Runa Farm: The RVN Guide to a Relaxed, Modern Wedding with Your Dog
Runa Farm, located just outside Darlington, Co Durham, is a beautifully modern, countryside wedding venue designed for couples who want a relaxed, people -focused celebration, and that includes their dog.
With its contemporary barn aesthetic, expansive rural surroundings and calm, well-managed flow of the day, Runa Farm is an excellent choice for couples dreaming of a wedding where their dog can be involved safely, calmly and meaningfully, with expert care in place.
At Wishbone Weddings, we provide RVN-led wedding dog chaperone services, ensuring your dog’s experience is just as carefully planned as yours.
Wishbone Weddings dog chaperone services at Runa Farm Durham, featuring Pablo a happy dog attending a rustic boho wedding.
Why Runa Farm Works So Well for Dogs
Runa Farm offers a wonderful balance of open space and structured flow, which is ideal for dogs when supported by professional chaperoning.
Having experience managing dogs in modern barn venues like Runa Farm, we understand:
• When stimulation peaks
• Where dogs can quietly decompress
• How to move them through the day without overwhelm
The venue’s thoughtful layout allows us to plan calm transitions between key moments, ceremony, drinks reception, portraits and rest periods, all while keeping your dog settled, safe and happy.
The benefit of an RVN behind the lens!
I don’t just capture the moment, I understand the behaviour behind it.
My RVN background and Advanced Behavioural training allows me to keep your dog relaxed, helping me catch those perfect calm wedding day experience that others miss
The Ceremony Room: A Striking, Atmospheric Space for Dog Moments & Photos
Runa Farm, Dog friendly wedding venue, ceremony room
The Ceremony Room: A Striking, Atmospheric Space For Dog Moments & Photos
One of Runa Farm’s most memorable features is its ceremony room. Rather than relying on natural light, the space is intentionally designed to feel dramatic, intimate and modern, with carefully considered lighting, clean architectural lines and a calm, focused atmosphere.
This creates a powerful backdrop for:
• Your dog walking down the aisle
• Sitting quietly during the ceremony
• Emotional, cinematic photographs during vows and readings
Because the room is more enclosed and atmospheric, expert handling is key. As an RVN-led chaperone, we carefully manage:
• Sound and acoustics, which can feel more intense in an enclosed space
• Guest movement and proximity
• Your dog’s confidence levels during key moments
This ensures your dog remains calm, settled and comfortable, allowing them to be present for meaningful moments without becoming overwhelmed.
The result is a beautifully composed ceremony, visually striking, emotionally rich, and completely stress-free for both you and your dog.
A quiet moment before the day unfolds. Dogs don’t rush weddings, they remind us to slow down.
Photography Hotspots at Runa Farm (With Your Dog)
1. The Ceremony Room (Pre or Post Ceremony)
Perfect for:
• Calm, posed portraits
• Emotional moments immediately after the ceremony
• Clean, editorial-style photographs featuring your dog
We time this carefully to avoid crowds and overstimulation.
2. The Outdoor Courtyard & Surrounding Countryside
Runa Farm’s rural setting provides open, natural backdrops that are ideal for relaxed dog portraits.
• Space for your dog to walk naturally
• Fewer visual distractions
• A calm environment that allows genuine expressions and wagging tails
A relaxed moment at Runa Farm, where calm chaperoning allows dogs to settle comfortably in quiet moments before the wedding unfolds.
3. Quiet Indoor Corners
For dogs who prefer a more low-key presence, we know where to find quieter areas for gentle cuddles, family photos and decompression breaks.
The RVN Advantage at Runa Farm
Weddings are busy, emotional and unpredictable environments, and dogs experience all of this intensely.
As a Registered Veterinary Nurse, my role goes far beyond holding a lead.
Our RVN-led approach includes:
• Behavioural Awareness
Spotting early signs of stress, fatigue or overexcitement and intervening before it escalates.
• Environmental Management
Managing transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, different flooring surfaces, crowd density and sound levels.
• Structured Rest Periods
Ensuring your dog has downtime away from guests so they can recharge comfortably.
• Discreet Coordination
Working closely with your venue team and photographer so your dog is brought in and out smoothly, without interrupting the flow of your day.
This is what allows your dog to be included safely, and enjoy the experience.
Milo, Cockapoo congratulating mam
Evening Care & Wind-Down
As the day moves into the evening, many dogs are ready to rest.
We discreetly:
• Settle your dog into a secure, familiar space
• Provide food, comfort breaks and calm reassurance
• Remain responsible for their welfare so you can relax and enjoy your celebration
Whether your dog stays on-site, returns home, or requires overnight care as part of our Wishbone Moon package, everything is handled professionally and compassionately.
Is Runa Farm Right for Your Dog?
Runa Farm is an excellent choice for:
Sociable dogs who enjoy being involved
Calm, well-managed ceremony moments
Couples who value thoughtful planning and professional care
With Wishbone Weddings support, it can be a truly wonderful experience for your dog.
Planning a Runa Farm Wedding With Your Dog?
At Wishbone Weddings, we specialise exclusively in wedding dog chaperoning, led by 25 years of veterinary nursing experience.
If you’re planning your Runa Farm wedding and would love your dog by your side — safely, calmly and beautifully — we’d love to help.
