Choosing your wedding venue is a huge decision. Your venue sets the tone for the whole day and finding somewhere that ticks all your boxes when it comes to location, venue style and capacity isn’t always easy. OK, so we might be slightly biased, but when it comes to the dream setting for an unforgettable big day, it has to be a barn wedding venue. Romantic, full of history and with bags of charm, a barn wedding venue like The Barns at Delbury Hall in Shropshire, is an idyllic choice for a stylish rural wedding.

Outside of The Barns at Delbury Hall wedding venue — Credit: Nicholas Rogers Photography

Are Barn Weddings Popular?

Barn weddings are a very popular choice for couples. In fact, according to The Hitched National Wedding Survey, barn wedding venues were the most popular type of wedding venue in 2023. So if you’re considering having your big day in a rural barn venue, you’re in very good company. Still need convincing? Here are just some of the reasons why you should choose a barn wedding venue…

1. The Charm of a Rustic Barn Venue

Something barn venues have in spades is charm. You really can’t beat the quintessential rural appeal of a barn wedding venue. From the exposed beams and rich history to the picturesque countryside setting, every single detail is perfectly unique.

bride and groom kissing inside the barn venue at The Barns at Delbury Hall Shropshire — Credit: Tanya Flannagan

2. The Ultimate ‘One-Site Venue’

Love the idea of having your ceremony, reception and evening party all in one place? A barn wedding venue is the perfect choice. Barn venues are the ultimate ‘one-site venue’ meaning you and your guests can really make yourselves at home for the day. In fact, with on-site accommodation at The Barns at Delbury Hall, you won’t even need to worry about where you’re going to spend your first night as newlyweds. It’s all right here for you.

guests enjoying outdoor drinks at The Barns at Delbury Hall barn wedding venue Shropshire — Credit: Cloud9 Wedding Photography

3. The Photo Opportunities

With exposed beams, vaulted ceilings and warm brickwork, restored barns are a dream come true for wedding photographers. There’s so much character to capture inside, and the countryside setting means the outside space is just as spectacular. From rolling fields to picture-perfect gardens (our outside ceremony space, the Pergola in the Foxglove Garden, is something else) barn wedding venues make the perfect backdrop to some magical wedding photos.

brid eand groom walking across bridge at barn wedding venue Shropshire — Credit: Gareth Newstead

4. The Dedicated Events Team

The beauty about a barn venue is that many are family-run businesses. We’re not a massive hotel chain, just a friendly team focussed on helping you plan the best wedding ever. The Barns at Delbury Hall is family-run and hosting beautiful weddings is our passion. We take the time to get to know our couples, so we can host the kind of wedding day they’ve always dreamed of. We think it’s all about the personal touch, which is something only a barn wedding venue can offer.

guests playing crochet outside at wedding Shropshire barns — Credit: Cloud9 Wedding Photography

5. The Vibe of a Barn Wedding Venue

Nothing matches the intimate and romantic ambience of a barn venue. Managing to feel cosy yet stylish, a barn venue is all about those ‘elegantly rustic’ vibes. If you’re after a relaxed and informal celebration, a barn wedding venue always delivers. The open air and sense of space will make you feel like you’re a million miles away from everyday life.

Inside the ceremony room at The Barns at Delbury Hall wedidng venue — Credit: Cloud9 Wedding Photography

6. The ‘Gorgeous Whatever the Season’ Venue

Surrounded by the Great British countryside, a barn wedding venue is a great way to really tap into the seasons. We love how a barn venue shines whatever time of year – nature always has something up its sleeve to wow us.

It’s too hard to pick our favourite wedding season at The Barns at Delbury Hall. We love the long, hazy, summer days, where our couples and their guests cosy up in front of the fire pits in our barn courtyard as the sun sets. But we also love the start of spring, when our gorgeous grounds start bursting into life with colour. And, of course, there’s autumn and all the excellent wedding styling it offers. Not to mention winter, when the Shropshire countryside glitters with a covering of frost. A barn wedding is dreamy, whatever time of year you choose to say ‘I do’.

7. An Exclusive Use Barn Venue

Most barn venues offer total exclusivity for your wedding day, so you can truly relax. The Barns at Delbury Hall is exclusive use, so come on in and make yourself at home. It’s your big day and we want the focus to be firmly on the two of you.

bride and bride holding hands during confetti throw — Credit: Paul Willetts

8. Breathtaking Outdoor Space

A countryside setting means you’re going to be spoilt with outdoor space and some incredible views. The flow of your big day is important, so look for a barn venue with different spaces for you and your guests to spread out and make the most of the stunning setting. When it comes to spectacular scenery, it’s pretty hard to beat reception drinks on the Delbury Hall front lawn. With our grand stately home as a backdrop and views out across the lake (complete with swans, of course) it definitely brings the wow-factor.

9. The Flexibility of a Barn Venue

Unlike a hotel or stately home, a barn venue offers so much flexibility, so you can have the day you really want. From quirky entertainment ideas (how cool is this mobile pie and mash van one of our couples had for their wedding?) to the freedom of no corkage, The Barns at Delbury Hall gives you free rein to have your day, your way.

10. It’s a Blank Canvas

With dramatic high ceilings, open spaces and neutral colours , a barn venue is the most beautiful of blank canvases for you to add your own style. Whatever theme or colour scheme you opt for, a barn venue gives you the chance to really put your own stamp on the day.

The Barns at Delbury Hall and lake — Credit: Cloud9 Wedding Photography

Finding the Perfect Shropshire Barn Wedding Venue

There’s something very special about The Barns at Delbury Hall, so if you’re looking for a barn wedding venue in Shropshire, we’d love the chance to show you around. Click here to get in touch and arrange a viewing or to ask any questions you might have. Our team will get straight back to you.

10 Reasons to Choose a Barn Wedding Venue