The Heart Behind A Wedding
A distinct wedding venue for couples seeking a magical setting, Bashall Barn is the perfect backdrop
When guests arrive at Bashall Barn, they see rolling Ribble Valley views, elegant ceremony spaces and the promise of a magical day. But behind the scenes? There’s a team quietly making the magic happen, from the first place setting to the final dance track.
At Bashall, it’s not just about having a beautiful venue (though that helps). It’s about how the day feels. How effortlessly it flows. How every moment feels calm, personal and somehow tailored entirely to you. That smooth, seamless experience is no accident. It’s the result of careful planning, coordination and care from a team who genuinely love weddings.
“We’re with our couples every step of the way,” says Flo, one of Bashall’s dedicated wedding managers. “From that very first tour right through to the cake cutting or first dance, we’re there. Quietly making it run like clockwork, so they can relax and enjoy every second.”
Take the morning of a wedding. While the wedding party are sipping prosecco and getting ready, the Bashall team is transforming the ceremony room, working with suppliers and fine-tuning every detail, guest list updates, napkin folds and aisle music. It’s a choreography of calm, where flexibility is everything. Last-minute change? Handled. Weather suddenly turning? There’s already a Plan B (and C).
One of Bashall’s biggest strengths is the natural transition through the venue: “You never have to ask guests to wait while we flip a room. Everything just flows without ever feeling rushed,” explains Lucy, another experienced manager. “From vows to drinks to dinner to dancing, we’ve designed the day to feel effortless.”
That ease allows couples to get creative so the behind-the-scenes magic can include anything from coordinating a surprise live performance, to guiding alpacas down the aisle or managing a FaceTime speech from overseas.
“We’ve had brass bands, dog ring-bearers, rodeo bulls – you name it!” Flo laughs. “We love a challenge!”
And it’s not just the big moments that matter. “It’s the quiet ones, too,” says Flo. “Make sure you take time for yourselves on the day, it can be nice to just stop and breathe for a second. I always bring our couples into the wedding breakfast room before we introduce guests, to show them the space. It’s their moment to take it all in, before the buzz starts again.”
Beyond logistics, Bashall is full of thoughtful touches – a free-to-use Wedding Store packed with candles, easels and decorative pieces, to advice that helps personalise the day without blowing the budget. The Den, a perfect getting ready space and a tray of honey mustard chipolatas? Sometimes, the little things are what people remember most.
Above all, Bashall’s team wants every couple to enjoy their wedding their way – whether that means writing their own rules, or pausing for a moment before the speeches.
So, what makes a perfect wedding day?
“When the couple are smiling and totally in the moment – that’s when we know it’s working,” says Flo. “That’s the magic.”
Bashall Barn
Bashall Eaves, Clitheroe BB7 3LQ
01200 428964
weddings@bashallbarn.co.uk
bashallbarn.co.uk
