Question 1

Can I get married at Low Barn Farm?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have a beautiful designated outdoor area to hold your ceremony.  We are not a licensed venue so you will just need to visit a registry office a few days prior to sign the paperwork. Although a lot of couples prefer this as it gives them the chance to tailor the ceremony more to themselves. 
If you would rather a church wedding we have a number of quaint local churches.

Question 2

Can you help with suppliers for my wedding at Low Barn Farm?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can assist you with suppliers! We have established relationships with a variety of trusted local suppliers who specialise in anything from Marquees and Floristry to Hair and makeup artists.

Question 3

Can we have exclusive use of the venue?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We allow you exclusive use from the day before, on the day and the day after the wedding. If you require access earlier / later this can also be arranged. We often find a lot of the marquee companies like to come in on a Thursday to set up, allowing you the rest of Thursday and all of Friday to decorate.

Question 4

How many guests do you cater for?

Accepted Answer

We allow for up to 150 guests on your wedding day

Question 5

Is it safe for children?

Accepted Answer

Yes we have done all we can to make it as safe as possible for children, such as fencing off the pond. However children are the responsibility of their parents and must be supervised at all times.

Question 6

Can we bring our dog?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! We love dogs and appreciate you may want your four legged companion to be part of your special day.

Question 7

Can we see any animals?

Accepted Answer

Yes our cows are grazing the meadows in the summer months, they also make a beautiful backdrop for some lovely wedding photos.

Question 8

Do you have parking available for guests?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Low Barn Farm provides ample parking facilities to cater for all your guests. We park the cars on a meadow adjacent to the main drive so you don't have far to walk from the car to the main space, handy for anyone with accessibility issues, but tucked out of the way from the main events space as a car park doesn't always make for great photos!

Question 9

Can guests park their cars overnight?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but any cars left are at their own risk and must be collected the next day.

Question 10

Are there any local taxi firms you recommend?

Accepted Answer

Yes first class taxis in Ashwellthorpe, or there are a number of Wymondham Taxi Firms

Question 11

Can we camp over? Do you allow campervans?

Accepted Answer

If couples opt for the additional camping package we have ample space for guests to pitch their own tents and also have a shepherds hut with facilities which we reserve for the bride and groom if required.  If anyone would like to bring a campervan they are more than welcome. 
We advise any guests wishing to stay over on the night of the wedding to check with the couple if camping has been booked prior to the wedding day.

Question 12

Is there accommodation locally?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the Pelican Guest House is just a mile away in Tacolneston and also The Bird in Hand in Wrenningham have rooms. For larger parties No 10 The Abbey in Wymondham has plenty of rooms and may do a discount for a large group booking. There are also a number of Air b n b's in the local area.

Question 13

Can we decorate the venue?

Accepted Answer

Yes we are happy for you to decorate as much or as little as you like. We just ask that you use cable ties to secure decorations and take down any decorations afterwards.

Question 14

Can we have access early to setup?

Accepted Answer

Yes absolutely, if you marquee provider would like to come a day earlier to setup this is fine with us. We just ask that you OK it with us when organising so we can be around to let them in and show them where everything is.

Question 15

What transport options can I use to arrive on my wedding day?

Accepted Answer

You can choose what you want! Over the years we have see all sorts of transport from vintage cars to tractors to horse and cart!

Question 16

Can we use confetti?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! We just ask that you use natural flower petals to help keep the grounds looking their best.Please do not use rice, sequins, or plastic or paper confetti. In recent years, we have found that even biodegradable paper confetti does not always disintegrate during dry summer weather before the next wedding. On occasion, this has left us with quite a clean-up operation to ensure the grounds are looking their best for the next guests.Thank you for your understanding!

Question 17

Are we allowed a fire pit or fireworks?

Accepted Answer

We are happy for you to have a firepit inside the marquee if it is supplied by the marquee company and we have pre approved it. However , in the summer months the ground can get quite dry so a fire pit outside poses too much of a risk with the surrounding wildlife and crops in the field. 
As we have cows grazing in the meadows that could get spooked, it would be unfair on them to allow fireworks, but we are happy for you to use sparklers if disposed of correctly. They make great photo opportunities!

Question 18

Do you charge extra for haybales, lighting, props etc?

Accepted Answer

No, we have no hidden charges! we are happy to provide hay bales that we make on the farm, we would only charge extra if there are any damages. 
We also have some old farm wagons and tractors we can put out on the day if you like the vintage / rustic style wedding. 
The lighting we provide goes around the perimeter of the marquee area and lights up all of the walkways. We also put up fairy lights around the pergola, grand oak and other select trees. We can discuss your requirements during a pre wedding visit.

Question 19

What if it rains?

Accepted Answer

We are able to park cars on the hard standing gravel if the meadow becomes too wet for use, however this hasn't happened yet! 
The marquees and tipis available these days are so adaptable you can put the sides up / down to suit the weather conditions and wind direction. It is also possible to position the toilets close to the marquee so guests don't have far to dash to use the facilities! 
It is also worth noting that if the ceremony is planned to be outside, but its tipping it down, rather than using umbrellas, it is possible to re arrange the seats inside the marquee to accommodate.

Question 20

Do you charge corkage if we supply our own wine?

Accepted Answer

No we don't charge corkage and are more than happy for you to bring you own alcohol.

Question 21

Do we need any licenses?

Accepted Answer

This is dependent on whether you intend to sell alcohol. If you provide a free bar and bring your own alcohol then no. If you intend to sell alcohol on your wedding day then you will need a TENS notice from the council, we can always assist you with this.

Question 22

Are there power and electric on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We have a generator that powers the marquee field and there is mains water on the side of the cottage. We do not charge any extra for these! For extra large weddings or weddings where the caterers require electric ovens rather than cooking on gas it may be necessary to hire in an extra generator for the caterers but we can discuss your requirements with them nearer the time when you are finalising your menu choices. If you need to hire in an extra generator we can help you source this.

Question 23

What time can we party until?

Accepted Answer

We are happy for a band / DJ to play until 11pm, after this your welcome to plug in a personal stereo to play in the background at a reasonable level, with the aim of winding down the party by 1am. At 1am we ask guests to peacefully make their way home or to vacate to the camping area.

Question 24

What time do we need to vacate on the last day of hire?

Accepted Answer

We are happy for you to have the venue until 3pm on the day after the wedding. If the marquee company wish to come a day later, for example on the Monday to take down, this is also fine if pre arranged.

Question 25

Who is in charge of clearing up?

Accepted Answer

We have a leave no trace policy, so ask that all your rubbish is cleared up and decorations taken down. It works well to organise a big biffa style bin to be dropped off / collected to take any rubbish away.

Question 26

Do I need insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes we recommend that you obtain wedding day insurance, in the horrible event that your wedding cant go ahead, such as another pandemic or a natural disaster, at least you are covered!

Question 27

How much does a wedding cost at Low Barn Farm?

Accepted Answer

The beauty of a DIY venue is that you are in complete control and can spend as little or as much as you like, however on average I would say our couples spend between £15,000 - £30,000.

Question 28

How do we book to secure our date?

Accepted Answer

To secure your date we charge a £500 non refundable deposit if booking field hire only. If booking a tipi package then due to the increased value of the total cost of booking we take a £1500 deposit . The remaining amount is then due 60 days prior to the wedding day for field hire or for tipi packages payments are due at 9months, 6 months and 60 days before the wedding date. We will send you a payment schedule with your booking, so you know when payments are due, and invoice at the appropriate times.

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