Slaugham Place exceeded our expectations. We had our wedding here in August and the staff at Slaugham Place made our day the most wonderful one we could have hoped for. We were very lucky to find this venue in the first place. Carolina, Richard and Karry, as well as all the other staff at Slaugham Place were so helpful in the lead up to the wedding as well as throughout the whole weekend. Having Carolina also arrange the flowers for us was an extra special touch which meant so much to us. Caroline answered all our (and our parents!) many questions with kindness and professionalism that was so reassuring to have as a stressed out Bride! Our family and friends also loved the venue and we continue to receive their rave reviews when we see them! The grounds are stunning and our little honeymoon cottage at the end of the night was the magical cherry on top. This venue offers a lot more than they advertise online and is a truly special place we will keep in our hearts. They have excellent suggestions for caterers and photographers which we ended up using after a lot of time researching other options too! Carolina really does know how to provide an excellent service! Thank you so so much, we just wish we could do it all over again!

We found Slaugham through some online research and thought the ruins and greenery of the venue were just right for us. We met with Carolina (owner) at Slaugham and were shown around the grounds in early 2024 and had secured a 2025 date by the Easter 2024.

Throughout the planning, Carolina was quick at responding to emails and correspondence was polite. We were introduced to Carrie (coordinator) on a visit to Slaugham in June 25 and told she and Roman would be on hand the day before our wedding to help set up & day of.

Turning up to the venue the day before our wedding, chairs and tables had been set out in the correct arrangement. When beginning to start laying the table cloths, we noticed the tables and chairs were not clean.

The majority of chair seats were specked with mould, with some food and drink stains. Candles on holders were dirty and melted. The tables themselves had dried mud along the edges and tops. The bathrooms floors were also yet to be cleaned with top of cisterns dusty around the photo frames.

Pointing out the mould and mud to Carrie, she told us the heavy rain the day prior had set them back (Carolina repeating via the telephone). They suggested that seat covers that hide the old fabric were being washed and were not yet dry. Many of the chairs in the marquee still had these covers on and so we removed these to give to Carrie for washing.

We cleaned the tables ourselves with wipes from our own supply and were able to dress the tables within the time we had left.

During a frank phone call with Carolina (who was not on site), she assured me that tables were clean when she checked and she was unsure how they could be dirty. Suggestions were given that a staff member had kicked up dust when leaf blowing the marquee and that another staff member had brought in 20 of the old chairs incorrectly.

No help was on hand from Roman to put up bunting with a ladder as discussed in June. Fortunately our parents were there to help put this up.

We left Slaugham around 3:30pm with higher than anticipated stress levels but emailed Carolina a list of task requests before the wedding day, which was met with a prompt reply confirming the tasks will be completed.

On the day, fresh plants in the marquee and around the ruins provided by Slaugham matched our chosen wedding colours and added an extra touch of beauty to the venue. The ruins were as stunning as we remembered with the weather making it all the more enjoyable for our guests. The tasks given to Carolina via email were completed for the most part, and all chairs had clean covers on the day.

That said, Carolina was not present on the day, something that hadn’t been communicated to us.

The provided PA system was faulty and so all of our speeches had interruptions by the microphone cutting out. A staff member we hadn’t met Katie/Kate was present in the marquee and offered no assistance to try and fix the issue. One of our ushers also informed us after the event that he had to prompt Carrie to set up the PA system initially when guests were arriving, despite communication ahead of time about music needs on the day.

The marquee was also very warm given our beautiful weather. We were planning to move the head tables forward out of the sun for a family member who was getting too hot but settled on opening the sides of the marquee - our seated guests sadly had to watch the bride, groom and ushers open these, without any help or assistance from staff.

The rest of our wedding day included lots of fun, games and dancing with our loved ones!

We originally did not book the Honeymoon cottage due to the expense but closer to the time did book, as we had guests with health conditions that needs a place to rest on the day.

The aesthetic of the cottage was quaint, elegant and all furnishings and fitting were to an excellent standard. Sadly, the cleanliness of the cottage was lacking. Our water glasses upstairs were dusty around the rim, with a brown stain on the flannels provided (albeit small), and no normal tea bags (only decaf or flavoured), the faux candles in our room were out of battery, there was dirt and dead insects by the coffee machine. Given that this was the most expensive night of accommodation we have ever paid for, we felt disappointed by these parts. That said, our breakfast in the morning was prompt and well presented, with tons of food between us.

Having packed up the next day, we were requested by Carrie to remove the remaining food rubbish in the marquee. I showed her an email from our caterer who said they were responsible for all rubbish and so we left the venue (caterer later confirmed this). I was requested to forward this email onto Carolina which I did, along with a note about the issues we’d had during our wedding and sadly received a less than professional reply.

Comments from Carolina included:
“I should have followed my instinct from the time you were trying to get a discount from the venue.”
“What a sad way to finish what is supposed to be the best day of your lives.
“Never in the 30 years we have been running have we had such an ungrateful response.”

Following this email, we set a detailed reply with what our issues had been and disappointments we’d had. We also had an incident with a guest jumping into the Moat (taking place without our knowledge) which we absolutely did not condone and apologised sincerely to Carolina for this. We also had a candle broken in the cottage, which we apologised for also.

Sadly this email was never acknowledged or responded to & we did not get any apologies for the issues encountered. We understand that not everything goes 100% to plan on a wedding day but any issues we experienced with other services were handled with grace and professionalism.

Ultimately, we paid a great expense and expected a high quality professional experience, which was not wholly delivered. We’re assured that our guests still greatly enjoyed the day but we would be unlikely to recommend the venue to family and friends.

Slaugham Place exceeded on our vision for our special day… we couldn’t have asked for a better venue. We felt like royalty from beginning to end, Carolina was fantastic throughout the process. We felt safe in their hands. If we could do it all over again, we would still choose this amazing beautiful setting for our wedding.

Thank you so much to the whole team they have ❤️

We were lucky enough to have our August wedding at Slaugham Place and couldn’t have been more happy with our choice of venue! From the moment we arrived, we knew Slaugham was exactly what we were looking for. Roman, Carolina and all the staff are so friendly and accommodating, always willing to help and give advice when needed. We’re both lovers of fantasy and wanted somewhere that felt really magical and romantic, which Slaugham most certainly is. From the gorgeous moat bridge to the arches, to the generously sized marquee- our guests were completely blown away by how beautiful it was. There are endless hidden gems to discover while walking around- constant amazing backdrops for photos! Being able to stay in the cottage for our wedding night was fantastic as it’s on the grounds and has been beautifully decorated. Roman’s next-day breakfast was out of this world and eating on the lovely patio was such a brilliant way to start our first day as a married couple. We couldn’t recommend Slaugham Place more, it really has to be seen in person as it’s such a special venue. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding all we hoped for and more!

We had our wedding at Slaugham Place, and it was absolutely perfect! The stunning ruins and gardens gave the whole day a magical feel, and our guests were blown away. Huge thanks to Carolina for the gorgeous flowers – they really brought everything to life. And Roman was amazing with all the logistics, making sure everything ran smoothly. We couldn’t recommend the place enough!

From day 1 when Carolina showed us around the venue to all the questions I asked her she always responded quickly and was very informative. Roman was outstanding nothing was too much trouble for him. Helping in any way he could. Everyone said how amazing the venue was, it really was so beautiful. I am so happy we chose slaugham place to get married, we will hold them special memories forever. Highly recommend for anyone who wants an outdoor wedding! The marquee was decorated so beautifully as well 10/10 still on cloud 9 now!

' We don't even know where to begin, if you are looking for heaven on earth this is quite literally it! Once we found Slaugham we knew our wedding would be everything we wanted it to be. Carolina is amazing, she helped us understand everything that would happen on the day, ensuring we had the most special day of our lives. The beauty of Slaugham is you have the space to add your own flairs to your day but also you don't necessarily need to. Carolina, Richard and their team have created the most beautiful space that doesn't require huge amounts of decorations or dressing because it is already an incredible haven. There are plenty of beautifully crafted nooks for you or your guests to have a romantic private moment and then the space opens up meaning that you and your wedding party don't have to be separated to all be together. Honestly we cannot get over how welcomed we felt by the Slaugham Team. The day before our wedding we hit some snagging with deliveries and the slaugham team were there helping us and being a beaming support. Carolina & Richard went above and beyond for us; from helping put out our lawn games, calming us both down, last minute cake decorating and training the wild geese to fly over as we were announced as husband and wife! Carolina also created the most beautiful bespoke flowers for us and our wedding party, including making sure that my dad's buttonhole was a red rose to match his kilt, unbelievably thoughtful and kind! Thoroughly recommend a stay in the cottage, which has been designed to perfection, the breakfast on the patio looking over the venue the morning after the wedding was an absolute highlight! Our guests have not stopped complimenting our venue choice! We will never be able to thank the Slaugham Team enough for the incredible day they helped us create. We honestly didn't want to leave. Thank you!'

I organised a wedding party for my sister at Slaugham Place. It is a stunning venue with a beautiful marquee and we were lucky enough to have some sun on the day! Carolina was incredibly helpful throughout the planning stages and Roman was brilliant with organisation on the day and in the lead up to the event. Huge thank you to them both - they made organising the event so easy and I couldn't recommend this wonderful venue enough!

Let me start by saying the venue is gorgeous - a real hidden gem in Sussex. As soon as we went there and met Carolina, we knew we wanted to get married there. Our day was brilliant & the flowers were beautiful! Roman moved heaven and earth for us on the day, but we did have some organisation challenges which added stress. When we booked, we were told we’d be contacted before the day to assess whether we wanted to put the ceremony marquee up, we weren’t actually given that option & ended up having to put it up ourselves the night before the wedding (it’s a huge commercial marquee). Roman helped enormously, but it was a difficult situation the night before your wedding! The morning was also fairly stressful, where we were running late & my bridesmaids had to argue with the venue to be able alter their plans (getting changed in the bridal cottage didn’t seem a wild request). The 11pm music cut off is fairly brutal, as is the temporary barrier they’ve added to try and reduce the noise from the band. Overall I would definitely recommend getting married there, but I’d have a wedding planner to smooth things over!

Wow, wow, wow!!! Where do we even begin, what a venue!!! A true special gem that what the dream setting for our Wedding. Slaugham was the first venue we saw when we started the process, as soon as we arrived, we just knew this was the one. It is hard to describe how breath taking and unique this venue is; the setting of the old ruins surrounded by a moat is something quite special. Our guests are still commenting to this day how blown away they were on their arrival and how they have never seen anything quite like it. Our photographer and videographer described the venue as their dream to work at, guaranteed stunning photos of your special day. Carolina went above and beyond to assist us every step of the way; from the gorgeous flowers she grows on site to their flexibility in accommodating whatever we asked for. Carolina was a pleasure to work with and made everything less stressful and ensured the everything ran smoothly in the organisation. We could not recommend this venue more, 10/10 and we are so happy that we decided to celebrate our Wedding at such a joyous, beautiful, and memorable place. Thanks again for everything, Rose & Alex

We wanted to say a huge thank you for the most fantastic, happy day on Saturday. The venue was just absolutely brilliant. We were blown away by how stunning it was and how smoothy everything went , IT WAS PERFECTION!
The caterers you recommended us were brilliant, it was just the perfect day!”

Oliver & Melissa

After looking at a lot of wedding venues, we discovered Slaugham Place. We were looking for somewhere different for our special day that everyone would remember for all the right reasons, and we definitely found it here.
From the very first show around, when Tony told us the history of Slaugham, we felt really confident that we would have the wedding we wanted and fell in love with this gorgeous place. All the planning went like a dream, thanks to Tony and Chrystelle and their expertise. They thought of everything and made it really easy for us.
Getting married under the arches was like a dream come true. The location is stunning and very romantic and private. The photos don't do it justice and I would say go there and see it for yourself, it's amazing.
Our wedding marquee was beautiful and every member of staff was totally professional throughout the whole day. Nothing was too much trouble.
I cannot recommend Slaugham Place highly enough. The food was just delicious. We had canapés and fizz out on the lawns among the ruins before going into the marquee for our wedding meal. The plates of food looked stunning and the main course was piping hot with everyone being served really efficiently so no one was left waiting. Our package included all the drinks, too, which made it much easier and the quality of the wines was really good.
All our guests have commented on how delicious the food was. They also loved the venue.
It was quite simply a perfect day that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Just looking at the place online makes me feel nostalgic and we keep trying to come up with another excuse to go back and do it all again!