The magnificent Osborne Hall, within The Victorian Barn and Contemporary Garden Room are offered with Exclusive Use.

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1 Week-end Wedding Venue Dorset Information and Pricing 2017 Imagine yourself amidst the beautiful Dorset countryside in an area of outstanding natural beauty, surrounded by rolling hills and spectacular valleys with breathtaking views. Discover The Victorian Barn; a hidden gem that offers everything you could wish for on your special day. The Victorian Barn is a family run venue dedicated to providing a warm, friendly service. We host a maximum of 20 weddings a year so we can place great emphasis on helping you design and create your perfect day and to make your wedding a unique and unforgettable experience. The Victorian Barn, originally built in 1849, has been carefully restored retaining many period features to create a dream wedding and accommodation venue. The Victorian Barn has a selection of stunning rooms for civil marriage ceremonies, receptions and evening celebrations to cater for large or more intimate gatherings. The magnificent Osborne Hall, within The Victorian Barn and Contemporary Garden Room are offered with Exclusive Use. Our luxurious suites within The Victorian Barn can be hired for a more intimate occasion. The Victorian Barn also offers elegant and spacious accommodation offering you and your guests the convenience of staying and enjoying this special place for longer. Guests are encouraged to enjoy the oasis that is The Victorian Barn including superb facilities, indoor heated swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and children s play area. For health & safety reasons the hot tubs are not available for wedding parties. The Victorian Barn, Woolland, BLANDFORD FORUM, Dorset. DT11 0EY weddings@thevictorianbarn.co.uk i

2 Our aim is to provide you with a day to remember for all the right reasons and to ensure that it is tailored to your individual requirements. We believe that the combination of friendly staff and a beautiful setting enables us to offer just this. If you would like any further information, advice and a viewing please contact either Penny or Claire. Arrival at The Victorian Barn We are pleased to offer the opportunity for our couples to decorate the afternoon before their wedding so that your chosen ceremony/ reception space is unique to you and you have it just so for your special day. ii

3 Civil Ceremonies The Osborne Hall in the centre of the barn is a beautiful room with vast chandeliers, flagstone floor and underfloor heating. We also allow couples to remove their decorations and presents the morning after their special day so there is no rush to vacate and you can enjoy the night with your family and friends. The Osborne Hall in the centre of the barn is a beautiful room with vast chandeliers, flagstone floor and underfloor heating. The glass ceiling makes the room light and airy while still retaining some rustic barn charm. A balustrade balcony envelops the hall and can be used by guests, your photographer, musician or photo booth. Benefiting from a wonderfully long aisle to gracefully sway down. iii

4 The Garden Room is a classically decorated room with sumptuous carpeting and underfloor heating. The state of the art lighting system allows for different moods to be accommodated. It has floor to ceiling glass doors to bring the outside in. Our intimate suites also benefit from sumptuous carpeting, the rooms contain comfortable seating for a more relaxed occasion. You may like to have different pieces of music as your guests arrive, for signing the register, for the Processional and the Recessional. We are happy for you to arrange Musicians to play or accompanying music. Further information and details are available from the Registrar Office. Telephone: or iv

5 Wedding Breakfast & Evening Receptions Entering this impressive building as a newly married couple to the applause of family & friends is a truly magical moment you will never forget. Your reception can begin with a welcome drink of your choice, provided by our professional bar along with delicious canapés to be enjoyed by your guests. Guests can also enjoy the beautiful Victorian Barn secluded lush green lawns and countryside and your photographer will have time to make use of the endless photographic opportunities with Bulbarrow Hill as the stunning back drop. v

6 If the weather is inclement you and your guests can enjoy socialising in The Albert Suite Bar, there is plenty of space inside so The Victorian Barn really is an all-weather venue. Our in house caterer will provide a fantastic wedding breakfast and evening buffet to suit your tastes and budget, so you don t have the stress and worry of sourcing your own. You can also enjoy a tasting at their kitchen or at The Victorian Barn. Dance the night away to your favourite band, DJ, Disco or Juke Box on the hand crafted Pine floor of The Osborne Hall or on the dark wood flooring in the Garden Room. Naturally good acoustics. Once the dancing has finished in the reception room of your choice you may decide to continue the party with the other residential guests in one of the spacious suites. vi

7 Accommodation We are pleased to be able to offer stylish accommodation for you and your wedding guests. The Victorian Barn is unique in that we can provide accommodation for nearly 70 guests, and if you decide you do not require the additional cottages & lodges, these will remain unused to retain our offer of exclusive use. You may choose to stay in the fantastic accommodation the night before your wedding to enjoy a meal with your guests in a local pub or use one of the self catering kitchens and suites to get together. Alternatively, you may wish to stay for one night, the rooms are available from 11 am to enable you and your guests to dress or freshen up. The Hayloft, bridal suite is complimentary on the night of your wedding including a chilled bottle of bubbly and treats. Departure is extended to 12 mid-day the day after your wedding for you to enjoy a relaxing time as a newly married couple. Guest rooms include a delicious full English cooked breakfast the morning after your wedding for you and your guests in the dining room so you can meet up and enjoy chatting about your special day. Complimentary tea and coffee is provided in the accommodation. vii

8 Room Capacities Civil Ceremony Wedding Breakfast Evening Reception The Osborne Hall Up to 120 guests Up to 120 guests Up to 200 guests The Garden Room Up to 200 guests Up to 150 guests Up to 200 guests Intimate Suites Up to 50 guests Up to 50 guests Up to 60 guests Swimming Pool Up to 30 guests N/A N/A viii

9 What s included: Exclusive use of The Victorian Barn and surrounding grounds including the private driveway The Albert Suite bar & Professional Bar service with licensed cash bar facility (drinks not included) Use of our in-house caterer (food not included) to ensure the very highest standards Cake table, white linen tablecloth & Knife Easel to display your table plan Cloakroom facilities Ample parking including space for a coach to drop off and collect guests Car park/ security steward subject to availability Full list of well-established suppliers chosen by us for your peace of mind Round and trestle tables plus banqueting chairs (covers not included) Use of private informally landscaped gardens and lakes for photographs Professional and friendly advice and guidance from our experienced team Red Carpet arrival for you and your guests Fairy Lights ix

10 Optional Extras Hire of The Garden Room Wishing Tree You can enjoy choosing your own flowers and decorative touches allowing you to personalise your design, specifications, and colour scheme. Chair cover hire to your colour scheme arranged on your behalf Fireworks organised by a professional technician x

11 2017 Prices for weddings in The Osborne Hall Friday Saturday Sunday Osborne Hall January, February, March & November 3200 April, October & December 4200 May, June, July & September 4900 Hire for Civil Ceremony in addition to above 340 These prices are current at the time of printing and will be valid for up to 60 days Prices include VAT Prices exclude bank & school holidays Full Terms & Conditions plus prices for week day weddings and our other ceremony and receptions rooms are available upon request. Catering & drinks are charged separately. The Victorian Barn reserved the right to make amendments to the details and prices on this information at any time. Rest assured, if you have made a booking and paid the relevant deposit the details and price at the time of booking will remain unchanged. xi

12 Planning It is surprising how much there is to organise and with such a lot to think about, it is very easy to forget points of detail. In order to give you some immediate help, we have compiled a list of the more important items to which you will need to attend: 12 MONTHS TO GO Set a date Choose your attendants Compile a guest list Arrange the wedding licence View and book the ceremony and reception venue Book the church/ registrar Book a photographer and/or videographer Book the entertainment Book caterers Find a cake maker Start shopping for dresses Consider taking out wedding insurance 9 MONTHS TO GO Choose and order a dress Book the florist Order the cake Buy stationery 6 MONTHS TO GO Book transport Dress the bridesmaids Choose the men's outfits Book your honeymoon Have a dress fitting Find a hairdresser Choose a make-up artist Select your readings 3 MONTHS TO GO Confirm the register office booking Buy the wedding rings Send out invitations and get a local road map and copy it for those who may need help to find the location Choose the wedding favours Have a make-up and hair rehearsal Create a seating plan Try out table decorations xii

13 2 MONTHS TO GO Choose the music for your ceremony Check your passports are in date Make your gift list Confirm the menu with the caterer Finalise your seating plan Remind key guests about their speeches Buy a guest book Choose the music for the reception and wedding breakfast 1 MONTH TO GO Copy supplier contracts and give to the venue Hold hen and stag parties Have a final dress fitting Run through the ushers' and best man's duties with them Advise your chosen reception venue of the final numbers 2 WEEKS TO GO Wear your wedding shoes around the house to break them in Pack holiday clothes Order travellers' cheques Inform the photographer of any must-have photos Have a hair and make-up trial Buy gifts for the wedding party Make sure the best man has arranged for the hired outfits to be returned on time Remind your fiancé to get a hair cut 1 WEEK TO GO Make final honeymoon checks Confirm time and place with the photographer, caterer, florist, cars, music and entertainment Reconfirm final numbers with your caterer Hold wedding rehearsal Arrange for the cake to be delivered to the reception venue THE DAY BEFORE Have a manicure and pedicure Decorate the venue/church Relax and have an early night THIS IS A SUMMERISED VERSION OF THE WEEK-END WEDDING PACK. WEEK-DAY WEDDING PACK AVAILABLE. THE FULL WEDDING PACK INCLUDING THE TERMS OF BUSINESS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND IS REQUIRED ON BOOKING. xiii