Yes to I do

In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Izzy is joined by venue manager Lisa to explore how couples can create a memorable wedding experience for their guests at Coton House Farm. From making a great first impression and choosing the right food and drinks to planning entertainment and adding thoughtful personal touches, they share practical ideas to make everyone feel welcome and included. They also...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Isobel is joined by venue manager Lisa to reflect on a busy summer of weddings at Coton House Farm. From beautiful outdoor ceremonies and unpredictable British weather to exciting new menus from Lugh & Paddy's, they share some of their favourite moments from the wedding season. They also explore the differences between the Luxury and Twilight Packages,...

In this episode of Yes to I Do , the team tackles a sensitive but very common wedding-planning challenge: how do you involve your family in your big day without allowing their opinions to take over? From parents with traditional ideas to siblings and friends who are desperate to help, they discuss how couples can set boundaries, manage expectations and find meaningful ways to make loved ones feel...

In this episode of Yes to I Do , the team tackles one of the biggest challenges in wedding planning: deciding where your budget is actually worth spending. In a brutally honest game of Spend, Save or Skip , they work through everything from flowers and favours to hair and make-up, videographers, evening food, wedding cakes and entertainment. The message is simple: spending wisely isn't about b...

In this episode of Yes to I Do , the team is joined by professional magician Owen Strickland to explore how magic can add entertainment, energy and some genuinely unforgettable moments to a wedding day. Owen explains why weddings provide the perfect audience for close-up magic, how he uses it to break the ice between guests and why a magician can be particularly valuable during quieter moments suc...

Episode 35 - The Most Important 20 Minutes: How to Make Your Ceremony Feel Really Yours In this episode of Yes to I Do, Lydia and Lauren turn their attention to the part of the wedding day that couples spend the least time planning - and probably should spend the most. The ceremony. From choosing the right music and writing personal vows to navigating the aisle walk, managing awkward silences and...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, Lydia and Lauren sit down for a practical and reassuring conversation about the one week that couples fear most - the seven days before the wedding. From last minute guest drop-outs and weather obsessing to beauty prep, food safety and the very real chance you will not sleep the night before, the pair share what they have seen from the venue side and what they genui...

In this episode of Yes to I Do , hosts Lydia and Lauren share their top tips for creating a calm, organised and enjoyable wedding morning. Drawing on their experience at Coton House Farm, they discuss everything from choosing the right people to be around you, planning hair and makeup, and creating the right atmosphere, to avoiding common last-minute stresses. They also explain why preparation sui...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, the team at Coton House Farm answer some of the most frequently asked questions they receive from couples planning their wedding.  From choosing the right package and understanding venue access to accommodating dogs, booking registrars and working with suppliers, they share practical advice that helps remove the uncertainty from wedding planning. Packed with re...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, the team are back in the cosy indoor ceremony barn for a conversation that affects every couple and every guest - the thorny topic of wedding gifts. From how much to spend and whether hidden guest costs should change the calculation, to the great wedding registry debate and the best way to ask for cash without it feeling awkward, Lydia, Louisa, James and Ed talk thr...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, the team are back in the cosy ceremony barn with the fire on to tackle a topic that affects every wedding - what guests should actually wear. From day guest attire to the trickier question of evening dress codes, the conversation covers the unwritten rules, the common mistakes and the small details that can make all the difference between feeling confident and feeli...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Lydia is joined by wedding coordinators Louisa and Lauren for a slightly different kind of episode - one that puts the team themselves in the spotlight. As well as breaking down what makes Coton House Farm such a special place to get married, the three of them share how they each ended up in wedding coordination - from trainee police officer to Burton Albion ev...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, hosts Lydia and Darren are joined by team members Lisa and Izzy to talk through one of the most exciting developments at Coton House Farm - the expansion of their in-house catering offering, Lugh & Paddy’s. What began as a street food concept for the Twilight package has grown into a full catering option for luxury day weddings too. The team walk through the new...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Lydia Wakefield is joined by co-hosts Louisa, Meg and Maggie for a lively (and slightly controversial) discussion all about wedding favours. Recorded in Rolo, one of Coton House Farm’s cosy preparation suites, the team dive into the big question: are wedding favours worth it? From personalised messages and scratch cards to drinks tokens and keyrings, no option...

In this episode of Yes to I Do , host Lydia Wakefield sits down with Brett James (Brett James Photography) to talk about how couples can choose the right wedding photographer — not just based on style and price, but on personality, trust and how comfortable you feel on the day . Brett shares how he got into weddings, why “vibing” with your photographer is everything, how he keeps couples relaxed (...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Lydia Wakefield is joined by co-host Meg and newly married couple Sam and Lauren, who tied the knot at Coton House Farm in November. Recorded in Rolo - the venue’s beautiful preparation suite - the conversation dives into their venue search, winter wedding magic and how they planned their day in just 10 months. From secret singers to lasagne wedding breakfasts...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Lydia Wakefield is joined once again by the coordination team at Coton House Farm to tackle one of the very first - and often most emotionally charged - wedding planning decisions: who to invite. Recorded outside on the barbecue patio area (where guests can enjoy pre-ceremony drinks and evening food), the team dive into the realities of guest list politics. Fro...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Lydia Wakefield is joined by Meg, Maggie and Louisa (out on the BBQ patio at Coton House Farm, complete with birdsong and Rob strimming in the background) to talk through five wedding “non-negotiables” couples should prioritise when planning and budgeting. From food and drinks to capturing the day, entertainment and décor, they share real examples they’ve seen...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Lydia Wakefield is joined by Louisa (wedding coordinator) and Alex, one of Coton House Farm’s 2025 brides, who returns to share what her wedding day was really like. Alex talks through her August 2025 Monday wedding (yes, there was a little rain!), her bright-colour floral theme, how she built her guest list, and the suppliers and entertainment that made the da...

In this episode of Yes to I Do , host Lydia Wakefield is joined once again by the coordination team at Coton House Farm to tackle a controversial but unavoidable wedding topic: bridezillas . Recorded in the Rolo preparation suite, the team explores whether bridezillas really exist, and why the label is often misplaced. Through real-life stories and behind-the-scenes insight, the conversation revea...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Lydia Wakefield is joined by Maggie, Meg and Louisa in Coton House Farm’s indoor ceremony barn to talk through the big questions every couple should ask their venue, the ones that help you avoid hidden costs, planning headaches and last-minute surprises. From capacity and availability to what’s included in the hire price, wet-weather plans, catering options, ac...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Lydia Wakefield is joined by the coordination team at Coton House Farm once again, as they gather in the main oak barn to discuss one of the trickiest parts of wedding planning: the seating plan. Exploring the importance of seating arrangements, creative table naming, and practical advice for managing guest needs. The team covers how seating plans act as an “or...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Lydia Wakefield is joined by Meg, Maggie and Louisa to talk directly to couples who got engaged over Christmas and are now thinking: “Right… what do we do next?” They share practical first steps (date, budget, guest numbers and wedding vibe), advice on shortlisting venues without overwhelming yourself, and how to start booking key suppliers in the right order....

In this Christmas special of Yes to I Do, host Lydia Wakefield is joined by Meg, Maggie and Louisa in the Main Oak Barn, chatting all things winter and December weddings at Coton House Farm. Warmed by the log burner (and plenty of festive energy), they explore what makes winter weddings feel so intimate and cosy, how the venue works brilliantly in colder months (covered outdoor areas, patio heater...

In this episode of Yes to I Do, host Lydia sits down with coordinators Maggie, Meg and Louisa to look back at the standout weddings of 2025 at Coton House Farm and predict what couples will be loving in 2026. From wildflower-filled barns and glitter ball “disco weddings” to dog-themed table plans and pumpkin-centrepiece autumn days, they share the details that really stuck with them and how social...