Below are some of the most frequently asked questions leading up to your big day. If you have any specific questions please reach out directly.
Below are some of the most frequently asked questions leading up to your big day. If you have any specific questions please contact us directly.
You will be assigned a wedding coordinator and have a planning meeting around four to six months prior to your wedding date. This is where we will start to work through your wedding schedule, discussing timings, food and drink options and all the finer details. Our wedding team are on hand to help with any questions and planning in the meantime!
Our recommended ceremony time is 2pm. Guests may arrive one hour prior to the ceremony time. To book your ceremony, you will need to contact Northumberland Registrars to arrange your legal ceremony.
We can hold a wedding every day of the week.
Yes, we can provisionally hold a date for seven days. This is free to do and means you don’t risk losing the date! You will then pay your non-refundable deposit of £1,500 to secure the date.
How the day flows at Doxford Barns, from arrival through to the evening. Here you’ll find answers on timings, use of the space, and the details that shape your overall experience.
Yes! You will have exclusive use of the venue from 12pm on your wedding day.
We can accommodate up to 120 day guests in The Stables for your ceremony and The Looking Glass for your wedding breakfast. For your evening reception, The Looking Glass can host up to 200 guests.
We do allow fireworks onsite, however we do ask that they are finished by 10pm and must be low noise. There is a £100 admin fee.
This can be discussed and agreed with your wedding co-ordinator.
We do allow confetti outside, this must be real petals.
Everything your guests need to know. From on-site accommodation and who can stay, to the practical details that make the experience easy and enjoyable for everyone attending.
Yes! Charlton Hall is dog friendly. The only area not suitable for dogs is the bedrooms upstairs in Charlton Hall. But don’t worry, we do have lots of other accommodation onsite that is dog friendly.
There are six bedrooms within Charlton Hall, sleeping 14 in total and 8 lakeside cabins to sleep a further 16 guests. We also have our sister hotel, The Tempus, just a two-minute walk away with further accommodation available to book subject to availability. Please contact our team for preferred rates.
Yes! Stable Cottage sleeps four and is located next door to the ceremony room, The Stables. It’s the perfect space to stay the night prior to your wedding. Any other bedrooms on the estate can also be booked, subject to availability.
We have a large car park and an overflow car park to accommodate all of your guests. There is no charge for parking.
We have a disabled toilet and wheelchair access via ramps. Please speak to your wedding coordinator for the best access depending on individual needs.
Key information on food and drink throughout the day — from your wedding breakfast to evening options, including how menus are structured and what’s included.
You will be invited for a complimentary menu tasting around six to nine months prior to your wedding date.
No, we don’t allow external catering or corkage, this also includes alcoholic favours. If you are looking for a self-catering wedding, please contact the team directly.
Yes we do and there is no charge to cut and serve your cake.
You can choose up to three different options per course from our wedding breakfast menu, we do recommend including one vegetarian option.
Your bar will close at 12am with the option to extend to 1am for £250.
We have vegan and vegetarian menu as part of our wedding breakfast menu. Our chefs can also cater for all kinds of allergies and make adaptions where required. Please speak directly with the wedding team for more information.
The practicalities of securing your date. These questions cover deposits, payment plans and how the booking process works from enquiry through to confirmation.
Your non-refundable deposit is £1,500 to secure your wedding date.
Your wedding will be paid in instalments of nine, six, three and one month prior to the wedding. The final months payment will be amended to reflect any changes. Accommodation payments have separate payment terms.