FAQ’s
on the best wedding venue in Shropshire!
At The Barns at Delbury Hall we’re always delighted to answer any questions you may have, but you may find the answers here:
What happens on the first viewing?
On the first viewing we give you a tour of the Coach House Barn, Stables accommodation and St Peters Church (if you are thinking of having a church ceremony) to give you a feel for our unique and family run wedding venue. We think you’ll fall in love with the venue but there’s no obligation at all at this point. And it is a great chance for you to ask any questions about having your wedding here.
Once you’ve decided to go ahead we can discuss availability and will then take a deposit to secure your date in the diary.
What are the payment terms and what is the deposit amount?
If you decide that you want to get married at The Barns at Delbury Hall to confirm your booking we request a £500 deposit. The balance of the venue hire is split into 4 equal quarters and are due:
1st 25% instalment 3 months after the deposit payment
2nd 25% instalment 6 months after the deposit payment
3rd 25% instalment 6 months prior to your wedding date
4th 25% instalment 3 months prior to your wedding date
Who do I contact to discuss the ceremony at St Peter’s Church or at The Barns at Delbury Hall
If you are planning to have a church ceremony at St Peter’s Church in Diddlebury you will need to email Rev’d John Beesley. His email is: revjbeesley@gmail.com
If you are planning to have a civil ceremony at The Barns at Delbury Hall you need to email the Shrewsbury Registry Office. Their email is: registrars@shropshire.gov.uk and their phone number is: 0345 6789016.
When do I need to finish the celebrations by?
Due to our licensing we do ask that your DJ or band finishes by 12:00am and for those not staying at the accommodation within the grounds to leave the wedding venue soon after.
When does the Delbury Hall Bar open and close?
Normally the Delbury Hall bar opens at the start of the reception drinks and closes at 11.45pm.
What facilities do you have for children?
In the Stables accommodation, there is a family room (room 8) which has a double bed, two bunk beds, fridge and kettle, ideal for families to stay in. There is also an extra Z bed in room 9 and a small kitchen adjoining that room, making it suitable for families. Most of the bedrooms have plenty of space for a travel cot or a Z bed if needed. We can also provide cots and high chairs.
Can we stay in the wedding accommodation the night before?
From Monday - Friday we offer a 50% venue hire price for those people wanting to host a two day wedding at The Barns at Delbury Hall. Alternatively, we will get in touch roughly 4 months prior to your wedding day to let you know if there is availability for you to set up the venue and stay in the wedding accommodation the night before your wedding.
When do we have to pay for the accommodation?
We request that the accommodation is paid in full four weeks before the date of the wedding. We will send an accommodation form to the couple to be filled out roughly four months prior to your wedding. On the form the couple are able to choose which bedrooms they want to put their guests into. We are happy for couples to take as many or few of the bedrooms as they would like on the night of their wedding (and the day before if you are opting for a two day wedding).
What happens if there is a wedding the day after our wedding?
If there is a wedding happening the day after your wedding then we will not be able to offer the Garden Cottage as accommodation for your guests to stay in on the night of your wedding. Nobody will stay in the Garden Cottage on the night of your wedding but it will be used as the bridal changing area the following morning. We will confirm whether this is the case when we send out the accommodation form to be completed roughly 4 months before your wedding.
What time can guests check into their accommodation at The Barns at Delbury Hall for a one day wedding?
Wedding guests can arrive at the bedrooms to check in from 1pm on the morning of the wedding.
What time can guests check into their accommodation at The Barns at Delbury Hall for a two day wedding?
If you are having a two day wedding and guests are staying at The Barns at Delbury Hall the day before then guests can check into their accommodation from 3pm.
How can we book the nearby accommodation which is separate to The Barns at Delbury Hall?
Within a 5 minute walk from The Barns at Delbury Hall are the Meadow Pods and Air B and B cottages at Home Farm. These can be booked by clicking on the links below:
Cherry Blossom, Diddlebury (sleeps 2 people)
Withy Willows, Diddlebury (sleeps 2 people)
The Garden Suite, Home Farm Barn (sleeps 2 people)
The Guest House, Home Farm Barn (sleeps 4 people)
If we are having a two day wedding what do you serve for breakfast on the morning of the wedding?
On the morning of your wedding a delicious continental breakfast will be served. This includes fresh pastries, and morning refreshments.
What do you serve for breakfast on the morning after the wedding?
On the morning after your wedding a delicious cooked and continental breakfast will be served between 8:30am and 9:30am in the Breakfast Room. The cooked breakfast will include bacon, sausages, hash browns and baked beans.
Can guests staying in nearby accommodation come for breakfast the day after the wedding?
Absolutely, 6 guests who are staying offsite are welcome to join for breakfast priced at £20pp.
Does The Barns at Delbury Hall have a sound system installed?
The main PA system at Delbury Hall is a high-quality audio setup designed to provide clear, balanced sound throughout the entire venue. Whether it's background music or live speeches, the system ensures excellent audio coverage in all key areas: The Coach House Barn, The Orangery, The Courtyard, and The Foxglove Garden. There are no audio facilities on the Delbury Hall front lawn.
Key Features:
Full-Venue Coverage: Clear, consistent audio across all areas of the venue, both indoor and outdoor.
Zoned Volume Control: Each area has its own volume control, allowing you to tailor the sound level to suit the space and the event.
Professional Mixer: The central control unit manages all audio inputs, making it easy to switch between sources or combine them as needed.
Wireless Microphone: A high-quality Sennheiser radio microphone is included for speeches, ensuring clear, professional vocal reproduction.
Multiple Audio Sources:
Bluetooth receiver for playing music wirelessly from phones or tablets
CD player with USB input for traditional or digital music playback
Premium Speakers:
Martin Audio ADORN series speakers are used for indoor spaces, including the orangery, providing rich, clear sound
KEF outdoor speakers ensure high-quality audio in open-air areas
This system is designed to deliver background music at a comfortable volume, while also supporting crisp, intelligible vocals during speeches or ceremonies. The PA system at Delbury Hall helps create the perfect atmosphere with professional-grade audio throughout the venue.
The Delbury Hall PA system is not suitable or loud enough for the evening music. We require the DJ or Band playing to provide their own music system for the evening party.
When do we need to pack up by?
The caterers and bar staff will do their own clearing up. Your items left over from the wedding will be stored away ready for you to collect the morning after your wedding. We ask that you collect all of these items before 10am.
What types of confetti can we use?
Everybody loves a bit of confetti; no wedding would be complete without it! But, we ask that you use it only outside and stick with real petals.
How does it work if we bring our own drinks?
We do allow you to bring your own champagne or prosecco, wine and any other drinks for the post ceremony reception and for the wedding breakfast. We do charge a ‘service charge’ of £10 including VAT per adult guest attending the wedding breakfast to serve your drinks. This cost covers our team serving the reception and wedding breakfast drinks, cooling the drinks during the day and providing all of the glassware for the wedding reception drinks.
If you decide to bring your own drinks for the wedding reception and breakfast our brilliant bar team will be on hand to serve them. We will always make sure that your guests drinks are full. We do not however allow stockpiling of drinks on the wedding breakfast tables. It looks unattractive, leads to wastage and also can lead to excessive drinking.
What do you supply for wedding ceremonies and events?
The cost for hiring The Barns at Delbury Hall includes:
Indoor and outdoor tables and chairs
vintage glass holders, lanterns and a lit open fire
fairy lights, evergreen trees in planters
drapery inside the barn
Plus we pride ourselves with providing you with a hands on service throughout the lead up to your wedding and on the wedding day.
Extras like music and flowers are not included but we are always delighted to recommend the best local suppliers to ensure your day is extra special. See our Preferred Suppliers page for links to our preferred suppliers websites.
If you use our recommend caterers The Shed what do they provide within their price?
The Sheds food prices all include for all the crockery, cutlery, glassware, napkins and table cloths for the wedding breakfast.
Are there any floor-plans showing the Stables accommodation, Garden Cottage and Coach House?
Yes! Click here for The Stables accommodation. Click here for The Garden Cottage. And, click here for the Coach House.
Do you charge extra for crockery, cutlery and glasswear?
As stated above our recommended supplier include the crockery, cutlery and glasswear in their food prices. If you’d prefer to use an external caterer they can either bring their own crockery, cutlery and glassware for the wedding breakfast table. Or you can hire this for the day. We recommend you use Tipples.
What time can we arrive at the venue to setup?
If there is not an event happening the day before your wedding then we are happy for you and your suppliers to arrive at 10am the day before your wedding to setup the venue. If there is an event happening the day before the Coach House venue is accessible from 9:00am for your suppliers to come and setup.
What time are we able to access the bridal dressing room?
The bridal dressing room will be available from 8:30am on the day of your wedding. From September 2025 the bridal dressing room will be located in the Dovecote.
On the day of the wedding will the Events Manager set up the table decorations and the ceremony decorations?
Yes, our Events Manager will happily set up your decorations on the day of your wedding. Our events manager will be available from 9:00am to help with the setup and make sure that the suppliers don’t have any problems.
If we want to use our own external caterers how does this work?
We understand that our recommended caterers The Shed cannot cater for all food options and so we do allow external caterers at The Barns at Delbury Hall. We do also work closely with the following recommend caterers:
If you would like to use your own caterer who is not one our recommended caterers list that is also fine! We just require the external caterer to pay a deposit of £250. This will be paid back to the caterer after the wedding so long as the kitchen is left in the same conditions as before the wedding and all of the rubbish is taken off site. In addition, if you decide to use a caterer who is not on our recommended list we charge £5 per adult guest attending the wedding breakfast for the hire of the kitchen and kitchen equipment. This can either be paid by the caterer or yourselves.
What events can I hire The Barns at Delbury Hall for?
The choice is yours! We are very popular for weddings but we can also host other events. Whatever the occasion, we would love to work with you to create the celebration you have always dreamed of.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
There are a number of wheelchair friendly routes at Delbury Hall. We also have ground floor bathrooms and bedrooms in the Stables which are wheelchair accessible.
Can we provide the music?
Absolutely! We know how important the music is on your special day. You’re welcome to hire in a band or DJ for your party. If you need some inspiration we can advise on the best local suppliers. Our only request is that the DJ or band stop the music at 12:00am.
Still have a question?
If the FAQs above did not answer your question or you would like to know more about the Delbury Hall wedding venue we would love to hear from you!