Category: Wedding Planning

Should you include your dog on your wedding day?

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Recent research has shown that almost a quarter of engaged couples are planning on including their pet dog in their wedding day plans and Google has noted a 200% increase in searches for the sentence “pets at weddings”. Here at Briar House Barns we have had several couples ask us whether we allow dogs on the grounds, so we thought that it would be helpful to couples to set out our thoughts and to give some tips for those considering having their four legged friends present on their big day. It is absolutely possible to include your dog in your wedding celebrations here at Briar House Barns, but there are some things that you should consider before ordering their cute bowtie.  Firstly, it is highly likely that when you think

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Supplier Spotlight – Samantha Newson Photography

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Choosing the right wedding photographer for your big day is a really important decision to make when planning your wedding. To help with your choice, we’ve asked Briar House Barns’ preferred wedding photographer, Samantha Newson, how she started out in her career and what tips she would give to couples when deciding on their wedding photographer. Hi Samantha! Tell us about yourself and how you got into wedding photography I have always loved photography and it’s always been a part of my life and my family’s life – I still use some lenses that belonged to my Granny. I loved looking through my parent’s photo albums when I was little (and still do now) and taking photos when we were kids on holiday. I also took GSCE and A Level

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How To Decide On Your Wedding Breakfast Seating Plan

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If you are having a seated wedding breakfast following your ceremony, it is advisable to have a seating plan for your guests to ensure that everyone has a place to sit, preferably with people that they know and to avoid any arguments. It will certainly help make the transition from your drinks reception to your wedding breakfast much smoother and quicker. Here at Briar House Barns we know that deciding on a suitable seating plan that keeps all of your guests happy can be tricky, so here are a few tips to help make it a little easier. Firstly, you will need to make sure that all of your invited guests have RSVP’d and that you know exactly who will be attending your big day. If there is anyone who

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Should you take out wedding insurance?

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An important consideration for your wedding day is wedding insurance which, although is not essential, can give you both peace of mind and financial protection from unforeseen circumstances. So, should you take out wedding insurance or is it an unnecessary expense? Wedding insurance covers you for losses should something go wrong in the lead up to, or on, your big day. It is entirely optional, but something that you might wish to consider to give you financial protection against lost deposits or losses including illness, accidents or other unexpected events. Wedding insurance will cover you for any issues arising at your wedding venue, with your chosen suppliers should something go wrong, or if a principal member of your wedding party falls ill. If a problem were to arise either in

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Questions to ask before you book your wedding venue

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Choosing a wedding venue is one of the most exciting parts of your wedding planning and deciding on the correct location with adequate capacity for your number of guests is essential. Here at Briar House Barns, we can entertain small gatherings up to very large celebrations, having the option of two different barns both with stunning views across the Sussex countryside. Before you begin your venue search, you need to consider your guest numbers in relation to your wedding budget and what is important to both of you as a couple. Questions you might like to ask your venue include: What is the venues capacity for wedding receptions? Additional capacity for wedding ceremonies might be acceptable with a few people standing at the back. However, you need to ensure that

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What to do when rain is forecast on your wedding day

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The UK is famous for its rainy days and the one thing you absolutely cannot plan for when you book your wedding day is guaranteed sunshine! So, what should you do if rain is forecast on your wedding day? Here at Briar House Barns we have ample facilities to keep your wedding guests dry and to keep the celebrations running smoothly. In years gone by, many people would have said that it is good luck for the couple if it rains on their wedding day. In some cultures, it is considered beneficial, so don’t worry that the rain is going to spoil your big day. If it is forecast to rain on your wedding day, don’t panic and rest assured that we have plenty of space to move all of

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Our most commonly asked wedding questions!

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When it comes to planning your dream wedding day, we have had a huge amount of experience! Hosting weddings since 2012, the dedicated team at Briar House Barns have helped countless couples plan their perfect wedding day and bring their dream wedding visions to life.  We totally understand that there is a lot to consider when planning your big day, so we’ve put together a list of our most commonly asked questions so that all the information that you need is right at your fingertips. Where can we get married at Briar House Barns? Here at Briar House Barns we are licenced to hold non-religious ceremonies that are conducted by a registrar in 3 different locations – The Stone Barn, The Bridge Lawns and The Flower Meadow. The Stone Barn

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Your Perfect Wedding Day Timings

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One of the most important things to consider once you have booked your wedding venue and have an idea of guest numbers is what your wedding day timings should be.  If you get the timings right on the day, everything will flow smoothly without any rush or feeling of things going too fast, but get it wrong and you could end up having bored guests who are left twiddling their thumbs wondering when the food is going to be served. Here at Briar House Barns, we’ve held so many weddings that we consider ourselves experts on the subject! So we have a good idea of the best timings to ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly without any hitches. The Ceremony The time that you hold your ceremony sets the

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Planning Your Perfect Wedding Day!

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Congratulations on your engagement! You’ve popped the bubbly, told all your friends and family and soaked up all the love and best wishes from your favourite people. But now what? When all the excitement has calmed down and you realise that you now have to actually plan a wedding, where on earth do you start?! Firstly, don’t panic! Here at Briar House Barns we are experts at planning weddings, so let us help you plan your perfect day!! Wedding Budget First things first, before you do anything else you need to decide what your wedding budget is.  Weddings have a reputation for being very expensive, and it’s true that they can be, but they certainly don’t need to be. You can absolutely plan the wedding of your dreams, but whilst

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