Question 1

When do we have access to the venue for our wedding?

Accepted Answer

On the day before your wedding, you are welcome to access the barn between 10am and 8pm to meet with suppliers, accept deliveries, decorate and lay tables etc. 
On the day of the wedding, suppliers may access the barn for any last minute set up from 9am and carriages for guests are at midnight.
On the day after the wedding you will have access between 9am and midday to take down any decorations, arrange collection of any hired items and to remove all of your belongings.

Question 2

How many guests can be seated in The Barn?

Accepted Answer

A ceremony held in the Main Barn or in the Woodshed can accommodate up to 120 chairs in a traditional layout with an aisle. Whether you choose to dine in the Woodshed or in the Main Barn, up to 120 guests can also be comfortably seated for the wedding breakfast. Up to a total of 200 guests can be accommodated for a standing party in the evening.

Question 3

Can we decorate the barn?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we look forward to seeing couples put their own stamp on the barn for their big day. 
We ask you to be mindful that any decorations do not cause any damage to the buildings and do not pose any risk to the safety of staff or guests. 
Candles may be used provided that they are encased in safe glassware and any decorations requiring mains power must be PAT tested. 
If you are looking for larger installations then we have recommended suppliers that we can put you in touch with.

Question 4

Do you supply tables and chairs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we supply Oak Cross Back Chair and rustic banqueting tables for use inside at no additional cost. Tables measure 8ft x 2ft6'' and seat four guests along each side. 
If you decide to hold your ceremony or dining outside then you would need to source alternative furniture (we can suggest suppliers).

Question 5

Can we use straw or hay bales?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate the use of hay or straw bales. However, we can recommend suppliers who can supply a range of alternative outdoor seating.

Question 6

Is the venue heated?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the main barn has underfloor heating and the Woodshed is gas central-heated meaning that the venue stays warm and welcoming for your guests, even in the winter months.

Question 7

Do you have a music and PA system?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there is an audio system installed within the venue which you are welcome to make use of. You will need to assign someone to take control of playing the music for you who can connect a device via Bluetooth to play ceremony music and low level background music during a drink reception and wedding breakfast. 
However, please note that this system is not suitable for playing higher level evening party music. 
There is also a microphone for use during the speeches.

Question 8

Can we hire a live musician for the ceremony and a band or DJ for the evening party?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we are licensed to play live music until 11pm and recorded music (DJ) until 12am within the venue so you are welcome to hire musicians, a live band or a DJ. 
We are also licensed to play live acoustic music in the grounds during the day. 
As with most venues, we have a sound limiter as part of our licensing requirements to protect the health and safety of our staff and guests. Musicians and performers should be aware that it is set to 94dB until 11pm and 83dB until 12am; it works on a traffic light system to give ample warning to drop their levels if they are nearing the limit.

Question 9

What support will we have to plan our wedding and on the day itself?

Accepted Answer

In the months preceding your wedding, our team will be on hand to answer all of your questions and to guide you through your planning journey. You are welcome to visit the barn by appointment and you will be invited to planning meetings with a Coordinator. 
On the day of the wedding, a Coordinator will be at the barn to welcome your guests and oversee the ceremony before handing over to your caterers. The Coordinator will remain on site in order to assist you with anything you need and will hand over to an evening supervisor who will be on site throughout the evening celebrations, securing the barn after the last guests leave.

Question 10

Can you recommend trusted suppliers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have personal experience of many local suppliers and are happy to guide you so, if you are not sure where to start then please, just ask!

Question 11

Can we bring our pets?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can accommodate most pets for your ceremony and for photographs afterwards. 
We politely request that pets are taken off site before food service. 
We can even recommend a pet-sitter to take the stress out of having your pets on site!

Question 12

Do you have sufficient parking on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have a large car park onsite which backs on to the camping area for ease of unloading. 
There is ample turning space to facilitate taxi drop offs immediately outside the main entrance and disabled parking right outside the venue.

Question 13

What time are carriages?

Accepted Answer

Curds Hall Barn is licensed to play music and serve alcohol until 12 midnight on the night of your wedding. We ask that the premises be vacated and doors are locked by 12.30am. 
We can supply taxi company information in advance to be included in invitations and a member of the team will be onsite to lock the barn for you once all guests have departed.

Question 14

Do we need to clean the barn after the wedding?

Accepted Answer

You will have access to the barn on the morning after your wedding between 9am and 12pm. We ask that you dismantle all of your decorations,  remove all of your belongings, including floral installations, and organise for all hire items to be collected within this time. 
We expect the barn to be returned to the state in which it was found at the beginning of your hire period, however, you are not expected to clean the barn.

Question 15

What are the deposit and payment terms?

Accepted Answer

If you decide that Curds Hall Barn is the right venue to host your big day, then initially, we would suggest placing your proposed wedding date on hold for you. This hold will last one week which we hope will allow you time to secure wedding insurance, investigate our approved caterers and to check the availability of your chosen ceremony. 
Once you have read through the terms and conditions thoroughly and are ready to proceed,
non-refundable deposit payments of £1,000 for the venue and £500 for The Old Coach House accommodation will secure your booking.
The remaining balance is then split into two halves. The first half is due 12 months before the
wedding date and the final 50%, along with refundable damage deposits of £500 for the venue
and £500 for The Old Coach House accommodation, is due 6 months before the wedding date.

Question 16

We would like some more information or to arrange a viewing of the venue. What do we do next?

Accepted Answer

We would love the opportunity to show you all that Curds Hall Barn has to offer and to hear your ideas for your big day. Please contact us at info@curdshallbarn.co.uk or on 07377 138882  or simply complete the enquiry form on our website and a member of the team will be in touch with further information or to arrange a date for you to visit.

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