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WELCOME TO STANFORD FARM WEDDINGS Look no further, you have found an amazing farm venue where together we can create the wedding you have been searchiing for. Whether you want a festival wedding, traditional, boho or a winter wonderland wedding, Stanford Farm is the perfect venue for a wedding which reflects your personalities and will delight your family and friends. We take great pride in making sure you have the best experience from the moment of your first visit, right up to the day you leave. With our experience of weddings, events and festivals, we will guide you through and listen to your ideas. Our farm has developed from a working family farm in 2010 to one of the top 5% of wedding venues* in the country. It has authentic farm buildings set in 40 acres of Shropshire countryside and has many different areas, which you will see in the following pages We want you to enjoy your day filled with lots fun and laughter and will make sure the day that you marry your best friend is the day that everyone will remember

Cindy and Team Stanford *Bridebook 2023

WHAT MAKES STANFORD FARM UNIQUE? An authentic farm venue Family owned Exclusive Use 3 day weddings Up to 200 guests Farmhouse and on site accommodation Inside and outside places for ceremony Separate barn for reception Licenced bar Glamping, camping, showers and dressing room Dog friendly No Corkage Own suppliers or our suppliers In house staff Easy payment plan Prop stop for free recycled props On site parking Own wedding website Set in 40 acres of fields and woodland Great for outdoor musicians, games and entertainment Specialising in weddings with a difference, relaxed, fun Also available for Parties, Celebration of life, Vow renewal, Hen and Stag parties

let's get married

THE LAKESIDE AND THE WOODLANDS

THE STABLES

INSIDE OR OUTSIDE You have the choice of getting married inside in the Stables or outside in the Lakeside or the Woodlands. The Stables have a magic of their own. Built from local hand made bricks in 1869, the Stables offers an intimate, romantic place for your wedding ceremony. The Stables hosts up to 100 guests. The Lakeside and the Woodlands are wonderful for an open air ceremony, but don't choose now, keep your options open and choose according to weather conditions. The lakeside and the Woodlands host 200 guests

let's celebrate

THE COW HOUSE The Cow House has been imaginatively restored using locally sourced, recycled wood for the ceiling and the bar is a recycled prop from a TV program! The original wall of antique bricks remains to give you a rustic back drop for your wedding. Large windows have been added which allows the sunlight to come flooding in from the courtyard. Every wedding is different, because you choose your own style. Straight tables, round tables, no tables, it is your choice. It is a beautiful space and just waiting for you to put your own stamp on it. Maximum guests 200

let's party LET THE FUN BEGIN....

YOUR WAY, YOUR DAY

MAKING MEMORIES

WEDDING PACKAGES

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Rustic Charm

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Wedding Village

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Woodland Wedding

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Winter Wonderland

RUSTIC CHARM THREE DAY WEDDING PACKAGE Package includes

Venue Hire - Exclusive use, 3 days blank canvas Welcome drink for your guests Event Manager for the day Bench seating in The Stables Kitchen space for your caterers Prep room with fridge and freezer for your use during your stay Rustic Reel Cake Table and Gift Table Sweet trolley and jars (byo sweets) Wooden L O V E sign Portable speaker with microphone for speeches and ceremony music Stage for your band/DJ with Dance floor Bar in Cow House and Bull Bar with staff Fire pit with wood 2 security staff from 8pm - 1 am (Licence requirement) Two toilet blocks, 2 showers, 1 accessible toilet Web page for you and your guests - your own dedicated personal page at www.ourweddingatstanford.com Our recommended suppliers list, although you are free to bring in your own suppliers Prop Shop - A selection of decorations you can use

WEDDING VILLAGE THREE DAY PACKAGE Package includes All of the Rustic Charm Package plus All accommodation for 2 nights Farmhouse Shepherd's Hut Double Decker Bus 4 hobbit huts with gazebos Sleeps 28 Tuesday or Friday Night Cava and canapes for 30 Rehearsal with family and friends Thursday or Sunday Morning Brunch or BBQ in the Cow House for 30 Licenced bar throughout Festival Add-ons - ask for details and price Flags, bales and blankets, festoon lighting, lasers, indoor fireworks,streamer cannons, smoke filled balloons, staging and indoor fireworks etc

WOODLAND WEDDINGS THREE DAY PACKAGE

This package includes the Wedding Village package A woodland wedding is a magical and enchanting celebration that takes place in the heart of the Stanford wood. The setting is in a small clearing with wild flowers and mature trees, dappled sunlight give a dreamy and mystical atmosphere with a sense of wonder and pure nature 'A truly magical experience' Includes Tractor and trailer Amplification for ceremony and music Minibar in wood Bales June,July August only Woodland add-on - ask for details and price Celebrant

WINTER WONDERLAND TWO DAY WEDDINGS This package includes everything in the Rustic Charm package, however arrival time is 3.00pm on first day and depart 10.00am on day after wedding The Cowhouse will be turned into a Winter wonderland, the rear courtyard will transformed into an alpine village with wooden gazebos each having their own heating and decorated with fairy lights. There will be Christmas trees, elves and you might even see some snow (we have our own snow machine) We would love to help you design your unique winter wonderland wedding that will surprise and delight your friends Also included Tables and Chairs Winter decorations Snow machine Warm mulled cider From 1st December to 6th January

So much more than a BLANK CANVAS barn!

Look what else you will find at Stanford Farm!

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THE BULL BAR Lovingly turned into an intimate, rustic bar and dedicated to the Edwards family history of over a hundred years at the farm. This is where we serve your guests with the free reception drink and it also makes a cosy chill out area later in the day. It is also ideal for a cosy family gathering the night before your wedding and holds up to 30

THE SUNNY COURTYARD This delightful, sunny courtyard will capture the hearts of your guests as they relax with their reception drink. Add an acoustic singer or instrumentalist, to provide a mellow ambiance and get your party off to a great start.

THE OVAL GREEN

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Live Love Laugh

With the serious part out of the way, it is time to celebrate with fun and games There are lots of games in our Prop Stop, so check them out

THE TIPI AND FIRE PIT Everybody loves a Tipi, it is a great place to have a BBQ the night before your wedding or brunch the day after. It could also host a DJ or a musician or just a chill out zone on the day of your wedding. On chilly nights, light the fire pit or the open fire in the Tipi and get cosy. Wood provided. It is our attention to detail, that makes your wedding perfect. The Tipi is available May to September, weather permitting Hosts up to 50 guests.

THE DRINKS PACKAGE

FREE RECEPTION DRINK NO CORKAGE We offer a free reception drink to all your guests after the ceremony

Then you can choose between bringing in your own wine* with no corkage charge or Chose our house wine* with a 50% discount, includes glasses and waitresses *Limits apply in both cases, ask for details

BESPOKE PLANNING SERVICE We want you to have the freedom to choose everything for your wedding and most couples enjoy the planning stages, but if you are feeling overwhelmed and you don't have the time, the skills or resources to arrange your wedding the way you want it, we offer a bespoke wedding service. You tell us what you want within a given budget and we will source it for you. So whether it is a ranch theme with a bucking bronco, a ceilidh band, a vintage fairground, circus theme, an owl to bring your rings or a flight is a hot air balloon, we will make your wildest dreams come true. Ask for details

FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD

It is your day, you can have what ever you want to eat. The most popular foods at the moment are grazing boards, street food, hog roasts, afternoon tea or sharing roasts, but the choice is yours.You may even choose a fabulous 5 course banquet Street food from £10.00 per person The choice is yours

POP INTO OUR PROP STOP We love recycling and so do our couples. We have an Aladdin's cave full of previously used props, including candles, easels, decorations, flowers, postboxes, decorative ladders,rustic boxes, outdoor games etc etc We love it and so will you and it is free!

ASK ABOUT LATE AVAILABILITY

ONE DAY WEDDINGS PACKAGE The One Day Package is ideal for those couples who would prefer a small intimate wedding, without too much preparation. This is a late booking offer and can only be booked within 6 months It includes everything in the Rustic Charm package, except arrival time at the venue is 9.00am and departure is 12.00 midnight on the same day Tuesday and Wednesday only

BEST WEEKEND EVER Stanford Farm was the perfect venue for our wedding. The team were friendly and helpful from the start.We had the best wedding and will always hold Stanford Farm close to our hearts.

Katie and Alex

PERFECT It was just the most perfect day. Gorgeous venue that you can style in any way you please. Helpful and wonderful staff. Cindy the owner is amazing.. Couldn't have asked for a better day.

Megan and Ollie



RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS AND AWARDS

We work with some of the best wedding suppliers in the area. We like to 'keep it local' to align with our green policies. Our caterers, entertainers, florists, photographers etc have grown with us and work to the same high standards and professionalism that we do. (Although, you can bring in your own suppliers or diy if you wish)

Our extraordinary team at Stanford Farm enjoy working together to make our weddings the best possible experience and have won the highest awards in the wedding industry's directories.

BOOKING A WEDDING MADE EASY

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BOOK A TOUR

Let's get started, call now or send an email to book a tour or a Zoom call. Come and see how we can help you.

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VISITS AND OPEN DAYS

Bring friends and family along to help you plan, this is a joyous time where everyone can get involved.

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PLANNING MADE EASY

ASK US ANYTHING

Once you have chosen Stanford Farm for your wedding, we will send you our list of recommended suppliers and will be on hand to answer your questions. We will send you gentle reminders, so you never miss a thing, right through to your wedding day



THREE DAY PRICES AND PACKAGES 2023 - 2025



2 DAY WINTER WONDERLAND WEDDINGS

Deposit £1000, followed by monthly payments

£450 Discount if paying in full when booking

ONSITE ACCOMMODATION



Free guest camping Bell tents available for hire on site. 12 local B&B / Barn conversions / Lodges within a 5-mile radius

BESPOKE PLANNING SERVICE - £1250

Free when booking 3 day package within 6 months

ONE DAY WEDDING PACKAGE - £2950 Late availability only - ask for details

PERSONAL ONLINE PLANNING PAGE Free template: https://www.ourweddingatstanford.com/romeo-juliet

OUR RECYCLING AND GREEN POLICIES We planted over 1000 trees in 2020 Recycle wedding props - see our Prop Shop Used recycled wood and materials in refurbishment Retained original features Use climate friendly cleaning products All waste is recycled Cups made from recycled paper Keep it local for suppliers and staff

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How long can I provisionally hold a date for? You can reserve a date for 7 days with no deposit How flexible are you with timings of the day? Very! It’s your day, but we can suggest times to you for the smooth running of your day Are there any décor restrictions? No, again it’s your day to decorate how you would like, we even provide a step ladder to reach those high beams How many guests can I have? The Cow House and Lakeside hold 200 guests and the Stables holds 100 guests Can we have rustic straight tables? We don't supply tables so that you can have the choice to suit your style. You can hire them from Tipples.com & get FREE table hire with chairs Can we have a live band or DJ? What time can they play until? Yes, we love a great party and include a stage and dance floor. At a weekend the band can play and until 11pm & DJ until 1am. On a weekday, all to finish by 11pm (We can request a weekday extension to our licence if required £99). Outdoor music finishes at 9.00pm Could we plug an iPhone into your sound system for our ceremony etc? Yes we have a speaker for your use and a microphone for speeches in the barns, but we recommend that you hire a sound system if you are getting married at the Lakeside or Woodlands Are dogs allowed at weddings? We love dogs and they are very welcome, but it does depend on the couple getting married, whether they want dogs or not What happens if the weather prevents a Lakeside or Woodland ceremony taking place? A decision has to be made not later that 3 hours before the ceremony time and the ceremony will take place in either the Stables or the Cowhouse if it can not go ahead out side Ask the team anything Please send your questions to [email protected]

LOCATION

Set In 40 acres of rolling Shropshire hills on the Welsh border, Stanford Farm offers the perfect setting for your ideal wedding.

CONTACT [email protected] Office WhatsApp: 07734 452230 Calls / Text www.stanfordfarm.co.uk Stanford Farm, Halfway House, Shrewsbury, SY5 9DW

THANK YOU Thank you to all of our wonderful photographers for the photographs, too many to mention here, please ask for our recommended list of suppliers.