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Valerie Sent on 13/08/2026Our Viking woodland handfasting ceremony
We couldn’t have wished for a more perfect wedding venue for our Viking-inspired handfasting ceremony. Set deep in the woods, the location was truly magical and enchanting, providing the most incredible atmosphere and setting the tone for our entire day.
Being given free rein to dress the woods with our own decorations made the experience even more special. It allowed us to bring our vision to life in such a personal and meaningful way, and the natural surroundings only enhanced the beauty of everything we created.
We also had the opportunity to plant a tree so we can return and visit it in years to come.
The owners were absolutely wonderful — warm, welcoming, and genuinely enthusiastic about our plans from the very beginning. Their support and encouragement made us feel completely at ease and so excited for the day ahead.
It was everything we had hoped for and more, and we will always be so grateful for the unforgettable setting they provided for such an important moment in our lives.The Woods at Oakley's reply:
Dear Valerie and Paddy,
Thank you so much for your kind words and we are so thrilled that you were able to have the Viking woodland wedding of your dreams! We were blown away by your creativity and adored seeing the woods decorated to reflect your relationship and unique style. Your photos are absolutely stunning! We can't wait to welcome you back to The Woods at Oakley to visit us and your beautiful tree. Congratulations and lots of love,
Rachel, Lindsay and Charlie x -
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Kim Sent on 19/07/2026Magical in every way!
What can I say about this most magical venue?
My husband and I decided to renew our wedding vows with a hand fasting ceremony on our 15 year wedding anniversary but we struggled to find a venue that aligned with what we envisioned - small, intimate, outdoors and sustainable - until my husband came across the Woods at Oakley online and we knew before we even visited it was going to be right for us.
After an online visit set up by Lindsay as I was unwell at the time, we chose the mid week secret wedding package and we were honestly delighted with the creative freedom we were given to make the day unique.
That’s not to say we were alone to just get on with it however, as the help and support provided by Lindsay and the team was second to none even though we chose the most basic package. Nothing was too much trouble, all our questions were answered quickly and Lindsay was around on the day to make sure everything was perfect.
What impressed us the most is how passionate Lindsay is about her woods; you can see they host weddings out of love for the magical woods and not solely for profit - in fact what is made from weddings goes into the upkeep of the woods and we were gifted a tree to plant on our day, alongside a second tree we bought in honour of my late parents.
If you want a unique outdoor venue, where you have the freedom to get creative with the support of hosts who really care about your day, then look no further than the Woods at Oakley.The Woods at Oakley's reply:
Dear Kim and Stu,
Thank you so much for your beautiful review. It was such a joy to be part of your vow renewal, and we're so pleased you felt special and supported throughout your journey with us. That's exactly how we want every couple to feel and we try hard to make that happen.
Whether it's an intimate celebration with 6 guests or a woodland wedding of 120, every wedding means just as much to us because every love story is unique. We especially loved hearing that planting your two trees was such a meaningful part of your day. We hope they grow side by side for many years to come, their roots becoming intertwined as a lasting symbol of your love and family.
Thank you for trusting us with such a special milestone. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Woods at Oakley to visit your trees for many anniversaries to come. 💚
With much love
Lindsay and Charlie x -
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Rahul Sent on 13/07/2026Indian Fairytale at The Woods
The Woods at Oakley was everything we dreamed of and more. Our wedding theme was Indian Summer in England, and there was something truly magical about celebrating our Hindu wedding ceremony surrounded by nature. Hearing the birds chirping amongst the trees during our outdoor ceremony was a moment we will treasure forever.
When searching for our wedding venue, we wanted somewhere that could accommodate a traditional Hindu ceremony, including the havan (sacred fire), while also being safe and respectful to the woods. The Woods at Oakley was the perfect place.
From the very beginning, Lindsay, Charlie and their lovely daughter were incredibly welcoming and flexible. They always made time for us to visit the venue and were open to every idea we had, nothing was ever considered too unusual or outlandish! Lindsay and Charlie went above and beyond to make anything we wanted happen, for example we asked for a double seated swing near the wishing tree so our painter could paint us.
From a Back to the Future car, flares, traditional dhol (drum) playing to feeding alpacas at our wedding. The Woods embraced everything that made our day unique. We feel incredibly honoured to be the first Hindu Indian wedding held at The Woods, and we are so grateful that we were able to bring our traditions, colours and celebrations into such a beautiful natural setting.
One of the things we loved most about The Woods was the rescue animals living on site. We enjoyed meeting them during our visits and feel so lucky that we got to meet Mango, the sweetest Shetland pony, before she began her next adventure. Knowing that we were celebrating somewhere with such a special connection to nature and animals made the venue even more meaningful to us.
The Perch, the wheat fields, the wishing tree and the children’s play area are all wonderful additions that gave our guests the freedom to explore and enjoy a truly outdoorsy wedding experience. It felt less like a traditional venue and more like our own little festival hidden away in nature.
The Nissen hut is absolutely beautiful, and we cannot wait to return for our anniversary to stay there and relive the memories of our wedding weekend. Our guests loved the glamping experience, and we only wish we had been able to stay and enjoy it ourselves! The breakfast hampers were absolutely divine, we thoroughly enjoyed eating it post wedding reception on the perch to take in the surroundings. We cannot wait to come back!
We truly brought so much colour, vibrancy and joy to The Woods this summer, and we know we will never forget our wedding weekend. We are sure Lindsay, Charlie and their family won’t forget it either! Thank you for allowing us to celebrate over the whole weekend and for giving us the freedom to create something so personal and unforgettable.
Every one of our suppliers fell in love with The Woods from our caterers, DJ, decor and stylist, painter, photographer, content creator and Hindu priest. Our friends said it's a wedding they can never forget! They all commented on the beauty of the natural surroundings and the incredible atmosphere of this secret sanctuary we had discovered.
One of the most special moments was planting a tree in honour of our wedding day, this resonated with us as part of the Hindu wedding ceremony is honouring the earth goddess Bhumi. We love knowing that we can return in the future with our children and show them where our story began.
Thank you to Lindsay, Charlie and the team at The Woods at Oakley for welcoming us so warmly and helping us create the most magical start to our married life. We will forever be grateful.
All our love, Rahul and Poonum.
P.S Watch out for the cuddly cat Arthur he's a rascal!The Woods at Oakley's reply:
Rahul and Poonum, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for such a beautiful review of your wedding at The Woods at Oakley. It was an absolute privilege to be part of your incredible Hindu wedding and to witness your traditions, love, and vibrant celebrations bring the woodland to life in such a meaningful way.
Your kindness, warmth, and respect for the woods made the weekend just as special for us, and we feel honoured that The Woods at Oakley will always be a part of your story. We can't wait to welcome you back to Wiltshire for your wedding anniversary and yes the cat will no doubt be waiting to greet you too!
Wishing you both a lifetime of love, happiness, and wonderful adventures together.
With much love,
Lindsay, Charlie and all the team of people and animals x -
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L Burr Sent on 07/06/2026Highly recommended venue
We got married at the Woods at Oakley and it was incredible. Lindsey and Charlie were so helpful throughout and the woods were stunning. Many guests commented that it was the best wedding they'd ever been to and the guests who stayed in their bell tents had a beautiful cosy night. It could not have been more perfect, and we are so glad we chose this venue! The photos speak for themselves. We had over 160 guests and it still felt uncrowded and open.
What is really helpful is the fact that Lindsey and Charlie continuously make updates to improve the facilities, e.g. building the lookout spot bench and having the outdoor kitchen there is so useful!
The day could not have been made possible if it wasn't for the lovely Rachel being our event manager. There were so many things that we needed her help on to help make the day go as smoothly as possible and she smashed it, as well as ironing out any other unforeseen hiccups, discretely and away from the brides attention!
The Woods at Oakley's reply:
Dear Laura and Paul,
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It was an absolute pleasure to host your woodland wedding at The Woods at Oakley, and we’re so happy to hear that you had such an incredible day.
We loved being part of your wedding journey, and it means so much to hear that both you and your guests enjoyed the beauty and atmosphere of the woods. We always hope couples feel they can truly make the space their own, and it sounds like everything came together perfectly, especially with the sunshine making a special appearance for you despite the initial forecast!
It was an absolute pleasure to event manage your day and to do my small part to make your woodland wedding as magical as possible!
Thank you again for choosing The Woods at Oakley. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness, love, and adventures together. Please do come and visit us and your tree again!
Rachel, Lindsay, Charlie and all the team x -
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Eva Sent on 19/05/2026May wedding at the Woods
The Woods at Oakley is an absolutely breathtaking venue—the entire space is so magical and the vibes were just amazing from start to finish! It was exactly what we imagined, were looking for, and more.
Charlie and Lindsay were incredibly welcoming and hospitable; they were so flexible and helped us out with absolutely anything we needed. We felt like we were part of the Woods at Oakley family instantly.
Every interaction with the owners, event managers, and staff was so approachable, easygoing, and down-to-earth, which made the whole planning process completely stress-free.
We also absolutely LOVED our stay in the Nissen hut. It was incredibly clean, beautifully thought out, and stocked with all those little essentials you might easily forget in the pre-wedding jitters—like hair ties a hair brush, cotton pads and thoughtful little details. It really showed how much care they put into their guests.
To top it all off, having the animals there was such a lovely addition to the overall atmosphere.
We cannot recommend this stunning venue enough!The Woods at Oakley's reply:
Thank you so much Eva and Harry for your incredibly kind words. It truly means the world to us that The Woods at Oakley was everything you imagined for your woodland wedding here in Wiltshire.
We are so happy that you felt welcomed, relaxed, and supported throughout the whole wedding planning process, and that you felt part of the family, because you certainly are. We hope you’ll come back and visit us, and your beautiful tree, in the years to come, and that you will always feel a special connection with the woods.
We’re so glad the animals added to the atmosphere; they do love being part of the celebrations too! It always makes us smile when we spot a photobombing donkey or dog making a surprise appearance in our couples’ wedding photos.
Thank you again for choosing The Woods at Oakley and for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together.
Love Rachel, Lindsay, Charlie and all the team x -
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Nalin Sent on 12/05/2026What a lovely place to have the Wedding
We honestly could not have imagined a more perfect place for our wedding than Woods at Oakley.
From the very first visit, we knew the woods were our place to get married. There was something so special, peaceful, and magical about it. What made it even more meaningful was knowing that the money we spent was going towards such a wonderful cause — helping preserve and protect the woods. That gave the entire experience an even deeper sense of purpose and joy.
A huge thank you to Lindsay, Charlie, Rachel, and of course little Delilah the spaniel, who were all incredibly supportive, kind, and helpful throughout the whole journey. Everyone made us feel so welcome from day one.
The team were always friendly, approachable, and most importantly, very flexible and open to our new and creative ideas. Nothing ever felt too much trouble, and that made planning our wedding feel exciting and personal rather than stressful.
And Delilah truly deserves her own special mention! She is the sweetest little host who happily accompanies you around the woods every time you visit. We were so happy she came to say hello to us on our wedding day too — such a lovely dog and such a memorable part of the Woods at Oakley experience.
Thank you all for helping create such an unforgettable day for us. We will cherish those memories forever.
The Woods at Oakley's reply:
Thank you both for your wonderful review of the Woods at Oakley and for sharing what made it so memorable for you. It was honestly such a pleasure to host your wedding and we were so touched by the lovely gifts you gave to us, we will always cherish them. It warms our hearts when we meet people who share our passion for conservation and choose our venue not just to share their love for one another but their support for this precious woodland.
Yes Delilah has a special bond with you both and there was no way she wasn't going to come and share her best wishes on your wedding day. Please do come back and visit her, us and your beautiful cherry tree anytime.
Wishing you all the love, health and happiness forever.
Lindsay, Charlie, Rachel and all the team x -
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Zoe Sent on 06/05/2026The PERFECT Wedding Venue
We had the most amazing Wedding day at The Woods at Oakley. There are no words to truly describe how absolutely stunning this venue is. Lindsay and the rest of the team were wonderful to work with. In every interaction you can feel the love and passion for what they do. Every question, no matter how big or small was answered so quickly. They allowed us to have so much creative freedom, allow us to have our dream wedding through and through!
Being allowed to arrange so many visits in the lead up to the big day to plan everything was incredibly accommodating. The level of trust and kindness shown by everyone in the team was unwavering.
The Woods decorates itself, but the fairy lights surrounding the Woods lighting your way around, just stunning!
Oh, and the tree planting...can't forget that! Such a wonderful, unique and permanent reminder of the day.
We seriously cannot recommend The Woods at Oakley enough!
We wish we had more photos to share right now (but my dress didn't have pockets, sorry!)The Woods at Oakley's reply:
Thank you so much for your lovely words, it’s been such a joy being part of your journey over the last few years. You booked with us when we were just starting out as a wedding venue, so your trust and support have meant so much to our team.
We absolutely loved your sci-fi theme and how you truly made the woods your own, your day was so personal, creative, and unforgettable. Seeing you both on the news having the wedding of your dreams at our venue made us burst with pride.
Wishing you both a lifetime of love and adventure together, and we hope you’ll visit your tree again someday soon, the gates to the Woods at Oakley are always open.
With much love,
Lindsay and Charlie x -
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Rebecca Sent on 01/10/2025The Woods at Oakley is the most magical wedding venue!
The Woods at Oakley is the most magical wedding venue! We had goosebumps as soon as we first visited the Hazel Bower, and had our wonderful wedding there in September 2025. The Nissen Hut is a perfect addition and such a luxurious place for the bridal party to get ready on the wedding morning. The team are absolutely incredible, and there whenever you need them. Rachel was our wedding co-ordinator and I cannot recommend her highly enough! She really went above and beyond to make our day run as smoothly as possible. Thank you so much to everyone.The Woods at Oakley's reply:
Dear Rebecca and George,
It was an absolute pleasure to event manage your wedding - it was such a gorgeous day and we are all thrilled you had the woodland wedding you dreamed of! Please come and visit us again soon and see your tree, which will always be a reminder of your special day.
Wishing you so much love and happiness together,
Rachel and the Woods at Oakley team x -
Jessica Sent on 22/09/2025
Beautiful woods
We recently got married at The Woods at Oakley. We actually chose this venue because we realised that myself being immunosuppressed by my treatment meant we needed to switch to an outdoor venue, my husband spotted the woods in his search and we fell in love with it and booked it without even visiting (although we did have visits before our wedding day), it felt more us and it ended up being far more beautiful than anywhere we would of been getting married before. The staff we dealt with at the woods were all very friendly and helpful; Rachel was great at getting back to us with any information needed and Lindsay is clearly very passionate and enthusiastic about her work. It is a stunning and calming location where even your most basic photos can't help but look amazing. We used the lovely wildflower seed confetti and of course planted our own tree! We only had a small wedding - the 3 hour slot with our 14 guests - but it was still perfect and exactly what we wanted. We also stayed in the Nissen hut the night before and the night of our wedding and had the vegan breakfast hamper. There were lots of nice little details, we absolutely loved the picture on our card. We love the work the woods is doing and their aims and of course our vegan caterer was perfectly suited to such a place. I love the lights that follow the path through the woods, they added so much magic to the day. I also love the 'something to borrow' brochure the woods has - we have actually added to it with our ivy garlands. Our amazing photographer Alice was found thanks to the woods 'friends of the woods' brochure. Despite the mud (which can't be helped after rain in mid September) we received great feedback from our guests about the venue & how beautiful it was. We would absolutely recommend this venue & we were sad to say goodbye to Mango the miniature horse. Thank-you all! :D🫶🏻
The Woods at Oakley's reply:
Dear Jessica and Mike,
It was an absolute delight to host your woodland wedding. We are so thrilled you had a magical day and we welcome you back anytime to visit your tree and Mango! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Love Rachel, Lindsay, Charlie, Jayne, Amelie and the whole team x -
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