Questions you may have about a 3 Day Wedding Weekend…
One of the things couples love most about weddings at Mickleton Hills Farm is the time.
Time to arrive without rushing. Time to celebrate fully. Time to slow down at the end.
Our wedding weekends typically follow a Friday arrival, Saturday celebration, and Sunday late checkout, and if you’re newly engaged, you might be wondering how that actually works in practice. Here are the questions we’re asked most often.
“What happens on the Friday?”
Friday is all about arriving, settling in, and setting up at your own pace.
Couples usually use Friday to:
Bring décor and personal touches to the venue
Rehearse your ceremony, from the walk down the aisle to the exit song
Set up spaces without the pressure of rushing to get ready the morning of
Meet suppliers and guests as they arrive
Spend relaxed time with close friends or family
Enjoy a quiet evening before the wedding day
We are there on the Friday to talk through every element of your day so that you can simply enjoy your wedding day from start to finish and let us do the hard work. Many couples describe it as the moment the weekend truly begins with every element you have been planning for months or even years coming together.
“Can we stay over on the Friday night?”
Absolutely! Our accommodation is available for you to check into from the Friday so you and your guests can make yourselves at home and settle in for the weekend. Each cottage is self-catering so you can choose to have a relaxed evening or head to one of the local pubs or restaurants to kick start the celebrations with a welcome dinner!
“Is Saturday still the ‘main’ wedding day?”
Saturday is where the celebrations take centre stage.
Ceremonies, drinks receptions, dining, and evening celebrations typically take place on Saturday, with the benefit of knowing:
Everything is already set up
You can access The Getting Ready Room at any time for hair and makeup
You are already settled into your accommodation
You’re not arriving rushed and can just soak up every second
Couples often tell us that having Friday to prepare allows them to be far more present on Saturday, enjoying every moment as it turns into a memory.
“What does Sunday look like?”
Sunday is intentionally slow.
With a late checkout, couples and guests can:
Wake up without alarms
Enjoy their own breakfast in the cottages
Share stories from the day before
Say unhurried goodbyes
Pack up gradually rather than in a rush
There’s no pressure to clear everything first thing in the morning, which many couples say is one of the most valuable parts of the weekend.
“Does this make the wedding feel less stressful?”
For most couples, yes.
Spreading the experience across Friday, Saturday, and Sunday often means:
Less pressure on timings
A calmer setup process
More meaningful time with loved ones
Fewer ‘blink and you miss it’ moments
Rather than peaking and ending abruptly, the weekend unfolds naturally in the most beautiful and relaxed way.
“Is a 3 Day Wedding Weekend right for us?”
This style of wedding often suits couples who:
Don’t want to feel rushed
Value shared time as much as the celebration itself
Want their wedding to feel immersive rather than fleeting
Appreciate flexibility and breathing space
If you like the idea of easing into your wedding and easing out of it too, a full weekend celebration may feel like a natural fit.
A final thought for newly engaged couples
Weddings don’t have to be over in a day.
For many couples, having Friday to prepare, Saturday to celebrate, and Sunday to unwind transforms their wedding from a schedule into an experience!
If you’re curious about whether a weekend at Mickleton Hills Farm could work for you, we’re always happy to talk it through, book a viewing to see the space for yourself and chat through how a wedding here could feel.