Traditional Afternoon Tea Wedding

Our Traditional Vintage Afternoon Tea Weddings are the perfect choice if you want to stick with the elegance of Tradition with a Twist!  Afternoon Tea is, and always will be a very British tradition and combining it with your wedding gives it a subtle twist but still keeping it beautiful with your individual touches. 

The tradition of the Afternoon Tea dates back to the 18th century when one of Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting, Anna Stanhope (the Duchess of Bedford) complained of a little 'sinking feeling' in the early afternoon.  To revive herself, the Duchess had her servants bring her a pot of tea and a few breadstuffs and then soon began inviting her friends to join her for her additional meal in her room at Belvoir Castle.  The tradition was born! - and has become a British institution.

Whilst we cant promise liveried footmen, we can offer a little luxury and indulgence which will help make your special day a very memorable one for you and your guests.  The Best Western Plough & Harrow Hotel is a charming historic Victorian hotel set in its own grounds and will provide the perfect idyllic and peaceful setting for your Afternoon Tea Wedding.  Traditional warm hospitality, superb food and a Country House Style setting in the City.  The elegant Terrace Room, with a large terrace and patio overlooking the garden can comfortably hold up to 100 guests for a seated Afternoon Tea and additional guests can be invited for the evening.