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Cogges weddings take place in our 18th-century Wheat and Barley barns, usually from April to October (we are happy to discuss other dates too!) Weddings are an important part of life at Cogges, and income raised goes towards the running of the farm and keeping the doors of this special heritage visitor centre open to our community and visitors.
We ensure that there is only ever one barn wedding per weekend, and you'll have sole use of the barns and their walled courtyard from Friday to Sunday (for a Saturday wedding). For mid-week weddings, you'll have exclusive use from Tuesday to Thursday (for a Wednesday wedding). Other days of the week may be possible, particularly if booked within six months of your chosen date, so please ask.
The entire site will be exclusively yours from 5pm until midnight on the day of your wedding, and this includes our walled garden, Manor House lawn and orchard.
We are happy to quote for sole use of the entire site for all or part of your wedding day - please enquire.
To check availability or discuss your wedding plans, do get in touch via weddings@cogges.org.uk or call Janette on 01993 670493.
We’d love to show off our beautiful venue and understand more about your requirements and how you’d like your wedding to unfold.
Viewings by appointment only - this can be a weekday or at weekends, except on a day a wedding is taking place; we often have availability on bank holidays and early evenings during daylight hours.
If you can't wait to book Cogges for your special day, we will be happy to reserve your date (subject to availability) for 7 days. This gives you the chance to check with the Registration Service, celebrant or your local church, your nearest and dearest, and perhaps favourite suppliers too.
A non-refundable £500 deposit* will secure your chosen date. A further 30% of the hire fee will be payable as a binding deposit* 6 months before the big day (12 months if your booking is 18 months or more away), with the balance payable two months before. This final invoice will include optional charges such as corkage, hire of straw bales etc.
Many couples like to spread the payments, so you are welcome to pay additional amounts to your own payment plan – please ask!
*Although the deposits are non-refundable, should you need to change your date, we will be happy to check availability on request and transfer it to an alternative date. Another £500 deposit would be payable to secure the new date, all deductable from your final invoice. There may be an uplift in the hire fees under these circumstances to reflect a change from low to high season or if moving into another year's pricing.
We do not make a charge if you wish to hold your legal marriage or celebrant-led ceremony here at Cogges. Please note: legal marriage bookings must be arranged and paid for by you through Oxfordshire County Council's Registration Service; their fees vary depending on the day and time of your ceremony.
Corkage is payable when you supply your own drink or bar provider. If you use one of Cogges' 2 preferred bars for all drink, the corkage may be waived in full. Should you use a Cogges preferred bar and supply your own wines etc., a partial corkage fee may still be payable. We are happy to discuss and tailor to your requirements.
Mid-week wedding prices frozen.
FREE garden games hire, including Giant Jenga, Connect 4, Quoits, Giant Dominos (£50 deposit applies)
ASK US ABOUT DAY-TIME ONLY MICRO-WEDDINGS IN THE MANOR HOUSE, FOR UP TO 18 GUESTS
Cogges was a beautiful setting for a wedding... perfect for walking around and visiting with family and friends. Lots for the little ones to do and enjoy; from petting animals to exploring the grounds and gardens, we enjoyed every minute at Cogges. The on site cafe was also great! — Veronika L, Tennessee, USA (Tripadvisor)
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