Civil Ceremonies
Dove Barn is licensed to hold civil ceremonies for up to 108 people and is available for both weekend and mid-week ceremonies.
Ceremonies take place in the fine timber-framed barn, complete with its oak beams, 30 ft ceilings, minstrels gallery and open log fireplace.
Saturdays remain the most popular day to be married but if you are looking for a mid-week civil ceremony Dove Barn offers two options:
- On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays the barn is available for a civil ceremony and full reception party at a discounted price to our weekend rates.
- Or you can choose a civil ceremony and short reception. This package provides the barn for a three hour period for up to 60 people. This gives you plenty of time for a civil ceremony, photographs and informal reception before moving on to another venue (pub/restaurant) where the celebrations can continue.
- Please call the Sudbury Registrars on 0345 607 2080 to check their availability on your preferred date.
Church Weddings
Dove Barn is close to four beautiful Suffolk churches. Groton church, being just 1 mile away is the closest.
If you would like to explore the possibility of marrying in one of them (Boxford, Groton, Edwardstone or Little Waldingfield), please contact the local parish priest;
Reverend Rob Parker-McGee on 01787 210434
Dove Barn is currently closed due to Covid-19 but we look forward to welcoming you once we are able to open again.
In the meantime, Dove Barn is a truly unique, friendly & relaxed venue and we hope to be able to offer viewings soon. Please call 01787 210007 or email info@dovebarn.co.uk if you would like any further information such as a brochure or links to wedding videos or any updates to our services. We look forward to arranging viewings and hosting weddings just as soon as we can. In the meantime, please keep safe and take care.
Houchins, our sister venue, just 30 minutes from Dove Barn.
COME AND VISIT US
Houchins is situated just outside Coggeshall in Essex. Slightly bigger than Dove Barn, Houchins is licenesed for civil ceremonies both inside and outside for up to 120 people. Its dining area, in the old grainstore seats 150 in comfort. In addition to the venue, tastefully converted from an old barn, Houchins offers luxurious accommodation for up to 14 guests in the historic listed grade 2* farmhouse and additional accommodation for the bridal couple in the adjacent, newly converted Honeymoon Lodge .
Last Minute
Weddings!
BOOK AND MARRY IN 16 WEEKS OR LESS AND ENJOY A 20% DISCOUNT.
If a long engagement is not for you, why not consider our special 'quickie' discount. Subject to availability, we offer a 20% discount off the venue hire (only) when you book and marry in 4 months or less!
