Wedding suppliers in Coventry

Planning a wedding in Coventry

Coventry sits on the edge of some of the prettiest countryside in the Midlands, which makes it a useful base for couples who want a city's choice of suppliers with rural venues close at hand. Warwick, Kenilworth and Royal Leamington Spa are all within a short drive, each with castles, parks or Regency streets that photograph beautifully.

In the city

Coventry Cathedral, the modern building that stands beside the ruins of its medieval predecessor, is one of the city's most striking sights. The city centre also has medieval streets around Spon Street and plenty of hotels and function spaces, while its industrial heritage means there are converted buildings for couples who want something less traditional.

Looking further out

Many couples cast the net wider into Warwickshire, where the castles at Kenilworth and Warwick, black-and-white villages and rolling farmland set a classic English scene. Barns, country houses and marquee venues are common, and suppliers based in Bedworth, Nuneaton and Knowle travel throughout the area.

• Book the venue and photographer first, especially for summer Saturdays.
• If you choose a rural venue, ask about guest transport. Taxis can be hard to find late at night outside the city.
• Check whether your venue includes catering, or whether you need to hire caterers, a bar and furniture separately.
• Ask florists what grows well in your month; it usually looks better and lasts longer.

Coventry is well connected. The M6, M69 and M40 are close by, there are fast trains to London Euston and Birmingham, and Birmingham Airport is only a short drive away.

Ceremony rules

Civil ceremonies in England must take place at a register office or approved premises, and both partners give notice at their local register office. Coventry's register office can tell you about current notice periods and ceremony options.

With city and country suppliers close together, Coventry couples rarely need to look far.