Wedding FAQs - Forest of Dean Exclusive Hire Wedding Venue

Our most common questions at a glance, but please do get in touch to discuss your specific requirments.

 

Q: Can we actually get married at your venue?

A: Yes, we are licenced in our Function Barn

 

Q: Are you open all year round?

A:  Yes, all year round.

 

Q: Do you have a Bridal Suite?

A: Yes, we have The Brambles cottage, a romantic bolthole for two with a balcony hot tub.
 

Q: Do I have to have my wedding ceremony and reception at the venue, or can I just book it for our wedding breakfast?

A: No, we can only host wedding ceremonies and reception combined with a residential stay. We are not available as a wedding reception venue only.

 

Q: Do you offer civil partnership ceremonies?

A:  Yes

 

Q: Do you offer elopement weddings?

A Yes

 

Q: What is the largest number of wedding guests we can have at the venue?

A: Up to 26 residential guests including the bridal couple plus 7 day guests. Plus the registrar and assistant.

 

Q: What is the smallest wedding you can accommodate at the venue?

A: 2 = bridge and groom + witnesses.

 

Q:  What about food and drink.

A:  No corkage fee.

 

Q: Can you recommend a florist and other wedding suppliers?

A: Yes, we have a selection of pre-approved wedding suppliers

 

Q: How many guests can you accommodate to stay at the venue for our wedding?

A: 24 guests plus the bridal couple plus additional accommodation 6 mins drive.  Taxi service available to run between the two.

 

Q: Can we stay in the venue on our wedding night?

A: Yes, we recommend booking Brambles for this purpose.

 

Q: Can I do vow renewals at the venue?

A: Yes

 

Q: Can the bride get ready at the venue before the wedding?

A: Yes, if you book your stay dates to include the night before

 

Q: Can you organise all of the wedding suppliers for us?

A: No sorry, we can send you our pre-approved suppliers list. Only pre-approved suppliers are to be at Forest Barns at any time, unless you have asked for express written approval from the owner, due to the terms of our insurance. 

 

Q: Can you accept dogs or other pets to take part in our wedding ceremony?

A: Yes – fees apply.  We can arrange for your pet to be prepared for your wedding at our local pet Spa.

 

Q: Can we have sparklers?

A: Sorry, due to the terms of our insurance we are not allowed fireworks.

 

Q: Can we have fireworks?

A: Sorry, no Fireworks, Chinese Lanterns or fake confetti. 

 

Q: Can we use confetti?

A: Yes, confetti shots can be on the grass in The Manor front garden, the confetti must be biodegradable or dried petals.

 

Q Who are your registrars

A: We come under Gloucestershire Registration Service . Here is a link https://www.gloucestershireregistrationservice.co.uk/venues/find-a-venue/?searchContext=29267&page=1

 

Q: Can we decorate the wedding ceremony room (Function Barn)?

A: Yes, as long as none of the paint work or wallpaper gets damaged you may decorate as you wish

 

Q: Do you have chair covers and sashes

A: No

 

Q: Do you provide wedding décor?

A: No

 

Q:  Can we have additional guests staying in the grounds.

A:  No campervans or additional tents.

 

Q:  Do you offer additional staff or Babysitting

A:  Yes.  We can offer additional staff if required at £16 per hour on request.  We can also provide Hay/Straw Bales if required at £9.00 per bale.

 

Q:  Do you have additional accommodation for extra guests close by?

A:  Yes, we nave Chapel Court a 6 min drive away and local taxi service to operate between the two if required.

 

Q:  Are there any additional games available.

A:  Yes, we have lawn games such as Quoits, Boules, Rounders and Croquet.