30th October 2020 was the day that our daughter Emma eventually married Matt at Rockbeare Manor. I am just looking at photos and it’s reminded me what a wonderful day we had. I’d like to thank all the team at Rockbeare Manor for making it such a special day. Andy and Aimee went out of their way to ensure everything went smoothly. Little things meant a lot; among many things I was grateful to Aimee for parking our car for us and to Andy for accompanying me down the long hall to the ceremony. Jess was great throughout the day. Thank you so much.
2020-10-30
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We honestly had the best day with our family at Rockbeare Manor, despite the many changes to plans and our wedding day being the 3rd wedding date for us but we are so happy that we decided to proceed with our wedding this year, the intimate setting at Rockbeare Manor was so special and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer team to look after us. We both said after the day that in hindsight we would have planned a more intimate day from the start as it couldn’t have been more perfect and would just love to say a huge thank you to you all for your support from the planning through to the big day itself.
For us, the decision of whether to go ahead with an intimate wedding this year or hold off for a couple of years ended up being an easy decision when we sat down to weigh up our options and said to ourselves that the reason we were having our wedding was to get married and become husband and wife. We knew we could have a big party at some point in the future but the most important part of our special day was getting married with our closest family and starting the rest of our lives together. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day than our wedding day at Rockbeare Manor in October, if you’re gut is telling you to go for it, go with it you won’t regret it!
2020-10-22
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We would highly recommend Rockbeare Manor as a wedding venue. We had initially planned our wedding for April but due to covid had to postpone our wedding day to October with a bigger party planned for later in the year. Rockbeare have been so helpful and understanding every step of the way as our plans continued to change and develop as guidance changed. Our wedding day itself was so special and anyone that is worrying about having just 15 guests shouldn’t worry at all: the staff at Rockbeare and the beautiful grounds meant our day was incredible even with limited numbers. The food was absolutely excellent and one of our guests had several allergies and was just absolutely over the moon at the food that was provided for her as well. Our guests loved how stunning the rooms were as well. We are so grateful to Jessica in particular for all of her hard work on the day in making sure everything ran smoothly. Thank you so much also to Aimée and Helen for all of the arranging leading up to the big day as well.
2020-10-26
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Dear all at Rockbeare Manor
As the mother of the bride I just want to say an enormous thank you for the lovely wedding reception we all enjoyed. Despite the reduced numbers and the restrictions due to covid, it didn't spoil things at all and everyone has said what a happy day it was.
Couples having to have different weddings to normal due to the current restrictions can be assured that they can still have a lovely experience at Rockbeare Manor.
2020-09-26
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Thank you so much for all your hard work over the last few months to help us make our day a reality.
We truly dodged a bullet with the 30/15 people issue and we had the most incredible day with our lovely friends and family that didn’t feel covid different at all.
The weather, food, rooms and decorations were just sublime - (breakfast was an extra lovely treat especially), and all your servers and staff could not have been more lovely and attentive.
Our guests all ADORED Rockbeare.
2020-09-26
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From when I was young I always dreamed of having the typical large fairytale wedding. I was due to get married in May 2020, then due to Covid we had to postpone until September. Working together with our wedding venue Rockbeare Manor, we decided to split our wedding into two parts. This was honestly the best decision I could ever have made. In September our guest numbers were limited to 30 - where I once would have hated this idea as it was not what I envisaged, it ended up being exactly what I wanted without even knowing it! Our wedding venue was absolutely amazing through the whole process. It was so much more intimate and I was able to spend the time talking to all my guests without missing anyone out. I was treated like a princess for the whole day and every member of staff was attentive and caring.
I would advise any bride getting married during Covid to just do it! Marriage is about the love for your partner and sharing your day with those most special to you. Having a smaller wedding meant that we didn't get 'those second aunties that you have never met' - it was an event with all those closest to us, which I will cherish forever.
Aimée and Helen kept in touch during the whole process and even called us just to see how we were feeling about everything going on. Next year, we will hopefully be having our Wedding 'part two', with all those that were not able to attend this year. After the wedding I soon got all the wedding blues, but this quickly vanished. I get to wear my wedding dress TWICE!!! I get to experience the amazing food-which honest to god was the best food I have ever eaten in my life and I get to return to the glorious grounds which were all well kept and beautiful.
I never thought I would ever have two weddings and what started out as disappointment is now appreciation and pure excitement.
I am so unbelievably lucky to be able to experience the best day of my life for the second time.
If I could advise any bride considering doing this. Please, please, please do it as you will not regret it!! I literally can not wait for next year, where I have managed to have the best of both worlds. One that is intimate, romantic and special in its own way, one that is large, full of music and dancing. How many brides get to say that they got to experience two weddings to the same partner?!
In regards to Covid restrictions, the team made sure to make the experience as magical as it could possibly be. Whilst they made sure to maintain guidelines, providing hand gel and exceptionally clean facilities, they also made sure that it was your "typical" wedding experience. I do not feel that I missed out in any way whatsoever, if anything I feel like I got a better experience than most.
My last bit of advice would be to make it your own. Due to the restrictions put in place, all our traditional wedding ideas of what a wedding "had to include" went out the window. Please do not panic as whenever you do get married here, it will be an amazing experience which you will never forget.
Philippa and Michael
2020-09-20
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Hello from Mr and Mrs Cross!
Now we're back to the normality of every day life, I wanted to reach out to say the biggest thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Rockbeare Manor was the perfect venue, there are no words to explain how pleased we were, and to be hosted by the most incredible people was a privilege. Jessica and Davy, we honestly couldn't have asked for more amazing hosts, thank you so very much to you and your team.... Special mention to Cameron for making our evening so special on Friday night too. From start to finish - your organisation, calming influence, patience and fun loving professionalism was incredible, on the most important day of our lives we couldn't have wished for more. You are a credit to Rockbeare and should be commended for your relentless hard work and understanding of what makes your guests happy. You were like magicians and Jessica, you were so incredibly kind to keep running around like you did on the big day! You were everywhere and no where at the same time, like a wonderful flitting fairy magician who made sure that everyone's day/evening was perfect but without being seen! I hope you are both well rewarded as you honestly are the best event planners/hosts we have ever had the pleasure to meet. I will highly recommend Rockbeare Manor to everyone, our guests all absolutely loved their time there too.
Many said it was the best wedding venue they've ever been to. Thank you again and I wish you so much success in the future.
Thank you once more,
Caroline and Richard
2020-01-18
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Good evening Davy, Myself and Joe just wanted to say a massive thankyou to you and your team! You yourself looked after us from the very first meeting at the venue, all the way to our special day, and we can’t thankyou enough for that.
All our guest have said how amazing the staff were in looking after us all and making everything perfect!
A massive thankyou needs to go to Cameron, he made sure me and joe were always happy and had everything we needed! Nothing seemed like it was to much trouble! Excellent member of staff!
The food was so yummy! No one had a bad word to say about it and the burgers, guest were saying they have never had a burger that’s tasted so good!
Thankyou for excellent communication leading up to the wedding and making everything so calm and clear.
Once again, Thankyou very much and we will be recommending rockbeare at any given chance.
Regards, Mr & Mrs Coughlin.
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Dear all at Rockbeare,
We want to say a huge thank-you to everyone involved in our special day. Our wedding was more than perfect, it was everything we had wished for and more! Your venue and team were out of this world... words can't describe how helpful and amazing you all were. You all work so hard and deserve a lot of credit! The manor itself is like something out of a fairytale!
Cameron - What can I say... You blew us away with your kindness, eagerness to make our day perfect and how much you cared for us. Nothing was a problem or too much trouble, you made us feel like we were the only 2 people in the world that mattered, we are really grateful you were involved in our day. You remained very calm considering how busy the bar was! A massive thank-you to you!
Davy was also a star and again nothing was a problem! He made us feel at ease and that everything was under control.
Food - We had a lot of compliments from our guests saying how amazing the food was, and we totally agree! Everything was so tasty and freshly made. The canapés were insane!
A lot of our guests have said its the best wedding they've ever been too - and this is all down to your amazing team!
Many thanks,
Mr & Mrs Onslow
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Dear Davy,
Where do we even begin... Rob and I cannot thank you, Helen, Cameron, Johnny and all of the team, enough for making our wedding day so special! Everything right from our first visit to Rockbeare Manor, until after breakfast the morning following the wedding, was just amazingly perfect.
The wedding day for us was completely stress free thanks to all of you. The team provided us with everything we needed, often before we even realised we needed it! You were always one step ahead of everything and we will be forever grateful.
It goes without saying that Rockbeare Manor is a beautiful building, but the staff are what really make it. You all worked so hard, and such long hours!! You made us feel so welcome, nothing was too much trouble and you really went the extra mile to make us feel so special on our big day.
We definitely have to say a big thank you to the chefs, I’m sure all our guests will agree that the food was so delicious!! An extra thank you to Cameron for organising chicken burgers at 1am - so glad we didn’t miss out on those, they were out of this world!
So thank you again for being a part of our wedding day, it honestly was the best day ever! We wish we could do it all again. Hopefully we can be guests at another wedding at Rockbeare one day.
Best wishes
Becky & Rob x
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