Bridebook’s '21 Questions To Ask Your Wedding Venue' Answered October, 2020

Choosing your wedding venue is often the second biggest decision you will make towards your wedding day after saying ‘Yes’ to the proposal. It’s important to ask the right questions to make sure the venue is the right fit for you. With this in mind we’ve answered “Bridebook’s 21 Questions To Ask Your Wedding Venue” so you can see if Worton Hall could be the one for you.

1. Which dates are available on our chosen wedding month?

Super important this one! Give us a call on 01865 882644 or use our enquiry form to get in touch and we’ll be able to give you an instant answer. Key thing to note about Worton Hall is we host weddings on a Saturday or Sunday only. If you’re looking for a Monday to Friday date then we host a reception from 7pm onwards.

2. How many guests can this venue accommodate?

We can host anywhere from 60 to 280 guests for your wedding breakfast, and up to 500 guests for your reception.

3. Would it be possible to have our wedding ceremony at this venue? Which rooms could we use for this purpose?

Yes, we can host wedding ceremonies at our venue. When considering a civil ceremony with us at Worton Hall you will need to check the availability of registrars for the date you are considering. We have a few locations to host your civil ceremony, Worton Hall offers our Hayloft Gallery which can accommodate up to 120 guests and Main Hall 280 guests. For a scenic outdoor setting the Farmhouse Garden can accommodate up to 280 guests, this is subject to you booking our on-site accommodation.

4. How long do we have the use of the venue for? Is there a set ending time? Can we extend?

Our venue hire starts from 10:00am to midnight. Should you wish to extend your celebrations, we can offer an extension to the venue hire until either 1am or 2am which is charged at £250 per hour. This is offered subject to local authority approval.

5. Will you be hosting any other weddings at the same time as ours?

No, Worton Hall would be exclusive hire to host your wedding.

6. What time would we be able to start setting up for the wedding?

Set up can start from 10:00 on the day of your wedding but we may consider to accommodate an earlier access depending on what you have in mind and availability.

7. What are the guidelines for decorations?

Worton Hall & the Farmhouse Garden - do permit confetti as long as its bio-degradable and we permit all types of decorations which can include ceiling installations in Worton Hall as long as long as the installer follows health & safety & has all the necessary insurances. Plus we can also provide some decorations should you wish to utilise them.

8. Are the tablecloths, chairs, cutlery and glasses provided or do we need to rent our own? Can we have a look at the available choices?

Our Traditional Wedding Package offers tables, banqueting chairs, chair covers, tablecloths & glassware for up to 280 guests. Your chosen caterer would provide your napkins & cutlery. Our Dry Hire Wedding Package offers tables & banqueting chairs for up to 280 guests, your events &/or caterer supplier would provide a choice of tablecloths, chair covers, napkins, cutlery & glassware.

9. Do you have a list of preferred caterers? Can we see sample menus?

Yes, we do have a preferred caterer Greens Catering and they do offer numerous sample menus upon your wedding enquiry.

10. Can we bring our own alcohol? If so, what corkage do you charge?

Yes, you can provide your own alcohol in both our Traditional & Dry Hire packages. Corkage is available until the end of the wedding breakfast if you wish to provide your own. Our current corkage charge will be £10 per 75cl Bottle of Wine | £15 per 75cl Bottle of Sparkling.

11. Do you have the option of a paid bar? Would there be a specific amount that would have to be reached before the end of the reception?

Yes, there is an option for a paid bar, the amount is up to you and can increased at any point during the day. You can also request the types of drinks you would like to provide complimentary to your guests.

12. Can this venue accommodate a band or DJ, including all of their equipment? Are there enough electrical outputs for the music and the lighting?

Yes, we provide a stage which has ample space for equipment, lighting and instruments, plus ample electrical outputs to accommodate your wedding DJ or Band.

13. Do you have any special facilities for children?

We don't have a specific space with children's facilities. However, Worton Hall is exclusive use and depending on the size of your wedding the Hayloft Gallery is a perfect option for a breakout space for children, the space can be set up with a children's entertainer, games etc..........

14. Do you have disabled access?

Yes, we have disabled access to Worton Hall which includes external & internal ramps to all areas, a disabled lift to the Hayloft Gallery and a disabled WC.

15. When do we need to pay our holding deposit? Are there any other fees we should know about? (Corkage, taxes, service charge)

Yes, we would require a £1,500.00 non-refundable deposit to secure your booking. Yes, should you decide to provide your own alcohol and external caterer there would be corkage charge incurred and 20% commission charge on your final catering invoice.

16. Would there be a venue coordinator available on the day?

Yes, a wedding coordinator would be provided on your special day.

17. Is VAT included in the price?

Yes

18. (If an outdoor wedding) What are the possible options in case of inclement weather?

If you are deciding on an outdoor wedding, we will have in place a contingency plan to host your wedding indoors should the weather forecast take a turn for the worst.

19. Are fireworks allowed?

We do not permit fireworks due to the livestock located in the surrounding areas of the property grounds.

20. How would car-parking work on the day?

We have ample parking on-site in our South & North car park to accommodate over 200 spaces combined.

21. Does your venue have liability insurance?

Yes. We have £5m Public Liability & £10m Employers Liability Insurances.

Bonus question: Is there a place nearby where my guests could stay overnight? Or can the venue accommodate?

We do have accommodation on-site, Thrupp and Woodstock which would be subject to availability. Should you wish to host all your guests overnight there is plenty of boutique hotels, hotels and B&B's in the surrounding areas of Worton Hall.