Planning…

• Access to your personalised online portal page; full of tips, reminders and recommendations.
• We provide you with a list of local, recommended suppliers so you can tailor your day to suit your preference (and budget!).
• Our email account is monitored every day – so you have quick responses to all of your questions from our amazing Events Coordinators; who have years of experience to help you with all aspects of planning.
• We have an extensive list of hire items for couples to choose from – taking the stress out of arranging all the smaller details themselves. You can see these online here.
• We arrange a Planning Meeting with each couple between 6-8months ahead of their big day to go through timings, drinks and extras, suppliers etc.
• You have an opportunity to try some wine and fizz ahead of choosing any drinks for your reception and meal.
• Our Events Coordinators are happy to arrange meetings with your suppliers if you would like – to ensure everyone knows what they are doing your big day, but without you having to attend lots of ‘show rounds’.
• You can arrange to come and meet with an Event Coordinator whenever you like, you are not limited to just the Planning Meeting.
• We host a number of non-wedding events throughout the year including Bar at the Barns and foodie nights; these give couples the perfect opportunity to bring friends and family to see the venue and enjoy a drink or two! You can see these all online here.

The Day Before…

• You are welcome to come and set up the day before from midday until 5pm. This means you can add your own touches to the venue ahead of your big day (and get a good night’s sleep the night before knowing it’s all set up just as you wanted it to be!).
• For couples getting married onsite, we do a rehearsal the day before – checking music timings, seating and ensuring everyone knows what they are doing. Honestly, this is invaluable – it really calms everyone!
• You will always have a Coordinator on site during set up days – answering any last minute questions but also to help with all aspects of the set up; folding napkins, writing name places, filling confetti bags etc.
• There is also always a member of our Bar team on site during set up days, ready to make coffees, pour fizz and help with anything else you may need.
• The accommodation is available to night before, so that you can get a good nights sleep on site, knowing everything has been set up and is ready for your big day!
• A welcome hamper and fizz in the accommodation, plus some treats in the venue for you too!
• For an additional fee, you are welcome to extend the use of the bar the day before your wedding should you wish to enjoy a few drinks to calm those nerves!

On the day….

• All of your tables and chairs, and furniture throughout the venue is included. This also includes our stunning large ceremony table.
• We do not charge to get married at Thirsk Lodge Barns, and we can accommodate up to 140 guests for on-site ceremonies.
• The night of you wedding, you get another night in the accommodation (so you get two nights in total).
• Our stunning wall of fairy lights in the Main Barn is included, which looks spectacular for those all-important photos! Plus all other lighting is included.
• We have outdoor heaters in the Stables, as well as underfloor heating and air-con throughout the venue.
• You are welcome to use our wrought iron rings in the Main Barn; prefect for dressing up with flowers or fairy lights (or both!).
• All glassware is included.
• We also have three easels (A1 boards work best on these) for any signage.
• Our music and bar licence is until midnight.
• We have capacity for additional evening guests (we can accommodate up to 200 people on site in total)
• We have a projector you can use (ideal for Best Man speeches… or not!).
• There is PA system throughout the venue – we can play your chosen music throughout the day but also have microphones for your speeches.
• Our amazing Bar Staff are on site all day to help manage our two bars and any drinks for your reception, meal and speeches for you.
• For each wedding there are two Event Coordinators who run the day from 9am until after your first dance. They liaise with suppliers, manage the timings of your day, move decorations, light candles, play the right music, manage your ceremony (onsite ceremonies only), and ensure you are always looked after! You can read more about their role on your big day here.
• We also have a TV in the Wheelhouse (great for keeping kids occupied!)
• And don’t forget you can use the VIP room throughout your wedding day; perfect for a breather or makeup touch up for VIP guests!