Dovecote Events (Barn & Tipi Venue) - Banbury

Hannah L.

Dovecote Events, in its entirety (location, atmosphere, preparation, organisation, setting, staff, food, drinks), was absolute perfection as a wedding venue for us.
We were looking for a ‘festival style’ wedding venue, and it was everything and more. Our guests have not stopped saying that it’s the best wedding they’ve ever been to. The staff (Cece & Lauren you ABSOLUTE LEGENDS) could not do more for you and the support leading up to the day and on the day was outstanding.
I wish we could do the day over and over again.

Mollie W.

We cannot fault a single aspect of our day from the moment we arrived at Dovecote, to the moment we left - in fact, from the moment we walked in to our first Open Day Event 2 years ago!! The team were faultless from start to finish. Not only did we have the most stunning venue, but we were blessed with the best team as well! Dovecote was the only venue we looked at, because right from the first moment we set eyes on it, we knew it was the venue we wanted - from then on we have been on the most magical wedding journey - from our food tasting to our final meeting, the attention to detail was phenomenal.

Cece is incredible. We are so very glad that we were lucky enough to have her as our wedding coordinator and to have her there from the beginning of our journey all the way up to the evening of our wedding was very special! On the wedding day Cece was round every corner, ensuring that everything ran smoothly - constantly checking in and making sure we were alright, well fed and always with a drink in our hand!

The whole team on the setting up day and the wedding day itself were all amazing. Absolutely everyone was smiling, on hand and nothing was too much - whether I was asking for the heating to be turned down, turned on, for tables to be moved... nothing was too much! It is clear that between them they have created a wonderful working family and it really shows!

We are gutted that our wedding journey has come to an end, although VERY excited to start married life - it just means no more visits to Dovecote 🙁 Although we hope to attend someone else's wedding in the future! We cannot recommend Dovecote enough and will continue to sing their praises to anyone and everyone!

Robin

Gorgeous location and excellent staff! They knew how to make the bride and groom feel special on their day and were incredibly helpful.
I thoroughly enjoyed the party as a bridesmaid and I'm sure many more couples would find this the perfect location for their wedding day.

Rory S.

What a perfect wedding venue!

After over a year of looking at wedding venues and none quite being right, we stumbled upon Dovecote Events. After visiting on an open day we fell in love with the venue and within a couple of days had put down our deposit. The staff we met on the open day were really friendly and helpful and made us feel confident this was the right place for us.

The wedding day itself was the best day ever! The venue was gorgeous and the great weather meant our guests made use of the lovely outdoor space. We had lots of compliments from our guests on the food and so manty guests commented on how nice the venue was. The day flowed really well which meant we could enjoy ourselves as the team were on top of everything.

What we really appreciated about Dovecote was the flexibility they allowed us to make the day feel our own and special to us. The no corkage drinks package was great and the chefs made great suggestions in fitting the menu to our tastes. The cocktails were also brilliant and went down really well. We also had our beloved Labrador Olive there for part of the day and the team couldn't have been more accommodating.

And last but not least, a massive shoutout to our wedding coordinator Cece who was amazing in making the whole process run smoothly. From the initial conversations through to the day itself, she was incredibly helpful and kind with great ideas to make the day special for us. We were in safe hands on the day which meant we could just soak it all in, she even managed to deal with my stressed out mum’s specific requirements!

Thanks so much for making our day so memorable.
Rory & Lorna

Chloe H.

Getting married at Dovecote was the best decision I've made ! From start to finish we had a magical day and the team thought of everything, our guests had a fabulous time and my wedding day was everything I pictured ! Thank you to you all for making our dreams come true !

Sophie F.

Could not recommend Dovecote enough!! We chose the venue for our wedding as it provided everything we had hoped for … rural setting, barn ceremony and most importantly a huge tipi. It was an ideal setting for our special day. The beautiful barn was perfect for the ceremony, and the drinks reception afterwards on the patio was relaxed with ample space for guests to sit, the confetti throw and photos. We chose a barbecue meal which was delicious and plentiful. The tipi was perfect with plenty of space for the band and dance floor. The fire pits added an extra touch to make our day special. The weather was also perfect so our day couldn’t have been better! All of the staff we so helpful and friendly from the initial planning stages to the day itself.
Thankyou again so much it really was a magical day

Jan L.

I cannot recommend Dovecote enough! We had the most magical wedding day and want to do it all over again! The wedding coordinator Mel was amazing - so helpful & knowledgeable. She kept in touch from Day 1 and was quick to respond to any questions we had and to offer advice or suggestions on how things had been done before. She worked with all our suppliers to make sure everything was set up on time and people were in the right place at the right time. The whole team are amazing and couldn't have been more friendly or helpful on the day. We have had so many comments about how nice all the staff were. We have had so many compliments on the food and honestly, it's one of the reasons we went with Dovecote as a venue. We both love food and wanted to be able to offer tasty but not your 'standard wedding food' to our guests and the team absolutely delivered! If I wasn't the bride and having to be in every photo, I could have easily devoured a plate of canapes to myself. But, the main reason we chose Dovecote was the venue itself - it's beautiful. It is so versatile and there are so many different photo locations to choose from. We had our Ceremony in the Barn and then surprised our guests with the Wedding Breakfast/Evening in the Tipi but we also had photos in the courtyard, in the surrounding fields and in other areas. We did end up running slightly behind but the staff weren't pushy about it, they just kept us updated and we moved things along as needed. My favourite part was the Tipi in the evening - once the firepits were lit, the twinkle lights were on & guests were roasting marshmallows, it was exactly what we had pictured and I can't thank Mel and the team enough for helping creating the wedding day of our dreams.

Tom W.

From the first time we set foot in Dovecote we knew it was where we wanted to get married. From the warm welcome we had from Melanie, to the beautiful barn, stunning tipi and spectacular grounds, we were blown away. Every step of the way the whole team were so helpful, and left us feeling so excited and stress-free going into the day. The private food tasting with Lauren, Tom and Matthew was a real highlight and our dietary requirements were catered for so thoughtfully - huge thank you to chefs Tim (x2) and team. Setting up the tipi the day before the wedding could not have gone smoother thanks to so many of the team being available to support. And of course, the day itself was perfect and everything that we hoped it would be, special thanks to Lauren for accepting my last minute deliveries and ensuring everything ran so smoothly, with Cece, Tom and co. All of our guests commented on how beautiful our venue was, and we couldn’t be happier that we chose you. We cannot wait to find an excuse to come back and see you all soon!

Tom & Georgia (24/5/24)