Describe the best wedding that happened at Grittenham Barn?
I married Mark 6 years ago so that has to be the best wedding for me. My step son also got married here in 2022 by the lake which was very special for us. However, all the weddings are special and unique. I still find 15 years on watching the bride walk up the aisle very moving.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Enjoy it! You have plenty of time to set up and pack down so make it fun and relaxed and enjoy the moment!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A duck toller retriever (we have one too) giving the couple the rings. I also loved the wedding which had birds of prey on display and an owl delivered the ring.
Describe Grittenham Barn in 5 adjectives
Stunning, beautiful, relaxed, natural, rustic
Where’s the best photo spot at Grittenham Barn?
There are plenty, the photographers love it - down by the lake is a favourite, as are the donkeys and pigs, walking through the gardens, the nut walks or up into the surrounding cornfields. The South Downs can be seen from most spots including the barn itself. Some people even love the industrial barns at the back of the farm and Mark's old Land Rovers
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Grittenham Barn?
I am hopeless at celebrities! Perhaps Mark's niece Sara who got 100 caps for England at Netball
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mini yorkshire puddings with roast beef and horseradish
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Cheese but it isn't good for a restful night!
What is Grittenham Barn most unique feature?
The huge, double oak glass doors in the barn as well as the central log fire
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The pleasure Grittenham as given to so many couples