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Alvin Sent on 08/06/2026The most magical wedding at Notley Abbey!
Words cannot express how magical our Wedding day was at Notley Abbey. From our first visit to the incredible venue, we were blown away with its charm, character, history and its beautiful grounds. It was the last of 9 wedding venues that we visited, and there was no contest. We knew almost immediately from driving down the beautiful tree-lined driveway, and the greeting from the staff that it is where we wanted to get married.
Our experience of Notley Abbey and Harper Wedding’s was second to none. Maisie in particular was amazing, from the very start and throughout the process. No question went unanswered, and we are so thankful we were assigned Maisie to guide us through the planning and make our wedding day as special as it was. Maisie and Philippa on the day itself, were incredible - we felt like ours was the first and only wedding ever held at the venue. They, and the whole team, could not have done any more for us. And that made it even more special.
They were at our disposal at every point of the day, helping us stick to schedule as much as possible, and more importantly, always ensuring that we had a topped up drink in our hands!
Our guests have all been so complementary of the whole wedding day experience. From the grounds, to the team serving dinner - it was so professional. One guest, who is a chef, was particularly complimentary on the quality of food, and the serving staff, who served dinner for each table at the same time, in perfect synchronisation. All of our guests couldn’t believe the quality of the food (we had Chicken Curry!), and even that was a slight variation on the menu that the chef cooked especially for us on our tasting evening, which was delivered expertly on the day.
All in all, we wish we could get married at Notley Abbey every weekend! It was the most amazing day of our lives, that was made even more special by the care, attention and passion of Maisie, Philippa and the whole team. They are all a credit to a venue as beautiful as it is, but the people ensuring we felt the way we did is just as important.
Thank you to the Notley Abbey team, we hope to see you again one day! -
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Samantha Sent on 19/05/2026
The best day ever!
We got married at Notley Abbey on 9th April 2026 and we had the most wonderful day!
We first fell in love with Notley in May 2019 while we attended a wedding, from then we said Notley was the only place we wanted our wedding!
Fast forward a few years, a pandemic and 2 children later we finally visited Notley last March to book our day. Maura was the first person we dealt with (on a few visits) and she was fabulous! So kind, friendly and was brilliant with the kids, nothing was too much trouble!
We then had Maisie who was managing the planning and she was brilliant! She kept us on our toes with the planner but was never pushy, we never felt like she was on our case even though we definitely needed it at times! She reminded us when things needed to be done and made it so easy for us!
On the day.. well we could not have been more over the moon with how the whole day ran, ALL of the staff from the managers to the waiters/bar staff were just phenomenal. Philippa and Ellie were the house managers on the day. They were just so lovely, they were brilliant with the kids when they had their meltdowns, they made sure everything was running on time and made sure that we were never bothered throughout the day.
The food was wonderful, from the canapés to the 3 course wedding breakfast everyone loved it! Even the breakfast the morning after was just what we needed!
We had the most unforgettable day, all our guests were so complimentary of the venue, the staff and the food.
We cannot thank everyone at Notley enough for giving us and our guests a day to remember! Thank you!
If anyone is looking at Notley as an option… BOOK IT, you will not regret it!
From the new Mr & Mrs Dickenson
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Alice Sent on 03/05/2026The most magical day
We cannot begin to describe how amazing Notley is as a venue. From the first day of viewing, right up until the wedding day, they made us feel special and that as the bride and groom we would "float" through the day. The venue speaks for itself, steeped in character and history whilst also having a beautiful blend of modern cosiness and British charm. Everything from the food, the bottomless Aperol, the staff, the cocktails, the bedrooms, to the grounds was IMMACULATE. A special shout out to Maisie and Phillipa who kept us both sane through the process, thank you endlessly. -
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Lauren Sent on 30/03/2026Pure Magic
What a day!
From the very first time we contacted Notley Abbey the staff were so lovely and attentive. Even when we had to navigate postponing our whole wedding they were wonderful to deal with. Especially Maisie who assisted with the finer details and worked with us closely to plan the day.
I was treated like royalty on the wedding day, Rachel and Ellie were so brilliant and I couldn’t thank them, and all of the staff enough for their hard work, it really allowed me to enjoy the day without a second to worry or plan.
The venue speaks for itself, it’s so beautiful (in all seasons) and I would choose it every time. All of the guests commented how fabulous the venue was and how delicious the food was.
I hope to return every chance we get, it was pure magic!
Lauren and Will
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Tegan Sent on 17/03/2026A fairy tale wedding in a beautiful and historic venue
Notley Abbey and their staff went above and beyond to help make our dream wedding a reality, it was truly an unforgettable day that created memories we will cherish for a lifetime.
From the beginning, the wedding planning system was easy to use, and if I ever had any questions, Maisie and the team were always so quick to respond and ever so helpful throughout the entire process. In the lead-up to the wedding, every meeting felt highly productive, and I consistently felt confident that everything was being carefully managed and taken care of. It was easy to keep a track of our budgets, as it's all laid out clearly via the planner and adding extras was very straight forward. The list of preferred supplies was also extremely helpful, and whilst we chose to utilize many of these options, there was never any pressure to do so.
The food was absolutely delicious and after enjoying the Tasting Experience immensely, we went into the wedding confident knowing that the breakfast would be enjoyed by everyone (and it was!). Everyone's food arrived promptly and the tables were laid out beautifully including the gifts, wedding favours, decorations, and table names / guest names. Allergies and specific guest needs were also catered to very thoughtfully.
We've had so many compliments on the venue, Notley Abbey is a beautiful location which speaks for itself the moment you set your eyes on it. What really stood out to us though was the attentive staff, who really made us and our guests feel cared for on the day. From the moment we arrived on our wedding day, everything was perfectly taken care of. We were greeted by staff who helped us to our rooms, all of our items were taken care of, and we were able to enjoy our time prior to the ceremony. Communication throughout the day was perfect, and we knew exactly where we needed to be and when at all times. Following the ceremony, and whilst photos were being taken, we were so grateful that the staff ensured we still had the chance to enjoy the food available - and even left some to the side for us to enjoy! Additionally, a few of our younger guests felt overwhelmed in the busier areas throughout the day, and the staff kindly took them to quieter spaces and made sure they were happy and settled throughout the day. I was so pleased to learn that every one of our guests were being taken care of so kindly and thoughtfully. We are so grateful to the team for helping to make our dream wedding day a reality.
I would absolutely recommend Notley Abbey, our wedding day felt like a fairytale which was brought to reality by their incredible team. Thank you so much for everything. -
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Sarah Sent on 23/12/2025The Wedding of our Dreams
We had our wedding at Notley in November and it truly was the best day of our lives. The venue is stunning and speaks for itself but the staff at Notley are what make the difference. They went above and beyond to make our day run as smoothly as possible, all while making us feel special and cared for. They communicated well and let us know exactly what they needed and when. The food was phenomenal and the service on the day was exceptional. If you chose this as your wedding venue, you won't be let down. -
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Kale-Flame Sent on 27/11/2025Perfect Day
14 months before our wedding we went and viewed Notley Abbey as soon as we drove down the impressive drive way we knew this was were we wanted to get married!
Through planning I knew I could call at any time and ask questions and they helped make my anxiety less for the big day!
Massive thank you to Maisie! She was amazing! Nothing was to much.
From the moment we arrived we were looked after!
The day was seamless I have never felt such a relaxed atmosphere!
The team were attentive and made sure we didn’t need anything because it was already there!
If we did need anything it was never any trouble!
We were so grateful for the team no words can express.
The building and the garden was beautiful! Absolutely stunning!
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Emily Sent on 05/10/2025A Dream Come True
Our wedding day was beyond what we had dreamed of. The venue was stunning. The staff, especially Ellie and Moira, were incredibly helpful and really did minimize our stress. They were incredibly attentive and took good care of each of us, our families and the rest of guests. The service throughout the day and night was impeccable. To top it all off, the food was tasty. The Notley Abbey preferred suppliers that we used combined with the beauty of Notley Abbey and the attentiveness of the Notley Abbey staff made our day truly special. Many of our guests told us this was the best wedding they have ever been to! We are also incredibly thankful to Ellie who found a guest's missing item and a couple of items we forgot to pack and shipped them to us. We are also thankful that Maisie kept us on our toes for our planning and helped coordinate a special surprise for us with my maid of honour. -
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David Sent on 28/09/2025The Most Perfect Venue with the Most Incredible Team
We had our wedding at Notley Abbey and honestly, words can’t fully capture how perfect the experience was. From the moment we arrived until the very last guest left, the staff made sure everything ran beyond smoothly. We truly felt taken care of, supported, and stress-free throughout the entire day.
A special shoutout to Natalie and Ellie, who were absolutely wonderful—calm, kind, and so on top of every detail, as well as Maisie who helped us in the lead up to it. But it wasn’t just them; from the waiters to the managers, every single person we encountered went above and beyond. So many of our guests have since commented on how lovely and attentive the staff were, which speaks volumes.
The venue itself is simply stunning. We chose to have our ceremony outdoors, and it turned out to be the most beautiful, romantic setting imaginable—something that left everyone happily surprised at just how magical the space is in person.
And then, the food! The canapés, the drinks, the main meal, and the evening food were all absolutely delicious. We lost count of how many people complimented the dishes. One of the highlights for us was being able to create a menu that reflected both British and Venezuelan influences, and we were incredibly lucky that one of the chefs, Lee, is Venezuelan himself. He worked with us to curate a personalised menu that couldn’t have been more perfect—it was everything we had dreamed of.
Notley Abbey gave us not just a wedding venue, but the wedding we had imagined, brought to life in the most seamless and beautiful way. We will be forever grateful, and if you’re considering it for your special day, I can’t recommend it highly enough
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Victoria Sent on 16/09/2025The most perfect venue
I cannot thank the team enough at Notley Abbey for their help with the wedding. Everything was easy from the planning and the day itself. The care and dedication they show to putting on the best day possible for you and your family is incredible. We had the most perfect day and felt so looked after and cared for - to the point we felt like guests at our own day! The biggest thank you to all the team and a special shoutout to Daisy, Maisie, Gemma and Natalie who went above and beyond for us throughout the whole process. Thank you so much.
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