Emily & Michael
April 2022
Now, this time we had many elements to tick off including the new ceiling and the bar! With some hard work and patience we managed and what a do it was! The couple had such faith in us and watched the site unfold. We worked through developments and tried to keep them up to date with progress as much as possible. It was worth the effort to see the joy!…
Some words from the couple….
How did you find the Barn in the Fells?
“We found Barn in the Fells through Google searching as they were just starting out. We were trying to find the perfect venue for us and this seemed to fit the bill perfectly. We eagerly and excitedly tried to arrange a visit and we're blown away by the potential!”
Why did you choose this venue?
“We chose Barn in the Fells because it was such an amazingly versatile space with many different elements that enabled us to host our entire wedding there providing great continuity whilst being able to make each element of the day feel different. Furthermore, Annabel, Sharon and Hogg made us feel so welcome and at home from day one, we just couldn't wait to yet started. “
What are your favourite elements or spaces about the venue?
“The undercroft was a fantastic space for our ceremony. We were able to create a very relaxed and intimate ceremony whilst also having space to comfortably seat all our guests and get them fully involved. The main barn is an absolute show stopper with a perfect balance of original features and everything you need to host the day. Our round table and relaxed dinner service worked superbly well and when the lights were dimmed and the dancefloor was rocking, there was no better place to be! Finally the scenery that you are entirely surrounded by is stunning and sure makes for a bunch of great photos!”
What are your stand out memories from your special celebration?
“Our stand-out memories are our ceremony, our dinner and the dancefloor. For our ceremony we recruited Charlotte a local Celebrant and she helped us create a ceremony that we believe struck the perfect balance of something that was uniquely "us" as a couple whilst also engaging and involving our guests. For our dinner, we had a relaxed sharing style menu that meant we had plenty of time to mingle between courses and go around and spend some time with all of our guests. And finally, we found an amazing band, put them on a stage and they hit just the right note. The dancefloor was packed from start to finish!”
Would you recommend Barn in the Fells to other couples looking for a DIY wedding?
“A DIY wedding is not for the faint hearted as it takes a lot of work and thought. We believe you have to be fully invested to pull it off but if you've got the time & energy, we can think of no better place than Barn in the Fells!”
What would your top tips for them be?
“Our top tips would be; a) Get a Pinterest board going early with your likes and dislikes and get consensus as a couple. b) Lock in those key suppliers as early as possible to be sure to get the ones you want. If you pick good suppliers, in keeping with the vibe you want, they'll do a lot of the hard work for you. As an example, we had a fairly loose brief for our florists but we trusted them and they knocked it out of the park! c) Have a budget and be sure to have a contingency pot built in for those unexpected extras. d) Build in time to stop, decompress and connect as a couple to be sure to enjoy the journey. We found it all too easy to get stuck into wedmin and the hours would fly by.”
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