The Great Barn, Devon - Creates Civil Partnership Packages
22nd September 2011. The Great Barn, is one of Devon’s best kept wedding venue secrets for gay couples wanting to show their love and commitment to each other in front of their friends, family and colleagues in a welcoming, gay friendly environment. Licensed for civil partnerships as well as civil ceremonies, the Great Barn offers mid-week and weekend ceremonies from as little as £850.
The ancient Great Barn, which was restored six years ago by John and Emma Birkin, is the perfect location for couples looking for an unusual wedding venue set in spectacular surroundings. The secluded reception venue is ideal for small and large groups, and the styling throughout is sleek, contemporary and the epitome of good taste. Despite its 15th century origins, the restoration has left no wedding stone unturned, from the professional kitchen, under floor heating, surround sound and over 50 spotlights.
It is set within the grounds of the Birkin’s family estate where guests can also make use of additional reception rooms, a beautifully decorated cottage which sleeps four, mature walled gardens and a spectacular courtyard. Nearby there are a host of wonderful hotels, self catering properties and Inns, perfect for groups wanting to make the big day last a little longer.
"The Great Barn is the perfect venue for civil partnerships," comments Emma Birkin. "Secluded in picturesque Devonshire countryside couples who choose the Great Barn for their wedding will feel relaxed on their special day and will leave with beautiful memories to last a lifetime."
The Birkin's have developed two packages ideal for civil partnerships:
Civil Partnerships - Weekend: Costs start at £4500 ex VAT low season (barn hire only)
Price Includes:
- Exclusive access to the Great Barn Fri-Sun
- Private walled gardens for photographs and reception drinks
- Use of professional catering kitchen
- No corkage
- Access to the "Birkin Brides Bible" – Emma Birkin's personal recommendations on the best wedding suppliers in the SW
- Guidance and advice, by Sir John and Lady Birkin, throughout the planning of your wedding, personal attention throughout the prep day including lighting design and discreet management of your day
- Place settings at an additional £13.20 per head, including high quality cutlery and glass, ice buckets, plain white china and crisp linen, tables (round or trestle), chic white chairs, cake table, knife and cloth, easel for your table plan, stands for your table names or numbers. Staff will lay the tables. No charge for evening guests
Civil Partnerships– Mid-week: Costs start at £850 ex VAT low season (barn hire only)
Price Includes:
- Exclusive access to the Great Barn on Tue or Wed (including 2-6pm on day before wedding) for wedding and drinks reception
- Use of the Barn, private walled gardens for photographs and reception drinks
- Professional catering kitchen from 9am-5pm on the wedding day
- No corkage
- Access to the "Birkin Brides Bible" – Emma Birkin's personal recommendations on the best wedding suppliers in the SW
- Guidance and advice, by Sir John and Lady Birkin, throughout the planning of your wedding, personal attention throughout the prep day including lighting design and discreet management of your day
- For £1.50 per head, the Great Barn will provide glasses, tables and table cloths for a drinks reception
ENDS
For more information, please contact: Sophy Norris, Flagship Consulting
SW, 01392 426 287
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