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Briley Sent on 20/07/2023A true fairytale come to life
I was just married here in June and I cannot say enough good things about this venue or the people who truly make it shine. Over your stay here no matter how short you will immediately feel like you are a part of the family. David and Deb are so wonderfully kind, incredibly helpful, personable, and outstanding at what they do. We planned this wedding from across the pond and I didn't have to worry once about food (which was one of the best meals I had while abroad), any of the ceremony or reception sites or flowers, really they take care of so much for you it makes the day so smooth and easy! My wedding day was an absolute dream and fulfilled every LOTR elvish whim I could imagine. Again I cannot say enough good things about David and the staff at Branxholm no one went hungry and certainly not thirsty the whole weekend. All of this and the fact that there are horses, baby chicks, goats, incredible accommodations, and literally SO MUCH more makes Branxholm Park the PERFECT wedding venue. I booked site unseen, it even rained and I regret nothing. -
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David Sent on 06/02/2025The Leslie Wedding
Fantastic time at Darren & Eilidh Leslie wedding *, beautiful venue,lovely food and great staff*. Thanks for letting oscar feed the horses -
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Carter Sent on 25/09/2024
Beautiful venue, staff made the day perfect
We got married at Branxholm Park in September 2024. The venue is beautiful; a quirky, well-curated collection of indoor and outdoor spaces, ensuring nobody could ever get bored. The animals are a gorgeous inclusion - the goats and horses are so friendly, and there's a wonderfully affectionate 3-legged cat called Cookie who was the real star of our day!
We booked the venue unseen - just based on the website and video tours - as we live in South Wales so couldn't nip up to an open day. This definitely contributed to my anxiety leading up to the day, but David & Debbie assured us that lots of people book without visiting, and the house and grounds really did exceed expectations. We did gasp as we drove up the road and saw it for the first time. We were lucky to have gorgeous sunny weather and the most amazing group of guests and vendors, so despite anxieties and small oversights, it really was a perfect wedding.
The staff at the house were fantastic, making us feel so incredibly welcome from the moment we arrived. Nothing was too much trouble. A special mention to Becky and Tracey, who were just fabulous friendly faces and above-and-beyond helpful.
I would have to say, though, that the wedding would have been much easier if we'd been able to speak to Becky (the on-the-day coordinator) in advance. It would also have been nice to receive some sort of welcome pack or guide to wedding planning. All the planning is done through emails with Debbie (the owner) who was a little difficult to talk to - slow or non-existent replies, confusing typos, lack of detail, and would not provide things like a seating plan despite being asked repeatedly. Maybe she's just very relaxed because they have a template for wedding days, but as an anxious couple we could have done with better communication and some more support with finalising details of our day. Several things that Debbie agreed/assured us would happen were not communicated to Becky and the house staff - they immediately sorted things out after our arrival and a quick chat, but it was unfair that they weren't warned about updates!
It's a shame that the organisation prior to the wedding was frustrating, as Branxholm Park truly has the potential to be the greatest 5-star wedding venue. After our arrival, everything felt very fun and relaxed, and the 2-night package allowed us to settle in and explore without feeling rushed about. We made use of the hot tub and karaoke room the first night, slept well in the huge comfortable beds, and had a relaxed morning getting ready in the house without having to stress about travelling to a separate ceremony venue. The whole house-party vibe was perfect for a relaxed holiday experience without feeling stuffy or formal. Some areas could have done with a better clean and a bit of love, and one of the showers upstairs didn't seem to work, but this didn't spoil it for us.
The meal the night before the wedding was lovely; hearty burgers with chips and an incredible range of cakes. The vegan cakes were among the best we've ever tasted - the blueberry/banana and the jaffa cake were standouts! Our wedding cake was a vegan lemon and blueberry one, which tasted absolutely amazing but was a little disappointing visually - it didn't resemble the reference images we had sent, and had been covered in artificial flowers, which was honestly a little tacky.* The promised "cake sword" also did not appear - we were just handed a kitchen knife for our cake cutting photos - and we weren't warned that there was cardboard inside each tier (not between; inside) of the cake, which made it difficult to cut.
Breakfast and brunch were excellent, no shortage of bacon/sausage/egg/vegan rolls, jam-filled croissants, and other lovely snacks. The canapes were also lovely - a great selection including some fab Asian-fusion style bites which is apparently the chef's speciality - I wish we'd known this in advance, as it might have influenced our dinner choices. The meal on the wedding day was a little disappointing, especially the risotto, but we did take a chance by going off-menu, which was very kind of the team to accommodate. A guest particularly remarked on the high quality of the gluten-free bread rolls, and all allergies/dietary requirements were catered for. Guests were promised gluten-free gnocchi but were given pasta instead, which was still very tasty but just a bit of a shame.
*On that note - be aware that all of the florals provided as part of the venue package are artificial and re-used repeatedly. This was not an issue for us, and better than importing real flowers and the associated waste, but just worth mentioning as this isn't explicitly stated by the venue.
Our guests stayed in the flats in Hawick that are also owned by David - these had a couple of issues with cleanliness/storage space and confusing plumbing but on the whole were lovely and comfortable. One major flaw was that there is only one set of keys per flat - this is fine for the one-bed, but made it frustrating for the people in the five-bed as they were all arriving at different times.
The only other real snag was accessibility - we had a guest who uses a wheelchair, and were told that the chapel was accessible but it is actually up a steep gravel slope (not clear on the video tour) and does not have space for a wheelchair, meaning he had to sit outside for the ceremony. The only downstairs loo is also not big enough for disabled access, and the house and glasshouse both have a step at the entrance. We understand that it's an old house and as such wouldn't have been built with accessibility in mind, but just be aware!
Overall, if you love animals and are looking for a whimsical wedding getaway with endless entertainment and photo opportunities, Branxholm Park is the place for you! The package deal they offer is ideally suited to laid-back, go-with-the-flow couples who don't need fine control of every aspect of their day and are relaxed about the planning process and timeline.
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Kerry Sent on 04/08/2024
Magical day from start to finish ✨
Two weeks ago we got married at this stunning venue! 😍
From start to finish they couldn't do enough for us.
All of our guests described the day as
‘Magical’ 🥹 and honestly it really did feel like that!
David, thank you from the Friday we arrived you were very good with us all and made sure we had everything and nothing was a problem to them!
Your staff are so lovely too, especially the lady who was doing the room cleans. Sorry i have forgot her name but she was so good with the children too.
I would 100% recommend getting a reception drinks singer and a dj for the evening!
Overall from start to finish the price / package was just perfect so thank you so so much xxi -
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Jessica Sent on 09/07/2024
A beyond perfect wedding venue
Just arrived home after our wedding here at Branxholm Park. The venue was absolutely perfect, everything had been thought of. Everywhere you looked you’d find a stunning little area that made the place feel so whimsical. David & Debs are fantastic hosts, nothing was a problem and they were at hand not only on the lead up to the wedding but also throughout our stay to make sure everything went to plan. The wedding package is great and made everything feel so stress free. The staff were brilliant, so helpful and just fit into the day to make sure everything ticked along nicely. Hats off to the chef, the food was out of this world!!
We can’t recommend this place enough, a magical wedding venue!
Thank you again for everything! -
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Catriona Sent on 10/06/2024Wedding day of DREAMS
My husband and I got married here just days ago.
We came a long way from London, and took a gamble having never seen the venue in person before. Let me tell you; as our minibus ambled round the corner and Branxholm Park came into view, we all gasped. It’s just stunning. Truly something out of a fairytale.
We were given the warmest of welcomes by the wonderful Tracey, who had also helped our other guests to their rooms. Actually, she was, along with too many other points to mention, a highlight of our wedding experience. Tracey couldn’t do too much for us; she was such an Angel. She looked after our party so well that she was a fond topic of conversation on the way home! We love you Tracey!
I then caught up with David, who ran through every aspect of the following day with me, ensuring that everything we wanted and needed was in place. Again, I need to shout out to him because he checked on me consistently throughout the day, and was a huge hit with the kids; taking them with him armed with carrots to see the horses, and generally being fantastic. If you’re nervous or full of emotions then you need someone steady and calm like David to see you through!
The chapel was adorned with florals of our colour choice, and was something out of a true fairytale. With twinkling fairy lights and gorgeous details!
Each of our rooms were designed with a different theme in mind and were so luxurious and stunning that we didn’t want to leave. No, really!
The grounds are huge, and there is so much to do; our groomsmen spent the wedding morning using the spa facilities whilst the kids fell in love with the goats and outdoor playground.
The head chef, Jamie, was a hilarious sweetheart who as a fellow south Londoner I loved bantering with! The food was sublime.
I think I could spend all day writing about all the wonderful things that made our day so special. But alas, word limits. If you’re thinking about getting married here. Just do it. These memories will last us a lifetime; our guests, too. Best wedding I’ve ever been to and it was my own!
To David, Deb, Tracey, Jamie and ALL the wonderful staff (Jess, for holding my veil!!) we’d like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for playing such a massive role in making our day the best ever. ♥️♥️ -
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Lisa Sent on 26/05/2024Stunning venue, perfect day
When selecting a wedding venue, after doing our research we decided to visit Branxholm Park as it ticked all our boxes - it catered for a more intimate size of wedding, it was exclusive use, and it had on site accommodation. We thought it looked beautiful on the website - as Michael put "a bit like where the elves in Lord of the Rings" would dine".
When we visited, we knew very quickly that this was our perfect place, so much so that we never viewed any other venues! We could instantly envision ourselves an our guests celebrating here on our wedding weekend, staying in the beautiful rooms and chilling in the sauna. Michael's only question was - will there be dessert? However after sampling some of the delicious cakes that Deb made, we were more than satisfied that this was a yes.
When we arrived at the venue on the eve of our wedding, David was there to put our wedding nerves at ease. We were free to explore the venue, and to share all the rooms, features and animals with our families and friends. Our niece and nephew loved the mini cinema on the top floor, and were endlessly amused for the whole weekend. The Bring Your Own Booze option worked very well, with the groom party enjoying a few drinks then night before (until 3am!).
On the wedding day itself, myself and the bridal party opted for the oriental room to get ready in, though there were plenty of other options. Tracy looked after us, bringing coffees, breakfast, lunch and some fizz while we were getting ready.
The venue has a beautiful mini chapel which we got married in. As it was a gorgeous sunny day, our guests were able to make full use of the lovely grounds to enjoy a drink before and after the ceremony. Our photographers were delighted with so many options for stunning backdrops.
The wedding meal was fantastic. We enjoyed the (competitive) champagne fountain, and the dining room itself was beautiful. We added our own finishing touches to each table - favours and "wedding trump" cards - however they were already beautiful with nothing more needed.
One thing I would say is that you and your guests will never go hungry. The catering team did an amazing job on the meal itself, and kept us fed throughout the night with rolls, chips (according to several of our guests - the best chips they had ever eaten) and cake. They also catered to various allergies, intolerances and tastes.
The disco room worked very well. Our music connected easily to the speaker system, and we danced the night away. Our guests enjoyed playing barperson, and the drinks were flowing.
What I enjoyed most about the after party is that there was something for everyone - it was lovely to see our dad's playing a game of table tennis, and our friends singing karaoke with silly hats on. This is the perfect set up for extraverts and introverts alike!
Overall, I would recommend Branxholm Park if you are seeking a more intimate wedding with your closest family and friends. They managed to capture a house party vibe while adding a taste of luxury and a touch of magic. We could not have asked for a better day! -
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