FAQ’s

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?

The Delbury Hall bar opens approximately 1 hour before your ceremony and closes at 11.45pm.

What facilities do you have for children?

The kitchen, snug and gardens at Garden Cottage are perfect locations for children to play in. We can provide cots and high chairs.

In the Stables accommodation, there is a family room (room 10) which has a double bed, two bunk beds, fridge and kettle, ideal for families to stay in. There is also an extra camp 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.

Can we stay in the wedding accommodation the night before?

We offer a 50% venue hire price for those people wanting to host a two day wedding at The Barns at Delbury Hall. Alternatively, when we get in touch roughly 6 months prior to your wedding day we will be able to let you know if there is availability for you to 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 prior to this. 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 time can guests check into their accommodation at The Barns at Delbury Hall?

Guests can arrive to check into their accommodation from 12:30pm. If guests are arriving earlier in order to prepare for the wedding then their suitcases can be stored in room 7 from 11am.

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)

When do we need to pack up by?

The caterers and bar staff will do their own clearing up. Your decorations, flowers and alcohol left over from your reception drinks (if you have decided to bring your own alcohol) will be stored away the morning after your wedding ready for you to collect. We ask that you collect all of these items before 10am the day after your wedding.

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.

Do you charge corkage if we bring our own drinks?

No, we don’t charge corkage! So feel free to bring your own champagne or prosecco, wine and any other drinks for the post ceremony reception and for the meal. We will run the bar for you when you have finished your meal. The bar at Delbury Hall is cashless, or you can set up a tab and provide free drinks to your guests.

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.

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, glasswear, 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. 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 8:30am 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 8:30am 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 cannot cater for all food options and so we do allow external caterers at The Barns at Delbury Hall. We 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 a the same state as before the wedding and all of the rubbish is taken off site. In addition, for the kitchen hire we charge £5 per adult guest attending the wedding breakfast. This can either be paid by the caterer or yourselves.

If you decide to use an external caterer through the Togather website then there is no kitchen hire charge of £5 per person.

What events can I hire the Delbury Hall wedding venue for?

The choice is yours! We are very popular for wedding parties 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!