We’ve spoken to our couples to find out their top tips, advice and favourite moments of their wedding at Cockliffe Country House in Nottingham. If you’re getting married with us, or simply looking for some wedding day inspiration for your own wedding plans, read on to find out more.

Vy & Matthew

Wedding Date – 17th October 2025

 ‘A heartfelt multicultural wedding with 2 wedding dresses & an unforgettable karaoke party!’

Matt and Vy’s beautiful real wedding at Cockliffe Country House blended British and Vietnamese-Cantonese traditions, including a meaningful tea ceremony. After a small legal ceremony in 2021, they celebrated in style with loved ones, incredible food, and a joyful day full of emotion, laughter, and even karaoke. Read all about their day here…

Describe your wedding day in 3 words…

Emotional, joyous, karaoke. 

What was your inspiration for your special day?

We got legally married in 2021 whilst the COVID restrictions were still in place, so that meant it was just us and three friends and a very toned down ceremony without our families. It was really important to us to have a proper wedding celebration with all our family and friends and with all the bits that were missing from 2021, like the vows, exchange of rings, and the partying afterwards. 

Also, we wanted a ceremony and celebration that reflected our different cultural backgrounds, British for Matt and Vietnamese-Cantonese for Vy. So, we incorporated a traditional Asian tea ceremony into our wedding which symbolised the formal blessing of our marriage and meant a lot to us and to our families. 

What was the best part of your day?

As cliched as it sounds, the entire day was perfect and everything we hoped and dreamed it would be, but a highlight was having all our friends and families from both of our worlds all in one place together to celebrate with us, especially as that was one of the main things we missed out on with our ceremony in 2021. 

Also the karaoke and dancing at the end of the night was class. 

Why did you choose Cockliffe Country House?

Within 5 minutes of visiting Cockliffe Country House for the first time to view it, we both immediately felt like it was the one for us. We absolutely loved the countryside setting and the very English feel of the place, but the clinchers were the friendliness of the staff, and the exclusivity of the venue so we could selfishly have the whole place just for us! 

How did you decide which menu was right for your day?

We went for a menu that we knew both our friends and families, and the two of us as well, would really enjoy. And we got our choices spot on based on the wonderful feedback everyone gave us about the food throughout the entire day! We picked the crispy prawns to start, followed by the blade of beef as our main, finished off with the apple and blackberry crumble for dessert. All of the food was phenomenal, especially the beef for our main, but the pizza in the evening was also a massive hit! 

What was the hardest part of your wedding planning?

We decided to do the bulk of the styling and room dressing ourselves which was very stressful as it meant even more decisions on top of all the others. However, we had fantastic help from family on the days running up to the wedding, and from Andrea and the staff at Cockliffe. So come our wedding day, the room looked amazing and we were really happy with how all of the decorations came together. 

What were your favourite parts of the venue?

The ceremony room was perfect throughout the day, both in terms of how it looked and in terms of the size for all our guests and families. But, having the gardens outside to be able to use for mingling and for photographs was brilliant, and the kids loved having somewhere to run around and play. We did get very lucky with the weather though, for which we’re very grateful! 

If you have any advice for new marrying couples, what would it be? 

We’d say be very clear with yourselves as to why you’re having a wedding ceremony and what you want to get out of the day. For us it was about bringing together our friends and families to celebrate with us, especially with Vy and her family being from the US. 

 Other than that, on the day we’d say just enjoy yourselves, take time to experience everything. Also, trust that everyone is there for you, so if stuff needs doing, let others take the reins! 

Suppliers

Photographer: Martin Cheung Photography

Videographer: Marvellous Video

Celebrant: Celebrant Style – Sue Burton

Florist: Dried Flowers UK for bouquet, groom’s buttonhole and table garland) 

Florist: Hire and Admire Blooms for floral centre pieces and groomsmen buttonholes

Red Wedding Dress: Lililala Vietnam 

White Wedding Dress: LeBride Atelier

Hair and Makeup: Gracie Belle Beauty

Bridal Hair Pins: Luna and Wild 

Suits: Marc Darcy  

Stationery: Designed on Canva and printed via Digital Printing 

DJ: Cockliffe’s in-house DJ  XTC Disco 

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We’ve spoken to our couples to find out their top tips, advice and favourite moments of their wedding at Cockliffe Country House in Nottingham. If you’re getting married with us, or simply looking for some wedding day inspiration for your own wedding plans, read on to find out more.

Ethan & Joanne

Wedding Date – 7th November 2025

 ‘A timeless and romantic winter wedding filled with relaxed moments, incredible food, and a fun, love-filled atmosphere.’

Dreaming of a winter wedding? Look no further than Ethan and Joanne’s stunning November wedding for your inspiration! The focus was around them as a couple and what they loved – good food, good drink and definitely a good party! Read all about their day here…

Describe your wedding day in 3 words…

Unforgettable, timeless and romantic (or if you’re the groom – Expensive, Rainy and Well planned…) 

What was your inspiration for your special day?

We centered our day around who we are, people that love a few too many wines, good food and lots of dancing. We wanted our day to feel relaxed, easy and full of love. 

What was the best part of your day?

I don’t think it’s possible to pinpoint one individual moment but being surrounded by all the people we love the most all day was amazing, topped by spending the evening dancing with them. 

2 key moments for me (the bride, well now wife) were playing a voice note of our children before I walked down the aisle and having a mid-ceremony “sing-along” to “Are you ready for love?”. As somebody that isn’t a nervous person, the nerves were HIGH for my wedding day. Which is crazy, because all you’re doing is walking into a room full of your favorite and most loved people, so why does it feel so daunting! For me, this short song made me realise I was stood in a room with my best friends and had nothing to fear. 

Why did you choose Cockliffe Country House?

We wanted a space that felt warm and inviting. Cockliffe looks beautiful in the summer but it really was the perfect place for a winter wedding, we wanted simple, warm and light décor and the setting and background at Cockliffe gave us all of that. 

How did you decide which menu was right for your day?

As foodies this was a key part for us, the timing of our ceremony (1:30pm) meant that canapes were a must so we didn’t have guests going hungry! Selection was key here so we chose fishcakes, duck gyozas and “mini” burgers (absolutely nothing mini about those burgers). Every single canape was ate and we had so many people praise the choices and quality. 

Much the same for the wedding breakfast, a variety of flavours and a perfect winter menu: scallops and pork belly to start, followed by the braised blade of beef and truffle mash finishing with sticky toffee pudding for dessert. 

The evening food was a no brainer, what’s the best accompaniment with a pint or a wine, pizza! 

What was the hardest part of your wedding planning?

Honestly, nothing. It was stressful at times but it really all does just come together! 

What were your favourite parts of the venue?

The sparkling lights throughout, they were the perfect backdrop for our wedding breakfast as the sun had set, the perfect backdrop for outdoor shots in the evening and also made the whole venue feel so romantic.  

If you have any advice for new marrying couples, what would it be?

Embrace it. Every, single, thing. The weather will do what it wants, you will find a spot for pictures. The tiny details you stress over will be worthwhile but you also will not notice them on the day. Don’t compare to other peoples weddings, pick what you want for the day, as it is your day! Enjoy every single second and try and be present for as much as possible, alongside your new husband/wife. 

Suppliers

Photographer: Robyn Ward 

Content Creator: Digital Diaries

Florist: Jannie Janes Florist 

Stylist: Fine and Dandy

Cake: Baked by Char 

Wedding Dress: Nora Eve Bridal customed by Libertine Bride 

Bridesmaid Dresses: Zara 

Hair: Hair by Chantelle 

Makeup: JB Studios

Suits: Skopes 

Stationery: Home by Four

Photobooth: Oh Photobooth

DJ: DJ Jay Howard

Sax: Sam Sax UK

Looking for more wedding inspiration? Take a look at our wedding gallery and real wedding blog.

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We’ve spoken to our couples to find out their top tips, advice and favourite moments of their wedding at Cockliffe Country House in Nottingham. If you’re getting married with us, or simply looking for some wedding day inspiration for your own wedding plans, read on to find out more.

Libby & Louis

Wedding Date – 23rd August 2025

 ‘An elegant Summer wedding with neutral tones and filled with DIY personal touches’

If you’re dreaming of a classic, elegant and timeless wedding filled with romantic neutral tones, you’re going to fall in love with Libby and Louis’ beautiful summer celebration at Cockliffe Country House. Libby and Louis envisioned a relaxed yet fun-filled wedding that felt deeply personal to them. And they brought that vision to life in the most incredible way… by creating almost everything themselves! This real wedding is full of inspiration for couples planning a timeless neutral wedding with heartfelt personal touches. Read all about their day here…

Describe your wedding day in 3 words…

Magical. Perfect. Emotional.

What was your inspiration for your special day?

We used Pinterest and created mood boards, we opted for subtle, neutral, timeless and classic. The aim was a relaxed but fun filled wedding. We wanted it to be really personalised and because our dog couldn’t be there with us to celebrate we added a little picture sticker of her to our favours. Also, we did EVERYTHING ourselves from the centrepieces and flower wall to the small little details and the stationery. Everything you see from the wedding was created by us which made it even more personalised and special.

What was the best part of your day?

 Every.Single.Part.

This was the best day of our lives and it felt like a real life fairytale. Mainly because we finally got married but all the hard work Cockliffe put into the day made it that bit more special, they truly went above and beyond.  

Why did you choose Cockliffe Country House?

Cockliffe were an extremely accommodating, warming and friendly venue. All of the staff were so friendly and went that extra mile to make it the day of our dreams. We love the venue that much that we returned for Christmas dinner! 

How did you decide which menu was right for your day?

We attended the tasting evening and although all of the food was delicious, what stood out the most for us was the deep friend brie for starters, beef for mains and a passionfruit posset for dessert.. which can I say was absolutely UNREAL! 

What was the hardest part of your wedding planning?

 The hardest part would be putting all the last minute bits together just before the wedding. It was hard making sure we had everything we needed, safe to say plenty of checklists were needed! I was that stressed bride who would worry about the smallest of things such as making sure the candles are in the right place and the flowers are all uniform, I can’t tell you how grateful I am to Cockliffe who made sure all of this was absolutely perfect. They came in extra early to set it all up as they knew how stressed I was about it.

What were your favourite parts of the venue?

 The Elliott Suite sold it to us, the most gorgeous room and we also absolutely fell in love with the French style windows.

If you have any advice for new marrying couples, what would it be?

Enjoy every moment, take every minute in as it goes by so fast. Relax and have fun – don’t stress or worry about anything because all the worry goes away on the day. Finally, spend as much time with your partner as possible because ultimately it’s about just the two of you and the love you have for each other. 

Suppliers

Photographer and Videographer: HowarthMiller Weddings

Florist and Stylist: DIY

Cake: The Ruddington Cake Company

Wedding Dress: J&J Designs

Bridesmaid Dresses: Debenhams

Hair: Cheveux by C.

Makeup: Laura Whitehurst Makeup

Suits: Moss Bros 

DJ: Jukebox DJ

Looking for more wedding inspiration? Take a look at our wedding gallery and real wedding blog.

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We’ve spoken to our couples to find out their top tips, advice and favourite moments of their wedding at Cockliffe Country House in Nottingham. If you’re getting married with us, or simply looking for some wedding day inspiration for your own wedding plans, read on to find out more.

Shannon and Liam

Wedding Date – 16th April 2025

 ‘An intimate spring wedding with a green and pink colour scheme and floral wedding dress’

Shannon and Liam’s beautiful Spring wedding was a heartfelt, laughter-filled celebration that truly reflected who they are as a couple. As an exclusive use venue, they were able to relax and enjoy every moment surrounded by just their closest family and friends. From emotional first looks and unforgettable garden moments to the excitement of seeing the reception come together, their day was all about fun, love and soaking up every second of their newlywed joy in a setting they wouldn’t change for the world. Read all about their day here…

What was your inspiration for your special day?

We both wanted a day that represented us and shared our interests and favourite things with our favourite people. We both decided how we wanted the reception to look like and what our photos would show when we looked back on them and for us it was about having fun and celebrating our love for each other and ultimately, I got to marry my best friend that day.    

What was the best part of your day?

There was SO much to look back on and picking one specific moment is difficult as it was all amazing! Beyond getting married (as nothing tops that) as the bride my favourite parts were the bouquet toss in the gardens as that was so funny and is still a big talking point among everyone and also having the time in the morning to have a first look with my dad was really special but overall it was the feel of the day for me, the way I felt giddy and excited to see my future husband and just basking in newlywed vibes is what I remember most about the day.  For the groom he would say that it was seeing his bride at the end of the aisle and seeing her reaction to the set-up of the reception room and evening party. Her face was filled with excitement and she had was beautiful and I just stared in awe of her and all the work she had put in to make the day it was.  

Why did you choose Cockliffe Country House?

We chose Cockliffe Country House because of the exclusiveness that came with it, we were the only people on site with the staff, no visitors, no strangers just us and our guests and that made it feel so personal to us and when we were looking around and visiting other venues we found ourselves just comparing them to Cockliffe and ultimately we said that if nothing is better than Cockliffe then we have our answer and we wouldn’t have changed it for the world.  

How did you decide which menu was right for your day?

For our Menu we had:  Canapes: 

• Cucumber topped with Hummus & dehydrated cherry tomatoes 

• Toad in the hole with pigs in blankets 

• Chicken in satay marinade 

Meal (2 options):  Starter  

• Wild Boar Meatballs in Spiced Tomato and Herb Sauce with Toast Ciabatta 

• Pork Belly with Pea Puree and Pan-fried Scallops 

Main 

• Traditional Roast Chicken Dinner with all the Trimmings 

• Lamb Rump, Fondant Potato with Rosemary and Thyme 

Dessert 

• Chocolate Brownie with Hot Fudge Sauce and Vanilla Ice cream 

• Passion Fruit Posset with Shortbread 

This menu was chosen with both of us in mind, for me (bride) I am a very picky eater so I wanted foods that I knew I would be able to eat and also foods I knew I would enjoy whereas my husband chose a meal that was technical and not his everyday foods as he approached it with the mindset of how it would be cooked and his love of cooking coming through that choice.   The menu was a big part of the day as we also had a menu that meant a lot of our guests could eat it with there being dietary requirements and preferences present, we didn’t want to single anyone out and make it very obvious they had a different meal to everyone else, and they didn’t!  The food itself came out in a timely manner and was absolutely gorgeous (which we knew having attended the tasting evening the previous year) and the guests loved it all! 

What was the hardest part of your wedding planning?

The hardest part is knowing where to draw the line, how much to include and what not to include as budget is very important! It was looking at what memories we wanted to create and how we were going to capture them or facilitate them, and we made some firm yes decisions but then had to look at everything else with the mindset of will it be needed or do we just want it for fun. What we did was perfect and looking back there was nothing that would have made the day better. 

What were your favourite parts of the venue?

The honest answer is the whole building and gardens! We took photos everywhere and the rooms are beautiful. So much thought has gone into each area and for us having booked Cockliffe in 2023 we have been able to see new areas be created, and decorations be added and that’s been wonderful to witness. The whole space has clearly been carefully designed, and the lighting choices outside really make the environment sparkle and showcase it even at night.  

If you have any advice for new marrying couples, what would it be?

Enjoy every minute of it as it will go by quickly and be fully prepared for issues to happen whether that be a guest doesn’t turn up or problems are caused. The team are there to handle them all and put your mind at ease!   Just focus on you both and what that day means to you! 

Suppliers

Photographer: Matt Allen Photography  

Florist and Stylist: Touch of Charm 

Cake: Bay Tree Cakes 

Wedding Dress: Ashleigh Richards Bridal at the Chapel 

Bridesmaid Dresses: Vinted

Hair and Makeup: Beauty Temple Mapperley 

Suits: Skopes 

Pianist: David Cartmell 

Photobooth: Photo Lux 

DJ: Dream Wedding & Events 

Looking for more wedding inspiration? Take a look at our wedding gallery and real wedding blog.

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We’ve spoken to our couples to find out their top tips, advice and favourite moments of their wedding at Cockliffe Country House in Nottingham. If you’re getting married with us, or simply looking for some wedding day inspiration for your own wedding plans, read on to find out more.

Calvin and Hanna

Wedding Date – 16th November 2024

 ‘A Relaxed Autumn Wedding with a Black Tie Dress Code’

This beautiful Nottinghamshire wedding at Cockliffe Country House was the perfect blend of warmth, laughter and personal touches. The couple celebrated their November wedding surrounded by close family and friends, enjoying a heartfelt ceremony, stunning woodland photos, and a delicious wedding breakfast. With fairy lights twinkling through the evening and incredible food and service, it was a relaxed, intimate celebration that perfectly reflected the couple’s personalities — a truly unforgettable autumn wedding in Nottinghamshire. Read on to find out more…

What was your inspiration for your special day?

We knew that we wanted to get our venue sorted as soon as possible because that would lead to decisions about style of dress, bridesmaids colours and dresses, and what the men would wear. As soon as we saw Cockliffe we knew it was perfect for us. We’d always said we had wanted a bar in the main room with entertainment so people weren’t necessarily going from bar to dancing to bar again and it meant everybody could be together. But, the best thing about Cockliffe is that there was a choice so people could relax in the separate bar if they wanted to have a chat away from the dancing.

Food was pretty high on our list of priorities and all the reviews had said the food at Cockliffe was brilliant. We can confirm – it is! We didn’t have lots of people coming (70) and some of the other venues we had looked at seemed huge so we wanted a venue that felt intimate, relaxed and high-quality.   

What was the best part of your day?

There was no best part. It was brilliant from the night before when I got there with my mum and bridesmaids right through to the breakfast on the Sunday. The staff at Cockliffe were incredible and I don’t think they could have done anymore for us.

Some of the highlights though: Getting ready in the morning with my mum and girls – my make up artist (Ali) and hair stylist (Helen) were amazing – so organized and chilled, which helped make us feel relaxed.

The fact we got to have the box and bubbles in November and we got to stand outside and have our drinks and photos in the fabulous grounds! 3 days later it snowed! The ceremony itself was so lovely and Christina singing us down the aisle was beautiful. When we finished the ceremony we got taken into the separate bar to have a glass of fizz and some nibbles and that was really special.

For our photos, our photographer (Jess) took us down to the woods and we have some great photos from then. Abbie kept checking in with us during the day – checked that the room for the wedding breakfast was all ok and then again for the evening. But ultimately just having all the people you love in one place for a huge party was the best feeling! The guests made our wedding! Oh and the little surprise midnight pizza in our room was a bonus… 

Why did you choose Cockliffe Country House?

Cockliffe is a great location for us as we only live 10 minutes away so all visits and catch ups were really easy. The house is beautiful and the fact it had rooms for guests was ideal. We bought a package so it was a set price for food and drink and then we could add additional packages on so we added an extra drink for everyone. The fact everything was included made it much easier to budget. But we should say, everyone we met who worked at Cockliffe was so lovely and professional from the open days, the show round, the tasting evening to the actual wedding weekend.  

How did you decide which menu was right for your day?

We came to a tasting evening about 8 months before the wedding. We opted for the Tier 2 menu because we wanted the lamb, but to be honest all the food was incredible.  

What was the hardest part of your wedding planning?

Probably deciding on table plans… however, we were incredibly lucky to have brilliant suppliers who were really responsive and professional so the wedding planning process was made so much easier. 

What were your favourite parts of the venue?

My favourite part is when you pull up from the drive and pull round to first see the house, as soon as I saw that I got a little feeling that it was perfect for us. When we first looked around Cockliffe there wasn’t a cover between the rooms but that little addition is so nice with all the fairy lights. We had our top table in front of the bi-fold doors and because we got married in November it got dark as we were having speeches so you could see the fairy lights come out in the courtyard, which made it really sparkly and special. 

If you have any advice for new marrying couples, what would it be?

Do your research. Follow as many suppliers as possible on socials. I followed our suppliers and then looked at who else followed them and who they followed. If you can get suppliers that know the venue then that really helps. Listen to their advice and suggestions – they know their industry so well. Get your suppliers sorted as soon as possible so you know the key things are done. Food and music were important to us so we sorted our music almost the same week that we booked the venue.  Enjoy it – we made a point that whenever we did something for the wedding we made it into a little event so we’d go for a little breakfast when we bought the rings, a little coffee when we sorted the suits. The planning was as fun as the day.  

Suppliers

Photographer: Jessica Coates Photography 

Florist: Emz Flower Boutique

Wedding Dress: Sibella by Eliza Jane Howell supplied by Alexandra Anne

Bridesmaid Dresses: Six Stories 

Makeup Artist: Ali Gunn

Hair Stylist: Helen Sutcliffe Hair

Suits: Moss 

Stationery: Pinfold Promotions 

Singer: Christina R Music

Looking for more wedding inspiration? Take a look at our wedding gallery and real wedding blog.

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We’ve spoken to our couples to find out their top tips, advice and favourite moments of their wedding at Cockliffe Country House in Nottingham. If you’re getting married with us, or simply looking for some wedding day inspiration for your own wedding plans, read on to find out more.

Katie and Adam

Wedding Date – 5th September 2024

 ‘A beautiful September wedding with a blue colour scheme and subtle disney theme’

Step into a truly magical September celebration at Cockliffe Country House in Nottingham. Katie and Adam’s wedding was a romantic blend of subtle Disney magic and elegant “Cinderella blue” details, creating a day full of love, creativity, and unforgettable moments.

What was your inspiration for your special day?

We got engaged in Disneyland Paris and Disney holds a special place for us, and we wanted to incorporate this into the wedding without it being too much in your face. So, we opted for a subtle fairytale theme with fairytale books as center pieces, happily every ever back drop and a Cinderella blue coloring. We also wanted our day to be as personalized as possible, Katie went out of her way to ensure there were tiny touches that did just that. Items such as personalized toast glass toppers, mini shot bottles and DIY sweet favors. All the invites and name cards were also done by Katie as well as the seating plan and reserved seat signs.  

What was the best part of your day?

The best part of our day was seeing each other at the end of the aisle, and getting to say “I Do”. Also, when we got the chance to see the completed set up for out wedding breakfast and how all the colors and decorations had come together, it was amazing! The whole day was amazing and despite little obstacles during the day, the Cockliffe team was incredible at ensuring everything went smoothly despite some hiccups.  

Why did you choose Cockliffe Country House?

Honestly, it was the feeling we got when we went to see it for the 1st and 2nd time and the staff. We honestly felt that the staff could not of been more helpful and that their priority was for us to have the wedding day of our dreams. Obviously the venue is also STUNNING so this also helped make the decision.  

How did you decide which menu was right for your day?

Our decision was mainly based on price, however before looking at pricing we had an idea of the meal we wanted which was a hearty almost traditional meal. We ended up choosing the braised beef as the main and we couldn’t be happier. We had sooo many compliments on the day and since the wedding on how incredible the food was. The chef does an incredible job.  

What was the hardest part of your wedding planning?

The hardest part of wedding planning is honestly the pressure that you put on yourself to ensure the day is perfect. All the little details and ensuring you’ve ordered everything or got enough of everything and it can be overwhelming at times. In the beginning the hardest part was making decisions about what we wanted our wedding to be. But as soon as you decide on the big things, everything just falls into place. I promise the stress is worth it! 

What were your favourite parts of the venue?

We absolutely love the outdoor space that Cockliffe has to offer! Including the courtyard, the back out the house and the vegetable garden. Our photos were incredible because of the stunning landscape that we got to take them in.  

If you have any advice for new marrying couples, what would it be?

Our advice for marrying couples would be to enjoy every single minute because it goes by in the blink of an eye. It’s easier said than done when you pile a million things on your plate because you put that pressure on yourself for everything to be perfect. Trust me – no matter what, as long as your there with the love of your life at the end of the aisle, surrounded by friends and family, you will have the best and most happiest day of your lives. We wouldn’t change a single thing about our wedding. Don’t stress if everything doesn’t go exactly to plan. Sometimes it works out better or it’s a funny story to link to your day. Most importantly it is your day, and in the planning stages and decision making remember that…it is YOUR day.  

Suppliers

Photographer: Hannah Taylor Photography 

Videographer: Visions of Grace

Florist and Stylist: Touch of Charm 

Cake and desserts: Pasticceria Lorena 

Wedding Dress: La Belle Boutique 

Bridesmaid Dresses: Six Stories 

Suits: Next 

Stationery: Handmade by the Bride Katie 

DJ: DJ Gazza 

Magician: Tom Wright

Caricaturist: Beefys Caricatures

Looking for more wedding inspiration? Take a look at our wedding gallery and real wedding blog.

Want to find out more? Download our brochure and our events team will be in touch.

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We’ve spoken to our couples to find out their top tips, advice and favourite moments of their wedding at Cockliffe Country House in Nottingham. If you’re getting married with us, or simply looking for some wedding day inspiration for your own wedding plans, read on to find out more.

Henry and Alice

Wedding Date – 6th July 2024

 ‘A classic summer wedding with garden games and a green and white colour scheme’

Take a look at Henry and Alice’s beautiful summer wedding at Cockliffe Country House Hotel in Nottingham. Full of sunshine, laughter, and timeless touches, along with an evening of garden games! It’s the perfect inspiration for a relaxed and elegant day.

What was your inspiration for your special day?

Our vision for our wedding was to just keep it simple. With Cockliffe being such a lovely venue, you don’t need to do much to make the room look even more lovely than what it is. We wanted to use suppliers as much as possible that knew the venue too so they could help us. 

What was the best part of your day?

I think its hard to pick out just one part, the whole day couldn’t have gone much better, but having our family and friends there to see us say I DO, has to be up there.

Why did you choose Cockliffe Country House?

It had everything we wanted, we only looked three or four venues, but we both knew that Cockliffe was for us after our first visit. 

How did you decide which menu was right for your day?

With it being a summer wedding, we wanted to go with a menu that complimented us and the season.

What was the hardest part of your wedding planning?

I think trying to finalise the little bits which just make the day perfect and all the extra bits you don’t think about when you first get engaged, but the planning goes by so quickly. 

What were your favourite parts of the venue?

I don’t think there is one favourite bit, the whole venue is stunning, from the grounds to the Elliott suite to the rooms. 

If you have any advice for new marrying couples, what would it be?

Take your time, there are so many wedding shows you can go to. Enjoy the planning as like I have already said, the time will go by so quickly, enjoy the day too as it goes so so fast.   

Suppliers

Photographer: Chris Bunce Photography

Florist: Bennington Blooms

Styling: Nuptia

Cake: Southwell Cakery

Wedding Dress: Ashleigh Richards Bridal

Suits: Sanders Hirewear

Stationery: Tailor Made Moments

DJ: TBS Entertainments

Mini Golf: Crazy Weds Golf Hire

Looking for more wedding inspiration? Take a look at our wedding gallery and real wedding blog.

Want to find out more? Download our brochure and our events team will be in touch.

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There’s something truly magical about a winter wedding. The crisp air, the soft glow of twinkling lights, and the cosy charm that only the colder months can bring. At Cockliffe Country House, nestled in the heart of the Nottinghamshire countryside, we adore hosting weddings in winter. With creative touches, warm hearty food, and atmospheric lighting, we turn the season into an unforgettable celebration.

As the days grow shorter and the air turns frosty, our historic country house is transformed into a romantic, glowing haven. Picture cascading fairy lights, roaring firepits, and festoon-lit courtyards that sparkle beneath the early evening sky. A winter wedding at Cockliffe is more than just a ceremony—it’s an enchanting and unforgettable experience.

Looking for last minute dates this winter? Find out more about our late availability and winter offers.

Romantic Lighting and Cosy Charm

Lighting plays a huge role in setting the mood for a winter celebration. Inside, we adorn our elegant spaces with warm, delicate fairy lights that create a soft, romantic ambience—perfect for your first dance, your vows, or those unforgettable evening toasts.

Outside, rustic festoon lights and fairy lights stretch across our outdoor spaces, adding charm and character to your golden-hour photos and evening festivities. Then, as darkness falls the entire venue glows with warmth and intimacy, making every corner feel like your own private winter wonderland.

Delicious Winter Menus and Comforting Food

Our brand new Winter Wedding Package includes a carefully curated seasonal menu, designed to warm and delight. Think comforting classics like pie and peas followed by apple crumble—perfect for a cosy sit-down meal with your guests.

As the party gets going, our evening food options keep everyone fuelled and happy. From indulgent bites like loaded fries, mac and cheese, and nachos with all the toppings, our food offerings bring fun and flavour to your evening celebration. Find out more about our Winter Wonderland Package.

Tailored to You, Perfect in Every Way

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a lively event with all your favourite people, our experienced team knows how to make the magic of the season shine. We’ll help you create a wedding day that feels warm, welcoming, and truly one-of-a-kind.

At Cockliffe Country House, we believe that winter weddings should be just as beautiful—if not more so—than summer ones. With glowing lights, hearty menus, and a setting full of rustic elegance, your special day will be unforgettable.

Come and see for yourself how we can be the perfect venue for your winter wedding. Contact our friendly events team to book your appointment, or for more information.

Images provided from a recent styled shoot, see the full details of the suppliers involved below. 

Suppliers

Venue: Cockliffe Country House
Photography: Geoff Kirby Photography and Zoe Harris Photography
Videography: Dixon Films
Styling: Touch of Charm
Flowers: Root Florist
Wedding dresses, veil and jewellery: Ashleigh Richards Bridal
Hair and makeup: Helena Murden Bridal Hairdresser
Stationery: Tailor Made Moments
Singer: Briony Gunn

Looking for more wedding inspiration? Take a look at our wedding gallery and real wedding blog.

Want to find out more? Download our brochure and our events team will be in touch.

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We’ve spoken to our couples to find out their top tips, advice and favourite moments of their wedding at Cockliffe Country House in Nottingham. If you’re getting married with us, or simply looking for some wedding day inspiration for your own wedding plans, read on to find out more.

Ian and Lisa

Wedding Date – 9th November 2024

 ‘A beautiful winter wedding with a red colour scheme’

Marrying with us in November, Ian and Lisa chose a red colour scheme for their winter wedding, with pops of the colour through their flowers and decor. Opting for a more relaxed wedding day, they chose our ‘Fall’in In Love’ package, which includes a ceremony, drinks reception with canapes and then straight to the evening party! Read on to find out about their wedding highs and lows…

What was your inspiration for your special day?

We wanted a winter wedding, so that was the main inspiration for our day. We chose red as the colour scheme, which went perfectly with our winter theme. 

What was the best part of your day?

It has to be walking down the aisle & seeing the reaction from my fiance.

Why did you choose Cockliffe Country House?

We chose Cockliffe because we loved that it was a small, pretty, exclusive venue with fabulous overnight rooms. Also, the staff were wonderful.  

What was the hardest part of your wedding planning?

Choosing the dress and the alterations. Also, handling guest invitations & replies.

What were your favourite parts of the venue?

It was very well organised throughout the day – nothing was too much trouble! Fabulous venue with beautiful rooms and wonderful friendly staff. 

If you have any advice for new marrying couples, what would it be?

Get yourself a to do list and tick it off as you go along. You will always spend more than you budgeted for, but try and shop around. 20% of your guests won’t accept, so have a maybe list.  

Suppliers

Photographer: Jason Savage

Florist: Whittingtons

Styling: Fine and Dandy

Cake: Jayne McCool

Hair and Makeup: Claire Salter

Wedding Dress: White Wedding Lounge

Stationery: Love Invited

DJ: XTC Discos

Looking for more wedding inspiration? Take a look at our wedding gallery and real wedding blog.

Want to find out more? Download our brochure and our events team will be in touch.

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We’ve spoken to our couples to find out their top tips, advice and favourite moments of their wedding at Cockliffe Country House in Nottingham. If you’re getting married with us, or simply looking for some wedding day inspiration for your own wedding plans, read on to find out more.

E & A

Wedding Date – 4th August 2024

 ‘A bright and colourful summer wedding with two wedding dresses and crazy golf’

Dreaming of summer? We’re throwing it back to last August with the beautiful wedding of E and A. Their was was filled with pops of colour thanks to their flowers and decor styling, whilst including little touches to make sure their pooches were included! Read on to find out more about their special day…

What was your inspiration for your special day?

We wanted the day to represent us. For doggie welfare, we decided not to have our 2 dogs with us on the day however we tried to bring them into each part. Our ceremony included a reading called “What I learnt about love, I learnt from my dog”, which gave our guests some giggles. My mum had made some doggie wedding favours which went down a treat and our cake topper had the outline of both dogs.

We were keen to have a bright summer theme which included flowers which were in season. Neither of us liked too over pruned, almost artificial, looking arrangements.

We chose Scott and Crazy Golf Hire, he was actually the first supplier we booked, after seeing him at the Cockliffe open day. We often play crazy golf if we are on holiday (with various results) and we wanted to introduce some fun whilst still being us.

What was the best part of your day?

E: The ceremony. Despite my fear of walking in front of everyone, the team put me at ease as my bridesmaids walked down the aisle.

A: The wedding breakfast. Food and seeing all our family and friends laughing and joking with each other.

Why did you choose Cockliffe Country House?

It felt like home. Somewhere where we could relax and be happy. We have been to enough weddings to know our likes and dislikes.

We’d visited a local hotel prior to Cockliffe’s open day which felt cold and commercial. When entering Cockliffe, on a glorious September day, it was perfect. We could see ourselves there. It’s hard to think that we don’t need to visit again!

How did you decide which menu was right for your day?

We went to the tasting evening just before Christmas and chose two of the courses we had on that evening. It’s difficult especially if you opt only to have 1 choice.  Choose what you like not what suits everyone’s individual tastes.  

What was the hardest part of your wedding planning?

The guest list and seating plan! 

What were your favourite parts of the venue?

All of it, but if we had to choose one, the gardens. This was part of the reason we chose the colour palette we did. The variation in colour and texture just in the gardens alone was something we wanted to mirror with our flowers, etc. Thankfully Lucy from Bennington Blooms could see our vision. The flowers she gave us were beyond our wildest dreams. Sunflowers (which were one of the many beautiful flowers) will now hold a special meaning.  

If you have any advice for new marrying couples, what would it be?

Don’t worry about traditions. Make your own memories. We did not have a traditional wedding cake or speeches, I even had 2 dresses! It’s the memories you make which matter, not what someone did 30+ years ago.

Your relationship with suppliers really matters. We couldn’t recommend Lucy enough, however despite her amazingness, she is retiring. Despite not meeting Dan face to face until our engagement photoshoot, we knew from our online meeting he was the one. He put us both at ease and knew our likes/dislikes. Equally Jordan from Studio Mae, I met at a wedding fayre. The first thing she asked me was when was the wedding so she knew if she was free before the conversations that followed (we’d had long conversations with cake suppliers only to find out they were unavailable). Hannah Marshall was another lovely supplier we met at Eastwood Hall wedding fayre. If we were to do it all again I wouldn’t change a single supplier.

Suppliers

Photographer: Daniel Goodyear Photography

Stylist and Florist: Bennington Blooms

Cake: Kookaburras Bespoke Bakes 

Wedding Dress: Veni Infantino from Ashleigh Richards Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Everpretty 

Suits: Marc Darcy from The Wedding Boutique

Stationery: Tailor Made Moments 

Wedding Newspapers: Finishing Touch Prints

Musician: Hannah Marshall Music

DJ: XTC Discos

Golf Hire: Crazy Weds Golf Hire

Rings: Aspire Jewellery

Make-Up: Studio Mae Beauty

Hair Styling: Hair by Megan

Nails: Healing Touch Treatments Cabin

Looking for more wedding inspiration? Take a look at our wedding gallery and real wedding blog.

Want to find out more? Download our brochure and our events team will be in touch.

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