Take a look at our Wedding FAQ’s about Millearne Gardens to see how wonderful your wedding day can be here at Millearne – a romantic, exclusive use marquee wedding venue.
What is the maximum number of guests we can have for the Wedding?
The most common Wedding FAQ’s about Millearne Gardens is what size marquee we can arrange. The answer is pretty big! We can erect a marquee of any size to fit a maximum of 400 total. Our standard wedding packages are for 100 guests.
Can I get married outside?
Yes, we can arrange for your ceremony to be set up outside, and if the worst should happen, we can revert to Plan B as we offer two sizes of marquees so that you have extra space for a drinks reception which can also serve as a space for an indoor ceremony.
What time do we have to finish the party?
In order to conform with our Premises Licence and out of consideration for residents, all wedding parties must finish by 12 midnight, with everyone vacating the property by 1am.
Can we decorate the marquee?
Yes, the marquee is a blank space to which you can dress as you wish if you don’t make any structural changes or hang anything from the linings of the marquee, so whatever you do has to be free standing.
Do we have to book the registrar separately?
Yes, it is a legal requirement that you contact the Registrar separately. They will guide you through the process of the legal documents required to be completed by you both.
Is Millearne licenced for weddings?
Yes, you can choose to have a religious, humanist, civil partnership or legal marriage at Millearne.
What time can we arrive at Millearne on our Wedding Day?
Exclusive hire of Millearne starts 2 hours ahead of the wedding to allow Ushers to arrive and do any last-minute checks. You can hire our day room within the house to enable the bride and bridesmaids to get ready on site. There is a nominal charge of £75 for this room, and if hiring, we normally recommend the bride arrives at 11am with her bridesmaids. The Room must be cleared and vacated at the end of the evening.
Can we drop anything off the day before our wedding?
Yes, you can drop table plans, name cards, favours etc. for the caterers the day before your wedding and also your gown and bridesmaids’ dresses. We ask that you pre-arrange a drop off time.
Can we have coaches at Millearne?
Yes, you can. Smaller transport can enter the property through the main gates, larger coaches can drop off at the rear entrance and guests would walk the short drive into the property – we would ask you to make sure your coach company knows the width and height of the entrance prior to you making your booking:
Do you allow children at Millearne?
Yes, we welcome children to Millearne but ask that they are always supervised, as there is a Lily pond on site.
Do you have any high chairs we can use?
Your caterer will hire high chairs for you, if you ask them.
Can we have lunch whilst we are getting ready?
Yes, you can ask your caterer to provide a sandwich lunch for you while you are getting ready. This would need to be ordered in advance with them and it will be added to your catering costs.
Will I need a microphone for the speeches? If so, do I have to provide my own?
A microphone and PA system is recommended for speeches in the marquee – you may be able to get your band or DJ to provide a hand-held microphone, check it can be set up in time for speeches particularly if they are prior to dinner. If the band or DJ cannot do this for you, you can hire one.
Can you provide an easel to hold our table plan?
The caterer will usually hire this for you.
Can we have a long top table?
Yes – you can have any table configuration to fit the size of marquee you ultimately have. The standard sizes we have in our packages are to fit 100 guests but you can have any size of marquee, and it will be quoted for accordingly.
When do I have to confirm final numbers?
Please discuss with your caterer, but it is generally 14 days prior to your wedding.
Do you have a cloakroom we can use?
You can either create a space for coats within the marquee OR have an additional entrance pagoda for coats and jackets / hats. Included in the two packages we offer are ladies and gents portable toilets for up to 100 guests for one day. If you choose to do a brunch on the following day, the portable toilets cost will be dependent on your numbers, and be required to be serviced and emptied which would be an additional cost.
Can you recommend any local suppliers? (florist, photographer etc.)
When you come for a show-round and confirm your booking we will of course give you a comprehensive contact list with details of local suppliers such as photographers, florists, bakers, music agents, caterers etc. All our suppliers are tried and tested and we have worked with them for many years.
Can my photographer come to Millearne before the wedding to look round?
Yes of course, but please make an appointment prior to the photographer coming.
Do you recommend having a break between the day and the evening?
We strongly recommend that after your reception you move straight into dinner and follow with your evening party without a significant break. In our experience, a break in the day, can break the party, and have an impact on the success of a wedding.
Is Millearne lit from the outside at night time?
It absolutely can be and looks stunning, but we do not provide this, you would have to engage a supplier to do outside lighting. You can also light the trees if you wish.
Do I have to lay the name cards etc. out on the morning of our wedding?
Your caterer will lay the table with your name places, favours, menus etc. if they are given in table order. They will lay these out for you on the morning of your wedding.
Can we have fireworks?
Fireworks are permitted and must be fired by 10pm. We ask that you use our recommended suppliers for any firework displays.
Can we launch Chinese lanterns?
Unfortunately, no, we don’t allow Chinese lanterns to be launched as the debris impacts on our local residents and farmland. They can cause real harm to livestock. This ruling is in line with recommendations from the Country Land Association.
Can we have confetti or rose petals?
We allow dried fresh petals in the gardens.
Is there accommodation nearby?
Yes we have a large variety of accommodation to suit all budgets, See here for more details
When can we come and have a look round Millearne?
We would be delighted to show you round Millearne, please call to make an appointment.
How long can you provisionally hold a date for us?
If you provisionally reserve a date, we can hold it for you for 7 days. If we haven’t had any other interest in the date by the end of the 7 days we can extend the provisional booking for you for a further 7 days – in the meantime if we have another party interested in the same date, we will contact you to give you the first choice on the date to either book it or release it.
What deposit do I have to pay when I confirm a date?
Once you have booked a date, we will send out a contract and a deposit invoice for 50% of the exclusive fee. Three months prior to your wedding date the balance of the exclusive hire fee is due along with the daily room hire if you require it. All food will be invoiced directly to you by your caterer.
Will I have one contact at Millearne when planning my wedding or will I deal with several different people?
You will have one contact during your planning and also on the day of your event.
We will ask for a meeting approximately 8 weeks prior to your wedding day to discuss the logistics of your day, and to get details from you of all the suppliers you have engaged along with timings for each.
Camping
We do offer the use of one of our fields if anyone wishes to pitch a tent and camp overnight. The bride will be expected to provide field loos. The cost is £30 per person for the overnight stay plus the cost of the loos.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOLDING YOUR SCOTTISH WEDDING AT MILLEARNE
We are always happy to chat through any enquiries you may have about holding your wedding at Millearne Gardens. If you would like to make an appointment to view Millearne, and to get an idea of the costs involved – then get in touch to find out more about hosting your wedding in this exclusive venue. Please note that viewing is by appointment only. enquiries@millearnegardens.co.uk Or call us on 07590 961630
