A luxury country house hotel in beautiful grounds near Kidderminster, Worcestershire.
✓ Recommended wedding guitarist at this venue
Hogarths Stone Manor is a luxury country house hotel near Kidderminster, a venue I am proud to be recommended at. The house sits in beautiful grounds and has an elegance that makes it a natural fit for more formal and refined wedding days.
Stone Manor is set in extensive grounds near Kidderminster, with a house that has been developed and maintained to a high standard while preserving the character of the original building. The ceremony room, terrace, and grounds offer a range of settings across the day, and the events team are experienced and well-organised. I know the venue and team well, and working there is always a pleasure.
I cover every part of the day at Hogarths Stone Manor, here is how the music works across the different spaces.
The ceremony room at Stone Manor has high ceilings and panelled walls that give a lovely warmth to acoustic guitar. The proportions of the room work naturally with the instrument, notes fill the space evenly without the harshness that some larger rooms can produce. I set up to one side and the sound is clear and present throughout.
The terrace and grounds at Stone Manor are a popular setting for drinks reception music in good weather. I bring outdoor-rated equipment and set up in the main gathering area, with speakers positioned to cover the terrace and any other areas where guests gather, including portrait locations.
The wedding breakfast space at Stone Manor has the proportions and acoustic character that suit background music well. I position my speaker carefully to ensure even coverage across the room so every table benefits from the music throughout the meal.
Most couples at Hogarths Stone Manor choose one of three options, but I am always happy to discuss combinations that suit your day best.
I play as your guests arrive and take their seats, through your entrance, the signing of the register, and your exit, then move to the drinks area and continue through your guests' celebrations. The most popular combination.
Ceremony musicA great option if you want a specific recorded song for the ceremony. I take over from the drinks reception onwards, meaning you get to be present and enjoy the live music alongside your guests.
Drinks receptionFull day coverage, live acoustic guitar from the moment your guests arrive right through to the end of the wedding breakfast. I would discuss timings and transitions with you in advance so everything is planned and nothing left to chance.
Full day optionsWhichever option you choose, I always invite you to come and sit down with me beforehand to go through your song choices. I am very happy to learn songs not already on my set list, and if anything doesn't translate well to guitar, I'll tell you honestly, and we will find something that does.
Stone Manor has a quality and refinement that suits live acoustic guitar naturally, it is music at a level that matches the setting. The ceremony room in particular is one of my favourite spaces at any Worcestershire venue: the combination of height, panelled walls, and warm light creates an acoustic environment that is genuinely beautiful to play in. The music complements the atmosphere of the house rather than filling a gap, which is exactly what good background music should do.
If you are planning your wedding at Hogarths Stone Manor and would like to talk about live music, I would love to hear from you. There is no obligation and no pressure, just a conversation about what you are imagining for your day.