Weddings

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The Granary is an approved venue for civil ceremonies and our first floor function room, The Barratt Room, can accommodate up to 80 guests for a ceremony, 70 guests for a formal seated meal or 100 guests (mixed occupancy).

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We are situated in beautiful surroundings next to the River Stour and are able to offer our boats as part of any chosen wedding package (Spring to October).

Wedding packages include a fully staffed, stocked and licensed pay bar (excluding The Granary Civil Wedding Ceremony). The River Stour Trust holds a premises licence for the Granary and in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 all beers, wines, spirits, ciders and soft drinks dispensed must be supplied by or through the River Stour Trust.

An additional charge applies for the Registrar to perform the ceremony. Should you wish to hold your ceremony with us then please make sure that you also contact the Registry Office to discuss their charges, requirements and availability on the date you have chosen. Visit: www.weddings.suffolk.gov.uk

Wedding packages are inclusive of:

  • Access to The Granary throughout the whole day of the booking day*
  • Access the day before and the following morning*
  • Tables and chairs (set up before and cleared away after your event)
  • Use of our catering standard kitchen facilities*
  • A staffed, stocked and licensed pay bar for up to 6 hours* (5pm-11pm, earlier hours can be arranged but no extensions)
  • The Rosette Wedding Package also includes a crewed boat for 2 consecutive hours (this option can be added to any chosen package)
    • *Restrictions apply to The Granary Civil Wedding Package
      • premises to be vacated 2 hours after the ceremony
      • excludes bar service and use of kitchen

Please note:

  • Packages exclude Registry Office ceremony related fees (see contact details above)
  • Please refer to our full list of services and facilities which may apply to your booking (click here)

Prices – click here to view current charges

Bar Service

The River Stour Trust holds a premises license for the Granary and in accordance with the Licensing Act 2003 all beers, wines, spirits, ciders and soft drinks dispensed there must be supplied by or through the River Stour Trust.

Please make your guests aware of our drinks policy. If drinks are found on our premises then the drinks deposit is potentially forfeited.

Other Services

You are welcome to choose your own suppliers for catering, decorating, entertainment, etc and we can recommend suppliers familiar with our venue.

Your chosen supplier/s must be able to provide us with copies of relevant certificates/paperwork proving that they hold current:

  1. Public Liability Insurance
  2. PAT Testing Certificate/s (for any electrical equipment to be brought onto the site)
  3. In the case of food suppliers, they are registered with the environmental health service of their local authority and hold a Food Hygiene Rating score of 3 or more.

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Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements further.