our story

Have you ever known something was right so deep in your heart and soul, that you didn't hesitate to jump in with both feet? Of course you do,  you wouldn't be here considering our estate for your wedding, if you didn't! Well, that's exactly how Wheatfield Estate came to be...

As Hospitality professionals for over 20 + years (and counting), we had always dreamed of one day owning our own property to host weddings and events. The plan was to find our dream property as a retirement plan many years down the road, but when the opportunity came to purchase this iconic property in 2020, we jumped in with both feet - during a Pandemic no less!

Previously loved by Winter Wheat, a whimsical and quirky folk art and country store, our estate's heritage has been a landmark destination in Central Elgin for over 20 years. Wheatfield Cottage, built in 1844, was the original dwelling on the property, and we like to think we have honoured its history, but with a cozy English cottage twist.

MEET LAUREN

Lauren is a serial entrepreneur - whether she likes to believe it or not. She began a career in the hospitality industry at 17 and has worked every position from hotel front desk, bartender, to sales manager. In 2012, she founded Twelfth Night Events - a luxury wedding planning company, but since then, she has also founded Wheatfield Estate, Press Made Modern, the former Luxury London Bridal Show, and the Creative Commons - see? Serial entrepreneur. It can be exhausting! 

When Wheatfield Estate was born in 2020, Lauren became the Director of Sales and Marketing and was the visionary behind the property. Now, she is the one behind the keyboard responding to your inquiries. In her spare time, Lauren loves to design websites (including this one!) and can be found designing for her fellow vendor friends under the business Press Made Modern.

While the property itself is considered new as a wedding venue, we are not new to the Wedding Industry. Our years of experience planning events for hotels, convention centres, and our sister business, Twelfth Night Events, has prepared us for this exciting new venture. We look forward to creating an incredible planning experience for our couples for years to come!

ABOUT US 

MEET JOHN + LAUREN

MEET JOHN 

John has been working in the hospitality for longer than he cares to mention! From restaurant and bar management, to luxury hotels, John has done it all. Since 2012, John has been the muscle behind Lauren's ideas from her wedding planning world - build marquee letters? Champagne walls? Need some collapsable bars? He's that guy for the business!

In 2020, after acquiring our wedding venue, John's role evolved into operations. Overseeing the build process, the property management, and logistics, John is often found in the background ensuring every detail is running as efficiently as possible -and he is often the friendly face you see behind the tours!