Lapstone Barn Blog Test

Take a seat in a comfy chair and grab a cup of tea*. That's exactly what we've just done with Samantha Tempest of The Pretty Cake Company to talk about wedding cake ideas! As one of the top Cotswold wedding cake makers and one of our recommended local suppliers, Samantha delivers wedding cakes to the barn frequently. Whether you're a trend setter, or a trend rebel, enjoy reading her delicious ideas for wedding cakes and be inspired! *No cake was consumed in the writing of this blog (unfortunately)

If you’re the proud new owner of a sparkling ring on your finger, congratulations! For most people it's the first time planning such an important event, so follow our guide of the first steps to take. As one of the most well established wedding venues in the Cotswolds, the team here at Lapstone Barn has so much experience to help you along the way!

Perhaps weddings are not known for being the most eco-friendly events, but there are lots of small changes you can make to your wedding day to reduce the environmental impact, meaning you can celebrate all day long and feel guilt-free with it.

After two years of postponements and a long four year engagement, Sean and Fiona finally had their long-awaited wedding day in April 2022. Hear in Fiona’s own words how she planned their perfect Cotswold wedding at Lapstone Barn.

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Would you like to have your dog with you on your wedding day but you're not sure it it's a good idea? Read our top tips for making your favourite four-legged friends part of your big day!

We've been chatting to one of our wonderful recommended florists, Jo Copsey of Aquaflorist, about her predictions for floral styling for weddings in 2022. Jo is based here in the Cotswolds and is one of the best in the business for flowering your wedding day - she is a regular here at Lapstone Barn! Grab a cuppa and let yourself be inspired by her ideas, tips and trends for next season!

It might be an easy decision for you, but in case you’re struggling to decide which look to go for, here is our guide to all the pros and cons of banquet style versus round tables for your wedding breakfast….

Times are tough at the moment but don't let that knock the sparkle off your wedding planning, or bring it to a grinding halt. Whether you have already booked your wedding here at Lapstone Barn, or have just got engaged and are trying to work out how on earth you are going to plan your wedding from home, we are here to help!  So here are a few pointers to help you through the process....

We have teamed up with award-winning stylists, Styletopia, who are one of our recommended suppliers, to bring you the ultimate guide to styling your wedding barn. Based here in the Cotswolds, Styletopia are quite simply the best in the business, so don't miss their top tips and trends for 2020!

Our guide to the top local attractions, which are not to be missed and are sure to make you feel ready for a very Merry Christmas!

After an action packed summer and early autumn of weddings, we still love every minute of hosting your love stories. While the team have plenty of helpful tips and tricks to get you through the planning process, we thought we’d offer you some of our best advice on your actual wedding day, inspired by our very own Lapstone Barn brides and grooms!