15 Questions To Ask Your Wedding Venue – De Courceys Edition!

Explore the top 15 questions to ask your wedding venue – De Courceys edition!

 

1.What Availability Do You Have For My Wedding Date?

We can provide this information once you enquire. Our availability for 2024 is limited, and 2025 is becoming increasingly busy. It is recommended to enquire at your earliest convenience. Dates can only be provisionally reserved after you have taken a one-on-one tour with one of our team members – to ensure fairness for all.

 

2. How Many Guests Can Fit In Your Venue?

Our venue can accommodate up to 130 guests during the day and up to 200 in the evening. It is spacious enough for these maximum capacities yet still intimate for more smaller weddings as well.

 

3. How Long Can I Provisionally Hold a Date For?

We offer a complimentary hold on a wedding date for up to 7 days. This grace period allows you to have time to ask questions, share your wedding ideas with family, and organise your registrar/celebrant.

 

  4. Do We Arrange Our Registrar? Who Do We Contact? 

 

5. Are You a licenced Venue to Hold Civil Ceremonies?

Yes. We offer two licenced ceremony spaces for you to choose from: indoor or outdoor. Both options will be available to you, but the outdoor space will be weather-dependent.

 

6. Where Do We Get Married Outside? What’s Your Plan B if It Rains?  

Our enchanting secret garden serves as the perfect setting for outdoor ceremonies, nestled within woodlands. Whether it’s a sunny day or the weather takes an unexpected turn leading up to your wedding, we offer both outdoor and indoor setups. On the morning of your special day, we will discuss the weather conditions with you to decide on the ceremony location, seamlessly transitioning indoors if needed.

 

7. Will I Have Support from Your Venue Coordinators? 

Lewis, Abigail, Sam and Rachel are here to assist you without a doubt. In our roles as venue coordinators, we can assist and support you – from your first enquiry, all the way through to your wedding day. We appreciate having a familiar face available for assistance will reduce any nerves!

 

8. Are You an Exclusive Venue? What Does That Mean? 

We take pride in our exclusivity! As a dedicated wedding and events venue, we do not open to the general public, except for dining experiences on selected dates. We are not a hotel or a restaurant. When you choose us for your wedding, rest assured that your special day will be our sole focus, with only you, your guests, your suppliers, and our welcoming staff present at the manor. 

 

9. What’s Included in Your Venue Charge?

Our venue fee offers you exclusivity for your wedding day, along with all the necessary staff to ensure a smooth and delightful experience. The package includes tablecloths, napkins, silverware, crockery, and glassware. Additionally, all tables, chiavari chairs, outdoor chairs, lawn furniture, easel and card postbox are also included. 

 

10. Are Fireworks And Confetti Allowed?

We have collaborated with a fireworks company that provides silent fireworks. This choice is influenced by our rural setting, which is in close proximity to livestock and farms, plus our awareness of the local environment and its wildlife is a top priority.

 

11. Do You Cater For Dietary Requirements? Vegan / Dairy-free / Gluten-free /allergies etc?  

Certainly! In your De Courceys wedding paperwork, please include all dietary needs from your guests so we can adjust and customise our dishes accordingly. Our chefs not only accommodate intolerances and allergies but also strive to make every dish delicious!

 

12. What Evening Food Do You Offer?  

We offer a variety of banquet buffets to cater to different tastes and wedding budgets, ranging from chip shop to pulled pork rolls. Or consider going bespoke! If you’re interested in grazing boards or a hog roast, we can provide pricing options for these selections.

 

13. Are You Dog-Friendly Venue? 

Certainly! At De Courceys, we take pride in being dog lovers and owners ourselves. In the past, numerous couples have included their dogs in their weddings as ‘ring bearers’ or guests of honour. Your cherished furry companion can even stay overnight. We simply request that you assign someone to care for your dog during your wedding celebration.

 

14. What Accommodation Do You Have Onsite For Wedding Night? 

On your wedding night, you have the flexibility to use all, some, or none of our accommodation options. Here’s what we offer:

• A fully-contained apartment on the first floor of De Courceys, accommodating up to 8 guests. It features three double rooms with en-suites, a bunk-bed room, a well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast area, a cozy living room, and an outdoor balcony.
• In the vicinity of the manor, we have 9 chalet-style cottages. These include 7 double or twin rooms with shower rooms and 2 family rooms each with a double or twin bed, sofa bed, and wet room.

Each room reserved for the wedding night includes a delightful breakfast the morning after the celebration. The breakfast spread includes continental options, beverages, and a freshly cooked full English breakfast by our chefs.

We offer a wedding accommodation package for couples to easily allocate rooms for their guests. Alternatively, individual room costs can be provided upon request.

 

15. What Accommodation Do You Have The Night Before Our Wedding?  

The evening before the wedding offers our most luxurious suite, ideal for the bridal party, a group of friends, or the couple.

Our Pamper & Prep suite exudes a slumber party atmosphere, accommodating up to 6 guests – with an extra 2 additional beds if required! 

Savour the night before your wedding by unwinding in the hot tub in the private courtyard, and feel pampered as you prepare for your special day under the glow of the Hollywood lights.

 

  If you have any other questions you’d like to ask us, please message our team HERE.