The Granary at Fawsley

Writing as parents who don't live anywhere near the venue, it wasn't easy to be involved in the choice, but The Granary was the first and only wedding venue the happy couple looked at, because they just loved it at once. We weren't disappointed! They felt that Kaci, their dedicated coordinator throughout the planning and all through the big day, really got their vision from the start, giving them huge reassurance. The relationship they developed with her kept them calm on the day because they trusted her experience and knew she was on hand to sort any issues. Kaci was a literal superwoman, dealing with everything unobtrusively, from the Registrar, running order and ceremony music, moving the drinks reception inside when the weather turned, to organising the stair lift for elderly guests and extra toilet rolls for the bedrooms! Nothing was a problem, we never felt rushed at any point and the staff all seemed to enjoy their work. Over 20 months of wedding planning, there was regular email contact, planned meetings with Kaci, an invite to a 'date night' food tasting event with other couples who had bookings, and as parents we loved being able to come to an open day to get a feel for the venue. There was plenty of parking and outside space for guests to roam or sit if they chose. We used all the bedrooms for close family to stay on the big day, and having exclusive use of the venue for the whole weekend really extended the celebration time. It was fantastic having 3 hours to finalise the venue set-up on Friday, allowing the wedding party to just concentrate on getting ready on Saturday morning. The bedrooms were super comfy and the breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday were great too. Given all of these extra features, the wedding package felt like great value for money, and little touches like the newlyweds receiving a personalised candle from The Granary with their special date on after the wedding really meant a lot. At no point did the bride and groom feel pressured to have any of the additional extras on offer (although they did choose some), but they were given lots of ideas and options, and really felt free to personalise their day. They did use a number of The Granary's regular suppliers, all of whom were fantastic - we had so many positive comments about the food on the day from guests, as well as the general lovely atmosphere of the venue. We went non-traditional with barbecue platters at lunch and fajitas for evening guests. The Granary were very accommodating to outside suppliers such as the photographer, make up artist and band. Given the changeable weather on the day we were really glad not to be in a marquee - it genuinely would have been blown down in the evening! - but in a comfortable, secure, solid building for both ceremony and reception. We couldn't be happier with how it all went and can't wait to see the photos. (The photos used here are from pre-wedding visits, not the actual day)

We got married here in June 2025 and it was everything we ever dreamt of. Right from the outset, Charlotte and her team did everything possible to make everything we wanted possible. Nothing was too much trouble. Communication with Charlotte was easy and quick with replies the same day. We wanted somewhere that wasn’t a ‘wedding conveyer belt’ and was over the moon to know that there wouldn’t be another wedding the day before or the day after ours. We were able to set up for a few hours the day before and could stay for most of the morning the day after. The venue is absolutely stunning; it’s secluded and peaceful. It is full of wildlife and bird song. The moment we arrived on our first viewing, we knew it was where we wanted to get married. The 10 bedrooms are beautifully decorated in keeping with the surroundings and breakfast the next day was just what we needed. The bridal getting ready area is cosy and the perfect place for a small bridal party to have hair and makeup done the morning of the wedding. The breakfast provided was also fab and had gluten free options when requested. Kearneys catering were incredible and catered to every dietary requirement. They were very thorough and allowed us to adapt the menu to ensure everyone was happy. There is not a single bad word I can say about The Granary, every single aspect of our day and the build up was stress free and smooth. Charlotte and the team were fantastic and made sure I was ready on time and walking down the aisle at exactly 13:30 which is a miracle! We had a hiccup on the day with one of our suppliers and Charlotte successfully hid this from me and my husband and handled the situation brilliantly. If you want a venue that is flexible, stress free and one that is solely focused on you for 3 days, then this one is for you. I cannot recommend it enough!

The Bride and Groom had a great day, as did all our wedding party and guests. The Granary is an ideal rural location for a wedding; all the team members are friendly and highly efficient. Would highly recommend!