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April 25, 2025

Why barn weddings with on-site accommodation offer the ultimate guest experience

We’ve hosted enough weddings at Lapstone Barn to know that for most couples, planning a wedding is about more than simply booking a venue and ceremony.

Bride and groom walking hand and hand in the garden

April 2, 2025

5 reasons to choose a barn wedding venue (especially in the glorious Cotswolds)

Here at Lapstone Barn, we’ve hosted hundreds of weddings (and loved every single one!), so we know a thing or two about why barn wedding venues are a dream come true for so many couples. There’s just something unique about that blend of rustic charm, picture-perfect surroundings, and relaxed elegance that makes tying the knot in the heart of the Cotswolds so special.

Bride and groom dancing together for their first dance. Photography: Katie Hamilton Photography

March 31, 2025

Top wedding songs for every part of your big day

While it may seem like a small detail in the grand scheme of planning, choosing your wedding music can actually be one of the most emotional decisions you’ll make. After all, these songs will be the soundtrack to the best day of your life. From those first teary-eyed steps down the aisle to the final spin on the dancefloor, your playlist deserves just as much thought as your dress, décor, or menu.

Set of wedding invitations by Retropress

February 20, 2025

Save the Date: When to send out your wedding invitations

Sending out your wedding invitations is such an exciting part of the wedding planning process! After all, if you get your invitations sent out early enough, there’s a better chance that more of your guests will be available to help you celebrate your special day. We’ve put together a quick guide on when to send out wedding invitations and save the dates below…

January 7, 2025

How to plan a wedding – the 10 most commonly asked questions

When you’re planning a wedding, it’s not just the big questions that need answering! We’ve been welcoming couples to Lapstone Barn for seven years, and during that time we’ve been asked for advice on a number of wedding planning dilemmas. We understand how overwhelming some of those big - and small - decisions can be, so we’ve put together a quick guide to the wedding planning questions that we are most commonly asked.

November 26, 2024

5 reasons to have a destination wedding in 2025

If you thought destination wedding locations were all exotic islands and sandy beaches, then think again! Today’s couples are tying the knot in destination weddings of a much more domestic nature - and the Cotswolds is a great example. In this blog, we’ll explore why destination weddings are such a great idea and why the Cotswolds makes such a popular wedding destination location.

Wedding flowers arch

October 24, 2024

A florist’s guide to wedding flower trends for 2025

Wedding flowers are one of the most personal elements of your special day. As we look ahead to 2025, we asked Jo Copsey from Aquaflorist, one of our recommended florists here at Lapstone Barn, for her take on next year’s exciting floral trends that will make your wedding feel fresh, stylish and memorable. Here’s what she says are the wedding flower trends for 2025 that will soon be bursting into life…

September 26, 2024

8 Wedding Cake Trends for 2025

Who better to ask about the key wedding cake trends for 2025 than the amazing wedding cake suppliers we work with at Lapstone Barn? From Lambeth piping to rice paper sails and from fresh flowers to even fresher flavours, it looks like the wedding cake trends for 2025 are going to be the sweetest yet! Read on to discover what cake makers are predicting will be the new wedding cake trends for 2025.

August 22, 2024

What are the key 2025 wedding trends?

If you’re planning a wedding, there are some key wedding trends for 2025 that might help shape your celebrations. We know that wedding planning can be stressful, especially as we become more engrossed in our fast-paced digital lives. So, in 2025, we envision a slowing down, with brides and grooms opting for laid-back, outdoor ceremonies with a more personal touch. To find out more, read our guide to the top 10 wedding trends for 2025…

Sustainable wedding dress ideas

July 19, 2024

6 sustainable wedding dress ideas for a summer wedding

According to The Carbon Trust, the average wedding produces around 14.5 tonnes of CO2 - the equivalent to those generated by a single person over four whole years. In today’s modern eco-conscious world, more and more couples are now choosing to host sustainable weddings.

June 28, 2024

What is the order of speeches at a wedding?

While there is a tried and tested order for wedding speeches at traditional weddings, this may not work for same-sex couples. Here's why it's important to speak up and do your wedding speeches your way...

May 21, 2024

Top tips for deciding who sits where at a wedding

Are you deep in the depths of wedding planning? Unsure about who sits where at a wedding ceremony or reception? When you take all the complex family dynamics, friendship groups, and personalities into account, wedding seating can sometimes feel like a complicated chess match. In today’s blog, we delve into all things seating arrangements - from timeless traditions to modern twists that will inject a sense of personality to your special day.

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Google Rating

4.9

Based on 261 reviews

Lapstone Barn Wedding Venue

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Attended a wedding at the venue on Easter Saturday. The barn and its surrounding were beautiful, and the food second to none -delicious! However, I have to make a special mention of Claire (Front of House Manager) and her team, who couldn't have been kinder and more helpful all the way through the day. Thank you!

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Great wedding venue, wonderful grounds, excellent food and really brilliant staff and servicr

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Lapstone barn was absolutely stunning, and the staff went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. Everything ran smoothly and on time, and that was largely thanks to our incredible wedding coordinator, Kat, who was so organised and attentive. The food was exceptional—many of our guests told us it was the best wedding meal they had ever had! Claire, our evening coordinator, was also brilliant and ensured everything was seamless. We’re so grateful to the entire team for making our wedding so special!

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We had the most wonderful wedding at Lapstone Barn.The team could not have been more attentive and Kat in particular did so much to make sure the day ran smoothly. Nothing was too much of an ask.The food was incredible with several guests commenting that it was the best food they’d ever eaten at a wedding.The team did everything for us, we barely had to lift a finger.The venue itself is absolutely immaculate and was the perfect aesthetic. The photos we’ve had back so far are stunning.Lapstone was the first venue we looked at and we booked it the following day. It was all the more special for being dog friendly meaning we could have our little dog with us!The new accommodation on site was a lovely addition as it wasn’t there when we booked! But the rooms are absolutely stunning.Thank you so much to everyone at Lapstone for a magical day, love Becca & Dan

Stephanie Jepson

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Lapstone is amazing and they gave us a wonderful day, it was just the aftermath which wasn’t quite what we expected.The venue is beautiful, we fell in love with it the moment we saw it! Our coordinator Abi was lovely, had great advice and was so patient with us throughout. Most of the planning process was fantastic and proceeded so smoothly. There were a couple of times where we felt they weren’t being quite as flexible as promised, but all worked out well in the end and they gave us everything we envisaged. The set up (we had A LOT of extra decor!) was chaos but manager Agi was fabulous, carrying on the next day and helping the Groomsmen get ready. Overall, they were great and the whole run up to the day was brilliant.The day itself went very smoothly, and most things were done as expected. We were able to relax as they guided us through it. The food (canapés/ wedding breakfast/ evening food) was amazing and far superior to what we expected and most other weddings we’ve attended. Our guests have since given us fantastic feedback; we can be very satisfied that they left very well fed! You can tell the venue prioritise fresh, quality offerings as we turned away from the tasty canapes to take another photo and turned back to find them gone! The waiting staff were all so lovely, engaging with us and making sure any extra food went to the Groom! In fact, the staff in general were all fantastic and very helpful.The day sailed by wonderfully, but it did unfortunately end on a slightly sour note.A few mix ups were apologised for and compensation provided. It was a shame there was no one around to oversee the get out the next morning. We had to search ourselves for bin bags and extra items of ours left in their stores. We didn’t expect staff to get stuck in, just perhaps give a little more guidance. Belongings left in the Hayloft (fair enough, there was a lot!) we found had been moved downstairs for us, which was helpful but could have been done in perhaps a slightly more delicate manner. One of the cleaners coming to clean the Farmhouse at 11am was incredibly rude. Fair enough, we were late vacating the property, but I don’t think that quite warrants being sworn at. But we were most disappointed to find our leftover cake had been thrown away. We didn’t think to specify for any leftover cake to be saved as we had no clue this would be a specific request. It appears unfortunately it’s not something they do (health & safety etc). The day after a wedding is always sad but we could have done with just a touch more in the way of after-care.In the months after the wedding there were some invoicing errors which required a bit of back and forth. When all has appeared correct, and you’ve paid them what was asked, it’s all a bit confusing and frustrating! It all went on longer than it should, but the venue eventually settled accordingly and very kindly arranged for cupcakes to be delivered to make up for the lost cake, which was a really lovely touch.All in all, it was a wonderful day, I just think the venue should review their after-event practices. Of course, the wedding is the most important thing, but the aftermath did take some of the shine off at one point.For any couples getting married at Lapstone you will have the most wonderful day ❤️ just make sure you specify for leftover cake and don’t forget the bin bags!Just a couple of tips -*The ‘Hayloft’ has just one or two hook to hang dresses, so look at taking some over door hooks or a collapsible rail for the bridesmaid dresses.*We hear the Farmhouse accommodation offers nowhere to hang up clothing, or much in the way of clothing storage so, again, over door hooks!*It’s a shame they don’t provide breakfast (although the Stable rooms have croissants, which is lovely), but Abi suggested alternatives. We eventually arranged with ‘Victors’ tearoom in Chipping Campden to deliver pastries on the wedding morning – highly recommended!

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Our wedding at Lapstone was absolutely perfect! I was quite stressed leading up to the day, but I really shouldn't have worried as Emily and the team took care of everything. I did all my own flowers and decorations and Emily set them all up for us exactly as I had imagined. She was so reassuring throughout the day as well because I had no idea what I was doing! It was great to have her help and support, she even put my shoes on for me when time was getting a bit tight.We had a completely vegan wedding, the food was delicious and all our guests raved about it despite none of them being vegan themselves. The menu was adapted for us with no problems at all, including the canapes and evening pizza.The accommodation was stunning, our guests loved the new stables rooms. It was so great to be staying right next door to the venue on the day. And the icing on the cake, it's completely dog friendly! Our dog had a snooze upstairs while our band were playing and then came back down to join our guests.We both just loved the barn as soon as we saw it, and we had the most amazing day there, it all went so smoothly. Thank you so much Lapstone, you were incredible!Mr & Mrs Whiley ❤️

Maddie Waters Photography

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I have had the pleasure of capturing a wedding at Lapstone Barn and it really is perfect. The stone barn, and then the more modern barn for the reception are such lovely spaces, and the courtyard is ideal for the drinks reception hours! There is an abundance of pretty backdrops for photos, and the icing on the cake in my opinion is the stunning Manor House on site that is available for bridal prep and to stay in the night of. I can't wait to come back!

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I was recently a chief bridesmaid at Lapstone barn and stayed for 2 nights at the venue in the stables. For £200 a night there was no storage for clothes and importantly for a wedding venue nowhere to hang dresses or suits which I feel for a wedding venue is a massive oversight. It was the same in the Hayloft there was 1 hook in the hayloft ( for the wedding dress) but none for the bridesmaids dresses we ended up hanging them over a door to steam the dresses and to get the picture of all the dresses hung up the bride wanted,Myself and the groom asked a member of staff when the wedding had ended if I needed to clear the hayloft before going to bed, we were told not to worry it could wait until the morning there was no rush to do so as there was no wedding the next day and we could take our time. The next morning at around 9 i came out to find the groom and all the stuff hayloft outside the bridal suite on the floor as he had been told by the morning team it needed to be emptied by the 0900 as they had viewing's, there seems to be a massive communication issue within the teams of Lapstone barn not just with this but with other issues I am aware of during the planning process.The bride and groom had request a fire pit to toast marshmallows, which I know the bride and groom love, but even they were unaware the fire had been lit only reason they knew was they were taking photos, if the bride and groom did not know how on earth were the guests to know and unfortunately it was not utilised.Lapstone barn itself is a beautiful venue and has so much potential but I feel the lack of of communication between the teams, and between them and all the people at the wedding and the lack of attention to detail really let it down.

Dani Bennellick

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We had the absolute best wedding at Lapstone barn. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, the team are something else. Our coordinator Emily was amazing, so calm, kept the day running smoothly. Helen the evening manager was again amazing and so helpful and attentive.Thank you all again for such a wonderful wedding experience, we couldn’t have wished for a better day.Mr & Mrs B

Terri Clabrough

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I’m not sure if I can put into words how amazing our wedding day went at Lapstone barn but let’s give it a try!From start to finish my day was so smooth and completely stress free.A huge thank you to Mylie (wedding planner) & all of the team that helped to make my day so special.It was everything and more that we could have dreamed of, I felt so listened to which is so important when you’re a bride.The grounds are beautiful and so well maintained.Thank you everyone for such a perfect day!

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Christina Hornby

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Caitriona Anglim

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Agi and team were amazing from start to finish. We had the most gorgeous Christmas in the Cotswolds, the farmhouse is perfect for a family Christmas (plus 3 dogs). We would absolutely return again. Thanks so much!

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Lapstone barn is a great wedding venue, the staff were friendly and helpful. The size of the rooms were just right. However the accommodation left a lot to be desired. We stayed in the farmhouse which For £200 a night for a bedroom I would expect a wardrobe or somewhere to hang clothes, the chest of drawers had drawers with no bottoms, there were no towels or places to hang them and the toilet seat would not stay up. We had to ask for the outside lights to be put on so that we could actually see to get to it. Sort of put a dampener on the whole day. Sort it out Lapstone!

George Browning

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The music, for want of a better description, was so loud as to cause hearing damage. This is a health and safety issue. That volume is completely unnecessary and in any event is detrimental to any other social interaction. So, for example, conversation is impossible.Certainly not at all a pleasurable experience.I couldn't wait to get out. Even then we had to run the gauntlet of that damaging noise as the only way out was past the source.

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Lapstone Barn was the perfect venue for our wedding. It was the best day of our lives and it wouldn't have been possible without Lapstone. The staff, particularly our coordinator Kat, were all superb through the whole process and particularly on our big day. They helped make the day relaxed and run as smooth as possible. Many of our guests said it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding! We are looking forward to coming back to the venue in the near future and staying in the accommodation to try relive some of that magic!

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Was a nice venue and wedding, even better with the snow

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Just returned from a wedding at Lapstone barnWhat a lovely place with a fantastic setting in the Cotswolds countrysideThe event was managed expertly by the team on site who made sure the whole day was special and our family and friends who were in attendance came away with some fabulous memories

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My husband and I couldn't recommend Lapstone Barn highly enough for a wedding. From our first visit through to the event itself, communication with the team was seamless. Our coordinator Emily in particular was an absolute dream and make sure our wedding day ran smoothly. The barn is absolutely beautiful, with plenty of different spaces for guests to enjoy without being too vast. All of the facilities were fantastically well equipped, including the Hayloft and Lapstone's onsite accommodation. From the canapes through to the evening, the food was all delicious, with lots of our guests complimenting it all. We also took a number of our suppliers (photographer Katie Hamilton, hair & makeup team Margot & Lace and photobooth Mad Hat) from Lapstone's recommended lists, and all were wonderful. Thank you Lapstone Barn for the best day ever!

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Fantastic for weddings

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Went to a wedding here. Excellent venue. Looks incredible inside and out. The little garden areas are lovely.Great venue, would definitely recommend.

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We got married at Lapstone Barn in September 2024 and we had the most special day. The venue is beautiful and the staff are so attentive. They do make sure you have a perfect day and are very accommodating. I would highly recommend!

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A wonderful venue to photograph at .. Staff were super helpful and the grounds are amazing…Highly recommend this place

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From when we first enquired with Lapstone Barn we were met with such professionalism, help and support. We instantly fell in love with the venue from when we saw it on the day and knew it was the one for us. Katherine was so so great and played such a big part in our day for us making sure everything we wanted and had asked for was there.We had planned for an early September wedding with a hint of autumnal in the air, and it couldn't have been more perfect! Waking up on the morning of the 6th it was so misty and instantly brought a cosy vibe, and then the sun was shining for our reception! The venue was absolutely perfect and worked so well with our 120+ guests throughout the day. All staff were so accommodating and friendly in the lead up, on the day, and after.I wish I could do it all again!!! Highly highly highly recommend for those looking for a venue in the Cotswolds. It would be perfect both in the summer, and beautiful and cosy for a winter wedding too. THANK YOU!!

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Lapstone Barn was our dream wedding venue! From initial enquiry through till the day the team were amazing. Abi & Agi really cared about the finer details and made out day so special. The venue is beautiful and we would highly recommend to anyone looking for a venue in the Cotswolds!

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After waiting 3 weeks for availability for a viewing of this venue, we were left disappointed after travelling for a two hour round trip and being rushed through the viewing which without exaggerating lasted a matter of 10 minutes. The lady showing us round couldn’t be any less interested if she tried, there are much better venues around if you ask me. Wouldn’t recommend here, certainly not within the top 10 in the Cotswolds. Total waste of time.

David Richardson

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We attended an amazing Wedding celebration on Friday 13/09/24 at Lapstone Barn - a beautiful venue in every way - My wife has some serious food allergies and her every dietary requirement were attended to with empathy and discretion - special mention to the chef and catering team and Claire - Thank you for your professionalism , care and attentionCarol & David

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Nigel Winehouse

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We were here for a family wedding. Beautiful venue, great food, excellent service and fantastic setting. No faults at all.

Christina Bannister

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Lapstone Barn was such an amazing venue to host our vow renewal at. After a wedding (not at Lapstone) where we had so many issues with our wedding planner, having the staff from Lapstone was a dream come true. Kat was our day of coordinator and she was incredible - everyone we worked with was! The food and drink was amazing and it's such a gorgeous location.

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Lapstone Barn was our absolute dream wedding venue and I can’t possibly fault them at all! The team were amazing throughout the planning process and ensured we had the most amazing day!! Everything felt so seamless and I can’t thank them enough for everything they did to make our dream wedding a reality!

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Attended by best friends wedding last weekend. This is a brilliant venue, offering a great atmosphere for a special day. The staff were brilliant and we had a good laugh with them. Special shout out to Dan... he really went the extra mile for us all and made it a great time to remember. Thank you all!

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My daughter had her wedding here, beautiful place, lovely food and the staff were really lovely and friendly

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We recently held our wedding at Lapstone Barn and we couldn't have had a more fantastic day.A special mention for Emily our wedding co-ordinator who was a joy to deal with beforehand and on the day itself, always helpful, calm and doing all she could to make our day perfect.We would highly recommend Lapstone Barn and have no hesitation in giving them 5 stars.

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marianne de albuquerque

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There aren’t enough adjectives to describe how amazing Lapstone Barn and all the workers are. They made our day run so smoothly I was in awe! Special mention to Kat that was there the whole way, you’re amazing at what you do and thank you so much for helping us have the best wedding ever.All the catering staff, chefs , organisers were phenomenal! Our guests were in awe of them as to how efficient and kind they were.Thank you Lapstone barn 🤍

Alex & Amber Manser

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Thank you so much to the team at Lapstone especially Emily our co-ordinator, for ensuring we had the most beautiful and magical day that went without a hitch! The catering team were great as I am coeliac and they accommodated by making all food gluten free. Nobody knew it was GF and we had many compliments on how great it was. The venue itself has so many beautiful locations inside and out where photos can be taken. The farmhouse and cottage were great additions, we woke up the next day to a baby deer grazing in our back garden! Thank you again for such a special day! Xxx

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Had a lovely time here Celebrating my son and daughter in laws wedding. Such a lovely venue. Miley the Wedding planner was so helpful. The staff, so attentive. Just one amazing place for such a special day - Thank you for helping make all our memories so Special x

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We knew Lapstone was the place for us as soon as we viewed it- from the venue and grounds, to the accommodation, staff and DELICIOUS food, swell as catering for all dietary requirements with no fuss. The perfect place to get married, thankyou to all at Lapstone for making our special day so memorable!

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Planning from start to finish was made easy and all the staff were really friendly. Huge thank you to Emily for being so helpful throughout the planning and helping to make sure everything went so smoothly on the day. Food was delicious, better than I thought was possible for the number of people. The venue is so attractive and I would highly recommend having a look around as we knew instantly this was the place for us. Would also highly recommend staying in the cottage on site as this was lovely, we woke up to a view of the lovely garden with Pheasants wandering around and only a 2 minute walk away so was very convenient. Thank you to all the staff who contributed to making our big day so special!

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Honestly cannot recommend Lapstone Barn enough! As soon as we walked in, we knew it was the wedding venue for us.The venue itself is just gorgeous, at every angle. Lapstone really needs very little décor to look absolutely stunning! Every room is beautiful, well-maintained, and homely feeling. There are so many little touches that make it feel really special. The bridal suite is stunning and a great size, with plenty of space for a group of girls getting ready! Plus, the lighting across the entire venue is fab. A lot of love and care goes into this venue, and you can tell!The Farmhouse and Cottage onsite are also incredible spaces, cosy and luxurious at the same time! We (and our guests) loved staying there; the views of the grounds are idyllic.The Lapstone staff are also 5*! Emily, our wedding coordinator, was incredible from start to finish. Very responsive on emails, always happy to help with endless questions, and so accommodating. On the day itself she was super organised, knew exactly what we wanted, and was also a comforting presence for us. The catering/bar staff were equally wonderful! Clare, who looked after us, was just lovely - so attentive and kind. Just amazing service all round. We cannot fault any of the staff. We had so many comments on how lovely they all were from our guests too! All went above and beyond to make sure everyone was having a good time, and we are very grateful for their hard work.The food is also *incredible*. We are big foodies, and after the tasting event we knew our menu would be delicious - we looked forward to eating the meal again for months! All of our guests enjoyed the food throughout the day, and we loved hearing all the compliments on the menu choices too. The portions were also perfect, and we saw many happy faces going in for seconds with the side dishes. Drinks-wise we were over the moon too - we had a few specific requests for the daytime which were worked with wonderfully, and we loved the choices we had throughout the wedding. This was again something we had lots of lovely comments on during the day! The bar is also excellent for the evening drinks! Very classy, well-stocked, and great service.Lapstone will always hold a special place in our hearts. Thank you so much to everyone for making our wedding day so special, we deeply appreciate it <3

Hannah Warmisham

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I always have the most amazing time photographing and videoing at Lapstone Barn. The building itself is beautifully finished to the very last detail, with lots of bright and clean spaces for bridal prep and groom prep. There is also another house on site, which is beautiful as a backdrop for group photos. They have fields all around, which are perfect for sundown shots and are sometimes filled with poppies! The staff here are always wonderful to work with and I always feel very welcome. They bend over backwards for their couples and suppliers too. I can't wait to shoot here again in the Summer!

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Can’t wait to get married here. Absolutely stunning venue.