We truly had the most perfect wedding day completely wrapped up in a happy (slightly tipsy) bubble while Runa Farm took care of every single detail.
We would highly recommend them. The food and drinks were fantastic (my mother is particularly hard to please but has raved non stop about our informal BBQ wedding breakfast) , and so many of our guests said it was the best wedding they’d ever been to. A lot of that came down to the atmosphere, partly us as a couple but we were only that relaxed because the team at Runa had everything so completely under control. The groom was always going to be relaxed - I had not expected to feel like that!!
For context, I run an events company and have done so for 10 years, so I’ll admit I’m VERY fussy and naturally a bit of a worrier—as I know just how much can go wrong at an event!
That said, booking Runa Farm was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Although they’re part of a larger group, every interaction felt personal, like dealing with a small business that genuinely cares about making your day special. From Michelle, who showed us around when we turned up looking like drowned rats in the Barnard Castle rain, to Paige, our coordinator, and Kelci, our on-the-day planner—everyone was friendly, professional, and, most importantly, delivered on everything they promised (which is surprisingly rare!).
We actually booked a last-minute wedding package with just a 7-week lead time. For me, that was ideal—any longer and I’d have just overthought everything! It also came with a great saving, and I’d absolutely recommend it as there’s more than enough time when the venue team is this organised and proactive.
Like most brides, I was obsessed with positioning of chair sashes, table centres, candles and every tiny detail. But Kelci was incredible—completely on top of everything and making sure the set up was all perfect and exactly how I wanted it. She managed both the day and all of the finer details so seamlessly that I genuinely felt like a guest at my own wedding.
Our toastmaster, Ian, was also brilliant—fun, relaxed, and great at putting the groom and best man at ease before their speeches. He blended in effortlessly while still keeping everything running smoothly.
The biggest thing for me was being able to fully relax and trust that everything was in hand—and honestly, that’s priceless. Before choosing Runa, I visited and spoke to countless venues and often got that “ick” feeling—slow responses, poor communication, or lack of organisation. There’s ALOT of that out there. Runa Farm was the complete opposite and I can’t recommend them enough. We truly had the most perfect wedding day completely wrapped up in a happy (slightly tipsy) bubble while Runa Farm took care of every single detail.
We would highly recommend them. The food and drinks were fantastic (my mother is particularly hard to please but has raved non stop about our informal BBQ wedding breakfast) , and so many of our guests said it was the best wedding they’d ever been to. A lot of that came down to the atmosphere, partly us as a couple but we were only that relaxed because the team at Runa had everything so completely under control. The groom was always going to be relaxed - I had not expected to feel like that!!
For context, I run an events company and have done so for 10 years, so I’ll admit I’m VERY fussy and naturally a bit of a worrier—as I know just how much can go wrong at an event!
That said, booking Runa Farm was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. Although they’re part of a larger group, every interaction felt personal, like dealing with a small business that genuinely cares about making your day special. From Michelle, who showed us around when we turned up looking like drowned rats in the Barnard Castle rain, to Paige, our coordinator, and Kelci, our on-the-day planner—everyone was friendly, professional, and, most importantly, delivered on everything they promised (which is surprisingly rare!).
We actually booked a last-minute wedding package with just a 7-week lead time. For me, that was ideal—any longer and I’d have just overthought everything! It also came with a great saving, and I’d absolutely recommend it as there’s more than enough time when the venue team is this organised and proactive.
Like most brides, I was obsessed with positioning of chair sashes, table centres, candles and every tiny detail. But Kelci was incredible—completely on top of everything and making sure the set up was all perfect and exactly how I wanted it. She managed both the day and all of the finer details so seamlessly that I genuinely felt like a guest at my own wedding.
Our toastmaster, Ian, was also brilliant—fun, relaxed, and great at putting the groom and best man at ease before their speeches. He blended in effortlessly while still keeping everything running smoothly.
The biggest thing for me was being able to fully relax and trust that everything was in hand—and honestly, that’s priceless. Before choosing Runa, I visited and spoke to countless venues and often got that “ick” feeling—slow responses, poor communication, or lack of organisation. There’s ALOT of that out there. Runa Farm was the complete opposite and I can’t recommend them enough.