Buckminster Barn: A Dry Hire Wedding Venue
Buckminster Barn: A Dry Hire Wedding Venue
Buckminster Barn is a stunning rustic wedding venue located in the heart of the Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire countryside. The most unique thing about the venue, is that it is dry hire: meaning that you can create your own unique day with no limitations.
So, what does dry hire mean? Well, traditional wedding venues (referred to as “Wet Hire”) allows you use of the venue along with their in house catering and bar team. They will also provide you with a list of preferred suppliers for you to choose from for the rest of your day. “Dry Hire” is a term used to describe a venue that allows you the use of the space without any further restrictions. This means that you can create your own personalised team of suppliers to create a unique day of your own.
In September 2022 I planned a photoshoot at Buckminster Barn to showcase the beautiful rural setting available for hire. The venue is a complete blank canvas, but with a rustic base it gives a stunning starting point for how you can see your big day. We had a dream team of suppliers who came together on the day to build something truly special, each playing a huge part in highlighting the distinctive nature of the Barn. I chose a dove blue and pale grey colour scheme to complement the time of year, showcasing the option of a warming winter wedding in an idyllic setting.
Buckminster Barn has both round tables and trestle tables for hire, along with wooden cross back chairs. I decided on pale grey table linen as the base with dove blue table runners and chair drapes. Circular floral centrepieces surrounding floating candles, and silver beaded charger plates radiated luxury. The table settings were completed with pale grey napkins to match the linen and individual biscuit place name cards, an adorable favour idea for your guests.
Buckminster Barn has two levels: a ceremony area downstairs and a dining area upstairs. Whilst you enjoy your wedding breakfast, the downstairs area will be transformed into your evening reception do! Guests can be welcomed by a striking bespoke sign at the top of the staircase to the wedding breakfast area.
The Barn also has a large private garden just outside as an area to enjoy your drinks reception following your vows. With so many options available, you can even have an outdoor bar!
A dry hire wedding is the perfect option if you want to create your own day full of personality, but none of the traditional venues you have visited have ticked that box. Having a blank canvas venue where the only limitation is the boundaries of your imagination, can sometimes be a little overwhelming. Having a wedding planner on board from the get-go can be key to staying on track with your planning, and understanding how your vision can be turned into a reality.
If you’d like to explore planning your own dry wedding, get in touch for a friendly chat about how I can help!
Concept and Planning: Rustic Lily Weddings | Venue: Buckminster Barn | Photography: Charlotte Jopling | Styling: Nuptia Weddings | Florist: Sage and Satin | Stationery: Inviting Writing | Cake: Purple Pumpkin | Biscuit Place Names: Little Miss Cake Co | Bridal Gown: Caroline Chamberlain Couture | Suit: Empire Menswear | Jewellery: MD Jewellers | Makeup: Beauty Within by Vanessa | Outdoor Bar: The Origin Bar