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Feature EXPERIENCE Winter Weddings in the Midlands Tying the Knot at Granny Mouse Country House Text: Steven Brown Images: © Granny Mouse W hen it comes to planning a wedding, there are many things to worry about. The time of year should not be one of them. Winter in the Midlands is beautiful, especially at Granny Mouse Country House and Spa. 
As a bride, your checklist is probably filled with things that need your attention, so why not ask for help from those who are good at giving it? Granny Mouse’s trained in-house wedding planning team will assist in making your big day a dream come true. According to Ane du Preez, Granny Mouse Banqueting Manager, “For winter weddings, we suggest the wedding ceremony be held in our beautiful and cozy country-style chapel, which seats up to 120 people and overlooks the stunning Caversham Valley.” For the reception, Granny Mouse offers two main function rooms that provide an intimate setting for toasts, speeches, feasting, and all the fun formalities that proceed the ceremony. Brides can choose from the Eaves Restaurant (for smaller groups) or the Caversham Room, which can seat up to 120 people. For the friends and family of many couples, the wedding food is what makes the day. The Chef at Granny Mouse offers a wide selection of menus tailored to suit every kind of wedding. Why not steer towards selecting an option that includes roast meat, casseroles, warm pastas, curries or the like during the winter months? You could also opt for a dessert that is warm and sweet, such as malva pudding and custard or an oven tart that is sure to warm guests. The most popular wedding package at Granny Mouse is the Emerald package – a fully inclusive weekend wedding offering. The package is specially designed for bridal parties that want exclusivity of the property and includes, most notably, a tailored food selection for Friday night dinner, Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturday lunch, reception canapés and a four-course plated meal, cheeseboard and country wedding cake for the wedding night. For more information about hosting your dream winter wedding at Granny Mouse call +27 33 234 4071. 38