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Curradine Barns

Curradine Barns

Shrawley, Worcestershire
4.9 out of 5 rating, 90 reviews
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  • Amy
    Amy Sent on 23/05/2026
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    Wonderful venue, challenging coordination experience

    Strap in, this is going to be a long one.

    In short: the wedding day itself was perfect. The year building up to it was anything but.

    The venue itself is beautiful. From the string-lit driveway and flower-lined paths, through to the cosy entrance, bar area, ceremony barn, dining room, and gorgeous courtyard that ties it all together, it creates an amazing setting for a wedding day. That part was an easy win.

    The staff on the day were fantastic. Friendly, welcoming, and genuinely excited to host us. Once the wedding arrived, everything ran seamlessly and we couldn't fault the team delivering the day itself.

    Unfortunately, after paying our deposit, expectations started to slip. Excitement gradually turned into frustration and, at times, defeat. In the final weeks before the wedding, after yet another difficult interaction, we felt forced to raise a formal complaint.

    To the venue's credit, things changed dramatically after that. The enthusiasm returned. Communication improved. The friendly atmosphere came back. The General Manager stepped in, and ultimately the wedding itself went without a hitch.

    A large part of our frustration came down to our assigned coordinator. Whether we were simply unlucky or whether company policies were being enforced too rigidly, I can't say for certain.

    What I can say is that we never built the relationship you would expect with someone coordinating one of the most important days of your life. We never felt understood as a couple, and there didn't seem to be much effort to get to know us or help personalise the experience.

    The recurring issue wasn't necessarily hearing "no" occasionally. We completely understand venues have limitations. The issue was how often it felt like the conversation ended there.

    Rather than "I'll look into it", it felt like "no". Rather than "we can't do that, but here's an alternative", it often felt like just "no".

    This covered multiple areas throughout the process: food choices, drinks, decorations, accommodation, and even arranging meetings to discuss concerns.

    The experience sold to us initially felt flexible, bespoke, and centred around creating your day. During much of the planning process, we unfortunately experienced the opposite.

    Ultimately, it felt like a combination of company inflexibility in places and communication that lacked the warmth and flexibility you hope for when planning such a major life event.

    There is definitely resentment from how difficult parts of the build-up became over the last year, and that's hard to completely forget.

    For future couples, if you feel early on that you are not connecting with your coordinator, raise it sooner rather than later. We held back because we didn't want to create awkwardness or tension leading into the wedding day, but looking back, I suspect asking the question earlier may have helped.

    For management, one suggestion would be a check-in point around six months before the wedding, giving couples an opportunity to privately confirm everything is working well or raise concerns if it isn't. A quiet opportunity to say "everything is great" or "we're struggling a bit" before frustrations build.

    This venue gave us a perfect wedding day. We just wish the journey getting there had felt as special as the day itself.

    Curradine Barns's reply:

    Hi Amy, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re truly pleased to hear that your wedding day itself was everything you hoped for and that the venue, atmosphere and team on the day helped create such a special celebration.

    We’re sorry, however, that parts of the planning journey left you feeling frustrated and unsupported at times. Planning a wedding should feel exciting throughout, and we regret that this was not consistently your experience. We do appreciate your honesty and the constructive nature of your feedback, particularly regarding communication and check-in opportunities during the planning process. We’re glad we were able to rebuild some confidence in the lead up to your wedding and ensure the day itself ran seamlessly. Your comments have been shared with the wider management team as we are always looking at how we can improve the experience for future couples. Thank you again for choosing to celebrate with us, and we wish you both every happiness for the future. Best wishes, the Curradine Barns team
  • Lesley
    Lesley Sent on 14/05/2026
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    Lovely wedding venue

    I attended a wedding here and took part as the wedding celebrant, the venue was beautiful, very clean, tidy and impressive. The gardens are full of cottage garden flowers, and the ceremony room is beautiful. Food amazing cannot praise them enough. The Wedding Planner Emma Rogers was the leader of the team of suppliers her communication with us was amazing, coordinating us through the day with precision. I would recommend Emma to anyone getting married, she has clear goals and great communication and directional skills.
    What a wonderful day.

    Curradine Barns's reply:

    Hi Lesley, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed working alongside the team and that the day ran so smoothly. Emma will be so pleased to hear your kind words. It’s wonderful to know her support and communication helped make the experience such a positive one for everyone involved. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes, the Curradine Barns team
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  • Georgie
    Georgie Sent on 20/01/2026
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    The most perfect winter wonderland wedding at the beautiful Curradine Barns!

    There are not enough words or ways to describe how magical our wedding day was at Curradine Barns... but we will try!

    This venue is exquisite and delightful. A dream place in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside - a perfect place to have a wedding and to celebrate love. The team at Curradine Barns supported us in ways we couldn't have imagined providing us with exceptional, ongoing support and expertise right from day one.

    The actual wedding day went so smoothly (without a hitch!) all thanks to our lovely coordinator, Hannah, and her team. There were so many nervous emotions flying around, but Hannah and her team supported us all and made sure everything was perfect - and it really was just that! As the bride, I expected to be somewhat rushed, flustered, anxious, and pressed for time as we had such a large bridal party, but instead, Hannah ensured that this would not be the case for us. The day was calm, serene, beautiful, and enjoyable. There was no rushing, time pressures, or stress at all and this is all thanks to Hannah who coordinated everything for us, on the day and prior.

    Hannah's lovely and hugely talented fiance, Chef Stephen, and his team did the food for approximately 90 of us. How Stephen and his team do not have a Michelin Star is beyond us! The food was unbelievably outstanding - everyone commented on how they have never had such a good meal - not just at a wedding, but ever! This is no exaggeration. We will be returning each year to attend Stephen's Chef's Table event just so we can experience it again.

    We cannot stress enough how amazing this venue is and how wonderful these people are at Curradine Barns. The General Manager, Laura, helped us with some complex things we had to navigate and she couldn't have been more accommodating or understanding. Hannah became a friend to us, too, and we couldn't be more grateful. You really made our wedding day the most special day of our lives.

    The Farmhouse accommodation is gorgeous and slept most of our bridal party and close family members, and the bridal suite is just beautiful. The cleaning team worked so hard to prepare our rooms for us and did such a great and quick job. Huge thanks to you all.

    We wish we could do it all over again, but thanks to Hannah, Stephen, Laura, and all the team at Curradine Barns, we get to cherish our perfect memories forever. You're all amazing and we would like to thank you with all our hearts!

    Book Curradine Barns for your wedding/event! We promise you it will be the best, most beautiful event of your lives!

    Curradine Barns's reply:

    Hi Georgie, Thank you so much for such a heartfelt and beautiful review. We’re truly honoured that Curradine Barns was the setting for your winter wedding and that the day felt as calm, magical and joyful as you describe. Hannah, Stephen, Laura and the whole team will be incredibly touched by your kind words, and it means the world to know their care and passion made such a difference. We’re so grateful to have been part of your story and wish you a lifetime of happiness together. Best wishes, the Curradine Barns team
  • Savannah
    Savannah Sent on 16/11/2025
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    An Incredible Venue

    I honestly can’t put into words how perfect our wedding day at Curradine Barns was.
    From start to finish, everything was seamless, stress-free, and filled with joy.

    A very special thank you goes to our wedding coordinator, Emma, who was simply phenomenal. She went above and beyond every step of the way - always just a call or message away, full of advice and reassurance. She made the whole process of planning a wedding feel effortless and genuinely enjoyable, which is no small feat!

    The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food - from the canapés to the evening pizzas, everything was delicious and beautifully presented. The catering team, along with both the day and evening staff, were friendly, professional, and attentive to every detail.

    We couldn’t have dreamed of a better experience. Thank you🤎

    Curradine Barns's reply:

    Hi Savannah, Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review, it means more than you know. We’re absolutely delighted to hear that your day at Curradine Barns felt so seamless, joyful and completely stress-free. Emma will be over the moon with your kind words. She truly cares about every couple she works with, and it’s wonderful to hear how supported and reassured you felt throughout the planning and on the day itself. We’re also thrilled that the food and service made such an impression on you and your guests. Thank you again for choosing Curradine Barns and for taking the time to share your experience. We’re so pleased your day was everything you hoped for. Best wishes, the Curradine Barns team
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    Ellie Sent on 10/11/2025
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    Autumn Wedding

    Curradine Barns were fantastic throughout the whole planning process… no question was left unanswered and nothing was too much hassle. The venue itself is beautiful and suits all weathers (we had a bit of everything on our day and it was gorgeous). The day ran so smoothly thanks to the staff’s hard work. The getting ready space is lovely. The food was fantastic and every detail was well thought out. We used several of the venue’s recommended suppliers who were all great to work with. We cannot thank Curradine enough for giving us the best wedding day we could have asked for.

    Curradine Barns's reply:

    Hi Ellie, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear how much you loved your day at Curradine Barns and that everything came together so perfectly. It’s lovely to know the team helped make things run so smoothly, whatever the weather! We really appreciate your kind words and wish you both every happiness for the future. Best wishes, the Curradine Barns team
  • Jenny
    Jenny Sent on 23/09/2025
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    Wow, what a day!

    What an absolutely stunning venue to get married in. From start to finish the staff were amazing. I couldn't fault them at all. From the day we booked right up until the big day anything we needed or were unsure about someone was there to help. And a BIG thankyou to Emma who took care of us on the day (and me and my daughter the night before) you were fantastic. I would do the day all over again if I could! And would 100000% be back at Curradine ❤️

    Curradine Barns's reply:

    Hi Jenny, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear how special your day at Curradine was and that you felt so supported from the moment you booked right through to the big day. Your lovely words about Emma mean the world, we’ll be sure to share them with her. It’s amazing to know you’d love to do it all over again and would 100% come back! Best wishes, the Curradine Barns team
  • Emma
    Emma Sent on 07/09/2025
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    Dream wedding venue

    My husband and I had a magical experience getting married at Curradine Barns three weeks ago. Our wedding was coordinated by Emma and she could not have been more helpful or friendly. She truly made us both feel so at ease throughout the day, especially immediately before and after the ceremony. When we were being pulled in a million different directions she was the one making sure that we were having a good time and getting little moments together to soak in the magic of the day. I’m very grateful to her and to the wonderful catering staff. The food was delicious and all our guests have commented on how well-fed they were and on how much they enjoyed it. The service was also incredibly slick, it felt like a truly luxurious experience for us. The actual space of the barns is just so romantic and felt both homely and special. The fact that we were able to stay overnight and have our closest friends and family there with us in the morning just made it even more perfect. I couldn’t recommend Curradine Barns enough if you are looking for an enchanting, rustic wedding venue. Thank you so much again to everyone who helped us with our wedding; it was the best day ever.

    Curradine Barns's reply:

    Hi Emma, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that your day at Curradine Barns was everything you had hoped for and more. It’s wonderful to know that Emma helped you feel so at ease and ensured you had those special moments together, that really is what it’s all about.
    We’re also so pleased your guests enjoyed the food and service, and that the barns themselves created the romantic and homely atmosphere you were looking for. Being able to stay overnight with loved ones is such a special part of the experience, and we’re glad it made your day feel even more perfect.
    Thank you again for your kind words, we wish you both every happiness for the future! Best wishes, the Curradine Barns team.
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    Tasha Sent on 18/08/2025
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    A venue you will not regret

    Our day from start to finish was just magical. The team at curradine went above and beyond and everyone was really polite. They really couldn't of done anymore for us. A special mention to Emma who was our coordinator, she is just fantastic and I truly believe the day would not have gone as smooth without her. She kept in regular contact thought our planning and made sure all the wedding stress was taken away. The food was to die for. All our dietary needs were met with ease. Hats off to the chef and team! The venue was immaculate and everyone complimented how nice it was.

    I honestly wouldn't of changed a single thing.

    10/10 venue and staff.

    Curradine Barns's reply:

    Hi Tasha, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear how magical your day at Curradine was and that everything ran so smoothly. Your kind words about Emma are especially appreciated, we’ll be sure to share them with her, as she’ll be thrilled to know she made such a difference to your planning and day. We’re also so pleased you and your guests loved the food and the venue itself. Best wishes, the Curradine Barns team
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    Amelia Sent on 20/07/2025
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    Thankyou Hannah

    Such a stress free day! Hannah was brilliant! I Clint of asked for a smoother most amazing day!

    Curradine Barns's reply:

    Hi Amelia, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. We are so glad everything ran smoothly and your day was everything you hoped for. Best wishes for the future, the Curradine Barns team
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