Your Intimate Wedding, Your Way
Not every couple dreams of a wedding with hundreds of guests. If you're searching for small wedding venues in Shropshire where you can celebrate with the people who matter most, Bridal Barn could be exactly what you're looking for.
Set within a private 100 acre country estate near Bridgnorth, our venue is perfectly suited to intimate wedding celebrations. With a maximum capacity of 106 guests for your wedding breakfast, every person present will be someone you genuinely want to share your day with.
Why Choose a Smaller Wedding Venue
There's something special about an intimate wedding. Your guests actually get to spend time with you. Conversations happen naturally. The atmosphere feels personal rather than performative. And often, a smaller guest list means you can invest more in the details that matter to you, whether that's exceptional food, beautiful flowers, or simply a longer celebration with those you love.
At Bridal Barn, we've hosted couples who've filled our venue to capacity and couples who've celebrated with just 30 of their nearest and dearest. Both work beautifully because the space adapts to you rather than the other way around.
Three Ceremony Spaces for Intimate Celebrations
One of the things couples love about Bridal Barn is the choice of ceremony locations, each offering a different feel for your vows.
The Woodland Ceremony Point
Elevated among the trees with panoramic views across the Shropshire countryside, our woodland setting feels wonderfully secluded. It's a favourite for couples who want their ceremony to feel truly private, surrounded by nature and the people closest to them.
The Courtyard Tipi
Our courtyard and tipi area comfortably seats up to 80 guests for ceremonies. The space works brilliantly for smaller weddings, creating an enclosed, atmospheric setting without feeling cavernous. Whether you're planning a boho celebration or something more traditional, the flexibility here is endless.
The Barn
The original hay barn offers rustic charm with exposed beams and fairy lights included. It's a space with genuine character that feels warm and welcoming whatever your guest numbers.
Exclusive Use for Your Celebration
Unlike larger venues where you might share the space with other events, Bridal Barn is exclusively yours for a full three days. This matters for intimate weddings because it means complete privacy. Your guests won't be navigating around strangers, and you won't need to stick rigidly to timings because another party needs the room.
You'll have access from noon the day before your wedding to set up and style the space exactly as you envision. On the day itself, the entire 100 acre estate belongs to you and your guests until 11:30pm.
Small Wedding Venues in the West Midlands
Our location near Claverley places us right on the Shropshire and West Midlands border, just ten minutes from Bridgnorth. For couples searching for intimate wedding venues near me across the region, we're well positioned for guests travelling from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Telford, and beyond, while still feeling properly rural and tucked away.
The historic market town of Bridgnorth offers plenty of accommodation options for your guests, along with pubs, restaurants, and the famous Severn Valley Railway for those wanting to make a weekend of it.
Freedom to Create Your Perfect Day
We believe smaller weddings deserve the same flexibility as larger celebrations. That's why we let you choose your own caterers, giving you complete control over your menu and budget. Whether you want a formal three course meal, relaxed sharing platters, or street food trucks in the courtyard, the choice is yours.
This approach works particularly well for intimate weddings. You might want to splash out on a tasting menu for 40 guests rather than stretch a budget across 150. Or perhaps you'd prefer a relaxed afternoon tea followed by wood fired pizzas in the evening. With no in house catering restrictions, you can build the day around what you actually want.
Our Bridal Lounge provides a private space for you and your wedding party to prepare on the morning of your wedding. For smaller, more personal celebrations, this often becomes part of the experience itself, a calm, unhurried start to the day surrounded by the friends and family helping you get ready.
After the celebrations, you can retire to our Shepherd's Hut on site, meaning you won't need to travel anywhere at the end of the night.
Book a Viewing
If you're looking for small wedding venues in Shropshire or intimate wedding venues across the West Midlands, we'd be delighted to welcome you for a viewing. Contact Jill on 07483 846 915 or email rsvp@bridalbarn.wedding to arrange a time that works for you.
