Six Reasons to Get Married in 2026

If you’re newly engaged and looking for an unforgettable barn wedding venue, we think you’ll love Bassmead Manor Barns. When it comes to securing your dream date, why not choose a 2026 wedding? Here are a few reasons to tie the knot in 2026…

 

Take your time

Planning your wedding is such a special and enjoyable process; it’s well worth savouring! Booking a 2026 dates give you the ideal amount of time to get everything done in plenty of time without rushing. There are a lot of big decisions to make along the way, so once you’ve got your venue booked, take some time to enjoy each big milestone of your planning journey. Also, remember that it doesn’t have to be wedding planning 24/7, so make sure you and your partner take some time off every now and then to keep celebrating your engagement!

Find your dream date

Plenty of wedding venues are booked up ahead of time, so by looking for a 2026 wedding you stand a much better chance of finding a date that works for you. So if you’ve got your heart set on a Saturday celebration in August, a wonderful midweek winter wedding or a specific date that is special to you and your partner, you stand a much better chance of securing that all-important date if you book further in advance.

View our availability calendar here.

Have your pick of suppliers

Suppliers, like wedding venues, get booked up quickly, particularly for those prime summer weekend dates, so 2026 weddings give you the best chance to secure your desired suppliers. So, if you’ve fallen in love with a certain photographer’s style, that florist who produces the most amazing arrangements, or something truly unique for your evening entertainment, you’ll have better luck booking them for your wedding if it’s a 2026 date.

Take a look at our recommended suppliers here.

Leave it to us

Once you’ve booked your wedding at Bassmead Manor Barns, our exceptional events team will be there every step of the way to support you with planning. With a 2026 wedding, we’ll have plenty of time to get to know each other and start dreaming up the most amazing wedding. From showstopping wedding breakfasts, unforgettable evening entertainment, or finding the perfect colour scheme to suit the Bridge Barn, we’ll be there every step of the way to help where we can.

Save the date

Your wedding day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with all the people that are special in you and your partner’s lives. By booking a 2026 wedding, you can send out your save the dates and ensure that all your friends and family have your big day circled in their diaries before they get booked up and are unable to attend. This is particularly true for summer dates when your guests may be booking holidays, so make sure you ask them to save the date as soon as you can!

Plenty of time to save!

Let’s be honest: weddings are an investment, and if your wedding date isn’t too far away, you might find yourself with quite a few bills to pay in a short space of time. We know it’s not the most romantic thing to talk about, but setting a 2026 wedding date gives you more time to budget, save and confirm each key part of your big day.

If you have yet to visit Bassmead Manor Barns, we would love to show you all we have to offer. Book a one-to-one show round here. If you have a particular date in mind, have a look at our availability calendar to find out about prices and availability.

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