A breathtaking rural setting, exclusively yours to create a wedding as unique and unforgettable as your love story
Welcome to The LakesideThe Lakeside is the finest of our waterfront meadows, with unrestricted views across our serene lake and the lush, green countryside beyond. Wander hand in hand through the long-grass pathways, say 'I Do' under the blue skies at the lakefront, celebrate in style with your family and friends, and watch the sunset glisten across the water from the jetty. From festival to fairy-tale, countryside elegance to rustic romance, we nurture the beautiful backdrop for you to bring to life for your exclusive wedding or event.
Design a wedding that isn’t constrained by four walls or rigid options. The concept of The Lakeside was borne from the desire to share the farm’s breathtaking natural backdrop, and the creative culinary expertise of our team, to curate one-off special occasions.
At our exclusive blank canvas location, you're not confined by pre-set packages or rigid rules. We offer the inclusive services you'd expect from a traditional venue, but with the freedom to create your own unique wedding vision.
You choose the format, size and style of canvas structure that suits your style; from romantic pole tents to imposing nordic tipis and hand-crafted yurts, the choice truly is yours.
At 3 acres, The Lakeside provides more than sufficient space for the structure of your choice, a lakefront ceremony setup and alfresco reception drinks, plus any extras you wish to include like garden games or seating areas to relax and soak in the special day.
Whilst The Lakeside might be a blank canvas, we’re not a dry hire. Our comprehensive package includes all the essential amenities you'd expect of any typical wedding venue, such as a fully stocked bar service, luxurious toilet facilities, reliable power throughout the site and a dedicated team committed to making your special day unforgettable.
Our package goes beyond the standard offerings of many outdoor venues. Our in-house wedding planner, an expert in curating outdoor weddings, will guide you through the planning process and ensure your day is coordinated flawlessly. You’ll have the opportunity to design a bespoke menu that reflects your unique tastes, collaborating with our awardwinning head chef during a personal consultation. You’ll then be able to enjoy the full meal at a complimentary food tasting.
More than just a venue; we’re a team of passionate people who are here to understand your vision and help bring it to life within our stunning setting. Our ethos is to provide you with a fully rounded and supportive venue package, whilst allowing you to retain creative freedom on the style and vision of your big day
“We couldn’t have wished for a better wedding day or a better venue. The setting and scenery itself creates a stunning setting for an outdoor wedding, while it is all the people connected with the Lakeside at Wild Berry Farm that really makes for a wonderful experience and one that we will never forget”
Time to raise a glass and start planning your special day! Alongside operating the farm estate, Wild Berry Farm owns the multi award-winning independent pub and restaurant with rooms, The Sun Inn, situated just a mile away. This is where our farming and food combine, with seasonal menus incorporating produce from our farm alongside ingredients from many of the best local suppliers in and around Bedford.
Our culinary team will craft a bespoke wedding breakfast tailored to your taste. From fine dining to sharing feasts, and from classic British comfort food to far eastern flavours, we offer endless possibilities to create an unforgettable meal. Following a personal food consultation, we provide a proposed menu and price per head. A complimentary tasting is included, as is cutlery, crockery, a service team and all else required to cater for your special day.
We know that drinks are important too, and we offer a number of flexible options.
Our daytime drinks package includes welcome drinks, table wine and fizz for your toast, with options to upgrade to premium choices. Alternatively, bring your own daytime drinks and opt for our service charge per guest - we’ll provide glassware and serve them until 6:30pm.
We provide a fully stocked and staffed indoor bar all day, included in your core package. This includes your choice of draught ale, beer or lager alongside broad selection of wines, spirits and mixers, plus alcohol-free options. For a more memorable experience, consider adding a stylish bar counter of your choice, cocktails or the expertise of a skilled mixologist.
For more information on our Food & Drink packages just pop your details into our enquiry form below.
“We were set on a wedding that felt super personal and wasn't a 'conveyor belt' wedding. The Lakeside got our vision completely and made the day so special to us! They met with us regularly guiding us through the process and coordinated with all the suppliers to ensure all went to plan. The day was stress free and seamless for us - managing 150 guest food orders and bar service is no mean feat! The Sun provided us with a completely bespoke menu - all the guests commented on how amazing the food was”
Stayovers & CelebrationsWhen you book your wedding with us you not only secure The Lakeside, but unlock all the benefits of our award winning country pub The Sun Inn, just a mile away.
Here, we can host your pre-wedding dinners, morning after brunches, and provide luxury accommodation for getting ready and returning to on the wedding night.
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K&A
“We couldn’t have wished for a better wedding day or a better venue. The setting and scenery itself creates a stunning setting for an outdoor wedding, while it is all the people connected with the Lakeside at Wildberry Farm that really makes for a wonderful experience and one that we will never forget”
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A&J
“We are so unbelievably pleased we chose The Lakeside at Wild Berry Farm for our wedding venue. The venue is just perfect. We will never forget the sunset over the lake, the festoon lights round the field, the jetty, the beautiful marquee and everything in between. You would be our choice every time”
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R&J
“The Lakeside stole our hearts from the first moment we laid eyes on it. Nestled in breathtaking surroundings, it provided the perfect backdrop for our special day. The lush fields and serene lake created an enchanting atmosphere that left both us and our guests in awe. The venue team went above and beyond”
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N&N
“The most stunning venue! Pictures don’t do it justice… a beautiful bit of paradise for very special occasions. Organised, helpful, efficient, hard working, thoughtful team, all with a sense of humour too. Couldn’t recommend this venue & team highly enough. We’re very grateful for our perfect day! Thank you”
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L&J
“Absolutely beautiful venue. Ideal for an outside summer wedding, it fit our vision for what we wanted on the day perfectly. The team were fantastic from the initial communication, support throughout the planning process and faultless on the day. We had a magical dayand we would do it all again if we could!”
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B&L
“Nothing was too much to ask for and the team couldn’t do enough to make the day perfect for us. They go above and beyond and make the whole experience really personal. The whole day exceeded all expectations and came together perfectly! It really was the best day and would not have been possible without their hard work”
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C&H
“From start to finish, they were incredibly responsive and patient. The team at The Sun went above and beyond, working with our ideas to create the most amazing menu. On the day itself, the coordination was flawless. Everyone worked together to make sure everything went off without a hitch, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our special day”
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B&D
”We couldn't be happier with our choice to have our wedding celebrations at The Lakeside at Wild Berry Farm. From the initial site visits, flexibility with the offering, pre wedding meetings and on the day management the team were just fantastic in every way possible - definitely recommend to all couples out there!”
Core venue packages to host your wedding or special event start from £4,950 and include:
4 days site hire
Festoon and fairy light package
Luxury toilets
Power
Drinking water
Planning guidance
On the day coordination
Fully stock & staffed bar service
Car parking
Use of the broader farm for photography
Catering and drinks packages start from £54 per head for two courses or £70 for three courses, and include:
Bespoke menu consultation
Complimentary food tasting at The Sun Inn
Crockery, cutlery & linen napkins
Full catering kitchen
Full service team
PackagesComplete our contact form below to receive a complimentary copy of our full brochure, and more information on our package and additional extras
All prices are inclusive of VAT. Venue package price applicable to bookings of up to 135 guests. Additional guest numbers are more than welcome but may be subject to an additional charge. Minimum charges apply for catering & drinks packages and bar service. Power limitations apply. Pricing valid at January 2025 and may be subject to change.
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All daytime catering is provided in-house by our very own exceptional team at The Sun Inn. They will craft you a bespoke wedding breakfast menu that we know you will love. We also have an extensive offering for evening food, but if you’d like to include a food truck or other external caterer for the evening they are welcome.
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If you don’t want to take up one of our drinks packages you are welcome to provide your own reception drinks, table wine and toasting drinks, to be served until 6.30pm. We will manage this for you, providing glassware, chilling, serving and clearing, for a per head service fee.
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We provide a fully stocked and staffed bar service to be setup inside your structure as part of our core venue package, subject to a minimum spend. You choose the physical bar counter to suit your wedding style, typically from your marquee provider, and we provide everything else. The bar can be open all day or just during the evening and card payments are accepted.
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The majority of our couples hold a celebrant-led ceremony or blessing here at The Lakeside, it’s a truly breathtaking and unique location to make your vows. We don’t charge any extra for ceremonies. We are not licensed for legal ceremonies at present, many of our couples choose to undertake their legal paperwork in the weeks or days leading up to their wedding here.
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The most important thing you will need to organise is a form of structure - a marquee, tipi or other form of canvas. Almost all of our couples use our preferred local supplier Funky Monkey (FM) Tents, who know our venue well and go above and beyond, but you are welcome to use the supplier of your choice. Your structure supplier can provide a package inclusive of flooring, lighting and furniture.
It’s then mainly about design - styling, prop hire, flowers and stationery - and entertainment. DJs and bands are both welcome.
We provide a planning guidance document and list of recommended suppliers when you book, plus our in-house wedding planner is on-hand to provide extra support and advice through your planning journey.
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We love to party, but all good things must sadly come to an end. 11.30pm is the finish time for all of our weddings, when the bar closes and music must cease.
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We are an animal friendly venue and love it when our couples include their four legged friends in their big day.
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