SOUTHEND BARNS

Venues

Southend Barns

The lovingly restored barn complex features a magnificent 200-year-old Threshing Barn, which radiates rustic charm with authentic wooden beams and wrought-iron chandeliers. This combined with stylish contemporary touches, such as the unique concrete polished floor make the barn an ideal venue for any wedding party. The barn can accommodate up to 140 for a sit down meal.

Sitting adjacent to this is the Dairy Barn, which is fully licensed for all civil ceremonies and partnerships. With a wonderful sweeping 22 metre aisle and handmade sweet chestnut benches that can seat up to 120, the barn is an idyllic setting for loved ones to exchange their vows.

The venue also has an exquisite outdoor ceremony area. Using beautiful natural elements that complement the rest of the wedding barn venue, The Secret Garden is a hidden gem set amidst peaceful scenery.

Couples can make use of the calm and luxurious surroundings of the bridal suite, which is located in its own private courtyard. Once used as a dairy parlour it has now been revamped with contemporary interiors complete with driftwood mirrors, lavish rugs and log fire, which will be lit and ready for the couple's return with a bottle of local sparkling wine.

There is ample outdoor space with a picturesque courtyard that lies at the heart of the venue, with its luscious lawn, well-kept pots and Cornish slate patio lined with dairy inspired milk churns - it is the perfect spot for photographs and for mingling with guests over drinks and canapés.

As evening falls, the gardens are lit with romantic up-lights that show off the fantastic flint and log walls of the wedding barns. Here guests can gather around the relaxing Collecting Yard with its sumptuous sofas and fire pit to enjoy a truly magical evening setting; the perfect end to a perfect day.

For more information about Southend Barns please visit www.southendfarms.co.uk or call 01243 641247.