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Gilbert White & The Oates Collections

Gilbert White & The Oates Collections

Alton, Hampshire
4.8 out of 5 rating, 16 reviews
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4.8 out of 5 rating
16 reviews
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    Jade A. Sent on 11/10/2021
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    The perfect place for an authentic barn wedding in Hampshire!

    We had the BEST day ever celebrating our wedding at Gilbert White's House! Thanks to the amazing events and catering teams our day went so smoothly and we didn't need to worry about a thing! They were there for us every step of of the way and made sure all our questions were answered.

    The team were so kind, flexible and understanding when it came to arranging (and re-arranging... and re-re-arranging - thanks covid!) our day, from going to see the venue, to suggesting vendors for flowers, transport and everything in between, and during the set up, day and pack down.

    We were allowed access to the barn the afternoon before and morning after the wedding, which made set up and pack down a lot less stressful than if we had to do it all on the day, and meant that we could spend the whole afternoon the day before making the barn look exactly the way we wanted. We even had some time at the end of the afternoon to practice walking down the aisle!

    We also decided to use the on-site catering team for our wedding breakfast, canapes and evening food, which was all absolutely delicious and our guests are still talking about the pork belly one month on! Our tasting was also an amazing (and delicious) experience and the team were happy to work with any and all of our dietary requirements.

    Thank you so much Gilbert White's House for making our wedding day the best and most special day it could possibly have been, we would not hesitate to recommend this venue to any couple looking for a gorgeous, relaxed, spacious and authentic place to celebrate your big day!
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    Toby R. Sent on 02/09/2021
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    A beautiful day

    Tasha and her team at Gilbert White's House were amazing, they couldn't do enough to help, we had free reign on the barn do dress as we pleased. The transition between ceremony and reception was seamless. We couldn't thank them enough for making our day perfect!
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    Katherine G. Sent on 10/08/2021
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    The Perfect Venue

    Gilbert Whites are the perfect venue. The setting is completely stunning, the people are so kind and helpful, the barn itself is gorgeous and the venue added so much character to the day. All of our photos are so stunning. Monique was such a help both in the lead up to the day and on it. The Team was so friendly and it really made planning the day so much easier. The flexibility of the venue added so much personality to our day and we loved the Gilbert White Brewed Beers!
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    Sharon S. Sent on 17/10/2021
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    Stunning venue

    Such a stunning venue. Everyone involved were so helpful. I would highly recommend having your special day here. The open space is beautiful, the barn is spacious and the other extras help to make any wedding magical.
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    Louise Sent on 16/04/2021
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    Our Perfect Day

    We cannot thank Charlotte and the team at Gilbert White’s enough for their approach to making our day exactly what we wanted. From the first time we arrived to view the venue, we knew that the history of the place and the surrounding natural environment was perfect for us. We were treated to a wonderful food tasting to get our menu right, as many visits to the venue as we needed to plan things, and easy, straightforward communication at all times. We were very lucky that we were able to maintain flexibility with our dates as well, since we had to postpone three times during the height of the pandemic. Ultimately, our small wedding was more than perfect and the relaxed yet professional approach at Gilbert White’s meant that our day felt intimate and special.
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    Katie C. Sent on 07/04/2021
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    An excellent wedding venue and wonderful staff

    Charlotte and the team at Gilbert White's went over and above to make our day incredibly memorable. Leading up to the wedding Charlotte was always on hand to provide advice and assistance and was a great help on the wedding day. The food prepared by the inhouse caterers was also excellent.
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    Amy J. Sent on 01/11/2021
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    Great wedding venue

    We had a fantastic day at Gilbert White's House. The team had a challenging time as we were originally due to get married in May 2019 and the date had to be moved about 4 times! The process was smooth and everyone on the team was really helpful. They were very accommodating and patient with us as we a bit hectic in the last few weeks of planning! It was a great day and everyone raved about the venue. Special thanks to Monique, Tasha and Jo who were all very kind to us and put up with my lack of knowledge of wedding planning! xx

    Gilbert White & The Oates Collections's reply:

    Thank you so much for your kind words. So glad you had such a smooth and special day. Wishing you and your family all the best!
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    Laura Sent on 23/12/2019
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    Barn Birthday Party

    I arranged a joint birthday party at the Barn at Gilbert White's
    House, in December, at quite short notice. The staff were absolutely
    fantastic, they arranged everything for us from tables and tablecloths
    to a sound system, all included in the price. The venue looked
    beautiful, and Ellie kindly came down that morning to help us add some
    extra decorations. The chef, Jo, put together a selection of delicious
    food options at very reasonable prices, and we eventually chose a
    shared starter and "fork buffet". There were a wide range of options
    to suit everyone, and the food was widely complimented (and the staff
    kindly packaged up the leftovers for us to take home!). The staff on
    the night were all fantastic, everyone had drinks at all times, but
    they were very discreet. Several of our guests commented
    (independently) to us that it was "the best party we've ever been to".
    We couldn't have been more delighted.
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    Lynne Sent on 10/02/2020
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    Great Parlour Wedding

    We had an amazing wedding in the Great Parlour which had a wonderful historic atmosphere and made an intimate setting for our small wedding. Having the string trio perform during the ceremony was perfect for the setting. The drinks reception in the garden with them playing outside was wonderful.

    Thank you for all your help on the day and with planning. It is such a special place and we have many happy memories to take forward.
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