Private-use wedding venue hire should guarantee you complete privacy for the duration of your wedding. You would expect sole occupancy for you and your guests during your stay at the wedding venue.
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It would also include the grounds, catering, parking accommodation, the staff and anything else that you require. Sole occupancy should apply for a full 24 hours, or longer depending on your requirements.
We asked Baddow Park House, a luxurious wedding venue that offer couples private-use of the venue for the duration of their celebration, to explain what you can expect from this setup and to answer any exclusive use wedding venue FAQs you might have.
“Providing our guests with a truly luxurious experience is top of our agenda at Baddow Park House. A large part of this service is ensuring that you have private use of the house to host your wedding completely tailored to your requirements,” explain the team at Baddow Park House.
What does private-use venue actually mean?
A private-use venue should be exactly that. Exclusive space for you and your guests with a degree of flexibility as to how you shape your special day. Private use guarantees you complete privacy for the duration of your wedding day or the term you have booked the house for.
It means that you’re not going to bump into or see anyone on the day that isn’t a guest, or a member of staff, at your wedding.
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Do I have full use of the entire venue, the grounds and all the rooms within the venue?
The private hire of Baddow Park House means that only you and your guests have access to the venue, grounds and accommodation.
Our luxury onsite accommodation is offered to our couples as a package, this means that they can allocate the bedrooms to the guests that they want to stay.
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Will anyone other than us and our guests are in a private-use venue?
Absolutely not! Other than staff and your other suppliers, there will be nobody else on site. We do not permit viewings or visitors to Baddow Park House when the venue is in use.
How does it work with catering in a private-use venue? Do we have to cook for ourselves; do we have to order in our own food and catering?
We have a fantastic resident caterer at Baddow Park House that can create bespoke menus whatever your requirements are. From intimate suppers, elegant fine dining, relaxed banquet style offerings where the food is the centre piece to lazy brunches – we pride ourselves on hosting bespoke weddings to your specification.
They offer a professional and complete catering service; bringing you not only the best of British and seasonal produce, but an in-depth knowledge of wines and cocktails to compliment your dining experience.
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What sort of restrictions are there when hiring a private-use venue?
When you book Baddow Park House, it really is your home for the duration. We will always be as accommodation as we can to deliver the day you have always dreamt of. From custom barware to collections of photos of family and friends, custom printed material, bespoke dining the list goes on.
Our planners can assist you with inspiration if required, and guide you on how best to put your stamp on creating a unique and unforgettable wedding experience.
Does the owner of a private-use venue typically live or stay on site? If off-site, what do we do if we need to speak to the owners?
Baddow Park House is a full-time wedding venue with staff available onsite throughout your stay. You will have the freedom to enjoy your stay with us but with the added comfort of professional and attentive staff never being far away.
Are we allowed to play music until late? Is there a time restriction?
There will be no other guests staying over at Baddow Park House other than those you have allocated luxury accommodation to. Whilst the DJ would need to finish by 12, you can finish the evening by relaxing in one of our reception rooms whilst playing your own playlists through our speaker system.
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If we hire a private-use venue what sort of equipment should we need to bring with us?
Unless you specifically have anything you want to bring with you, there is no need to bring any equipment with you. Baddow Park House is a fully equipped luxury-wedding venue.
If some of our guests are going to be staying over in the on-site accommodation are they still able to come to the venue before and after the wedding?
For 2021 we will have 10 luxury bedrooms including the bridal suite. Depending on the configuration of your guests, you can sleep up to 30 at Baddow Park House. Your guests can access their room from 2pm and check out is at 10am.
Couples can enjoy breakfast the following morning with their close family and friends. With a choice of where to have your breakfast, you really can utilise all the space at Baddow Park House
If we book a private-use venue for the entire weekend, what sort of arrival and departure options do we have?
We really can cater to whatever your requirements may be! Couples tend to arrive early afternoon on the Friday for some welcome drinks and plenty of time to relax before tucking into a sumptuous supper with their nearest and dearest.
After having your special day on the Saturday, make the most of your celebrations by hosting a relaxed brunch on the Sunday. Reminisce over all the finer details and don’t feel rushed!
If this sounds like your dream set up, find out more about Baddow Park House. You can also read up on our beautiful ideas for an intimate wedding ceremony to make your day even more special.
