Welcome to Coton House Farm Stables

FAQ's - Who will dress the venue? What's included?

Your Chairs, tables, seat cushions, Chandeliers, fairy lights are all here and not costed separately. You need centre pieces, floristry, post box, seating plan and any additional items you want.

You can dress the venue from 9am of the morning of your wedding and needs to be removed by 10am the following morning. Friends or relatives can dress it too. Often it is more cost effective to use a venue dresser. It will save time, Save stress on you and your family dressing it, avoid mishaps and often cost you less. (you are not left with the items, you do not need to take them away as they will.)

By using a venue dresser professional you are paying for years of experience as well as the items, and this experience can be invaluable.

Find out more

Venue Dressing / Floristry

Just Tickety Boo

Based In Staffordshire between Kings Bromley and Alrewas, Deb and Steph of Just Tickety Boo offer Venue Styling, Full Wedding Planning, On the day Management, and arranges Cars, Cakes, Photography, Videography and much more....

https://www.just-ticketyboo.co.uk

Lush Occasions

Just Tickety Boo

Louise has worked at our venue and is local to East Staffordshire too.

Lush occasions are solely venue styling.

https://www.lush-occasions.co.uk

Bowl of Corks

Just Tickety Boo

Flower Design of Lichfield

Bowl of Corks are a young couple, Abigail and Archie. Based locally in Ashby de la Zouch they offer photography and wedding planning, and venue styling.

https://wwwbowlofcorks.co.uk

Flower Design of Lichfield

Emily Wisher Artisan Florist

Flower Design of Lichfield

Lilly, has been dressing flowers at Coton House Farm from the first Marquee Wedding day here some years ago. Locally based in Burntwood, well respected and experienced at her profession.

https://www.flowerdesignoflichfield.co.uk

Emily Wisher Artisan Florist

Emily wisher florist at Coton House Farm wedding venue Lichfield
www.cotonhousefarm.com

Emily is an Artisan Florist and is based here in our village of Whittington. Her flowers are home grown in her garden and are beautiful.

https://www.emilywisher.co.uk

Jems Floral Studio

Emily Wisher Artisan Florist

Jem's Floral studio is based in Lichfield. Jemma Jukes is a local Lichfield lady who is passionate about providing beautiful arrangements for you. Jemma has a longstanding history at Coton House Farm having ridden here as a child.

https://www.jemsfloralstudio.co.uk

FAQ's - Can we have a live band and/or DJ?

Yes you can.

The Main Oak barn is acoustically lined for this reason. We do not have a resident DJ ,this allows you the freedom to choose.

All live entertainment performers require a certificate of Public Liability and PAT certificate before they can perform. (these are legal requirements and they must send to us.)

Music for your ceremony could be live music or recorded.

Considerations.

If recorded make sure the music is downloaded to your device and not cloud stored. You do not want the cloud going down.

Ask an usher or guest to play and stop the music when required. Use a Boom Bar, these are simple to operate and access via bluetooth, They are relatively cheap to purchase and are loud enough for your ceremony and background music when dining.

Live music is brilliant!

During your ceremony the Old Dairy barn has power points.

For outside canape reception, there are also power points.

For dining there are also power points if required.

For the evening, consider the time you are dining! You probably do not want a band sound checking or setting up during the meal. Ask them to set up before your ceremony or later in the evening.

A band will probably play 2 x 45 min sets. You might not need them to start until 8.45- 9pm. Their last set will usually finish around 11pm, where you then can Disco until midnight.

(If a band starts too early, no one might be listening.)

Music Service Providers

Apollo Soul

Dave Taylor

The Award winning Apollo Soul are are a fantastic band. With options for Apollo Gold too you can be sure to have an ultimate and professional line up of musicians.

https://www.apollosoul.co.uk

Dave Taylor

Dave Taylor, or DeeTees , are an impressive line up. Usually found playing The Jam House. For solo performances to a full band line ups.

https://www.apollo-music.net

Call

Cliff Antony

Cliff is a local singer and also forms part of a band. A well respected Wedding and Events performer.

https://www.cliffantony.co.uk

Chris Keys

Cliff Antony

Piano and Keyboard.

Chris is a fabulous pianist and keyboard player. He is a local professional musician experienced at ceremony playing and dining entertainment.

https://www.chriskeys.co.uk

FAQ's

Accommodation

Frequently asked Questions!

Where is the nearest accommodation?
We are so lucky with our location that you and your guests do not need to worry about accommodation, the choice is vast, and being close to such great road networks that you can choose what you want. A choice to suit budget and needs.

We are only 3 miles from the centre of Lichfield City which is covered in many forms of hotels and accommodation. (A 5 min Taxi ride!)

In fact a 3 mile radius covers all sorts of options.

As a venue this is our choice to not have accommodation on site as every couple is different and every wedding guest can make their own decision. We are so close to great amenities, why narrow your options.

Brides and Grooms

Swinfen Hall Hotel

https://www.swinfenhallhotel.co.uk

01543 481494

The George Hotel

https://www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-the-george-hotel-83789

0800393130
St Johns House

https://stjohnshouse.co.uk

01543 252080

Guests/Families/Brides and Grooms
Any of the above hotels are also great for guests and families.

Premier Inn Lichfield City Centre Hotel

https://www.premierinn.com
Premier Inn Fradley Junction, Alrewas.

https://www.premierinn.com
Premier Inn, Tamworth.

https://www.premierinn.com

Holiday Inn, Wall Island, Lichfield.(& Holiday Inn, Snowdome, Tamworth)

https://holidayinnlichfield.guestreservations.comhttps://holidayinntamworth.guestreservations.com

Peel Farm Luxury Self Catering, Whittington

https://www.peelfarm.co.uk

07970838944

The Dog Inn, Whittington.

01543 432601

Oak Tree Farm Hotel, Hopwas

https://www.oaktreefarmhotel.co.uk

01827 56807

The Hedgehog, Lichfield

https://www.vintageinn.co.uk

01543 415789

The Peel Aldergate Hotel, Tamworth,

https://thepeelaldergate.com

01827 67676

Wiggington Fields Farm Holiday Cottages, Tamworth

01827 60809

Wigwam Holidays, Seckington

https://www.wigwamholidays.com

This is by no means exhaustive in its lists and there are many more to consider. There are also plenty of Airbnb properties surrounding us too.

FAQ'S - What taxi's are available to book?

The answer is there are lots.... we are only 3 miles from Lichfield City Centre and less than 5 from Tamworth town centre. You can still use Uber here, as we are so brilliantly located.

We do encourage you to ask guests to share travel by taxi or private hire as this reduces the carbon footprint for your wedding. We do have ample on site parking and cars can be left overnight, but reducing the chances of drink driving with the use of public transport is strongly encouraged. The night will finish at midnight so ask your guests to book their carriage home in advance. Everyone should know no matter where you live, the 'midnight immediately available taxi' is elusive.

Luxury travel - Advanced Journey Chauffeuring

https://advancedjourneychauffeuring.co.uk

07812103589

Lichfield City Cars

01543 254999

Lichfield VIP Taxis

01543 547979

01543 547474

Bennetts Taxis

01827 54444

Acorn Taxis

01827 63333

Negotiate !!!!

Negotiate a rate with your taxi company for a number of mini buses for your guests.

Negotiate a rate with a Hotel for accommodation.

Negotiate with your guests to help lift share or taxi share.

Set up a watts app group or website to send out the information and organise in advance.

FAQ's - Can Dogs Come to my Wedding?

Play a part in the Ceremony?

Absolutely! Dogs can be important members of your family, and often attend the ceremony, taking an active role!

After the Ceremony

Play a part in the Ceremony?

When it comes to your Wedding Day Breakfast and the evening, Dogs are not allowed in the Oak Barn, unless they are guide dogs or special needs dogs.

Where can they go?

Play a part in the Ceremony?

Where can they go?

Obviously someone you arrange could take them home, alternatively there are some local excellent dog kennels who you may wish to use within our village.

https://www.grovekennels.co.uk

Welcome to a list of suppliers

Wedding Cars

Advanced Journey Chauffeuring

His & Hers Wedding cars

Nothing but Wedding Cars

Celebrant Service

Just Tickety Boo Events

Creating memories

FAQ's - Who will dress the venue? What's included?

The bar is open all day and closes at 23.45hrs

Venue Dressing / Floristry

Just Tickety Boo

Just Tickety Boo

Just Tickety Boo

Lush Occasions

Just Tickety Boo

Just Tickety Boo

Bowl of Corks

Just Tickety Boo

Flower Design of Lichfield

Flower Design of Lichfield

Emily Wisher Artisan Florist

Flower Design of Lichfield

Emily Wisher Artisan Florist

Emily Wisher Artisan Florist

Emily Wisher Artisan Florist

Jems Floral Studio

Emily Wisher Artisan Florist

Emily Wisher Artisan Florist

FAQ's - Can we have a live band and/or DJ?

Music Service Providers

Apollo Soul

Dave Taylor

Dave Taylor

Dave Taylor

Dave Taylor

Dave Taylor

Cliff Antony

Cliff Antony

Cliff Antony

Chris Keys

Cliff Antony

Cliff Antony

FAQ's

Accommodation

FAQ'S - What taxi's are available to book?

Negotiate !!!!

FAQ's - Can Dogs Come to my Wedding?

Play a part in the Ceremony?

Play a part in the Ceremony?

Play a part in the Ceremony?

After the Ceremony

Play a part in the Ceremony?

Play a part in the Ceremony?

Where can they go?

Play a part in the Ceremony?

Where can they go?