Me and Mrs Collins 27.12.22
Where do we even begin?
Thank you simply isn't enough.
As we drove away from our very first visit to Crow Wood, there was a buzz of excitement between us as we pictured ourselves at the end of the aisle, saying our vows in the most beautiful, picturesque scenery, both inside and out. The decor inside the Lakeside Suite was everything we had hoped for. From the positioning of the bar at the top of the dance floor, to the stunning floor to ceiling windows and delicate floral light fittings. Without a single element of additional dressing when we were viewing it, the room just oozed class, elegance and practicality, our three big requirements for our wedding.
Upon arriving at Crow Wood for the first time, we were greeted by Rudolf. This warm and cheery welcome was maintained throughout every additional visit we made to our venue.
The polite, friendly and approachable manner did not stop there. Every member of staff that we have come across, throughout our 15 months of planning, has been incredibly helpful. Including the many telephone calls the reception staff received from our guests and ourselves regarding room bookings, the bar staff, all of the events team who promptly addressed any email request with thorough and clear answers to all of our queries. Just every member of the Crow Wood family, across all departments, has made our experience such a pleasurable one and for that we thank you for this rare and noticed treatment.
The food. Oh wow! Having made sure that we visited Wilfred's for a meal prior to our wedding, we knew the quality, flavours and standards to expect on our day. We also attended the Taster Evening. The evening itself got us incredibly excited for our big day. On our wedding day, our guests commented that the food was the best wedding food they had ever had, with some in disbelief about how they had managed to create and execute such a tasty meal on a mass catering level. The flavours, the ratio of gravy to the dish - very important if you're from Yorkshire like us, the temperature, the presentation, just every element of the meal was absolutely perfect. There we even guests commenting on how delicious the glaze on the bread rolls were! Not to mention the professionalism and prompt service from all of the staff throughout the meal. Wilfred's are exceptional at what they do and we highly recommend that you visit.
The hotel itself is as elegant and classy as the Lakeside suite. The floor to ceiling windows that continue throughout every bedroom impressed our guests with how spacious and light the rooms were. They were even impressed with the Temple Spa complimentary toiletries, giving it that luxury edge.
Now for Paige...
Crow Wood have somehow managed to employ an actual, real - life angel to plan their weddings. We challenge anyone out there to find a more dedicated, hard-working, friendly, caring and genuine all-round incredible human to plan their wedding day. From the day we first met with Paige, we were greeted by her beaming smile and open arms. From that very first meeting, we knew that she just got us. She knew our vision, supported it whole-heartedly and offered advice and guidance on a plethora of suppliers. Her knowledge of the wedding world is extensive and admirable. We would tell her an idea and she would just pluck names off the top of her head, find their business page online and write it down for us, all within a matter of seconds. This maintained throughout the 15 months of planning. With countless messages and emails back and forth, with the lovely Ella picking up any of our requests in Paige's absence, the support was world-class. Not only was the practical support there in an abundance, but with her years of experience, Paige knows all too well how stressful planning a wedding can be. We can honestly say that her emotional support and understanding throughout the planning process provided us with the comfort and security to know that everything will be ok. No request was too big, no question was too silly, every single contact was met with acceptance and for that we just can't thank you enough. As I (the bride) woke up on the morning of my wedding (in the apartment- highly recommended!), one of my first thoughts was "when will I see Paige?". I knew that from the moment I saw her, all of my stresses and worries would just vanish. And they did! She gave me the tightest squeeze and from that moment, I just knew that I had absolutely nothing else to worry about and that, just as we felt from our very first meeting with her, she had us.
The day itself ran so smoothly. It was seamless from start to finish. Didier and the wonderful team were incredibly attentive to all of our and our guests' requests and ensured that the day was nothing but perfect. With many of our guests already being married, we were honoured and elated to hear so many of them say that it was the best wedding they have ever been to!
We used the incredibly talented Alex Birtwell for our entertainment and well, he just needs a whole review to himself and his band so we won't gush too much right now. All that we will say is BOOK HIM!
Crow Wood really is a superb venue. Not only for weddings, but even just for a little getaway or bite to eat. It's a place that we will always hold dear to us and with the fair pricing throughout and down to earth atmosphere, we will be sure to visit regularly and remember our perfect day.