and the changing atmosphere as the day progresses.
Most couples at Arley House & Gardens 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.
Arley House and Gardens has a quality and beauty that acoustic guitar suits naturally. The Georgian rooms have warmth without formality, they are beautiful without being intimidating, and the music responds to the space in the same way. On the terrace with the Severn Valley behind, playing background music feels like a genuine privilege. It is a setting where every detail matters, and live music is one of the details that makes the difference.
Arley House & Gardens is a Georgian country house in extensive grounds above the River Severn near Bewdley. As a private-hire venue, it gives couples a choice of distinct settings through the day.
The Drawing Room has the warmth and proportions of a Georgian interior, making it an intimate ceremony setting for solo guitar. Stuart knows the room and the layout of the terrace and grounds.
The terrace looks across the Severn Valley and is a setting for outdoor drinks-reception music in good weather; the Dining Room can then be covered with an even, conversational level of music during the meal.
Planning your wedding at Arley House & Gardens? 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.