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.

Wow, what a truly special wedding venue. From the moment we visited, we both got that special feeling and we knew it was the one. It was great to have such a beautiful space that we could create our vision in. All of the team at The Woods at Oakley are so lovely. Nothing is too much trouble. Our wedding day was even better than we could ever have imagined. We took a bit of a risk with it being such an outdoors venue, but we were so lucky with the weather. The sun shined for the whole weekend and the whole week after for our mini moon. It was such a beautiful day, and the woods provided much needed shade! All of the different areas of the woods provided so many special moments. We had some stunning photos taken in the golden hour, we made a wish on the wishing tree, had fun on the swing, and we enjoyed opening our wedding cards in the woods the day after and watched the sunset on the perch. Our guests were so excited to explore that they didn’t even stay seated for dessert! It was lovely seeing everyone enjoying exploring the different areas. It was such a relaxed vibe which was exactly what we wanted. Dancing, cocktails, marshmallows around the firepit… it was so dreamy. It was so lovely having the woods for the whole weekend. As soon as we arrived on the Friday, we felt ourselves relax. Lindsay, Charlie and Amelie were fantastic on the day. They brought the donkeys down which was something that was important to us. Our guests absolutely loved them and it created such a special memory for us that we will treasure forever. The Nissen Hut was a great space to get ready in the morning of our wedding. It was so special walking down the stairs for my first look to all of my bridesmaids! Thank you so much for everything. We are both still very much riding the high from such a beautiful day, and we will look forward to returning for our anniversary.

We got married at the Woods at Oakley and it was incredible. Lindsay 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 Lindsay and Charlie continuously make updates to improve the facilities, e.g. building The Perch 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, discreetly and away from the brides attention!