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Elms Barn Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at Elms Barn, a picturesque wedding venue nestled in the tranquil Suffolk countryside, for an unforgettable celebration.

Suffolk, Beccles

£15,000 - £30,000

200 guests

6 reviews

Fine dining food and high quality wine

Weekend and midweek 2 night party celebrations

English country wedding location on Norfolk/Suffolk border

Traditional listed barn

Queen Anne house mature gardens

Stunning wedding photo opportunities

Prices & Key Facts

Prices

Price Band: £££ - ££££

Typical Price: £20,000

Price Range: £12,000 - £35,000

Based on a typical wedding reception for 80 guests, including venue hire, wedding breakfast, drinks package and evening buffet.

Capacity

Guests for a ceremony: 120

Guest Capacity (min/max): 80 / 200

Guests for sit down meal: 80 - 120

Accommodation

Accommodation Rooms: 12

Accommodation Capacity: 24

 

About Elms Barn

Nestled in Suffolk's serene countryside, Elms Barn is a picturesque wedding venue that provides a captivating setting for your special day. Its beautifully restored 16th-century barn features exposed beams and character, creating an unforgettable ambiance. As you have the exclusive use of the space, you can personalise every detail to reflect your unique love story. The dedicated team is committed to tailoring your wedding day to perfection, ensuring a magical and memorable celebration.

Nestled amidst the picturesque Suffolk countryside, Elms Barn is a stunning wedding venue offering a secluded and enchanting setting for your special day.

Our beautifully restored Grade II listed barn provides a charming and rustic backdrop for your ceremony and reception. The airy interior features exposed beams, elegant chandeliers, and a warm, inviting ambience. With ample space for up to 160 guests, Elms Barn can accommodate weddings of all sizes.

Surrounding the barn is a tranquil courtyard and manicured gardens. The courtyard, adorned with twinkling fairy lights, creates a magical atmosphere for cocktails and canapés. The gardens offer a serene haven for romantic photographs, with blooming flowers and lush greenery.

Our dedicated wedding team is passionate about creating bespoke experiences tailored to your unique vision. From the initial planning stages to the day of your celebration, they will guide you every step of the way. We offer a range of catering options, from gourmet dining to indulgent buffets, ensuring that your culinary needs are met.

Elms Barn is conveniently located near Bury St Edmunds and provides ample parking for your guests. The venue's secluded nature allows for an intimate and exclusive celebration without the distractions of outside interference.

Let Elms Barn be the setting for the wedding of your dreams. Our charming barn, breathtaking gardens, and exceptional service will ensure a truly unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones.

The Details

Type of Ceremony

Civil ceremony licensed

Humanist / Celebrant weddings

Outdoor Ceremonies

Receptions Only

Hindu (Fire ceremony permitted)

Jewish (Stage and Chuppah)

Venue Setting

Countryside

Waterside

Waterside

Remote

Woodland

Venue Type

Barn

Exclusive use

Suitable for Asian Weddings

Suitable for Jewish Weddings

Intimate Venue

Elopements

Outdoor / Garden

Weekend Hire

Additional Facilities

Outdoor ceremonies

Honeymoon suite

Orangery Or Marquee

Dance floor

Live music permitted

Discos permitted

Wedding coordinator

Onsite car parking

Licensed bar

Wedding packages

Bespoke weddings

Walled Garden

Bridal Dressing Room

Dog friendly

Good Disabled Access

Helipad

Inhouse Toastmaster

Catering Options

Inhouse Caterers

BBQ / Hog Roasts

Asian

Kosher

Caribbean

Halal

Kosher

Greek

Vegan

Contact & Location

Elms Barn

The Elms, Toft Monks, Beccles, NR34 0EJ, Suffolk, United Kingdom

FAQs

The venue will be exclusively yours for three days.

We are licenced for indoor ceremonies in our romantic candlelit barn.

Outdoor ceremonies take place in the beautiful mature rose garden of our Queen Anne house.

We do charge a small corkage fee. However, most couples opt to choose from our wine list which we've carefully selected in partnership with one of the best fine wine merchants in England.

We are certainly happy to have the discussion to hear what you have in mind?

You'll have three days of exclusive use of the wedding venue, so you can set up from 8am on the first day or the evening before.

Midnight is when our licence ends.

Live music and discos need to take place inside the barn itself.

No unfortunately not due to the proximity of cornfields that form part of our landscape.

We can discuss confetti as part of the wedding planning.

Absolutely, our barn is lit with many candles which creates a truly romantic and magical atmosphere.

Indeed we have a honeymoon suite.

Our grounds comprise boutique guest accommodation for 24 guests in our cottages and barns including the honeymoon suite. We also have further accommodation close by at our AA 4 star 18th century inn. And, we are happy for glamping on the field if further accommodation is required.

We own a 18th Century Coaching Inn with ten bedrooms sleeping twenty guests, which is a short drive away in the pretty market town of Loddon.