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St Osyth Priory

St Osyth Priory

Colchester, Essex
5.0 out of 5 rating, 48 reviews
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    Paul Sent on 03/05/2026
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    The amazing day

    From the moment we booked, Livi was always able to answer any questions and help us with day. She gave us some great ideas and coordinated with all of our suppliers. All of the staff were amazing and went the extra mile. The food was delicious and the accommodation is fantastic. St Osyth priory made special day extra special
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    Margostam Sent on 01/05/2026
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    Best day of our lives

    Our wedding coordinator and the whole wedding team went above and beyond in every single way and kept everything running smoothly.

    It was the best day ever. People from two cultures brought together in such a beautiful venue, joined by a bespoke blend of food and drinks. Everyone has said to us it’s the best wedding they’ve been to.

    Simply wonderful.
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    Julia812 Sent on 09/04/2026
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    The Perfect Day

    Livi and the team ensured every attention to detail throughout. With my husband and I keen to keep the focus on what we wanted, Livi provided plenty of options and ensured everything was absolutely right. The venue is just simply beautiful. I’m so pleased with our choice and had the perfect stress free day
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    Emma Sent on 28/02/2026
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    Our dream day

    We had the absolute best day of our lives and that’s in no small part thanks to the excellent team, and venue, at St Osyth Priory. Livi and Mel were incredible on the day, with calm professionalism, they ensured that everything went to plan… even when I unknowingly threw things off course. The chefs surprised us by creating a meal even more delicious than we recalled from our tasty trial. The cocktails were garnished beautifully and the champagne tower was a showstopper. We were free to enjoy every moment of our day with total trust that everything was being taken care of by the friendly and detail-driven team, and their brilliant collaboration with our suppliers.

    The venue itself is stunning. From our first showround, we knew SOP was incredibly special. There are ‘wow’s behind every door and around every corner. Lizzie and Livi were warm, welcoming and full of useful advice. We viewed many venues closer to home and none compared in style, space, and service. The accommodation available on site is luxurious, clean, and comfortable.

    We struck gold finding St Osyth Priory. It offered everything we wanted and more. We are pleased beyond belief and so grateful for all the efforts from the team in providing us with our dream day.
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    James Sent on 17/01/2026
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    Magical Day made possible by St Osyth Priory

    Our Wedding Coordinator Liv was sensational she made the whole wedding process so easy and kept us all calm on the big day.

    The Venue it's self is amazing it's impossible to have bad back drop to any photo, even the ceilings were beautiful

    We had a lot of guests come up to us saying how amazing the food was especially the locally reared Venison.

    The Spaces to get ready were really spacious with plenty of seating area working kitchen & lots of light for photos.

    In short 10/10 Amazing would 100% recommend getting married here!!!
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    Heidi Sent on 14/01/2026
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    Magical setting winter wedding

    We held our son’s wedding recently in this magical setting. The day and evening went far too quick. The whole team gave us a stress free, most amazing celebration. To see everyone with smiles on their faces the whole day, especially the bride and groom, was heartwarming. Highly recommend.
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    Han Sent on 05/01/2026
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    Perfect Autumnal wedding!

    The historic buildings and beautiful grounds create a truly magical setting, and our guests couldn’t stop commenting on how stunning it was.

    The team were exceptional from the moment we viewed to the wedding day — friendly, professional and incredibly organised — which meant our day ran smoothly and stress-free. A shout out to Livi and Mel for being so accommodating and so helpful on the day! Having accommodation on site was a huge bonus for us with out of town guests.

    The food was delicious and beautifully presented, and every detail of the day felt thoughtfully taken care of. St Osyth Priory gave us an unforgettable wedding experience, and we would highly recommend it to any couple looking for a romantic and timeless venue.
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    Hannah Sent on 28/12/2025
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    Perfect October Wedding

    We had the most perfect October wedding at St Osyth Priory. From start to finish, the venue was absolutely stunning and created the most magical atmosphere for our day. The food was beautiful and received so many compliments, and every single one of our guests was completely wowed by the setting as majority of our guests hadn’t heard of the venue prior to our wedding.
    A special mention has to go to Livi, our wedding coordinator, who was incredible throughout the whole process – calm, organised, and genuinely lovely. All of the staff were so friendly and professional, making us and our guests feel so well looked after. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue or team to celebrate our wedding day. Thank you for making it so unforgettable!!!
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    Harriet Sent on 14/12/2025
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    November wedding ✨

    From the very beginning, Livi, Mel and the entire team were absolutely incredible. Everything about our wedding was exactly what we wanted it to be - and more.

    We first viewed the venue two years ago in torrential rain and still completely fell in love with it, which says everything. On the day itself, it was even more magical. Our family stayed on site in the cottages, which made the whole experience feel relaxed, special and truly immersive.

    Food and drink were hugely important to us, and they did not disappoint. The options were delicious, plentiful, and thoughtfully curated. The team helped us source local sparkling wine, our favourite beers, and even made sure our first drinks as a married couple were our favourite cocktails - a spicy margarita and an old fashioned. Every detail felt personal.

    They helped bring our vision to life effortlessly, with nothing ever feeling like too much to ask. Our ceremony, followed by a blessing in the chapel, flowed beautifully into a drinks reception with carolling, a wonderful wedding breakfast, and then mac and cheese in the evening - perfection from start to finish.

    The entire day ran so smoothly, and we had complete faith in the St Osyth team to deliver everything - which allowed us to fully relax and enjoy every moment.

    Thank you so much for all of your communication in the lead-up to the wedding and for creating the most perfect day for us and our guests. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. ✨💕
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