Wedding reception weekend hire is a three night hire package commencing on arrival Friday midday and departing midday Monday. This hire is inclusive of the house with its accommodation and the venue for the reception. Ridge Farm is a dry hire / self-catering venue.
Accommodation
Ridge Farm’s hire is inclusive of the beautiful 16th century farmhouse with its very own boutique feel - all the comforts of a country hotel without feeling corporate. There are 12 bedrooms accommodating up to 25 guests, with your very own self-contained bridal cottage for two set within the grounds. We also provide a camping area with electricity and water so you may invite extra guests to camp.
The Venue
The Poolhouse venue is situated with in the grounds. It comfortably accommodates up to 150 guests for the sit down reception. Banqueting furniture, drapes, lighting and porta-loos are inclusive with venue hire, and liaison & security staff are on site to look after your reception guests from arrival to departure. You'll need to supply your own alcohol, but we provide bar staff for the evening celebrations (we don't charge corkage). Also provided is a state of the art sound system for your DJ or band to utilise, with inputs for laptops and iPods.
Civil Ceremonies
You can arrange for Surrey County Council to hold a Civil Ceremony for up-to 50 guests in the Farmhouse or up-to 150 guests in our outdoor enchanting woodland.
Blessings
Many couples have held a blessing here within the grounds, in the presence of all their reception guests and led by a humanist celebrant. You also have the option to hold a ceremony at one of the beautiful local churches.
Catering
Ridge Farm is a self catering venue: this gives clients the freedom to choose their own caterers and enables them to have control of banqueting style and budget.