Situated in Baldwins Gate, auspiciously on the border of Staffordshire, Cheshire, and Shropshire, lies intimate country hotel, ‘Slaters Country Hotel & Inn.’ Set amidst picturesque Staffordshire countryside, Slaters is a unique and intimate fully licensed Wedding Venue with rustic charm and modern touches, whilst still holding traditional values.
The 18th Century Working Farm has been tastefully converted and lovingly restored, providing the perfect setting for your countryside Wedding; with exposed brickwork, roaring fireplaces and original beams adorned with fairy lights, the venue’s farming history is still prevalent today combining classic rural charm with delicate modern touches. The addition of the delightful Wedding House in the Gardens makes Slaters the only wedding venue in the area to provide a charmingly unique ‘New England Style’ structure for your civil ceremony to take place. Offering indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies, the venue has been carefully designed to give you and your wedding guests full exclusivity, accompanied with the comfortable feeling of ‘being at home’ whilst enjoying our intimate facilities.
In the summer months the setting could not be better. Enveloped in open fields and rolling countryside, the wedding gardens offer a plethora of photo opportunities whilst in the wintertime, the open fireplace in the Briar Suite gives a warm traditional touch – perfect for a cosy winter wedding!
When it comes to catering, Slaters Country Hotel & Inn know a thing or two about great food, friendly service, and an inviting atmosphere. Food is at the heart of everything we do here at Slaters and the talented catering team are renowned for their high standard of food and service with Wedding Breakfast favourites including Cannon of Beef with Truffle Fondant, Jerusalem Artichoke Puree and Port Wine Jus, followed by Chocolate Delice, Salted Caramel Brownie and Banana Ice cream. Working closely with you, your wedding planner and our team of chefs will ensure that you enjoy the perfect culinary experience on your wedding day. Acknowledging tradition yet embracing modern ways, couples who choose to marry at Slaters have a wide choice of food and drink available on their wedding day. Whether you wish to devour a sumptuously traditional 3 course meal or offer your guests a more relaxed vibe; with a range of different buffet options from Barbecue to Street Food, to Traditional Wood Fired Pizza from our pizza oven situated in the private gardens, there is sure to be something to tickle everyone’s tastebuds! How about a bespoke Gin Bar for your drink’s reception? Or perhaps a Luxury Hot Chocolate Bar to warm up your guests on a crisp winter’s day?
As the evening draws in, twinkling fairy lights provide the perfect backdrop for your guests to party on down. Picture this…Your favourite songs are being played by our in-house DJ and you and your loved ones are dancing the night away, whilst outside in the garden the chefs are lighting the barbecues ready to serve a delicious evening buffet…Perhaps you are getting those last moody nighttime photographs with your photographer or snatching a romantic moment gazing at the starry night sky with your new husband or wife…
The luxury of choosing Slaters as your wedding venue means you can travel from dance floor to bed in about 2 minutes! Of course, the clue is in the name, Slater’s Country Hotel & Inn, boasts 12 luxury en-suite rooms with a selection of twin or king size bedded rooms. These are conveniently complimented by quaint ground floor Courtyard rooms to the rear of the property comprising a further 2 king size en-suite rooms and 3 family suites so you and your guests can stay the night in style! Is there a better way to start your first day as a married couple than tucking into a deliciously hearty breakfast surrounded by your nearest and dearest?
With a passionate and dedicated Wedding Coordinator with you every step of the way, whatever your requirements, Slaters will strive to make your wedding day the most memorable and enjoyable occasion you would wish it to be.
Get in touch with the Weddings Team 01782 680052 weddingsandevents@slaterscountryinn.co.uk
www.weddingsatslaters.co.uk
Written by Pippa Attwood
