Experience the Magic of Smeetham Hall Barn
Located in the picturesque village of Bulmer, on the border between Essex and Suffolk, Smeetham Hall Barn is a stunning 16th-century wedding venue that offers a romantic and serene atmosphere for your special day. Our beautifully restored barn and grounds provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable celebration, surrounded by lush greenery and natural beauty.
Our Venue and Services
At Smeetham Hall Barn, we offer a tailored experience to fit your unique style and requirements. You can choose to hold your civil ceremony or humanist ceremony with us, followed by a reception in our beautifully decorated barn or gardens. We also provide a comprehensive supplier list, including local accommodation, to make your wedding planning process seamless.
Our venue is licensed for weddings and civil ceremonies, and we offer a range of packages and specials to suit your needs. Our team, led by owner Bridget Hyde Parker, will be on hand to provide expert advice and guidance throughout the planning process.
Our Venue and Experience
Smeetham Hall Barn is more than just a wedding venue - it's a working farm that has been lovingly preserved and maintained for over 500 years. Our 400 acres of land are surrounded by thick hedgerows, and our meadows are sown with wild flowers and grasses, providing a picturesque backdrop for your special day.
We take pride in our commitment to sustainability and natural farming practices, which means that by choosing to hold your wedding with us, you'll be supporting our efforts to farm as naturally and unintensively as possible.
Our Barn and Marquee
Our beautifully restored barn is the perfect setting for your wedding celebration, with its stunning high-vaulted and airy ceiling, original timber beams, and tasteful decorations. The barn can accommodate up to 150 guests for a sit-down wedding breakfast, and is also ideal for smaller, intimate weddings.
Adjoining the barn is our silk-lined marquee, which can accommodate up to 150 guests and provides a perfect reception area for drinks and canapes. The marquee is heated in cooler weather to ensure a perfect temperature, and there's plenty of space for additional musicians or entertainment.
Capture Stunning Photography
Our idyllic location provides a serene and peaceful backdrop for your wedding photographs. Our beautifully well-kept grounds, picturesque gardens, and scenic countryside setting offer endless opportunities for capturing stunning photographs to treasure forever.
Exclusive Use and Privacy
We understand that your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and we want to ensure that you have the opportunity to enjoy every moment of it. That's why we offer exclusive use of our venue for your entire wedding day, with no other wedding parties or visitors to distract from your celebration.
Additionally, we provide a lovely room set aside for the happy couple, which can be used to change into your wedding attire, or to simply take a moment to relax and unwind away from the hustle and bustle of the barn and marquee.
Getting Here
Despite our rural location, Smeetham Hall Barn is easily accessible, with close transport links for your guests, including Sudbury Rail Station, and ample parking for 150 cars.
Overview of Reviews
This collection of reviews highlights the exceptional service and beauty of Smeetham Hall Barn, a wedding venue in the UK. The reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with all reviewers giving the venue a 5-star rating.
Praise for the Venue and Staff
The reviewers consistently praise the venue's picturesque surroundings, beautiful barn, and well-manicured grounds. They also commend the staff, particularly Bridget and Sophie, for their exceptional service, kindness, and attention to detail. The staff are described as warm, welcoming, and professional, making the couples feel at ease and confident in their abilities.
Key Strengths
- Beautiful and picturesque venue
- Exceptional staff, particularly Bridget and Sophie
- Attention to detail and personalized service
- Flexibility and accommodating nature of the staff
- Ability to make the wedding day feel special and stress-free
Positive Comments
The reviewers use words and phrases such as "absolutely gorgeous, " "next level, " "went above and beyond, " "incredible, " and "utterly professional" to describe their experiences at Smeetham Hall Barn.
