Frequently asked questions
We’ve tried to cover the most frequently asked questions, and in the order you’ll probably need them to plan your wedding. If we’ve missed anything or you’d like to know more, we’d be happy to help.
Our fees:
2025 and 2026
Weekends
May 1st to September 1st £4750
We are legally required to be on-site for all marriages conducted by the registrar and make a £300.00 charge for providing this service. This fee is waived for celebrant or reception-only bookings.
Price based on exclusive hire including tables and chairs
All prices exclude VAT (VAT Registration Number 162 2037 02)
An additional £500 damage and cleaning deposit is chargeable with all bookings and, on condition the venue is handed back to us in the same state as at the commencement of hiring, will be refunded post-event.
Full and exclusive use of the venue including: the ceremony room, tithe barn, fully equipped bar, the courtyard gardens, use of our tables and chairs for the ceremony and dining, outdoor seating, outdoor lighting, fairy lights, easel. We also offer the opportunity to take photographs of the couple and close family in our private gardens and at the front of the house. All prices are exclusive of VAT.
Day before your event – decoration and preparation – 12pm to 6pm.
Day of your event – wedding celebrations – 10am to Midnight.
Day after your event – cleaning and handover – 10am to 1pm
The ceremony room will comfortably seat 110 guests, the tithe barn seats 120 for the wedding breakfast. If you are planning a micro wedding (up to 30 people) or renewal of vows you may choose to use the smaller barn for both the ceremony and wedding breakfast. Your hire includes full use of all three barns so you can plan your day to suit your needs. We make no additional charge for evening guests. The maximum number of guests permitted on site is 150.
REGISTRARS
Registration and Celebratory Services, Shropshire Council www.shropshire.gov.uk 345 6789016 [email protected]
CHURCH
If you have any queries about ceremonies or getting married in a church go to
www.yourchurchwedding.org/
CELEBRANT
We offer a celebrant service and would be delighted to help bring your wedding together, from working with you to write your vows to creating your unique ceremony. Contact us for further information and to arrange a consultation.
Our list represents the catering companies who have had the very best feedback from our couples, but of course we are happy to welcome others. Talk to us before you book, we know most of them and can help you find the one that works best for you. All caterers at The Courtyard Venue must make contact with us before your an event to furnish us with key information.
Tipples usually run the bar at The Courtyard. They have a range of packages to suit all budgets and can’t be beaten on quality, value or service. Further information on our partners’ page or https://www.tipplesbar.co.uk
If you would like to use another bar provider, let us know and we will arrange a visit with them.
Our license is until midnight, with last orders at 11.40pm. Music must not be played after midnight as per the terms of our license. All guests, caterers, musicians, DJs and other suppliers must be off site by 12.30am when the buildings and gates are locked.
We have accommodation for the Bride and Groom available in our fully restored gatehouse. For your guests, there are links on our partners’ page to wonderful self-catering accommodation nearby, suitable for families and groups. For those who’d prefer a hotel, the nearest would be https://www.wynnstayhotel.com where many of our guests choose to stay.
Absolutely, this is a list of some of our local providers.
It’s important to ensure your guests have transport arranged in good time, we are in a rural area with no 4G so last-minute booking, Uber and other apps won’t work once they’ve arrived!
Our postcode for satnav is SY10 9DD. For those using What3Words the entrance is at ///grounding.meanders.contracting
Owen’s Coaches
01691 652126
Tanat Valley Coaches
https://www.tanat.co.uk
01691 780212
Lakeside Coaches Ltd
Ellesmere
01691 622761
Oswestry Cabs
Taxi service
01691 661663
Higgins Taxis & Minibus Hire
01691 652901
Oswestry Cars
01691 656565
**Hipswing Entertainments** (Lighting and entertainment)
www.hipswing.co.uk
0330 122 4321
**Decorate My Wedding**
www.decoratemywedding.co.uk
01829 751979
[email protected]
**Quantum Sound & Lighting Services** (Ross Anderson)
[email protected]
07971783811
TMS Events https://tmsevents.co.uk
Carol Siddorn - Locally grown flowers
www.carolsgarden.co.uk
01829 782895
[email protected]
Katie's Florist
07792927110
[email protected]
Big Little Things
www.biglittlethings.co.uk
01952 730614
[email protected]
Ginger Lily - Artisan Florist
www.gingerlilyflorist.com
07961875158
[email protected]
Rustic Bloom -
07722203584
[email protected]
Anne Whysall
www.annewhysall.co.uk
01743 792333
[email protected]
Michele Gledhill (Flowers and styling)
www.michelegledhill.co.uk
07540 575499
[email protected]
With Wild Abandon (Sophie Anderson)
www.withwildabandon.co.uk
07780 601429
[email protected]
The Real Cut Flower Garden (Charlie)
http://www.cutflowergarden.co.uk/ 01497 831177 [email protected]
Please have your music provider contact us in advance to ensure they understand how to access the venue.
Jonny Ross Music (Represents bands, DJs, Musicians & singers)
www.jonnyrossmusic.com
0800 689 1547 [email protected]
Vyne - String Quartet
www.vynestringquartet.co.uk
07809118079
Amie True - Harpist
amietruemusic-harpist.business.site
07707 664087
[email protected]
The Hot Jazz Biscuits
www.thehotjazzbiscuits.com
07734259224
[email protected]
Sonic Boom Band
http://www.sonicboombanduk.com/
07900 492 791
[email protected]
Monstaball Band
www.monsta-ball.co.uk
07944382307
DrumRoots (African Music, song & dance)
www.drumroots.org.uk
[email protected]
0161 4085270
Punch the Air Live Band
www.punchtheair.co.uk
07794 659405
[email protected]
Phil Rostance & The Marshall Band
www.philrostance.com
07968 739824
[email protected]
Odd Socks Ceilidh Band (David Holloway)
www.oddsocksceilidhband.com
01743 357788 [email protected]
Vintage Wedding DJ (David)
Unique music with a vintage twist
www.vintageweddingdj.co.uk
07811 559831
[email protected]
Yes, we’re happy for you to use natural confetti, in the ceremony room only.
No, sorry, we have livestock and woodlands all around so the risk is too great.
Tithe Barn – 65’ x 18’
Ceremony Room – 52’ x 18’
The tables are standard height with tops measuring 6’x3’
Any more questions?
Do let us know if there’s anything we haven’t answered here. Fill in the contact form and we’ll get back to you quickly.