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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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Hannah Sent on 19/06/2025A Dream Wedding at Notley Abbey
Notley Abbey was the very first and only wedding venue we visited – and we fell in love with it instantly. The charm of the historic buildings, the stunning countryside setting, and the beautifully maintained grounds completely blew us away. It was everything we had dreamed of and more.
We had always envisioned an outdoor wedding, and the walled garden area brought this dream to life. The setting is magical, surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush greenery – it felt like something out of a fairytale. One of the other biggest advantages for us was having on-site accommodation with a bridal suite and rooms for immediate family. It meant we and the rest of our guests with small children could put our children to bed for the night and still enjoy the rest of the celebration without worrying. The exclusivity of having the entire venue to ourselves for 24 hours made the whole experience feel even more special and intimate.
Then onto the Planning, this was done via an online planner – a really helpful tool that streamlined the process. That said, you do need to stay on top of everything, as you’re in charge of inputting all the details from start to finish, but any questions you can contact the team very easily and they get back to you very quickly. The food tasting evening was also such a great idea a few months prior to your wedding day, we sampled so many tasty options of food and wine and were able to choose our menu instantly after the tasting.
One point to consider is that you are not able to access the venue until 11am on the wedding day, this meant we had to start the process of getting ready at home, we were completely aware of this and made prior arrangements to make it work, but it’s just something to think about with regards to timings to allow for the extra touch-ups after transitioning.
On the wedding day, the team at Notley Abbey made everything run like clockwork. Their attention to detail was second to none. On arrival the staff greet you warmly, help you unload and carry items from your cars, and set up all the extra personal touches.
The food was a standout – absolutely delicious! Our guests are still raving about the main course - the ‘coffee-rubbed beef’. The way that the waiting staff all placed the plates down at exactly the same time for each course was a perfect synchronisation.
The venue transitions were seamless – one moment everything was beautifully set up, and the next it was magically cleared and reset for the next part of the day. No flowers were wasted or ignored , they just kept reappearing into the next part of the day.
The rooms, particularly the bridal suite, are full of character and history – a truly romantic setting to get ready in and spend your first night as a married couple and the breakfast the next morning, both cooked and continental, was a lovely way to round off the experience.
Overall Notley Abbey was the perfect venue for a perfect Wedding day.
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Stacey Sent on 01/06/2025
Best day of our lives!
Notley Abbey was the first venue we looked at and we fell in love! The building and the grounds are stunning! The staff were so helpful on the day and the day ran like clockwork! Amazing food! Best day of our lives! -
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