Reviewing Jan Dickinson, Heritage London Foundation Estate Manager for Grosvenor Lodge & Elsie Perrin Williams Estate
Review is written by Staff @ The Ring and is based on • Interviews with this vendor
The 159 year old mansion has a long list of wedding day features such as a winding staircase, stained glass windows and a kitchen garden. It also has the reputation and service expected from a Heritage London property. Having hosted countless weddings and even a yearly spring bridal show, there's a lot for us to tell you about Grosvenor Lodge. Let us explain...
For the true romantic
After you pull into the drive and past the stone entranceway that marks its address, you can see that Grosvenor Lodge has all the things that any bride could appreciate on her wedding day. The mansion was built for Anne Peters by her husband Samuel Peters in 1853. You can see the special care Samuel took in the monograms he designed into the mansion's stained glass windows - starting with those around the old oak doors, featuring a Victorian Love Knot with Anne and Samuel's initials intertwined. The Peters were one of London's pioneer families and the home remained in their family for three generations before it was given to Heritage London Foundation.
Grosvenor Lodge is an English Tudor estate boasting gothic-style features such as steeped gables and massive chimneys. A covered verandah wraps around much of the Lodge, and draws you inside where you'll see wide plank pine floors throughout, large original fireplaces, detailed plaster work, and of course the winding staircase so often used by the bride as she enters her wedding ceremony.
Grosvenor Lodge is also home to a small summer house and a gazebo (called the ‘kissing gate' by the Lodge), which are both great for photos and small outdoor ceremonies. The kitchen gardens and front lawns are a popular location with London brides who are looking for beautiful, unique, one-of-a kind photos.
Personally speaking
In addition to its historical classification, Grosvenor Lodge is maintained by Heritage London Foundation, its weddings and events generating the revenue that keeps the Lodge running and looking like it did in 1853. This means that the people who work here love the building as much as you do, and they'll take care to make sure it looks fantastic for your wedding day.
Weddings coordinator Jan Dickinson has over 18 years experience with the running of the property and events at Grosvenor Lodge, and her staff doesn't fall very far behind. Together, Jan and her staff work with brides at the Lodge, and many have a minimum of two years' experience with the wedding days that play out here.
The Grosvenor Lodge team have seen weddings of all styles - including traditional and upscale garden weddings, second weddings, and alternative weddings, just to name a few. They’ve grown their client list of happy brides and grooms with minimal advertising and plenty of word-of-mouth referrals, adding testament to the service they provide each happy couple.
Weddings at Grosvenor Lodge
A Grosvenor wedding day may be indoors or out and it may include just one portion of your wedding day or the entire series of events - ceremony, photos, reception and dance.
When you rent Grosvenor Lodge for your wedding day, you are renting the entire Victorian house and the surrounding grounds for the span of up to sixteen hours, from 9:30 am to 1 am.
For brides who book their 2013 wedding, a separate room will be available for her and her bridesmaids to use when getting ready, bustling the gown or adjusting hair and make-up.
In the past, Jan and her staff have worked with a variety of wedding budgets. Because of its affordable rental fees, Grosvenor Lodge provides you with the flexibility to plan a wedding as unique as you are. Depending on the time of year, number of guests and amount of time you'd like to book the Lodge for, rental fees start at $500, with the average bride spends approximately $850 to reserve Grosvenor Lodge for their day.
Grosvenor ceremonies
Outdoor wedding ceremonies at Grosvenor Lodge entail a ceremony set against gardens of beautiful hostas, an on-site gazebo, white wood chairs and trees that surround the clearing.
Indoor ceremonies are usually held in the Drake Room. Guests arrive in the main foyer, turn to their right, and are seated facing the front of the space where large bay windows look out onto the property's greenery and flowers. A fireplace is located in each room and add an extra touch of class & history. High ceilings and dark wood accents all over the house can compliment any romantic wedding theme. The historical décor does the decorating for you!
Grosvenor receptions
The main floor encompasses two spacious rooms (the Drake Room and Genet Hodder Room), a winding staircase (which you can see as soon as you enter the building) and the grand foyer/front hall. Stained glass accents are seen throughout, many of which contain the monogram of the first story of love and family to take place here.
Your décor choices are entirely up to you. Adding personal touches by hiring a decorator or putting photographs on the tables, piano or mantles, is more than welcomed. Indoor receptions either happen in one of the larger rooms or on the entire main floor. Sunday garden party-style weddings with cocktail-style or small round tables are charming when set up on the verandah. These weddings have elegance, an atmosphere of family and friendship, as well as outdoor elements that include protection from potential rain.
Facts at a glance
• Rental includes 60 white wedding chairs, rectangular tables & bistro style tables for the verandah
• With the rental, everything is yours exclusively for the day
• Parking overnight, no towing, up to 100 cars
• Planked wooden floors offer the perfect area for dancing the night away
Ceremonies:
• Up to 60 guests for an inside ceremony
• The Lodge can accommodate 100 or more guests at an outdoor ceremony
• Outdoor weddings can become indoor weddings in the case of rain
Receptions:
• Up to 120 guests for receptions inside (60 seated, 100 cocktail style)
• Main hall/entrance used for guest sign-in, money box, gift table, etc.
Details, details, details
• You should call Grosvenor Lodge roughly 6 to 12 months in advance to book your wedding date. You are also welcome to call them on shorter notice to check for an opening.
• Grosvenor Lodge can be either a ceremony site or a reception hall for your wedding, or both!
• To reserve your date, a $450 deposit is required.
• The balance is due 6 months prior to your wedding date.
• You can pay by cheque or credit card prior to the function.
The 159 year old mansion has a long list of wedding day features such as a winding staircase, stained glass windows and a kitchen garden. It also has the reputation and service expected from a Heritage London property. Having hosted countless weddings and even a yearly spring bridal show, there's a lot for us to tell you about Grosvenor Lodge. Let us explain...
For the true romantic
After you pull into the drive and past the stone entranceway that marks its address, you can see that Grosvenor Lodge has all the things that any bride could appreciate on her wedding day. The mansion was built for Anne Peters by her husband Samuel Peters in 1853. You can see the special care Samuel took in the monograms he designed into the mansion's stained glass windows - starting with those around the old oak doors, featuring a Victorian Love Knot with Anne and Samuel's initials intertwined. The Peters were one of London's pioneer families and the home remained in their family for three generations before it was given to Heritage London Foundation.
Grosvenor Lodge is an English Tudor estate boasting gothic-style features such as steeped gables and massive chimneys. A covered verandah wraps around much of the Lodge, and draws you inside where you'll see wide plank pine floors throughout, large original fireplaces, detailed plaster work, and of course the winding staircase so often used by the bride as she enters her wedding ceremony.
Grosvenor Lodge is also home to a small summer house and a gazebo (called the ‘kissing gate' by the Lodge), which are both great for photos and small outdoor ceremonies. The kitchen gardens and front lawns are a popular location with London brides who are looking for beautiful, unique, one-of-a kind photos.
Personally speaking
In addition to its historical classification, Grosvenor Lodge is maintained by Heritage London Foundation, its weddings and events generating the revenue that keeps the Lodge running and looking like it did in 1853. This means that the people who work here love the building as much as you do, and they'll take care to make sure it looks fantastic for your wedding day.
Weddings coordinator Jan Dickinson has over 18 years experience with the running of the property and events at Grosvenor Lodge, and her staff doesn't fall very far behind. Together, Jan and her staff work with brides at the Lodge, and many have a minimum of two years' experience with the wedding days that play out here.
The Grosvenor Lodge team have seen weddings of all styles - including traditional and upscale garden weddings, second weddings, and alternative weddings, just to name a few. They’ve grown their client list of happy brides and grooms with minimal advertising and plenty of word-of-mouth referrals, adding testament to the service they provide each happy couple.
Weddings at Grosvenor Lodge
A Grosvenor wedding day may be indoors or out and it may include just one portion of your wedding day or the entire series of events - ceremony, photos, reception and dance.
When you rent Grosvenor Lodge for your wedding day, you are renting the entire Victorian house and the surrounding grounds for the span of up to sixteen hours, from 9:30 am to 1 am.
For brides who book their 2013 wedding, a separate room will be available for her and her bridesmaids to use when getting ready, bustling the gown or adjusting hair and make-up.
In the past, Jan and her staff have worked with a variety of wedding budgets. Because of its affordable rental fees, Grosvenor Lodge provides you with the flexibility to plan a wedding as unique as you are. Depending on the time of year, number of guests and amount of time you'd like to book the Lodge for, rental fees start at $500, with the average bride spends approximately $850 to reserve Grosvenor Lodge for their day.
Grosvenor ceremonies
Outdoor wedding ceremonies at Grosvenor Lodge entail a ceremony set against gardens of beautiful hostas, an on-site gazebo, white wood chairs and trees that surround the clearing.
Indoor ceremonies are usually held in the Drake Room. Guests arrive in the main foyer, turn to their right, and are seated facing the front of the space where large bay windows look out onto the property's greenery and flowers. A fireplace is located in each room and add an extra touch of class & history. High ceilings and dark wood accents all over the house can compliment any romantic wedding theme. The historical décor does the decorating for you!
Grosvenor receptions
The main floor encompasses two spacious rooms (the Drake Room and Genet Hodder Room), a winding staircase (which you can see as soon as you enter the building) and the grand foyer/front hall. Stained glass accents are seen throughout, many of which contain the monogram of the first story of love and family to take place here.
Your décor choices are entirely up to you. Adding personal touches by hiring a decorator or putting photographs on the tables, piano or mantles, is more than welcomed. Indoor receptions either happen in one of the larger rooms or on the entire main floor. Sunday garden party-style weddings with cocktail-style or small round tables are charming when set up on the verandah. These weddings have elegance, an atmosphere of family and friendship, as well as outdoor elements that include protection from potential rain.
Facts at a glance
• Rental includes 60 white wedding chairs, rectangular tables & bistro style tables for the verandah
• With the rental, everything is yours exclusively for the day
• Parking overnight, no towing, up to 100 cars
• Planked wooden floors offer the perfect area for dancing the night away
Ceremonies:
• Up to 60 guests for an inside ceremony
• The Lodge can accommodate 100 or more guests at an outdoor ceremony
• Outdoor weddings can become indoor weddings in the case of rain
Receptions:
• Up to 120 guests for receptions inside (60 seated, 100 cocktail style)
• Main hall/entrance used for guest sign-in, money box, gift table, etc.
Details, details, details
• You should call Grosvenor Lodge roughly 6 to 12 months in advance to book your wedding date. You are also welcome to call them on shorter notice to check for an opening.
• Grosvenor Lodge can be either a ceremony site or a reception hall for your wedding, or both!
• To reserve your date, a $450 deposit is required.
• The balance is due 6 months prior to your wedding date.
• You can pay by cheque or credit card prior to the function.
