about us
- About the farm, venue and the team.
Our Story ...
Rydals Meadow began as all weddings should, with an engagement. After attending many weddings in the rural community held in beautiful marquees on the farms of friends and their families, we knew that this was the kind of wedding that we wanted for ourselves. To be amongst nature, with space for games and fun, as well as the option to make our wedding reflect our personalities and tailor the event to us.
Luckily for us Angus is a farmer who had recently, with his dad Daniel, purchased their first farm after generations of renting and contract farming. Having this permanent space gave us an idea, it seemed such a shame to build a place to hold our wedding for just one weekend. Maybe other people would want a space similar for their wedding but don't have access to their own piece of the countryside to celebrate their special occasions.
We decided to jump in, and rather than hire a marquee we would buy one of our own and put in infrastructure for more than just one wedding. We didn't have to wait long, as our recently engaged friends Anthony and Shannon asked if they could be the first wedding.
After one of the wettest winters and springs on record, we hosted our first event in 2024 and the venue is now open for business.
Luckily for us Angus is a farmer who had recently, with his dad Daniel, purchased their first farm after generations of renting and contract farming. Having this permanent space gave us an idea, it seemed such a shame to build a place to hold our wedding for just one weekend. Maybe other people would want a space similar for their wedding but don't have access to their own piece of the countryside to celebrate their special occasions.
We decided to jump in, and rather than hire a marquee we would buy one of our own and put in infrastructure for more than just one wedding. We didn't have to wait long, as our recently engaged friends Anthony and Shannon asked if they could be the first wedding.
After one of the wettest winters and springs on record, we hosted our first event in 2024 and the venue is now open for business.
Angus & Jess
If you choose to hold your celebration at Rydals Meadow we will be here all along the way to help you plan your special day. Angus focuses on the practical and can help you with planning how to get things on site, your water and electric needs.
Jess is all about the details and will be your day-to-day planning contact for the venue. She will make sure you have the day of your dreams and that you and the suppliers have everything you need.
Jess is all about the details and will be your day-to-day planning contact for the venue. She will make sure you have the day of your dreams and that you and the suppliers have everything you need.
