We fell in love with Ivy Lodge on our very first visit and that was looking around it in high vis jackets and hard hats when still being renovated. But we could see the vision and felt very at ease when being shown around by Clayton. We knew this was the venue for our day and we were right as we had the most incredible day. Our wedding was back in July and thanks to the amazing staff the day went smoothly and no one was left hungry. We had many guests in awe of the venue asking how we found it and complimenting the food as the best wedding food they have ever had. If you are considering Ivy Lodge for your wedding. We can not recommend them enough. Clayton and the team are amazing helping with all your queries, the venue is absolutely stunning with a fabulous atmosphere and the food is incredible. It was truly the best day of our lives and wish we could re-live it all over again!

We got married at Ivy Lodge last week and couldn’t have asked for a better day.

When we first walked around Ivy Lodge in August 2024 it was a building site; scaffolding was up everywhere, the ceremony barn had no roof, there were palates upon palates of reclaimed roofing slates in the yard, and we had to walk around in hard hats and high-vis jackets. Booking it for our wedding without seeing the finished thing could have been a huge risk but we trusted the vision that the team had for restoring the venue (and the standard held by the other Cripps & Co / Yard Space venues). We’re so thankful that we did because boy did they deliver.

Needless to say but the venue and grounds are absolutely stunning, with the flow between spaces for a wedding day very thoughtfully considered — the space can just keep on giving. Even though it unexpectedly rained for our ceremony and canapé reception, the team ensured that things still ran seamlessly with us having a confetti shot in the ceremony barn (rather than on the front lawn) and canapés in front of the bar area and under the canvas (rather than the side courtyard). Fortunately things brightened up in the evening for an outdoor cocktail reception with our evening guests (the Piaggio bar is great by the way) with the whole place looking gorgeous in golden hour sun!

We are also huge foodies and just seeing the menu options was enough to confirm that Ivy Lodge would be the one for us. This was only reaffirmed when we went to the opening feast night for Ivy Lodge. Phenomenal. The food on the day was spectacular and even though we’re not local we’re already planning on coming back for future feast nights to help relieve the day and try even more amazing food!

Support throughout the process has been second to none, with no question too big or too small and responses always prompt and comprehensive (e.g. in response to asking where our acoustic guitarist could plug in during the ceremony we got sent a video pointing out all the sockets in the ceremony room)! Ivy Lodge also really came through with their recommendations for vendors on the day. You’re in very safe hands!

In short, we could not recommend Ivy Lodge highly enough, not just because it is a stunning venue (with the most amazing food) but because it has a wonderful and very caring team behind it who pull out all the stops to ensure your day is perfect. We were blown away and all our guests were too. We couldn’t be more thankful to Clayton, Molly and the rest of the team!

Rich & Meg

What an amazing venue. From start to finish it was perfection. Every detail was carefully thought of and the team were amazing - organising the whole event seamlessly. The canapes were delicious - scallops, seared tuna, venison tartare rosti and more. Starters of beef carpaccio, celeriac remoulade, asparagus and octopus to die for. The 8 hour asado lamb, spit roast chicken and seasonal vegetables were perfection!
We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed all of the beautiful outdoor spaces with beautifully landscaped gardens and seating areas - magical. And in the evening the lighting and sound system transformed the lodge into a light show until 1am. Wish we could do it all over again and again and again. Superb!

From Mr & Mrs Williams...

Where do we even begin? Our wedding at Ivy Lodge was truly one of a kind, a far cry from anything traditional, and we wouldn’t have had it any other way!

From the very start, Clayton and the entire team went above and beyond to bring our vision to life. Every single stop was pulled out, and not a single request or challenge was too big. Their enthusiasm, support, and professionalism never wavered, and we genuinely couldn’t have asked for a more incredible team to guide us through the day.

The setting itself is absolutely stunning, a perfect blend of elegance, charm, and natural beauty. Everything ran like clockwork thanks to Clayton and the team, who were always one step ahead, ensuring every moment went exactly to plan. From the ceremony and photographs, to canapés and drinks, the wedding breakfast, and all the evening entertainment.

It was just amazing, and we honestly can’t thank them enough for making the entire experience seamless, joyful, and completely unforgettable.

If you're considering Ivy Lodge, whether you're planning a show-stopping, non-traditional celebration or a peaceful and traditional day don’t hesitate. We highly recommend this venue and its incredible team. They made our dream day a reality.

The best day of our lives. We fell in love with the venue as soon as we saw it and it didn't disappoint on the day- just stunning. All our guests were blown away.
Clayton, Molly and the team are fantastic and so helpful. They helped our vision come to life and made it stress free.
The food was incredible, the portion size was fantastic and we will be coming back for feast night to re-live the day!!
Thank you so much for making our day perfect.

Where do we even begin? Ivy Lodge was everything we dreamed of and more. The venue is absolutely stunning — that perfect blend of rustic barn charm with a luxurious, elegant feel. Every corner was picture-perfect, and everything looked amazing on the day.

The staff? Incredible. So warm, attentive, and genuinely lovely. We felt completely looked after from start to finish. Huge shoutout to Clayton and Molly, who were absolute stars. Communication was spot-on, they were so kind and helpful, and really made us feel like nothing was too much to ask. They really know what they’re doing — it showed in how smoothly everything went!

The food was next level — big portions, top quality, and absolutely delicious. Our family and friends are still telling us it was the best food they’ve ever had at a wedding. The wine was fantastic too. And don’t even get us started on the lighting for the party — it was such a vibe and brought everything to life!

I had always dreamed of having a long table setup, and seeing it come together was genuinely magical. It was everything I imagined and more.

Honestly, if we could do our wedding all over again, we’d do it exactly the same. Ivy Lodge made it possible for us to just be present, soak in every emotion, and enjoy every second without a single worry. We’ll treasure those memories forever. Thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. -Kamille and Joe

We were the first weekend wedding at Ivy Lodge and what a privilege it was. 🤍

The team at Ivy Lodge are just incredible - Clayton & Molly you are a dream team! The day was perfection and ran so smoothly. They are both incredibly personable, kind, considerate and supportive in the lead up and on the day.

The venue is something else - so special! It’s grand but not in a pretentious way. It is understated but beautifully shows off its history and the empathic renovation. The team have cared about every small detail in its rebuild and it really shows.

The food = perfection. We had a fully veggie/vegan day and the team took to the challenge really well and adjusted to fit our needs and allowed us to amend and have some creativity over the day.

Ivy Lodge holds a special place for us - from seeing it when we were in builders hats, to now having had the most perfect wedding day, we can’t thank you enough!

Photo’s by Laura DeBourde photography