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Chesterfield Wedding venue: what really makes a perfect wedding?

So what makes a wedding perfect? We all have different ideas, likes and dislikes but Katie, co-owner of Elizabeth Aprilis events planning and management, reminds us what really matters in her thought provoking guest blog… We all know ‘every little girl’s dream’, the big white wedding, the age old story of the Prince sweeping the Princes off […]



Christmas magic: Chesterfield function venue

As we move into December, everyone’s mind turns to the big event: Christmas 2013.  Full of pantomimes, parties and Christmas fayres, December promises to be the busiest month of the year, full of joy, love and celebrations. We truly love Christmas, the season to be joyful and thankful.  Our Christmas decorations are now up and […]


Chesterfield wedding venue: establishing the entertainment

You’ve booked the venue, the Church and the caterer, and now it’s time to think about the details of the day.  Weddings days are great fun, but can be long.  Make sure you keep your guests entertained from the arrival drinks, to the final dance, by choosing the perfect entertainment plan. Entertainment comes in many […]


Chesterfield wedding venue: organising the seating plan

After selecting the wedding reception venue, the next thing on a busy bride’s mind will be how to organise the seating for the wedding reception.  At Ashover Parish Hall, our spaces are flexible enough to suit the fancies of every bride and groom.  Whether you are choosing a Chesterfield wedding venue or not,  read our […]


Magical Chesterfield wedding venues: decorating the room

Your wedding day is a day for magic; a day where your dreams become reality.    Once you’ve booked the church, agreed on your wedding reception venue and chosen that all important wedding dress, your minds will no doubt turn to transforming the space you’ve chosen for your wedding reception into something unique, personal and […]


Chesterfield wedding venue: catering challenges

Some inspiring, and amusing, words from one of our popular and reliable caterers about the challenges of wedding catering.  Experienced Zest 4 Events regularly provide outstanding catering for our wedding receptions. I find myself faced with many challenges these days, whether it be to design and execute a hot buffet for 100, based purely on […]


What our guests say: Chesterfield reception venue

The opinions of our guests and visitors are very important.  They often leave Ashover Parish Hall making positive comments and some leave lovely messages on our Facebook page. A recent happy customer, who enjoyed a beautiful winter wedding, left us this message: It’s lovely to hear such kind words and we are delighted that we could help you enjoy […]


Choosing a wedding reception venue: Chesterfield wedding venue

Having booked your ceremony and started dreaming about the perfect wedding day, choosing the wedding reception venue can seem like a daunting decision. After all, the wedding reception venue is the location for the ultimate celebration with loved ones, and where special and magical memories are created. Your wedding reception should be as special, unique and individual as your […]


Choosing a function location: Chesterfield function venue

Functions are opportunities to celebrate special occasions, from weddings to christenings and anniversaries to birthdays. Choosing an outstanding venue for your function is a key way of ensuring your event creates magical memories and special moments. But how do you go about choosing the venue which will make sure your event is as special as the occasion? […]