Need to know

To have a civil wedding ceremony at Upwaltham Barns you will need to give notice for your wedding and book your registrars to conduct the ceremony. The phone number for West Sussex Registrar’s Office is 01243 642122 and their email is [email protected]. We are legally unable to do this on your behalf.

We have one microphone in the South barn. There are speakers in each barn which can be used for background music only. Please speak to your wedding coordinator after booking to discuss how to connect your phone.

We do have one step ladder on site which can be used. However please note that this may need to be shared with your suppliers on the morning of your wedding.

We strongly advise that all our wedding couples take out wedding insurance. This covers any unplanned situations and any damages to the venue which you may be charged for.

Upwaltham Barns is exclusively yours from 12noon until 12midnight on the day of your wedding.

We live in an area of outstanding natural beauty and only allow the use of real petals for confetti. Please note that the use of any other type of confetti including confetti cannons or bombs is strictly forbidden anywhere at Upwaltham Barns.

We love dogs and understand many people want to include their beloved pets as part of their wedding day. If you are planning on including your dog, please let us know so we can send you some additional information as there are some restrictions on where dogs are allowed.

We ask that any children under the age of 16 are supervised by either a named responsible person or a childcare company. Please see our recommended suppliers here.
You can also read our blog post on ways to entertain children at a wedding.

To maintain a safe environment for everyone, ball games are not allowed, and a responsible adult must supervise children at play at all times.

The use of sparklers and fireworks is only allowed during the winter months, from the beginning of November until the end of March each year. This will ensure that it is dark by early evening. The use of sparklers will need to be no later than 8.30 pm and fireworks must be organised through one of our recommended suppliers and finished by 10.45 pm.

Tealights and candles can be used in both barns if they are placed in deep glass holders so that the flame is well below the rim. Any bare tall candles or candelabras should be designed to catch the wax to allow the candles to burn down safely. Only non-drip candles must be used. Uncovered candles are not permitted in either the Stable Bar or along the aisle or placed on the floor of the East Barn. In these locations, covered lanterns are recommended.

Please contact the wedding office on 01798 300242 to book any re-visits. We have lots of weekday availability and a few visit slots available in the mornings at weekends.

If you are unsure who to go to then please feel free to email [email protected] and we can point you in the right direction with your enquiry.

We do allow drones to be used at Upwaltham Barns, however, we need your photographer/videographer to send us a few things in advance of your wedding. If they are using a drone, please ask them to contact us as there are some restrictions.

The Nibbles2Nosh and stable bar menu prices are based on a minimum of 50 full-paying adult guests. Numbers below 50 adults are charged at a higher rate and are subject to quotation.

Unfortunately, we do not allow alcoholic wedding favours. There is a huge range of wonderful ideas which can be found on our Pinterest board.

Jasmine cottage is exclusively for the use of the wedding couple. We do not allow anyone else to stay the night other than if the wedding couple has a baby under one.

You have access to Jasmine Cottage from 12noon on the day of your wedding until 10 am the following morning. There is a grazing box package available via Nibbles2Nosh should you wish to provide catering for bridesmaids and groomsmen before your ceremony.

Jasmine cottage is a beautiful space for your wedding night. Provided are a fridge, glasses, cutlery and crockery, a kettle, coffee machine, tea and coffee pods, towels, a roll-top bath, twin sinks, and a full-length mirror. There are also hooks on the beams for a wedding dress and bridesmaid dresses to be hung.

A continental breakfast will be brought to you at 9 am the morning after your wedding. This includes orange juice, yoghurts, fresh seasonal fruit, home-cooked croissants, butter and Jam.