Missenden Abbey

The Abbey took the stress out of what is supposed to be one of the most stressful things in life. Natasha was responsive, decisive and explained clearly what would happen on the day, & where they could help solve problems or concerns. Every guest told us how beautiful the venue was, how smoothly the wedding went and how attentive & helpful the staff were. Kathy managed the day perfectly & by the end of the evening we both felt shattered, but so happy our perfect day had been just that; perfect

We'd like to give 4.5 stars out of 5 From getting our wedding date confirmed up until the day itself, the team were excellent in responding to our queries and offering support over the months leading up to our wedding. On the day itself every member of staff was professional, made us feel special and welcome, and many went well out of their way to be helpful. We know this is by no means a given, and we are enormously appreciative and grateful for the help we received during the lead up to the day and on the day itself. The venue is beautiful, both inside the Abbey and the surrounding grounds. The organisers have contingency plans in place in case the weather makes it impossible to take photos outside and we had exclusive use of the Abbey on the day meaning there was plenty of space for our guests to mingle if the bad weather meant they had to stay inside. The food was delicious and we had an opportunity to attend a food tasting session a few months prior to help select our menu options which was great. The benefit of having accommodation on site in the Coach House was an added bonus, especially as many of our guests had travelled long distances and wanted to stay the night. We were also kindly allocated a storage room a week prior to our wedding day to store any large items. In our case, we were having an electric piano delivered and the storage room meant it could be transported and stored safely in advance. The day itself ran very smoothly and again, we were incredibly grateful for all the support and professionalism from the Abbey staff. There were a few issues, mostly relating to our accommodation at the cottage and one of the Abbey rooms (we assume this was due to errors in communication) however every effort was made by the staff to rectify this or compensate where possible. During our wedding breakfast it seems that the microphones hadn't been charged prior to our wedding as the one provided stopped working during the wedding speeches. A replacement was then provided but that also failed. This should be an easy thing to fix and we’re sure the Abbey will do so. Also, in retrospect we felt we could have been better supported by having the same wedding co-ordinator available throughout the day. In our case, the responsibility was passed multiple times and sometimes we weren't sure where to go to find them. Even though we've highlighted a few issues on what could be improved, we want to clarify: overall, it was fantastic! We've only mentioned these issues in order to give specific feedback for the benefit of the venue and any future guests. Missenden Abbey is a terrific venue with terrific staff who, as we're keen to emphasise, are willing to do whatever it takes to make the day a success. We hope to return again and again and have so many happy memories associated with the place.

We had the most beautiful wedding at Missenden Abbey on 16th September. Our wedding coordinator Natasha was super helpful from the first day we met to started planning our special day. Her wealth of experience and advice was invaluable to us and she, and the rest of the team were absolutely outstanding. They worked so hard to ensure our day went without a hitch. The venue was beautiful and the food was exceptional. The ceremony, reception, wedding breakfast and evening flowed flawlessly. Natasha, we are so thankful to you and we could not rate you, your team or this beautiful venue highly enough.🥰

We would just like to say thank you to all of you, for making our daughter's wedding so perfect. Everything ran so smoothly, from setting up of the tables for us, the ceremony and the service throughout the meal and the wonderful food. So if you could thank all the staff that were involved, we would be most grateful.

There is not enough space in this card to express our gratitude to you, from day one you were warm and put us at ease. Thank you for answering my endless questions, you made our dreams come true, it was the best day of our lives. Please pass on my gratitude to all staff, it was so well organised, the food was delicious, and everyone was lovely! We and our guests haven't stopped talking about it. Missenden Abbey - A million thank yous! With love from Ben and Chelsea

We had our Wedding at Missenden Abbey early December. When booking a winter wedding we was aware that we needed to book a venue that could accommodate all weathers for photos etc. The Abbey itself is a stunning venue both inside and out so we was confident that whatever the weather the Abbey was going to be a perfect backdrop. Luckily our day was dry and sunny so we was able to take advantage of the Abbey’s beautiful grounds for pictures. We had guests arrive from overseas and The Abbey was able to accommodate their extend stay, requirements and needs to make them all comfortable. Ultimately this stunning venue wouldn’t be complete without its wonderful staff. From start to finish the Abbeys staff were fantastic! They all went above a beyond to help, guide and support us through the planning of our day. We had some unusual requests which they were more than happy to accommodate and work round. On the day itself we could relax knowing everything was in safe hands and their attention to detail was outstanding! Our guests all commented on what a wonderful day they had, how delicious the food was and what a beautiful setting for our wedding. We cannot thank Missenden Abbey enough for making our day perfect for both us and our guests x x

From the planning stages right through to the day of the wedding, Missenden Abbey, and its team, were simply perfect. The Abbey looked absolutely stunning, lit up with festive lights and Christmas decor, which was the perfect backdrop for a December wedding. The Garden Room, where our ceremony was held, has an amazing double staircase that makes for a grand entrance. We had exclusive use of the Abbey, which made us feel very special and enabled us to spread everything out. The food was simply amazing. We had so many compliments from our guests saying that it was the best wedding meal they had ever had - and i quite agree! We stayed overnight in the suite which was beautifully decorated and spacious. A number of our guests also stayed which was an added bonus - being able to hold the ceremony, reception, accommodation AND breakfast the next day with our guests at one venue was truly fantastic. Waking up on Christmas eve and having breakfast with everyone after the wedding was wonderful - and delicious! The staff were incredibly helpful and flexible and did their best to cater to our every need. A special thanks to our wedding co-ordinator Natasha who gave us the 5* treatment! Highly recommend getting married at Missenden Abbey - you'll have the best day of your life!

Missenden Abbey is simply the perfect wedding venue. The building and its surroundings are beautiful. The staff are friendly and committed to making a special day exactly that. Laura (wedding coordinator) must be singled out for special praise. From the moment we made our initial enquiry until we left the venue at the end of the wedding we felt that everything was handled and under control. Following our wedding many of our guests have remarked similarly. I would recommend Missenden Abbey to any couples.

Our special day was perfect. The venue was looking truly stunning that day as always. The food was an incredible high point, as were the amazingly friendly and accommodating staff. We wouldn't change a thing and we'll remember it forever!

Genuinely the best day of our lives, even all of our guests said it was one the best weddings they’d ever been to and many commented on how great the venue was- the staff being so helpful and accommodating, affordable on site accommodation for everyone who wanted to stay (handy given both our families are from so far away) and the food! Not to mention how beautiful the venue is. We were so grateful to Natasha and team for helping us having such a brilliant day with all of our loved ones.