Eco-Friendly Wedding - 15 Questions To Ask Your Venue

Heritage, character and rural beauty all combine in perfect harmony at The Oak Barn. Nestled in an idyllic valley in the heart of Kent's High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, every detail of this exclusive Grade II listed venue has been designed to make the perfect setting for your special When it comes to your wedding, it's not just about finding a venue, it's about discovering somewhere to create memories that will stay with you forever. Frame Farm has a series of stunning buildings dating from 1607, which include 3 reception barns, The Oak Barn, The Byre and Pole Barn, as well as 6 luxurious Weaver's Cottages for you and your guests. * Exclusive use farm featuring 3 stunning barns and 6 luxurious cottages set in 22 acres of sheep fields * The Oak Barn, The Byre, The Byre's terrace & Pole Barn are licensed for ceremonies * Located in a picturesque & peaceful valley * We can seat 135 for dinner & 200 for an evening reception * The romantic terrace, waterfall & lily pond are a wildlife haven & perfect for a celebratory toast or photographs * With an air-conditioning system, underfloor heating & wood-burning stove it is the perfect venue whatever the weather * No corkage * Your own Wedding Manager * Intimate wedding package with catering options, are available midweek
100 to 199 Guests
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Yes, we have three stunning yet different reception barns and all are licensed for civil ceremonies. The Oak Barn is a magnificent high vaulted oak framed barn and The Byre is classically elegant with amazing views down the valley and across the wildlife pond and the Pole Barn is our large open fronted barn and offers a more rustic style.
It is a short walk to the beautiful St. George's Church in Benenden. We would be delighted to introduce you to the Rector to discuss your marriage.
Yes, The Oak Barn, Frame Farm is a series of stunning Grade II listed buildings that have undergone an extensive restoration that discreetly incorporates the benefits of a contemporary wedding venue into the historic charm of Kentish farm buildings. You and your guests will enjoy exclusive use of the farm for a day or weekend including all our stunning reception barns - The Oak Barn, The Byre, and the Pole Barn and the luxurious Weaver's Cottages as well as the courtyard, terraces and pond.
We can comfortably host 135 guests for your Wedding Breakfast and about 200 for your evening reception.
We don't believe in corkage so no, we don't charge it and neither do any of our approved caterers.
A stunning venue for our December Winter Wedding. Deana and Tim were brilliant. The natural beauty of the barn meant there was little decoration needed and having The Byre, as well as The Oak Barn, allowed rooms to be turned around at no inconvenience. The cottages are of a high standard and were brilliant to retreat to. We had a fantastic wedding day, are forever grateful for all of their help and we highly recommend for future brides & grooms!
Our Beautiful Barn Wedding - we loved having our wedding here. Deana and Tim helped make it such a special occasion. We received many compliments, many were amazed by how the venue could retain charm and authenticity while being modernised to such a high standard. You will not be disappointed if you choose to get married here. We are living on the wonderful memories, and we wish we could do it all over again. Thank you, we had the best day ever.
From the bottom or our hearts, thank you so much! We cannot put into words how thankful we are to have gotten married at your beautiful Oak Barn. From start to finish, working with you both was an absolute pleasure and nothing was ever too much or too complicated to organise. The barn is a really special venue, from the small details right up to the overall design, everything has been meticulously thought about, which makes the memory even more special. You both made our day so memorable and were on hand throughout the whole process (right up until the last guest was in the taxi!) to help with queries and questions. Not only the Barn, but also the cottages were a great base for our guests and we had so many compliments about the comfort of each room. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much. We loved every part of it.
Would highly recommend. For anyone looking to book an event or wedding venue at the moment, I would highly recommend the Oak Barn, Frame Farm. Due to restrictions, we made the difficult decision to postpone our wedding. Deana and Tim, who run the Oak Barn, have been absolutely amazing and supportive throughout. From the outset, they were extremely accommodating and have shown so much compassion, understanding and kindness. We feel very fortunate to have selected this venue, not only for its beauty, but because of the safe hands we're in with such a down to earth couple. They clearly want our big day to be the best it can be and have made this difficult decision, a seamless process. As a result, we are now looking forward to getting married in 2021 at this spectacular venue, even more than before.
I can't praise the Oak Barn at Frame Farm highly enough. My partner and I were due to be Married there in 2020. We’ve had to change our plans and dates multiple times due to lockdowns and travel restrictions. Repeatedly postponing a Wedding has been frustrating, but it's been made so much easier by Deana, Tim and Polly, whose communication, efficiency, kindness, patience and support have been tireless. We haven't had our Wedding yet, but wanted to leave a review to say how brilliant the team have been and how wonderful the venue is. For the past year, we’ve been living down the road from the Oak Barn, and you can't help but gawp at this beautifully renovated, lovingly cared-for farm whenever you pass by. Every Season compliments the farm in its own way - the lambs in the Spring, the sunsets in the Summer (right over one of their fields), the colours in the Autumn, and the underfloor heating, wood-burner and fairy-lights wound around the old, oak-beams make it a magical Winter venue. It's a 5min walk to one of the best pubs in the area (The Bull - live music and pies), it's surrounded by footpaths through ancient woodland and 'areas of outstanding natural beauty', and Weavers Cottages and the Venue buildings and kitted out with everything you'd need to accommodate the perfect celebration or get-away. We’re very grateful to the Oak Barn team, and are so looking forward to celebrating our Wedding with them later this year.
Thank you all so much for the most perfect day! Everybody had an amazing time, and we can’t imagine having a better wedding day. The Oak Barn, Frame Farm will forever be a special place for us, and we’re incredibly grateful for the advice and guidance you provided throughout the process.
Thank you for making our day so special and easy. It was the perfect setting for us to get married. We really appreciate all your help in the run up to the wedding, your guidance and planning allowed for us to have the best day we could imagine!
Thank you so much for the most perfect day. Everything ran so smoothly from the pre-wedding organisation to the day itself – We had a day that we will cherish forever and you guys really did help to make it such an amazing day.
The best choice we made was having our wedding at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm! Not only is the space gorgeous, but it's eco friendly, has lots of different options depending on preference and weather, and they have beautiful cottages for family and close friends to stay close and the option to spend the whole weekend at the farm! It was exactly what we were looking for! And the best part was the support! We couldn't recommend this place more! If you're looking for a country wedding, you've found your place!
It was an absolute joy to have our wedding at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm - we had the most perfect day! The team were so responsive and helpful throughout the process - we loved working with them. The spaces were all beautiful and a perfect balance of indoor and outdoor in case of rain! We had so many compliments on the venue throughout the day. We loved how much we were able to personalise the venue - from setting up the wedding breakfast decorations from scratch to bottling up our own homemade cocktails to serve throughout the day. The onsite accommodation was spotless and felt so luxurious. It was fab for all our nearest and dearest to be so close and turned it from a day to a weekend of celebrations! Thank you so much to the oak barn for making it all so special!
We didn’t think The Oak Barn could look any more glorious than the day we looked round a year ago but we were wrong! So many guests have spoken to us or messaged to say what an incredible venue for the reception and as expected you put on an amazing day for us. It all runs so smoothly but that is down to your superb experience, organisation and foresight. We also loved the accommodation on site - made the weekend so comfortable for the party. We just wanted to thank you for everything you did to make it such a special day for us and all our guests.
Thank you so much to the whole team at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm for making our wedding day the most wonderful and perfect day. We were thrilled with how the whole day went and the Barn was the perfect venue. The day ran so smoothly and no doubt that is a reflection of the whole teams hard work! We couldn't have done it without you and the team made the planning process very easy and enjoyable.
I honestly cannot stress enough how beautiful this venue is and how amazing the staff are. From the day we went to view the venue (and fell in love the second we drive down the drive) to the moment we left the day after our wedding the staff were always on hand for anything we needed. It’s great having the cottages on site as well, being able to stay the night before our wedding and the night of made life so much easier for us meaning we could get everything done the day before the wedding and I didn’t spend the morning stressing if everything was right. This venue is truly stunning and has so many different places for gorgeous photos. Thank you again Tim and Deana for allowing us to get married at your amazing venue.
We recently had our wedding at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm, and it was the perfect place. The barn and surroundings are absolutely beautiful, the fact you can spend the whole weekend there really makes the wedding feel special with plenty of time to set up and relax. The team are amazing, really supportive in the run up and during the weekend and ready to help with whatever might arise! Thank you for the best weekend ever.
We cannot thank The Oak Barn, Frame Farm enough - you made everything absolutely PERFECT!!! Thank you for your constant eye to detail, for keeping us in line and for your creative flare. You managed expertly to make us all so relaxed on every level. Throughout this entire process you have been so diligent, always going the extra mile and always suggesting the most fun ideas - you really made all my dreams come true. With our greatest thanks
We just wanted to say thank you so much again for our incredible weekend, we are still on a high and just want to do it all again. Honestly from walking into the Venue on our first viewing we knew it was the place for us, and from then on the entire team have been nothing but helpful and incredible. We just feel so lucky to have been able to get married at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm. It's without question a stunning venue, and you've thought of everything and made us feel so comfortable. The team focus is always to make it the most perfect time for us and to celebrate our love story, so it's just the most magical place.
Thank you all so much for all your incredibly hard work for our Wedding. You made the planning and execution of the whole weekend so special and stress-free for everyone involved - words cannot describe how grateful we are! The venue is truly spectacular - our photographer and all our guests agree! The cottages were also spotless and incredibly comfortable. We could go on, but to summarise, your hard work was so appreciated, and you all helped to make our wedding weekend truly magnificent.
From the moment we drove down the drive for the first time, until approximately six months later when we said I do, we knew this was the venue for us. We were blessed to have unexpectedly beautiful weather for April, the presence of the young lambs adding to the atmosphere and just the perfect day from start to finish. We hired the venue for the weekend, to enable our wider family and guests to be part of our celebration and it really did take a huge amount of stress out of the actual day. The cottages are welcoming, of a high standard, and provide all that you need, although never did get to experience the copper bath! The whole team are hugely supportive, encouraging, making you believe that anything is possible. Each wedding feels individual and personal, limited only by your imagination. We would whole heartedly recommend The Oak Barn, Frame Farm and its recommended suppliers.
Just wow really! It’s hard to put into words our wedding day at The Oak Barn, Frame Farm. From the moment we arrived for the first viewing we knew this was the place we wanted to get married. The setting is stunning and totally unique. We were lucky with gorgeous autumnal weather but even in pouring rain this would be the place we would want to get married! We had so many compliments from guests about how beautiful it was. All of the staff are so friendly and happy to help, nothing is too much bother from the initial look round to the day after the wedding. Special thanks to Chrystelle who was our main contact in the buildup and on the day, she was invaluable in getting everything to run smoothly and meant we could just focus on enjoying the special moments. Can’t wait to come back and visit for a stay in the cottages, another lovely touch and reason to book The Oak Barn, to come back and relive the memories for years to come. Thank you!
