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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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How To Write Your Wedding Guest List

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Writing the guest list for your wedding is not always the easiest of tasks, especially if you are trying to keep everyone happy and not cause any family dramas. Here at Briar House Barns we’re experts at wedding planning and we’ve helped lots of brides plan their perfect wedding day. One of the first things that you need to do when wedding planning is decide on the number of guests, as this will determine what size wedding venue you will require and how much money you will need to budget for. Deciding on who to invite and who you shouldn’t invite can become overwhelming, but don’t panic as we have some handy tips to help you. Firstly, you need to get a list of everyone that you and your partner

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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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Why you shouldn’t choose a hotel for your wedding

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There are plenty of downsides to holding your wedding at a hotel, which we believe seriously outweigh the positives! One of the most important decisions that a couple makes when booking their wedding is the venue, as this will set the tone for the whole day. So,  you need to think carefully right at the start of your planning as a hotel wedding is not always the easy option that it seems. Firstly, it is highly unlikely, unless you have the wedding budget to book out the whole hotel for your exclusive use, that you will have the whole place to yourselves.  While the hotel may make an effort to separate their wedding events from other hotel guests, you will not get the complete privacy and exclusivity that you want.

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