A Week of Wedding Festivities

Why should a wedding just be limited to just one day? The Twickenham House is the perfect place to turn your wedding day into so much more, so why not make the celebration even more memorable and stay for a week of wedding festivities!

The Twickenham House, with sleeping for 40 people and over 600 acres to play in, has everything you need for a fun and memorable week! The Twickenham House has all of the following and more, so you guarantee that no one will ever get bored here! 

• Guest Cottage 
• Oversized Commerical Kitchen 
• Spa with Steam Room, Dry Sauna and Hot Tub
• Conservatory with Indoor Pool
• Fitness Facility
• Library with Billiards
• Theatre
• Separate Children's Facility with Kitchen

Fun ideas for a week of wedding festivities

• Have a theme for each day and plan events according to that theme
• Bridesmaids vs. groomsmen games, nothing wrong with a little fun competition!
• Scavenger hunt! The property is very spacious and perfect for an indoor or outdoor scavenger hunt, this is especially great for groups with a lot of children!
• Provide party favors each morning at breakfast giving clues to the activities planned for the day
• Have a pajama day to relax before the wedding
• The possibilities are endless! 

Benefits of a week of wedding festivities

• A mini vaction for your closest friends and family
• Provides lasting memories outside of the ceremony and reception
• Get the most out of your stay
• Increase intimancy among the wedding party, family, and friends
• Provides a place for out of town guests to stay and avoid the hotel scene
• Helps to make everyone feel more at home and relaxed

So what are you waiting for!? Have the wedding week of your dreams in a breath taking environment! Book the Twickenham House today! 

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A "Bright" Wedding Idea

One of the best parts about a wedding is the reception! The reception is a great way to showcase the personalities of the bride and groom and really tie the whole wedding together. A fun reception idea from one of the weddings here at the Twickenham House is the releasing of wish lanterns!

Wish lanterns originated in Thailand, the tradition was started in order to release any worries you have into the sky, bring good luck, and to make wishes for the future! At least one, if not all of these reasons are applicable to weddings, which makes this one of the most up and coming symbolic reception ideas!! Now that you know the story behind these lanterns you're probably wondering how they work, it is a simple concept, and the best part, they won't break your bank!! Most wish lanterns can be purchased in packages of ten or more for a reasonable price, whats not to love?! Wish lanterns (shown above) are similar to hot air balloons. They mimic hot air balloons because they have a fuel source at the bottom, that when lighted, causes air to fill the bag allowing the bag to float in mid-air when released. The average time span these lanterns float is 12 to 15 minutes so no need to worry about any fire mishaps, they burn out relatively fast, yet still provide enough time to watch them float into the distance! These lanterns look best if done at night time because the light can be seen easier, however, they are a great idea for an afternoon reception too!

Safety Tips for wish lanterns:

• Make sure to release them in a safe, outdoor environment
• Do not let children light their own lantern
• Designate someone to be in charge of the lanterns, this way you can insure supervision so that everything goes smoothly and is one less thing for you to worry about!
• Have a fire extinguisher near by (just incase!)
• Be aware of the wind, how fast and which direction it is blowing

Further ideas to do with your wish lanterns:

Bride and Groom releasing wish lantern

• Use them as favors for the guests
• Write a short poem on the outside of the lantern
• Do a bride and groom releasing, followed by the rest of the wedding party, then the remaining guests and watch them float out in consecutive groups
• Have sharpies set up beside the lanterns so that the guests can write their wishes for the bride and groom on them

These are a beautiful addition to any wedding reception and are a wonderful way to create even more memories with your guests!! More information on wish lanterns and where to purchase them can be found in the link below. Check it out to see how you can make your reception really glow!

weddingwishlanterns.com

Welcome to the Twickenham House, the most breathtaking estate in the high country, we welcome you to our blog!! Our aim is to meet all your entertainment needs, be it weddings, corporate, or family the Twickenham house has everything you need and more!

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Nestled at 4400', offers that rare assemblage of a true private sanctuary. Just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway, the estate has over 600 acres of park-like grounds, threaded by rushing water, ponds, and abundant wildlife. Twickenham House is surrounded by a beautifully manicured lawn with spectacular mountain views for a ceremony site or receptions

The charming Old English Manor boasts more than 10,000 square feet of exquisitely finished living space designed for entertaining. Just steps away is a spacious guest cottage. Together, the estate accommodate over 40 guests comfortable and offers the following amentities: 

• Commercial kitchen 
• Two additional kitchens 
• Spa with hot tub 
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Indoor lap pool
• Fitness facility 
• Library with billiards
• Movie theatre 
• Manicured Lawn easily accomodates 400+ Guests
• Parking for 200+ automobiles with Valet Station
• Separate Children's Facility with Kitchen

The estate is available for six or more days, allowing time to enjoy your guests and truly embrace every moment of your pre-wedding activities. Or to relax and enjoy family and friends as you gather together for a truly memorable week.

Parking is available for 100+ automobiles to accomodate larger weddings and events.

Though worlds away from traffic and city congestion, this legendary estate is conveniently sited within 3 miles of Ashe County Regional Airport and villages of Jefferson and West Jefferson, less than 10 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, 20 miles from Boone and just 119 miles from Charlotte.

We know you will love this estate as much as we do, please leave a comment or contact us at 
-(828) 295-7400 ext. 106
-http://twickenhamhouse.com/#
-http://blueridgerentals.com/reserve.asp?property=Twickenham
for more information!