Ask the expert - wedding venue

Every wedding celebration at Best Western Lamphey Court Hotel and Spa starts with you and a blank page... because your special day is a unique occasion and is planned to be just that.

“We will, in conjunction with yourself, devise a package - with exceptional attention to detail - which will ensure your special day matches the spectacular location,” says general manager Paul Graham.

“There are few venues in Pembrokeshire that rival Lamphey Court as a perfect location for a magical wedding day,” he continues.

“At Lamphey Court, we only host one wedding on any given day, so you are assured our fully personal service from our friendly, professional team.”

Here Paul tells us all you need to know about weddings at the hotel.

Who are the wedding co-ordinators at Lamphey Court?

Carly Burden, Beth Severs and myself look after all of the weddings. I was previously the GM of a hotel in Cumbria that won best wedding venue five years in a row at the North West Wedding Awards and regularly looked after in excess of 130 weddings per year, so have a great understanding of the need for quick, accurate information to be relayed back to couples when looking to choose their venue.

Is Lamphey Court licensed for civil wedding ceremonies?

Yes

Where are the wedding ceremonies/receptions held?

Georgian Room, Ruby Room and conservatory.

If preferred, can couples just have their reception at Lamphey Court?

Yes

What size weddings do you cater for?

Up to 80 day guests and 120 evening.

Do you have special wedding menus or can couples tailor-make their own?

We have sample menus, but will happily work with each bride and groom to create the menu that will enhance their special day.

What is a typical wedding breakfast?

There really isn’t a typical wedding breakfast, each have their own thoughts on what to serve their guests from afternoon tea to BBQs, although the most popular always tends to be a roast

Where can photographs be taken?

We have various different parts of the grounds that are favourites with all photographers. We also have Lamphey’s Bishops Palace and Freshwater East beach on our doorstep, which are popular locations.

Where can guests be entertained in between the ceremony and reception or on arrival for their reception?

We have had guests entertained on the terrace or in the lounge or bar.

What sort of musical entertainment can you accommodate?

DJs or bands.

How long in advance do you advise couples to book?

As soon as they have found their special venue, they should look at securing the date.

How many meetings with couples do you usually have prior to their big day?

We will have as many meetings as required to ensure the dream day for the bride, groom and their guests is as it should be; a lot of communication now is through email.

What advice would you give to couples when it comes to booking their wedding with you?

Anything is possible, but the most important thing is ‘it’s your day’ and it should be as amazing as your dreams.