Our Day
We would love you to join us to celebrate this happy and memorable occasion. If you have received a formal invitation, please feel free to fill out our RSVP! We require all responses by 11th June.
Schedule
Saturday, August 12, 2023
Arrival
1:00 PM
Ceremony
1:30 PM to 2:00 PM
We can't wait to celebrate with all of you! Our ceremony will be held at the venue- outdoors, weather permitting! This will be followed by our drinks reception and canapés in the walled garden.
Reception
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Grab a drink and join us for some crazy golf, croquet or even revolving table tennis! Our roaming 5 piece band will provide the entertainment 🎶
Wedding Breakfast
3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Food glorious food! Our wedding breakfast will be cooked in the open kitchen, rotisserie and outdoor Asado grill. Menu below!
Evening
7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
The party continues into the evening with live music from Wandering Wings in the yurt whilst the resident pizza chefs provide some much needed sustenance for the dancing!
Formal
Menu
Canapés
Monkfish spiedini, lemon aioli
Aged beef sirloin, salsa verde
Chorizo/Nduja, honey, toast
Grilled halloumi, rosemary, olive oil
To Start
House cured meats, wood-fired red peppers, olives, focaccia
To Follow
Whole lamb Asado, chimichurri
Rotisserie chicken, lemon herb butter
Duck fat roast potatoes, garlic, rosemary
Seasonal green salad, wood-fired peas, lemon vinaigrette
Dessert
Apple tarte tatin, vanilla ice cream
Evening Food
Baz and Fred's pizzas
Nduja, tomato, buffalo mozzarella, basil
Prosciutto, thyme and garlic mushrooms, tomato, buffalo mozzarella, parsley oil, rocket
Slow roasted cherry tomatoes, B&F creamy pesto, tomato, mozzarella, rocket
Travel
By Rail
Thorpe Garden is a 10 minute drive from Tamworth Railway Station which is on the main route from London Euston to Crewe
By Air
We recommend flying into Birmingham Airport.
On-Site Accommodation
Situated a stone's throw from Thorpe Garden wedding venue, Constantine House is an exclusive-use, boutique guest house with 21 bedrooms (sleeping 42 guests) all complete with en-suite bathrooms. With limited availability, priority will be given to family and close friends. Please let us know if you are interested in booking a room- prices are £195 for a double room.
Premier Inn, Tamworth Central
The Premier Inn is a 14 minute drive away from the venue.
Find Hotels Near Our Venue
Local Taxis
Acorn Taxis
01827 63333
Bennett's Taxis
07827 54444
Tamworth Taxis
0782762222
Clifton Cars
07948 833820
3 Bees Taxis
01827 5222
Q & A
For all our friends and family who have any questions, please check out our Q & A first!
When is the RSVP deadline?
We require your responses by Sunday 11th June to give us, the venue and our suppliers sufficient time to make arrangements.
Can I bring a date?
The names of all guests will be on the formal invite. Please check for a +1!
Are kids welcome?
As much as we love your little ones, we will not be including them in the ceremony or reception. However, those who are travelling from overseas are welcome to bring their children. We will of course have our page boys, Harry and James.
What will the weather be like?
Welcome to Staffordshire! We are hoping it will be glorious sunshine throughout the day but if it rains we have ample indoor space for everybody.
Where should I park?
There is plenty of free parking near the entrance of the venue.
Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all areas of the venue are wheelchair accessible.
Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?
The short answer- a bit of both! Weather permitting, our wedding ceremony will be held outdoors but our evening reception will be in a yurt :)
Shall I bring a gift?
Your presence at our wedding is the best gift we could ask for. Please do not feel obliged to give us a gift, but if you wish to do so, we are asking for contributions to our honeymoon.
Whom should I call with questions?
Please call Matt 07751925304 or Jess 07720316382 with any questions not listed above or send an email to mattjessburke@gmail.com
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