From the first "Yes!" to the magical "I do," we're here to guide you through every step of your journey. Join us as we chat with real couples, top wedding suppliers, and industry experts, sharing inspiration, practical tips, and heartwarming stories to make your big day unforgettable.
Whether you're just starting your planning or finalising the details, Yes to I Do is here to help you say "yes" with confidence, every step of the way. Make sure you hit subscribe and share this podcast with fellow brides, grooms, and wedding enthusiasts.
Ready to bring your dream wedding to life? Visit our website - https://www.cotonhousefarm.com/ to book a tour of our breathtaking venue or schedule a planning meeting with our expert team.
About Coton House Farm
Set in the stunning Staffordshire countryside, Coton House Farm is an exclusive, luxury wedding barn venue designed for couples seeking a magical and unforgettable celebration. With beautifully restored barns, scenic outdoor spaces, and flexible layouts, it offers a seamless experience from morning preparations in The Stables to a breathtaking ceremony and lively reception. Whether you choose an elegant indoor setting or a picturesque outdoor backdrop, Coton House Farm provides the perfect setting for your dream wedding, filled with romance and charm.
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From the first "Yes!" to the magical "I do," we're here to guide you through every step of your journey. Join us as we chat with real couples, top wedding suppliers, and industry experts, sharing inspiration, practical tips, and heartwarming stories to make your big day unforgettable.
Whether you're just starting your planning or finalising the details, Yes to I Do is here to help you say "yes" with confidence, every step of the way. Make sure you hit subscribe and share this podcast with fellow brides, grooms, and wedding enthusiasts.
Ready to bring your dream wedding to life? Visit our website - https://www.cotonhousefarm.com/ to book a tour of our breathtaking venue or schedule a planning meeting with our expert team.
About Coton House Farm
Set in the stunning Staffordshire countryside, Coton House Farm is an exclusive, luxury wedding barn venue designed for couples seeking a magical and unforgettable celebration. With beautifully restored barns, scenic outdoor spaces, and flexible layouts, it offers a seamless experience from morning preparations in The Stables to a breathtaking ceremony and lively reception. Whether you choose an elegant indoor setting or a picturesque outdoor backdrop, Coton House Farm provides the perfect setting for your dream wedding, filled with romance and charm.
Connect with Coton House Farm
Website: https://www.cotonhousefarm.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotonhousefarm/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cotonhousefarm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cotonhousefarmweddingvenue/
Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/cotonhousefarm/
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In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Lydia is joined by Meg and Maggie in the Oak Barn at Coton House Farm to demystify wedding timelines. From the first steps after getting engaged to the final 8-week countdown. They cover budgets, ceremony times, supplier logistics, seating plans, drinks orders, and those end-of-night details that keep everything smooth.
Key Takeaways
Start with budget, then guest numbers: your spend and headcount shape venue choice, dates, and everything that follows.
Set the ceremony time early and build around venue access, food duration, and entertainment slots. Food takes longer than many expect; plan supplier windows accordingly.
Flow matters: go straight from cake cut into first dance to keep guests gathered and the party moving.
Eight-week checklist: confirm supplier arrivals/contacts, lock table plan updates and dietaries, align the photo shot-list with real timings, pre-book taxis, don’t forget the rings.
Popular dates go fast (especially summer weekends); book venue and recommended suppliers early if you have your heart set on them.
Key Moments
“You haven’t necessarily got to decide on the food straight away, but decide which direction you’re going with catering.”
“Drinks orders, people don’t think about how detailed that can be…how many bottles, what types of wine, how to split it.”
“We need a ‘boring’ table plan for the team, dietaries, non-drinkers, children, high chairs—and real names, not ‘Mum’ or ‘Nana’.”
“Final 6–8 weeks: confirm suppliers, pass contacts to your coordinator, update any guest changes and dietaries, align photo shot-lists with timings.”
About Coton House Farm
Set in the stunning Staffordshire countryside, Coton House Farm is an exclusive, luxury wedding barn venue designed for couples seeking a magical and unforgettable celebration. With beautifully restored barns, scenic outdoor spaces, and flexible layouts, it offers a seamless experience from morning preparations in The Stables to a breathtaking ceremony and lively reception. Whether you choose an elegant indoor setting or a picturesque outdoor backdrop, Coton House Farm provides the perfect setting for your dream wedding, filled with romance and charm.
Connect with Coton House Farm
Website: https://www.cotonhousefarm.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotonhousefarm/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cotonhousefarm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cotonhousefarmweddingvenue/
Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/cotonhousefarm/
X: https://x.com/cotonhousefarm
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