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Thicket Priory

Thicket Priory

York, North Yorkshire
5.0 out of 5 rating, 94 reviews
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    Kasia Sent on 25/01/2025
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    5 stars could never be enough for Thicket Priory!

    5 stars could never be enough for Thicket Priory!

    We had the pleasure of getting married here on the 21st of December 2024 and couldn't have dreamed of a more perfect day. From the moment we walked into Thicket Priory and met the incredible Anna, we felt right at home. The venue itself is absolutely stunning, the attention to detail is truly like nowhere else around.

    Our ceremony was in the onsite chapel, which is just breathtaking and such a special, intimate space. Our wedding breakfast and evening reception was then held in the stunning ballroom, filled with so much natural light, it really is the perfect space for a wedding.

    The rooms all have a unique character and every single room is just beautiful, our guests absolutely loved them and with 35 rooms onsite, it meant almost all our guests could stay over which was so important to us.

    Aside from all the above, what makes Thicket Priory SO special is the incredible team behind it. Anna, our wedding coordinator was just unbelievable, she made every meeting feel like we were catching up with a friend and made the whole process an absolute joy and completely stress free. She truly goes above and beyond for her couples and we could not have felt in safer hands, all our guests also commented on how amazing she was! She is just a dream. Also, a huge thanks to Lil and the rest of the team who also made our day run so seamlessly. Nothing was ever too much for them and the attention to detail behind the scenes was just impeccable!

    There really aren't enough words to express our gratitude to Thicket Priory, it truly is an incredibly special place, a venue like no other!
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    Daisy Sent on 05/01/2025
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    The best!!!

    Thicket Priory was the only venue we saw and immediately knew we had to get married here! The house and grounds are absolutely stunning and the detail in the interior design is unbelievable. All the team made sure everything was perfect, special shoutout to Lily who made planning a breeze! Thank you so much we had our dream day ❤️
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    Emma Sent on 17/12/2024
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    A Magical and Unforgettable Wedding Venue

    We recently had the pleasure of having our wedding day at Thicket Priory, and I can confidently say it’s the best venue I’ve EVER experienced! From the moment we enquired, it was clear that this stunning location offers something truly special.

    Thicket Priory strikes the perfect balance between being homely yet extravagant. The venue exudes warmth and charm, making you feel immediately at ease, as if you've stepped into a beautiful home. At the same time, its grand, spacious rooms and breathtaking surroundings provide a sense of occasion that is perfect for your wedding. Whether it was the huge gardens, the elegant reception hall, the STUNNING Ball Room or the intimate ceremony spaces, every corner of the venue added to the magical atmosphere.

    What truly stood out, however, was the team. From start to finish, the team at Thicket Priory went above and beyond. They were not only professional but also incredibly personable, making every guest feel welcome and looked after. No request was too much, and the attention to detail was impeccable.

    The team ensured everything ran smoothly, allowing my Husband & I as well as our guests to relax and enjoy every moment without a worry in the world. Anna was our wedding coordinator and we cannot thank her enough for everything she did for us. Nothing was too much, when I thought 'this needs doing' I told and Anna and she had already done it without me having to ask and she did everything with the biggest genuine smile on her face!

    The combination of a beautiful, homely setting with a team that makes you feel so special truly sets Thicket Priory apart. If you’re looking for a wedding venue that offers both elegance and comfort with exceptional service, Thicket Priory is the perfect choice. It’s a place that will leave you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.

    I feel like I owe my heart to everyone at Thicket, they made our wedding day the best ever, I honestly have nothing bad to report, they did everything to their highest standard and I cant thank them enough!! I am envious of anyone who gets to have their wedding day here in future! I wish I could re live our day!

    Thank you so much to Anna and the whole team.
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    Amy H. Sent on 12/12/2024
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    The perfect venue!

    Thicket priory made our dream wedding come true! The absolute perfect venue.

    From the moment of our first visit we knew it was the wedding venue for us. It has so much space for your closest family and friends to stay which was so important to us. The gardens are so beautiful and there are so many little touches that make the venue so perfect.

    The staff were just incredible and looked after us every step of the way. Every visit felt like visiting friends- chatting with a cup of tea! They answered all our silly questions and help plan every detail. They were very organised and were in constant communication with us leading up to the wedding.

    We loved every second of the weekend. All the staff were so kind and so helpful - they helped me enjoy every moment. Nothing was too much to ask. A special mention to Becks who was most incredible coordinator. From the moment we arrived she made us feel like VIPs. Our wedding was beautiful and everything ran seamlessly. All of our guests had a wonderful weekend and were made to feel so welcome.
    From the first meeting Thicket priory told us they wanted it to feel like our home for the weekend - and this is the perfect description of how it felt!!
    Thicket priory is the best wedding venue and we honestly couldn’t recommend it enough!
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    Samantha Sent on 20/10/2024
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    The most perfect wedding venue!

    Where do you start when you have a venue that not only ticked every box but smashed every box out of the park! And it wasn’t just the big things they got right, it was all the little things as well, things that you never realised you needed from your venue.
    This is a venue that has thought of literally everything. We were complimenting them, our guests were complimenting them and even our suppliers were complimenting the amazing hospitality that they had received, way beyond what they were used to.
    Nothing was too much trouble, we had so many comments about how a member of the team had seemed to appear out of nowhere to assist when anyone needed anything. We also used quite a few of Thicket’s recommend suppliers and literally would not have changed a single thing about our weekend. While so many people played a part, Thicket and the team really were core that made everything possible and for that we really will be eternally grateful. So many people have made comments on how it was the best wedding they have ever been to and while we might be biased, we genuinely don't think they were just saying it!
    When we first looked round Thicket we were told to imagine that we were inviting guests into our own home and they were here to help and it really did feel like that. We knew straight away that Thicket was going to be perfect and never once questioned our decision throughout the whole process. From start to finish, introductions, planning, the weekend, even afterwards, we could not recommend Thicket and the team enough.

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    Dominique Sent on 06/10/2024
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    A Real Fairytale Wedding

    Thicket Priory is already a stunning country home venue from the country home to the acres of gardens and grounds. It’s the perfect setting to host overseas and English guests all under one roof for a weekend wedding. But what sets it apart is the level of service the amazing wedding team and staff provide from planning to wedding day.

    Anna, Lil, Becca, and Maggie are an all-star wedding coordination team that were helpful, kind, and attentive to detail--all the qualities you need, especially when planning the wedding from the states. Anna and Lil were flexible in working with my husband and me via Zoom and working around our schedules for the tasting and pre-wedding shoot when we had just a small window to travel. They also helped coordinate details for our blended wedding ceremony which included aspects of a Vietnamese Tea Ceremony.

    During the wedding weekend (we booked an exclusive weekend hire), the team went above and beyond to help make sure we had everything we needed for all our events and that our guests were comfortable. The wedding day can move quickly with all the timings of everything, and Becca noticed my bridesmaids hadn’t had a chance to steam my second dress yet ahead of the Wedding Breakfast. She was tiding up the room while we were in the wedding ceremony and noticed my dress wasn’t steamed yet—she went ahead and steamed it for us so it was ready to go which ended up being a life saver! At the end of the wedding night, Max brought out the full and opened bottles of wine leftover from the wedding breakfast for our guests to enjoy after the bar closed. This was a nice surprise since most venues don’t let you know about any unused/partially opened wine.

    Overall, this was the wedding of our dreams in the most perfect venue. The reviews don’t exaggerate the experience and we’re happy to add to the high praise.
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    Jessica Sent on 07/09/2024
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    A Dream Wedding

    Our wedding at Thicket Priory was truly magical, and we couldn’t have chosen a more perfect venue for our special day. From the moment we arrived, we were swept away by the breath-taking beauty of the priory and the enchanting atmosphere it created. Every corner of Thicket Priory felt like it was pulled from a fairy tale, from the elegant architecture to the scenic views.
    Anna and the team were amazing throughout our wedding planning process and filled us with confidence that everything would run perfectly (even if I was late getting ready in the morning!). Anna was an exceptional planner and guided us throughout the months preceding the wedding, she was always on hand to answer any questions. Anna also dealt with many of our suppliers, allowing us to not have to worry about those little details. They even arranged with my parents to sneak the dogs into the venue without us knowing so they could bring the rings down the aisle – they kept it hush!
    Our guests are still taking about our amazing weekend, from always having their drinks topped up by the staff, the amazing food by Purple Chilli and the friendly staff!
    We could not have had a wedding quite like it anywhere else, Thicket is once in a million venue & we thank the entire team for making our wedding day truly unforgettable!
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    Beth Sent on 25/08/2024
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    Anna Winkworth

    Absolutely incredible! The team at Thicket Priory are amazing and second to none. Every worry and concern was fixed efficiently and they ran the entire day so smoothly. Thicket Priory ensured every detail was perfect and made us feel so at ease. Genuinely the nicest team EVER (plus an UNREAL venue)!
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    Dan W. Sent on 24/08/2024
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    Couldn't recommend highly enough - Thicket has everything

    We celebrated our wedding in July 2024 and had the most incredible day in the perfect setting.

    The team at Thicket Priory (and especially Becca) were amazing and literally nothing was too much trouble. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make the day as perfect as possible, taking care of all sorts of logistics at a level of detail and efficiency you’d never dream to be possible. We were made to feel comfortable, welcome & valued right from our very first visit and we really felt genuine warmth and excitement for us from all of the team (definitely not the case at other venues!).

    We had guests travelling from all over the country and abroad and all commented on how beautiful Thicket was - many saying they’d never seen a better wedding venue (which we obviously agree with!). A large part of why we were initially drawn to Thicket was the idea of being able to host a wedding weekend, with 70 guests staying for both the Friday and Saturday night. Our guests were all very impressed with the quality & size of their rooms, and all are finished to an amazing standard.

    The team have an array of brilliant suggested suppliers who love working with them and we noticed that even those that we sourced ourselves were all very excited to get the opportunity to do a wedding at Thicket - a real compliment to both how stunning the venue is and also the amazing staff.

    To Becca & the rest of the team, we cannot thank you enough for giving us the best day of our lives.
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