Thicket Priory - where’s that? Those were the words spoken to our son when we were on holiday last year and he announced that not only had she said “yes” but also that the date and venue for the big day were fixed. Sitting thousands of miles away, little could we imagine the treat that was laying in store for us.
Looking at the photographs on the website whetted our appetite but it was impossible to visualise the real thing so on our return to the UK we contacted Anna and arranged to meet her one cold September afternoon. She became the face of Thicket Priory for us. Her bright and bubbly personality with a casual, relaxed attitude but an underlying exacting eye for detail is exceptional. Having shown us the general layout, we were encouraged to wander around on our own, look into every room, and simply get lost for a couple of hours.
That was when the magic set in. Each room is unique with simple but beautiful harmonious decor and furnishings. There are also little anecdotes or a synopsis of their history over the centuries. We knew that our son’s wedding was going to be a very special weekend. That weekend has just passed. Thicket Priory become “home” to our two families and their guests. From the informal meal in the Old Kitchen on Friday lunchtime through to breakfast on Sunday morning, nothing was too much trouble for Anna and her Team. We were able to chill outside in the sun on Friday afternoon, wander round the grounds and lake, and simply absorb the wonderful ambience of this lovely old building.
Saturday morning was equally relaxed despite the comings and goings of hairdressers, florists, caterers, photographers and registrars alongside more guests. Even with so much activity, there remained an air of tranquility befitting our special occasion. The wedding itself was delightful. Little touches such as Anna letting our Grandson strike the gong to commence proceedings made it extra special.
We thoroughly enjoyed the entire time that we spent in this stunning and lovingly restored old house. It’s a shame it all went so quickly.
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Wonderful amazing wedding Anna was fantastic and the venue is outstanding. The day was out of this world as was the Groom and Bride 👰♀️
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The best wedding venue I've ever been to, stunning! all the staff were very polite and accommodating, Anna the wedding planner did an amazing job, the food was delicious, the weather was perfect! 10 out of 10
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Thicket Priory - where’s that? Those were the words spoken to our son when we were on holiday last year and he announced that not only had she said “yes” but also that the date and venue for the big day were fixed. Sitting thousands of miles away, little could we imagine the treat that was laying in store for us.
Looking at the photographs on the website whetted our appetite but it was impossible to visualise the real thing so on our return to the UK we contacted Anna and arranged to meet her one cold afternoon last September. She became the face of Thicket Priory for us. Her bright and bubbly personality with a casual, relaxed attitude but an underlying exacting eye for detail is exceptional. Having shown us the general layout, we were encouraged to wander around on our own, look into every room, and simply get lost for a couple of hours.
That was when the magic set in. Each room is unique with simple but beautiful harmonious decor and furnishings. There are also little anecdotes or a synopsis of their history over the centuries. We knew that our son’s wedding was going to be a very special weekend.
That weekend has just passed. Thicket Priory become “home” to our two families and their guests. From the informal meal in the Old Kitchen on Friday lunchtime through to breakfast on Sunday morning, nothing was too much trouble for Anna and her Team. We were able to chill outside in the sun on Friday afternoon, wander round the grounds and lake, and simply absorb the wonderful ambience of this lovely old building.
Saturday morning was equally relaxed despite the comings and goings of hairdressers, florists, caterers, photographers and registrars alongside more guests. Even with so much activity, there remained an air of tranquility befitting our special occasion. The wedding itself was delightful. Little touches such as Anna letting our Grandson strike the gong to commence proceedings made it extra special.
We thoroughly enjoyed the entire time that we spent in this stunning and lovingly restored old house. It’s a shame it all went so quickly.
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We fell in love with Thicket Priory, it is an absolutely stunningly gorgeous venue and the team who run the events are fantastic. Thank you Anna and Rebecca, you were always on hand to help everything run so smoothly to make sure we had the best day that we possibly could. It was so special getting married in the private chapel and having the dinner and rooms all under the same roof, it all worked perfectly for us. We have had so many compliments from our family and friends about the delicious food and the wonderful pantries! It was better than we could have imagined it would be!
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When we first came to view Thicket Priory, we were blown away and instantly knew that nothing else could come close for us. Not only is the venue incredibly stunning and magical in equal measure, it also had all the features we were looking for to create our dream wedding weekend with all our friends and family there to celebrate with us. The team really impressed us from that first meeting and haven't let us down since. We have always felt welcomed, valued, and understood by Anna, Rebecca and everyone at #TeamThicket. When the impact of the coronavirus pandemic started to hit home, we watched as our plans unravelled and our dreams started to shatter. Like many other couples due to marry this year, it's been a really difficult and emotional time, but we feel so lucky to be working with an amazing bunch of people who have our best interests at heart! They have been flexible, supportive and super helpful. We can't wait to get married here and know that #TeamThicket will be there smiling with us! I would highly recommend everything about this venue and it's incredible team.
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We got married at Thicket Priory in March this year, literally just before lock down, and I cannot speak highly enough of the venue or staff. Just writing this review brings back so many wonderful memories and a little happy tear to my eye!
It has taken me a little while to write this review because it really does all feel like a dream! We could never have imagined a more perfect wedding among our family and friends - and since lock down hit, we almost think did that even happen - was that seriously our wedding? Luckily, we have the pictures and our treasured memories, and we really hope to go back one day to stay at Thicket Priory – or maybe just a little visit!
I found Thicket Priory online just after we got engaged in May 2019, it wasn't even open yet, and hadn't even had its first wedding, but I couldn't believe how lucky we were to have found a venue so perfectly suited to our style, taste and values. The interior is incredible, every little detail has been so well thought out and the restoration has been exquisitely done. We were in antique heaven, and on our wedding day our names were printed onto the old bells in the Kitchen (make sure to look out for the bells when you view!) and we just fell in love with the style of this magnificent building.
It was the only wedding venue we actually viewed, because there really is nothing better or more unique – especially if you are looking for an exclusive use venue with enough accommodation on-site for 70 guests and a stunning quaint little chapel! As soon as we met Anna and stepped inside into the hallway of TP, we knew that we had found somewhere truly magical and it really did feel like home!
Anna really sums up the whole essence of Thicket Priory, she made the whole experience so special and easy. She always had time for us and we loved roaming around TP viewing all the bedrooms, the stunning chapel and quirky features as a couple – we actually never wanted to leave each weekend we visited! But seriously nothing was ever too much for Anna and the team.
Anna is an absolute expert in her field and always greeted us with a huge smile and loads of advice and tips. We really do feel so blessed to have got married at Thicket Priory and it was amazing to have the whole place to ourselves from Friday to Sunday. From the catering by Baba Ganoush (which was so well organised by the fabulous team and delicious) to organising suppliers on the day, sorting the little details like a FaceTime to guests who were unable to make it - nothing was EVER too much. I could go on and on about all the special things the TP team did for us, but this review would get far too long.
If I can recommend you do one thing, please go and VIEW Thicket Priory, meet Anna & the team and I promise you will not regret it! There are so many wedding venues out there which are special, but none live up to the qualities which TP holds between its many walls. It just has the most incredible wow factor yet also a homely vibe which makes you and your guests feel so relaxed and comfortable the whole weekend. It also has all the essentials you need for an amazing party – even in a 5* hotel you could not get more luxurious rooms and wait until you see the pantry kitchens throughout the building!
Thicket Priory is utterly magical and you really do need to see it to believe it. One of the best things we did was choose an exclusive use wedding venue with accommodation and a chapel on-site! We got to spend so much time with our guests and I could not think of one thing I would change – I just wish it could have gone on longer…..
Sending lots of love to the Thicket Priory team, Mr & Mrs Hall xx
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We had the most amazing wedding weekend at Thicket Priory just before the world went crazy and lockdown began. And how lucky we were to have a weekend filled with love and laughter in the most stunning venue! We loved spending the Friday evening with our closest friends and family, eating pie and peas round a huge table in the old kitchen. Having the whole venue to ourselves felt like we were welcoming our guests into our home (albeit a very large home!) Anna and her team made sure that our ceremony and wedding day itself went without a hitch. Their attention to detail is superb and they went above and beyond to make sure that our little people were entertained and involved in the day too. We loved every second and can’t recommend Thicket Priory enough!
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We got married here on 3rd August 2019 and wow what an incredible day we had. Thicket Priory is absolutely stunning with the most beautiful grounds. The staff were amazing and went above and beyond throughout the whole day, as well as during the run up to the big day. Zoe, Anna and Flame were unbelievable and worked so hard to ensure that our day was perfect from start to finish. The food was also faultless. I would recommend this idyllic place for your wedding, you won’t be disappointed.
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My (now) husband and I were married at Thicket Priory on 29th February 2020. Words cannot fully capture how wonderful Anna and the team at Thicket Priory were from start to finish. Every visit was like coming home and the love poured into the building by the owner Bruce can be seen throughout. Everything is thought through to the last detail; from the venue itself to each element of our wedding. We cannot express our thanks enough to everyone at Thicket Priory; it is truly the most special of treasures.
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Thanks so much Sarah. 'Pete's Day' was a day you'll treasure forever. We loved getting to know you both and helping you deliver the intimate family wedding here at Thicket Priory xXx
Anna
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