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Smeetham Hall Barn

Smeetham Hall Barn

Sudbury (Suffolk-Essex Border), Essex
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    Laura Sent on 07/03/2025
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    A Dream Wedding at Smeetham Hall Barn

    We fell in love with Smeetham Hall Barn from the moment we pulled up in the car. The venue is absolutely beautiful. Sophie was fantastic, from the very first email to arrange a viewing, right up to the big day. She took the stress out of planning our wedding and allowed us to simply enjoy the process. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and emails were replied to within the day. Our wedding day was the best day, and this is thanks to
    Sophie and the team at the beautiful Smeetham Hall Barn. The only downside was that the wedding flew by so quickly; we wish we could relive it all over again.

    Smeetham Hall Barn's reply:

    Thank you Laura 😊!! It was an absolute pleasure to host your wedding and we wish you and Tom so much happiness as Mr and Mrs.
    Sophie and Victoria. xx
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    Charlotte Sent on 02/03/2025
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    Our wonderful wedding

    Smeetham Hall Barn was the perfect venue for us. It was the only venue we viewed and an easy decision - it had everything we were looking for. It certainly lived up to our hopes and dreams. The barn and setting are naturally beautiful, without requiring loads of additional decoration. Their twinkly fairy lights set the scene perfectly. Having so many scenic spots for a variety of photograph opportunities is ideal. Our experience from booking to our big day was seamless. We were always kept informed and knew we’d hear back quickly if we had any queries. Sophie helped so much behind the scenes to ensure everything went to plan, she consistently eased any neves and went above and beyond for us. Splinters the caterers who are included within our wedding package were brilliant. The wedding breakfast was delicious and all our guests were very complimentary. Thank you to all at Smeetham Hall Barn and Splinters for being part of our perfect day. We loved every second and will forever hold the fondest memories 🤍

    Smeetham Hall Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much Charlotte and Calum!! We are delighted to have helped make your wedding day so special. Sending love to you and all the family. Sophie and Victoria 😊
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    Mairead Sent on 29/11/2024
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    Beautiful venue, exceeded all our expectations!

    Sophie and Victoria were absolutely brilliant in the lead up to our wedding, they were always ready to answer my many many questions 😂 They were so organised and made the day run perfectly. Tom behind the bar was brilliant too.
    We’ve had so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how amazing the day was. We are both so grateful to the whole team at Smeetham Hall for everything they did for our perfect day. Would highly recommend!!

    Smeetham Hall Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much Mairead! We are so happy to have helped to make your big day everything you hoped for. Wishing you, Jake and all the family a Happy Christmas!
    Best wishes, Sophie and Victoria. x
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    Miryam Sent on 01/11/2024
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    Amazing place and people!

    Smeetham is such a perfect place to get married. The team supported us every step of the way, even when we were asking so many questions, and they were always so happy to help. Everyone is so kind and they understood our vision for the day. Everything went so perfectly and I couldn’t have ask for a better day! Thank you so so much!

    Smeetham Hall Barn's reply:

    We're so happy you had the best day! Looking forward to seeing the photos....especially the tractor one!!!
    With very best wishes to you both. Sophie and the SHB team. xx
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    Beth Sent on 28/10/2024
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    The perfect venue

    They say it’s the people who make your wedding, and that couldn't be more true. We were not only surrounded by family and friends but also by a team who truly felt like part of our celebration. A huge thank you to the entire Smeetham Hall Barn team, but with a special mention to Bridget, who welcomed us so warmly on our first visit that Smeetham instantly felt like home, and left us with no question that this was the venue for us. And to Sophie, thank you for all of your support throughout our planning journey, for always being just an email away with answers to our questions, for welcoming us at open days, and for being such a friendly presence on both our setup and wedding day whilst making sure everything went smoothly - we couldn’t have asked for more.

    Smeetham Hall Barn itself provided the perfect setting for our autumnal wedding. Having worked in events ourselves, we were eager to find a venue with authentic charm, not a corporate feel. After viewing several other ‘barns,’ we started to wonder if we’d have to compromise, but Smeetham exceeded our hopes - it was everything we’d been searching for and more. With its unique, rustic character and all the amenities needed for a perfect wedding day, Smeetham Hall Barn truly stands out, and we feel very lucky to have stumbled across such a beautiful venue, less than half an hour from home. We were given complete flexibility to customise the space to suit our theme and add personal touches, with helpful recommendations for suppliers along the way. Having a full day to set up allowed us to truly enjoy the experience, extending our celebrations and ensuring everything looked just as we’d envisioned, without the stress or time pressures - a rarity in the wedding industry.

    Looking back, our only wish is that we could do it all over again - it was truly the perfect day. We couldn’t recommend Smeetham Hall Barn more highly to anyone searching for their wedding venue.

    Smeetham Hall Barn's reply:

    Beth and Arthur....Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review 😊!! We couldn't be happier that your wedding day was everything you wanted and hoped for. With love to you both,
    Sophie and the team at SHB. xx
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    Priddy Sent on 21/10/2024
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    Made to feel like centre stage

    Picking a venue is just….woah. It’s a LOT. Except when it’s not, because you’re made to feel like centre stage from the outset. We’d viewed a few venues which were starting to blur into one and a feeling a bit overwhelmed with it all. So if it’s the people that make a wedding, you can definitely include the Smeetham Hall team with that.
    From the open evening, to booking and run through to the event (and MANY emails in between) they were only too happy to help. And encourage some out of the box fun with it.
    SO many positive vibes from our guests about the venue itself from the ceremony on the lawn, the outdoor drinks reception and the barn itself for the wedding breakfast. Each element creating it’s own little piece of the day.
    Great vendor partners on hand too to make sorting details like the food, DJ, lighting etc a breeze.
    Thank you Sophie and Victoria.
    James and Laressa Human

    Smeetham Hall Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much Laressa and James! We are so delighted you had the best possible wedding day and we were able to help that happen!!! Sending best wishes to you both, Sophie and Victoria xx
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    Nicola Sent on 24/09/2024
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    Simply the best!

    WOW…where do we start! Firstly, we planned our wedding from Australia and from our initial video call with Bridget we knew there was something very special about Smeetham Hall Barn and we were in safe hands. Sophie - you were amazing, quickly getting back to my questions over the year and ensuring everything ran smoothly on the day. Tom went above and beyond for the evening bar, honouring a special request we had for an evening drink - so incredible! The whole process was seamless and we couldn’t be anymore grateful to everyone at Smeetham Hall Barn for making ensuring we had the best day of our lives, which we truly did! Cannot recommend SHB enough - thank you everyone, we want to do it all over again ! ♥️

    Smeetham Hall Barn's reply:

    Thank you Nicola 😊!!!!! So happy to read your very kind words and know that we did the best job possible for you and Kristian. It was an awesome day and night!!! Sending love and best wishes to you both. Sophie and the SHB team. x
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    Emily Sent on 15/09/2024
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    Fantastic venue!!

    Our wedding at Smeetham Hall Barn on 10th June 2024 was absolutely perfect! The venue’s elegant charm and stunning grounds provided a beautiful backdrop for our special day.

    The staff were exceptional, handling every detail with professionalism and care, allowing us to truly enjoy our celebration.

    Smeetham Hall Barn offered the perfect mix of beauty, excellent service, and a warm ambiance. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate our wedding and highly recommend it to any couple looking for an unforgettable venue.

    Smeetham Hall Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much Emily! We are so grateful to receive such a glowing review and are delighted you had the best wedding day. Sending love and best wishes to you and Jamie, Sophie and the Smeetham team. x
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    Tiffany Sent on 11/09/2024
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    The wedding day of our dreams!

    From the moment we walked into Smeetham Hall Barn we knew it would be a perfect match for us. The attention to detail and the personal service was amazing from the get go, we felt like Bridget and Sophie were old friends and nothing was too much hassle to ask for. The setting is absolutely beautiful, all of our guests were blown away by the barn and the grounds. Despite having plenty of space to hold lots of guests, the character of the barn gives it such a warm and intimate feel. We chose an indoor ceremony and the barn looked so romantic. It was a real bonus being able to get in a day early to set up; this meant we could part ways at the venue with the peace of mind that everything was ready to go. Leading up to our wedding day, Sophie & Laurie were so helpful - from the big things to the small last minute questions - they couldn't do enough for us. We cannot thank them enough for this especially as the last minute nerves crept in!

    We got such a good impression and felt that we could trust the SHB team with our special day, and they absolutely smashed it! On the day everything flowed seamlessly, Sophie and Laurie are total pros and handled everything amazingly. We also chose several of SHB's recommended suppliers, knowing that their recommendations could be trusted. They did not disappoint! If you're looking for a romantic, beautiful barn wedding venue, please visit Smeetham Hall Barn!! We can't believe the day is over now, but we are totally chuffed with the choice of venue we made and the beautiful memories we have. Thank you Team SHB, you are truly wonderful! x

    Smeetham Hall Barn's reply:

    Thank you so much Tiffany! It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of your wedding ❤️!! Reviews like that really make our day. I will pass on your thanks to all the team here at SHB. Wishing you both lots of love and happiness. x
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    Bethany Sent on 05/09/2024
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    So glad we chose this venue! 10/10 - amazing!

    Wow. What a day we had! It was the most perfect day we could have ever dreamt of. Sophie & the team are amazing from the minute you enquire to the big day. We knew the minute we walked into the venue for a show around, it was going to be THE venue. Sophie helped us the whole journey to ensure we had everything perfect for our big day - and perfect it was! Great value for money, beautiful venue & grounds and Sophie is just amazing!!! Thank you so so so much for ensuring our day was so perfect & just as we imagined. We wish we could do it all again!! Highly recommend!

    Smeetham Hall Barn's reply:

    Hi Bethany, what an amazing review!!!!! Thank you so much. We are all glowing here at Smeetham to receive such a wonderful recommendation from you. Please come and see us soon!! With best wishes to you and all the family. Sophie and the team. xx
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