Notley Abbey

A huge thank you to the whole Notley team for making our day so amazing. Everyone was so helpful and made the day, and the whole planning process, as stress free as possible for us. We cannot thank you enough for letting us sit back and relax whilst you made the whole venue look incredible. It really was just amazing! We are so pleased that we choose such a wonderful venue with such a professional, dedicated team for our big day. Our guests all had an amazing time and it truly was the best day of our lives.

We knew Notley Abbey was the perfect choice for us as soon as we came up the drive! Ashley (our planner) and the team were great keeping us organised and answering any questions promptly, so I felt quite relaxed in the run up to the day. On the day itself, all the staff were brilliant (special mention to Gemma!) from unloading the car when we first arrived to making sure my veil didn’t catch on anything going down the aisle to the delicious breakfast the next morning! I couldn’t fault anything and would highly recommend Notley to other couples.

We cannot thank Notley Abbey and all of its staff enough for the most wonderful wedding day. To say you go above and beyond is an understatement. Right from the initial viewings, planning meetings and tastings, we were completely at ease because it was clear that you were extremely experienced and we had no doubts that our special day would be exactly that. The planning tool was fantastic - it gave us the ability to interactive with you regularly and your responsiveness and willingness to adapt to bespoke ideas was exceptional. I could not fault anything on the day itself. We arrived, unpacked cars and before we knew it, everything had been taken to the right rooms. You had clearly taken note of our design ideas and plans as all the decorations had been laid out perfectly. I cannot praise Lisa and Barbara enough. Ladies - you were beyond amazing and we couldn’t have done it without you. You were calm, friendly and warming and you made sure everything went to plan. There are not enough words to describe how thankful we are to both of you for everything you did. We would thoroughly recommend Notley Abbey and Bijou weddings to anyone. Your service is nothing short of exemplary and the team work is incredible to see. Thank you to everyone - we loved it so much, we’d do it all over again!

Thanks so much Ashley, the day was perfect in every way! The staff at Notley are just amazing and we really had the best day. All our guests have commented on how amazing the venue is and how lovely the food was!

Needless to say we had the most AMAZING day, and experience at Notley. It's such a special place and we're thrilled that we chose it for our wedding. A huge thanks to you for all your help in organising a seamless experience - and to the team on the day for looking after us so thoroughly well. Just wish we could do it all again!

Dan and I had a wonderful wedding on Sunday and wanted to thank each one of you for delivering a fantastic experience for us and our guests. Everything went smoothly, which meant that Dan and I could relax and enjoy our day. Thank you to Emily for the immense work before the wedding day and to both managers on the day. We felt your care in looking after us and your professionalism in managing last minute changes. Thank you. We received a lot of compliments for the food and drinks, and we personally found everything delicious. The Arancini and the Gnocchi in particular have received praise from all - and you had a tough Italian crowd, so kudos to the chefs! Thank you to all the staff, waiters, barman, room cleaners and everyone in between. Each person we crossed paths with on the day was so professional and friendly and delivered a high standard of service. Thank you to all. You have a naturally beautiful venue, which we can see you look after with great care and has left an impression on all our guests. Again, thank you to all the team at Notley Abbey. We had a magical day!

We celebrated the most wonderful wedding at Notley Abbey in June 2024. Having researched and visited multiple venues, we decided on Notley Abbey after a recommendation. There may be cheaper options out there, but why take the chance on sub-standard quality for your big day? That’s the view we took and we now have our memories of an amazing day to cherish forever. The service on the day was absolutely exquisite. It was raining heavily on arrival but the team on-site was waiting for us with umbrellas. And they were by our side every step of the way thereafter. You don’t know what to expect from the service on the day until you experience it for yourself, and it honestly exceeded our best expectations. Fortunately, the clouds parted in time for the ceremony in the beautiful monks' refectory and we celebrated with bubbles and canapés in the sunshine in the gorgeous grounds of Notley Abbey. Our guests were blown away. The online planner takes some getting used to initially, but the team is on hand for a phone call to help while you get used to it. We honestly cannot find a fault with how the team performed. It was flawless. If you’re considering this venue and Harper Weddings for your wedding, don’t hesitate any longer and place your trust in them, you won’t regret it.

We got married at Notley Abbey on 29th May this year, and we had the most breathtaking day. The venue is incredibly beautiful. Every detail has been meticulously designed and the staff are incredibly dedicated in wanting to give you a perfect day from start to finish. In the two years of planning, we received detailed, helpful responses to our questions, normally within hours of the messages being sent. As a part of our package, we had multiple in person or zoom meetings to support us with the planning process. The planning team worked seamlessly alongside us to make our vision for our day come to life. On the day, everything ran like clockwork. The staff were professional and courteous, and showed such a wonderful level of excitement for us. Thank you so much to the whole team at Notley/Harper for giving us the perfect day.