Describe the best wedding that happened at The Ridgeway Barns?
Oh gosh, this is a toughy! Every wedding is so different, and we just love seeing how couples curate their day. Whether it's the food, the florals, the music, or just the amazing friends and family, we always have lots of fun on a wedding day.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Try to enjoy the planning process! Get creative and let your personalities shine through. If anything is feeling just a bit too overwhelming then remember, we're here to help you.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
It never ceases to amaze me the creative ways couples come up with displaying their seating plans - from beautiful stationary, to flowers to surf boards, they can be such a centre piece to greet your guests.
Describe The Ridgeway Barns in 5 adjectives
Relaxed, fun, welcoming, beautiful, natural.
Where’s the best photo spot at The Ridgeway Barns?
There are so many, and every photographer finds a new way to capture our couples and the venue. I just love watching how the seasons change the backdrop to our oak gazebo, with stunning views down the valley, across farmland and over to Sugar Hill.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Ridgeway Barns?
I'm certainly no spotter, but.. KT Tunstall! She headlined at the Summer Breeze festival held here in 2012 (okay, so not a wedding but let's not get too pernickety).
What’s your favourite canapé?
How can you possibly choose? Canapes are amazing!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Personally I don't think you can ever go wrong with a good wood-fired pizza - but what's your favourite topping?!
What is The Ridgeway Barns most unique feature?
Don't you just love waking up to those views?! Whether it's the green shoots of spring, the golden glory of late-summer, autumn harvest or a frosty winter monrning, the views from the farmhouse and garden are just magical.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
2022 was our first full summer of weddings and the feedback has been incredible. We've had the privilege of seeing some fabulous couples get married and celebrate here, but the feedback from clients and guests couldn't have been better.