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Sarah Sent on 22/01/2026Perfect July Wedding
Review from an OCD couple... it's an essay grab a cuppa... 🤣
Attentive, welcoming staff that went above and beyond, Stunning Grounds and stateley rooms, nothing was too much trouble, it's a 300+ year old building so they do have to do so much behind the scenes work to keep it looking in tip top condition all year long. Yes some areas could do with renovation or update, but it goes without saying... Rome wasn't built in a day, but mention any worries you have in advance and the team will do everything in their power to sort it for you. Just like they did for us! (I've heard some new changes are already underway re renovations- lucky couples)!
We booked around 1 year in advance so kept popping in to see updates and attended all their wedding shows to meet local reccomended Suppliers that know the building and timings of the day well. So glad we did as got lots of helpful hints and tips.
The gravel driveway during winter months obviously gets worn in from all the cars driving in the wet weather So they have regular maintenance to level and fill in any pot holes. (One of the big questions we had which was sorted ready for summer wedding season no issue at all) we also asked if the skirting boards would be painted as they had gotten scuffed/dirty with all the weddings/proms and other parties over Autumn and Christmas Weddings and was told it's something they do in January and a touch up when they can before the summer season. Amazing! Completely eased any worries we had. And true to their word when we attended a few weeks before our wedding it was all done... and even new carpets in some of the Manor bedrooms as well as freshly painted skirting in bedrooms etc too! Nice touch and suprise for us! It all looked so fresh and clean!
The food.... 😍 well it was beyond what we could have imagined. Beef Wellington (upgrade) for our top table was cooked to perfection by Chef Simon and Team. They also catered for around 10 Allergens/Dietary Requirements with ease throughout the day with canapes, sit down meal and evening buffet. The General Manager was overseeing our sit down meal and made sure everyone including families with young children were happy and did all the check backs needed at the correct times to make sure the Dairy/gluten/nut free and vegans were all happy with their meals etc. What a relief.
Upon booking I asked if i could reserve the bridal suite the night before for myself and 3 year old to stay in to get ready in the morning. (No other weddings on the day prior in the end so this was allowed when I checked again nearer the wedding) highly reccomend doing this or booking a room in the wing and moving bits over as I had 0 stress morning of as everything I needed for bridesmaids and throughout the day was already with me. We knew other guests couldnt check in until 3pm, but as there wasnt another Wedding on the day before some guests were checked in after the ceremony during room turn around which was fab! And also meant I could set up the day before as they also had no events on! 😍 what a dream!
We had around 75 guests during ceremony and breakfast sit down meal, 100 guests in the evening. Perfect numbers for this Venue size inside the main hall. Harpist singing and playing whilst bridesmaids and myself walked down the gorgeous statement staircase to the main hall for the ceremony! (One of the big reasons why we booked for this fairytale feature)!
Bouncy castle and crazy golf in the garden on the beautifully landscaped back lawn, a singer serenading guests during room turn around from ceremony to sit down. Vintage Popcorn cart for the kids too whilst the canapes were going around with pimms, we had it all! 😂
Saxophone and DJ set for the evening really set the tone for the evenings celebrations, with Sarah Sax hiding upstairs on the main balcony to suprise us blasting out a ibiza classic whilst we were all looking up from the dancefloor, walked her way down the staircase playing Sax and joined us all on the dancefloor with confetti blowing down on us all!
Our photographers took us all round the grounds for photos. (Some of my favourites are the ones in the long grass by the dovecot) and of course on the staircase! But looking back wish we had taken some by the lake and the woodland area too! (Spoilt for choice so organise and meet before hand here with your photographer if you can)!
Full English Breakfast was buffet style in the morning, all piping hot and lots of fruit and yoghurt, pastries etc for the kids too. Was lovely to sit in the main hall for brekkie the next day.
All in all.. if you've made it this far Chicheley Hall team couldn't have done better on our Wedding day and the lead up. The team that work there work so hard and you can see it. They are like a second family to us now and love attending all their family fun days and open days!
Sad to see Tamarin our Co ordinator move on to pastures new but we have met the new Wedding Co Ordinator recently and she is soooo enthusiastic and can see the excitement she has for the venue and couples booking just like we had to when planning our big day so know all future brides are in safe hands with her too.
Great service, clean, tidy, kept to their word on refurbs etc, amazing food, and welcoming helpful staff all round.
Chicheley Hall's reply:
wow! thank you so much for your super lovely review...your words have touch our hearts as we remember back to your incredibly epic day! The Sax on the balcony was definitely a highlight of the celebrations but from beginning to end it was a dream. Thank you for choosing Chicheley Hall and for trusting us with your big day ... we are totally over the moon that it was everything you had dreamed of. Team Chicheley x -
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Holly Sent on 06/01/2026Incredible venue average service
This venue is beautiful inside and out but definitely needs some tlc. There is a lot of spiders and cobwebs in the rooms which is just completely unnecessary especially for the price you are paying. To which my son was terrified to go to sleep as well as me. The wedding breakfast food was outstanding and very generous portions. The evening buffet however was not well organised, was late and definitely not catered for the amount we had paid for.
We were made to feel like our wedding was less important then the one the night before as we had very little time before hand to set up and everything was taken down with no care which led to our items being broken and lost, my wife wasn’t allocated a ready room either as the bridal suite hadn’t been cleaned, we were almost left without music for the ceremony as well and the groom had to sort it literally 5 mins before the ceremony began. During the reception there was no seating in the dance floor area so it was empty for most of the evening as everyone was seated in the bar. The toilet in the bar was flooded as well on more than one occasion.
We also told the organiser over a year before the wedding that we wanted to use a confetti canon and was informed an hour before the reception that this would not be possible, I wasn’t even told this by the venue I was informed by my DJ
I do want to say that the venue and the grounds are stunning and that the food was amazing but for the price we paid and how stressful the management made what was our special day it should have been better.Chicheley Hall's reply:
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback from your wedding day in May 2025.
We are truly sorry to hear that there were elements of the day that left you feeling disappointed. This is never our intention, and we take all feedback seriously as we continually strive to improve our service across every area.
As your wedding took place at the beginning of last season, it is difficult for us to comment in detail on specific points so long after the event. However, we would like to reassure you that over the past six months we have implemented a number of changes and improvements to address concerns such as those raised, ensuring a better experience for all our couples moving forward.
Thank you again for your feedback—it is invaluable in helping us grow and improve.
Wishing you both a very happy new year and celebrations on your approaching 1st anniversary
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Zoe Sent on 26/06/2025
Aaron and Zoe Bowman
We would like to say a big thank you to all the staff that worked our day. Couldn't of asked for a better team. We are really bad at names but we think her name was racheal she saw us both stressing out because no one was listening for cake cutting photos. So she asked us where we wanted people and took over. Also we have heard that aaron little brother got upset after his sweets accidently got threw in the bin and the staff member apologised and gave him a drink due to how upset he got because of his autism and she delt with him really well.We had a lovely day with amazing great service. -
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Deborah Sent on 08/05/2025Our perfect day 3 rd of May 2025
Wow! This venue is truly nothing of stunning and provides breathtaking views for fantastic photography for your wedding.
The wedding co ordinator Tamarin and all of the staff were so friendly, professional, attentive to our needs and work so hard to give you your perfect wedding.
The rooms all had stunning views from them. Due to being a listed building the rooms do get hot and stuffy , however the staff ran round to get fans as the sash windows cannot be opened.
The food was out of this world and caters for all requirements. Our guests were very satisfied and loved our choice
This is one of our favourite places and will be coming back to celebrate our anniversary there.
A massive thank you and well done to all the staff who made our day so perfect!Chicheley Hall's reply:
Good Morning Deborah,
Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate it
It was our pleasure to host & assist in making your magical day
We wish you & Wayne all the happiness in the world -
Shane Sent on 05/03/2025
Amazing Wedding Venue
We had our wedding at Chicheley Hall on 28 Feb 25 and it was truly the best day of our lives. The day ran seamlessly and the food was absolutely fantastic. Tamarin and her team were brilliant from our enquiry all the way through to breakfast after the wedding day. She was super responsive and nothing was too much hassle. We got married in the Grand Hall, had dinner in the Atrium and went back to the Grand Hall for the evening. The bedrooms are amazing, the whole venue has real character and the gardens are beautiful. And whole day was seamless, ours guests loved it and we would highly recommend Chicheley Hall. Shane & Katie Gales -
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Danii Sent on 18/12/2024Dream wedding
We had our wedding here in 2023 and honestly, we wouldnt change a thing. The venue itself is personal and intimate feeling, with so much history and character. The team are hard working and efficient, very experienced and pull off an amazing day that flows. I had a few moments of worry about timings, decor, etc, but Tamarin resolved things immediately with no fuss, and calmed me down. The venue accommodated every request and we look back on the day with the fondest of memories.
We cant thank them enough!Chicheley Hall's reply:
Dear Danielle & Daniel,
Lovely to hear from you - can't believe married over a year now. Hope you did something amazing to celebrate.
Thank you for your feedback
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Eleanor Sent on 17/12/2024A perfect wedding
We were really nervous planning our wedding because obviously we'd never done it before but Tamarin was always there to help and give advice and both during the planning period and on the actual day everything went smoothly :)
The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and the food was excellent so I would absolutely recommend Chicheley Hall for your wedding :)Chicheley Hall's reply:
Dear Eleanor & David,
It was our pleasure to assist with all the planning & being apart of your special day. Thank you for your kind feedback -
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Tamarin Sent on 17/12/2024Tapsell Wedding March 2024
Stunning venue for this special celebration - staff were amazing, it was our perfect day!!
We started with a group dinner night prior & enjoyed breakfast both mornings with friends & family! -
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Megan Sent on 20/08/2024
Summer Reception
We had a great experience with Chicheley Hall and planning from abroad. All of our guests loved the venue and the food! Really a stunner of a venue in person that had our guest's jaws dropping at the entrance. Really the perfect place if you are planning for a summer wedding and want that estate feel.Chicheley Hall's reply:
Dear Megan & Mike,
Thank you for this review. It was our honour to assist you & delivering your perfect day. We enjoyed hosting & meeting your friends & family too -
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