Thicket Priory Wedding & Events Venue Reviews Summary

Venue Aesthetics

Pros:

• "It really is a spectacular venue for a wedding or any event. The grounds are fabulous and the venue has been renovated to such a high specification - the decor is stunning."
• "The venue itself is fabulous - it's unique and has so many little quirks: the little pantries, the haberdashery room, steamers for the wedding dress."
• "The venue itself is absolutely stunning, from the beautifully decorated rooms to the quirky little touches such as the pantries and sowing rooms, it just has the most magical but homely feel."
• "The property and grounds are meticulously well-maintained but incredibly comfortable."
• "It’s hard to describe the Wow factor associated with this GORGEOUS place. It's a glorious mix of opulence warmth and sturdiness!"
• "The bedrooms are all unique and kept to an incredibly high standard."
• "The house and grounds are so beautiful as well as 'very grand', 'outstanding' & 'classy'."
• "The venue, the grounds, everything about it is so lovely."

Cons:

• "No hot water for guests to shower in the garden rooms."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "The team at Thicket Priory are also fab. From a last minute steam of my wedding dress to coordinating the entire weekend celebrations."
• "Anna, Becca and the entire team feel like family and without a doubt gave our day so much magic."
• "Anna and the team are incredible, a huge asset to the stunning venue. Nothing was too much to ask."
• "Thicket is an amazing wedding venue and I cannot recommend them enough. What really makes Thicket so special is the wonderful team there."
• "Anna and her team were incredible in helping us plan our wedding, they were so accommodating with our questions and visits."
• "The staff were amazing and were very understanding with our special dietary requirements."
• "Their attention to detail and personal care made the whole experience from the initial planning visit to the big day a joy."
• "The staff were some of the friendliest people and took great care of us, nothing was too much trouble."

Cons:

• "A terrible issue with a staff member which when discussed with Anna brought her to tears not really what I expected on my wedding day."

Accommodation Quality

Pros:

• "The bedrooms are all unique and kept to an incredibly high standard, the bar is very reasonably priced."
• "We loved being able to offer our guests rooms (all of which are finished to a very standard)."
• "All 35 en suite rooms are finished to the highest standard."
• "I have found the bridal suite to be the best I have ever worked in! There is so much space and the light is amazing."
• "The beds were super comfortable, it shouldn't be allowed!!!"
• "The bedrooms are all like something out of a fairy tale with very comfy beds and crisp white bedding."
• "Bedrooms very comfortable and nicely decorated."
• "The grand hall and wedding / event areas are very well thought through and are a lovely back drop for anyone’s special day."

Cons:

• "No hot water for guests to shower in the garden rooms."

Value for Money

Pros:

• "The bar is very reasonably priced (especially to say they have you as a captive audience so could charge a fortune!)."

Cons:

• "This is an elite venue and after all the money we had saved to spend here it upsets me that a year later I still reflect on my wedding day and how it could have been better."

Wedding Planning and Coordination

Pros:

• "They gave us ideas and suggestions without any pressure of how we should plan our day."
• "The Thicket Priory team worked so hard throughout the whole wedding weekend and nothing was too much trouble."
• "Anna and the team were another major factor in why this wedding venue is so wonderful."
• "Becca looked after us from start to finish and the day ran like clockwork."
• "Anna and the Thicket Team made our dream wedding come true. Their attention to detail and personal care made the whole experience a joy."
• "Anna, you are fantastic. It was a delight to arrange our wedding with you & you just made the whole thing a breeze."
• "The whole of the staff were a dream and made sure we had nothing else to think about on the day other than our marriage."
• "To start off, Anna was such a fantastic wedding coordinator. She was organised, efficient and knew exactly what she was doing."

Cons:

• "A terrible issue with a staff member which when discussed with Anna brought her to tears not really what I expected on my wedding day."