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Venue Only Hire

Venue-only Barn Hire

When it comes to weddings, we know that there is no 'one size to fit all' package. Whilst we have developed some great wedding packages, you are also able to hire our venue without any additional extras and simply pay the venue fee.

 

‘So many people told us it is the best wedding they’ve ever been to and that it was the most beautiful venue they’ve ever seen!’

– Kirsty & Paul

 

Whether you are looking for a venue for your wedding reception, civil ceremony or both, Smeetham Hall Barn is sure to be the perfect place for hosting your magical day.

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What’s Included in Wedding Venue-Only Hire?

The venue fee will secure the beautiful 16th Century Barn for your wedding ceremony and reception, or just the reception if you plan to marry elsewhere. This fee will include VAT, heating costs and all necessary chairs and tables.

 

A "No Corkage" Wedding Venue in the Beautiful Essex Countryside
Not only do our wedding hire charges offer great value, we also do not charge a corkage fee. You can bring in your own drinks – including bottled beers and we will not charge you a fee to do so.

Making Your Big Day Yours

By booking our wedding venue hire only, you can tailor all elements of your wedding to you as a couple. You are free to choose one caterer from our list and your own choice of musicians, DJ, photographer, videographer and decorations. If you need any advice Bridget or Sophie will be on hand to help. Take a look at our gallery or Instagram profile to see how some of our previous happy couples have chosen to decorate their venue.

 

‘Your venue is truly stunning and we had the most amazing day. Everything was perfect, the staff were very attentive and nothing was a problem’.

– Shelley & Dan

Venue Set-up Timings

Fridays – access from 9am Thursday to midday Saturday

Saturdays – access from 9am Friday to midday Sunday

Sundays – access from 2pm Saturday to midday Monday

Monday to Wednesday - access from 2pm the day before to midday the day after

Thursdays – access from 2pm the day before to midnight the day of the wedding

This means that every couple has plenty of time to set-up and enjoy every single moment of the build-up to their big day.

Venue-only Prices

Charges for a weekend wedding include Fridays and bank holidays. All prices exclude bank holidays and the Christmas period. A booking/administration fee of £1,000 is required to confirm a booking.

2023

Weekend wedding                  January - March                   Fri £4,099             Sat £4,599          Sun £3,599

Weekend wedding                  April - December                 Fri £5,699             Sat £6,199           Sun £5,199

Midweek wedding                  January - December             Monday to Thursday £3,499

2024

Weekend wedding                  January - March                   Fri £4,349             Sat £4,849          Sun £3,849

Weekend wedding                  April - December                 Fri £5,899             Sat £6,399           Sun £5,399

Midweek wedding                  January - December             Monday to Thursday £3,649

 

2025

Weekend wedding                  January - March                   Fri £4,599             Sat £5,099          Sun £4,099

Weekend wedding                  April - December                 Fri £6,229             Sat £6,729           Sun £5,729

Midweek wedding                  January - December             Monday to Thursday £3,849

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