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Eleanor Sent on 14/04/2025

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A flawless, fairytale day

Hedingham Castle is a beautiful venue steeped in history, with an amazing team who work tirelessly to ensure the most perfect day and whom we cannot thank enough.

Amanda, Sarah, and the rest of the team are so easy to work with, even though we were planning from Luxembourg and not able to just pop in whenever. We had lots of zoom calls and video tours, and we felt like we were in very capable hands. They gave us lots of invaluable advice to help cut unnecessary costs and we never felt like they were out to upsell us or anything like that, whereas some venues we'd visited did give us that impression. They've clearly been doing this...

Hedingham Castle is a beautiful venue steeped in history, with an amazing team who work tirelessly to ensure the most perfect day and whom we cannot thank enough.

Amanda, Sarah, and the rest of the team are so easy to work with, even though we were planning from Luxembourg and not able to just pop in whenever. We had lots of zoom calls and video tours, and we felt like we were in very capable hands. They gave us lots of invaluable advice to help cut unnecessary costs and we never felt like they were out to upsell us or anything like that, whereas some venues we'd visited did give us that impression. They've clearly been doing this forever and love what they do. Everything felt so easy that we were honestly starting to get stressed about the fact that we weren't stressed.

For suppliers, we went down the list of recommended suppliers on Hedingham's website and just booked straight down the list, with the exception of one (a mobile petting zoo). It makes everything so much easier when the suppliers know each other really well and have worked at the venue many times before, and they are all incredible talented, lovely people. We barely had to do anything to coordinate and just let them do what they do best.

Hedingham has two in-house caterers and couples must choose one of them. We went with Splinters and ordered canapés, a choice menu, and pork baps with chips for the evening food. The portion sizes were huge and so so tasty, the options are extensive, and everyone loved the food. The catering staff on the day had everyone's orders memorised and were so kind and professional. I'm sure the other caterers are just as good, so it's a question of individual taste, and a testament to the fact that Hedingham's suppliers are just that professional and experienced.

We had lots of guests flying in from the United States, but this was not an issue as we were able to book The Lodge on site, which sleeps seventeen people, as well as The Cottage, which sleeps four and doubles up as the getting-ready room, so we were able to provide my American family with a place to sleep both the night before and the night of the wedding at a very reasonable cost. We opted to sleep in the Royal Chamber after the wedding which is 100% worth it.

Setting up the day before was super easy, and because the venue is so beautiful it really doesn't require much decoration. You get exclusive use of what are basically three gorgeous venues in one (the Keep, the Georgian House, and the Marquee) which provides a lot of movement and flow on the day and avoids the problem of guests standing around waiting for something to happen. Hedingham is also the only venue we visited that had a separate dance floor hidden behind a curtain, so there's no need to ferry everyone out after dinner while tables are moved. Everything is well thought-out and coordinated seamlessly.

On the actual day of the wedding, absolutely nothing went wrong, and if it did, we never found out. As the bride, I stayed in the Cottage and got ready there, where breakfast was made available (at an extra cost, but really worth it) and we even had the nice surprise of a member of staff (thank you, Sharon!) who introduced herself as our runner and was there to help out if there was anything that needed to be done. From getting ready, to the ceremony, to the drinks reception, to the breakfast, to speeches and dancing, our day was 100% stress free. This is even though I'd had unplanned knee surgery just a few days before and couldn't walk very well. Everyone at Hedingham was amazing and so, so helpful.

We got so many compliments afterwards about how our wedding at Hedingham was one of the best weddings that many of our guests had ever been to, and it genuinely was one of the happiest days of our lives. My only "regret" is that the day went by so quickly, so we'll have to go back for another night in the Royal Chamber and to enjoy the many events they put on at the Castle!

We cannot recommend Hedingham Castle enough. From start to finish, they make sure you will have THE most perfect day at a really fair cost for the amount you get. We are so grateful, it was incredible, and we can't wait to come back!

Hedingham Castle's reply:

Oh wow Eleanor, what an incredible review! Thank you so much for taking the time to write that, it is hugely appreciated. We adored working with you and Ashley - thank you for choosing Hedingham Castle for your wedding, it was a complete pleasure and we are thrilled to bits you had an amazing day.

From the whole team, we wish you a wonderful life together.

Very best wishes
Steffi

Alice Sent on 21/10/2024

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Everything we wanted and then some.

My partner & I got married here 7th September 2024.

From start to finish, the entire process was made seamless by the amazing team at Hedingham.

Sarah && her team work tirelessly to help you bring your wedding ideas & dreams to fruition and I genuinely cannot recommend the venue enough. Any & all requests, no matter how trivial were undertaken with immense attention to detail & professionalism.

Our guests were truly taken aback at the sheer beauty & uniqueness of the venue and have commented on multiple occasions as to just how amazing the entire day was - this would not have been possible without the wonderful team.

Hedingham's trusted partnership suppliers are also...

My partner & I got married here 7th September 2024.

From start to finish, the entire process was made seamless by the amazing team at Hedingham.

Sarah && her team work tirelessly to help you bring your wedding ideas & dreams to fruition and I genuinely cannot recommend the venue enough. Any & all requests, no matter how trivial were undertaken with immense attention to detail & professionalism.

Our guests were truly taken aback at the sheer beauty & uniqueness of the venue and have commented on multiple occasions as to just how amazing the entire day was - this would not have been possible without the wonderful team.

Hedingham's trusted partnership suppliers are also wonderful (Lewis Cabuche, Limeberry to name a couple) and are very reasonably priced.

I urge you to book this wonderful place for your special day if you are considering it - you will not regret it.

Alice & Charlie

Patrycja Sent on 12/09/2024

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Dream Venue, Dream Wedding

We got married at Hedingham Castle on the 13 July, I can hardly begin to describe how extraordinary the entire day was. Let’s start with the castle—it is absolutely unreal. Everywhere you look, it makes you go "wow" repeatedly. The stunning architecture and the grounds, kept in immaculate condition, provide a breathtaking backdrop that adds to the fairytale atmosphere.From the moment we first visited for the viewing, it was clear that Hedingham Castle is managed with the utmost professionalism. Sarah and her team provided world-class service, making us feel completely at ease. She patiently answered all my questions, no matter how trivial or repetitive they might have seemed, and her insightful advice was invaluable.
We are incredibly grateful...

We got married at Hedingham Castle on the 13 July, I can hardly begin to describe how extraordinary the entire day was. Let’s start with the castle—it is absolutely unreal. Everywhere you look, it makes you go "wow" repeatedly. The stunning architecture and the grounds, kept in immaculate condition, provide a breathtaking backdrop that adds to the fairytale atmosphere.From the moment we first visited for the viewing, it was clear that Hedingham Castle is managed with the utmost professionalism. Sarah and her team provided world-class service, making us feel completely at ease. She patiently answered all my questions, no matter how trivial or repetitive they might have seemed, and her insightful advice was invaluable.
We are incredibly grateful for her support and for the exceptional care she and her team provided.

The planning process went absolutely smoothly—everything was taken care of, leaving me to only worry about sunny afternoon on the big day. The entire team operated like a well-oiled machine, ensuring that every detail was flawless. There was nothing, absolutely nothing, we could fault; it was almost too perfect! Our guests were in awe of the venue and couldn’t stop complimenting how seamlessly everything came together. We wouldn’t change a single thing about our wedding day; it was so magical that we wish we could do it all over again.

I highly recommend Hedingham Castle to anyone searching for a venue. The entire experience was exceptional, free from the typical pitfalls of wedding planning. If you want a flawless, stress-free celebration in a breathtaking setting, this is the place. Our day was truly unforgettable, and we are forever grateful for the memories created at this extraordinary venue.

Lauren Sent on 04/08/2024

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Gorgeous wedding venue though service lacking

We had our wedding at Hedingham Castle & the venue is simply stunning - the gardener(s) should be commended for keeping such beautiful gardens. We had many lovely compliments from guests about how great everything looked, and we can’t wait to see how the photos turn out.

Unfortunately the service from the rest of the team has been a bit disappointing. From dropping off our decorations on Friday we were instructed to put everything in the same place and were assured it would be where it needed to be come Saturday morning - it wasn’t there - this caused quite a lot of unnecessary stress the morning of & ultimately the ceremony room decorations ended up being wrong...

We had our wedding at Hedingham Castle & the venue is simply stunning - the gardener(s) should be commended for keeping such beautiful gardens. We had many lovely compliments from guests about how great everything looked, and we can’t wait to see how the photos turn out.

Unfortunately the service from the rest of the team has been a bit disappointing. From dropping off our decorations on Friday we were instructed to put everything in the same place and were assured it would be where it needed to be come Saturday morning - it wasn’t there - this caused quite a lot of unnecessary stress the morning of & ultimately the ceremony room decorations ended up being wrong vs. how they were planned.

Timing for getting family members from the cottages up to the Castle got confused on the day which was a bit disorienting and meant some family didn’t get to see the Groom preceremony as had been planned.

My handbag with my speech got temporarily lost by the staff though they had tried to put my bags where they needed to be, again causing quite a lot of unnecessary stress & we had to last minute change the order of speeches.

The following morning we were told to collect our decorations from a secured cupboard which we were assured would be unlocked. When we got there it was still locked up, there were no staff around - which meant we wasted time waiting for the cupboard to be open (we had to guess the lock code in the end) and meant we weren’t able to get our leftover cake which we were told someone would get for us that morning.

Overall, we had an amazing day and whilst these are only small errors, they are simple enough that they shouldn’t have happened, especially on your wedding day and you’ve been charged a fee for the service.

Hedingham Castle's reply:

Hi Lauren

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We very much appreciate your feedback and I am thrilled to hear that you found Hedingham Castle to be a stunning venue - I will be sure to pass on your kind words to the groundsmen regarding the gardens, thank you.

I have caught up with Sarah and believe she has replied to your email, however to echo her response, we sincerely apologise for the inconveniences you experienced with our service. It does not represent our usual impeccable standards and for that we are incredibly sorry. Please rest assured that the team has been spoken to about the concerns raised. We pride ourselves on creating...

Claire Sent on 17/06/2024

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The perfect place to get married

There aren't words to describe the incredible place that is Hedingham Castle. I first came to an open day 2 years before our wedding and as I stepped out of the car and saw the venue and heard the bagpipers playing I was blown away - we had a look at some other venues but nothing quite compares to Hedingham!
We had an initial planning meeting which gave us all the information we needed and then another one or two before the day - we always came away feeling so excited and not at all overwhelmed.
The venue is incredible - you can really see how much work goes in to maintaining it and how much the team there...

There aren't words to describe the incredible place that is Hedingham Castle. I first came to an open day 2 years before our wedding and as I stepped out of the car and saw the venue and heard the bagpipers playing I was blown away - we had a look at some other venues but nothing quite compares to Hedingham!
We had an initial planning meeting which gave us all the information we needed and then another one or two before the day - we always came away feeling so excited and not at all overwhelmed.
The venue is incredible - you can really see how much work goes in to maintaining it and how much the team there care about it. The castle itself is so beautiful and well kept but without taking attention from the novelty of it, on the day we decided to decorate it minimally as it really doesn't need any dressing up. Having our ceremony in there was such a dream. We also had the tea rooms in there open before the ceremony which offered a unique experience for guests and gave them the chance to be inside the castle more and mingle before heading upstairs for the ceremony.
We were lucky on the day with the weather so we could use the gardens as well as the manor house for the drinks reception - everything is just gorgeous.
The marquee for dinner is again so impressive - they managed to pack our large wedding in, and yet at no point did anything feel cramped. The dancefloor is a perfect size and curtained off while you eat, which makes it feel a bit more special when the time comes for the first dance. Everyone was very impressed with the chandeliers that are from Casino Royale as well!
There's endless photo locations on site which also means you can slip away for some pictures just the two of you which is a lovely touch.
We were able to book the lodge and cottage for the night before the wedding as well as the night of, and with a large family it worked out perfectly. Both are so spacious and gives you the perfect space to get ready. In the cottage there is a prep room which we used to hang dresses and get changed, and the downstairs bedroom was where we had hair and make up being done.
The week of the wedding we were also able to drop everything up that we would need - again this really helped us. We were lucky enough to have the ceremony set up exactly how we wanted also by the team there.
On to the team there - we cannot thank them enough. They all work so hard to make sure your day goes smoothly, from having someone with you in the cottage to look after you while you get ready, to people helping with my dress and veil going up the stairs and down the aisle, to someone making sure you get driven back to the cottage at the end of the day.
I want to say a thank you to Sarah, she was so helpful throughout the whole process and always there to answer any questions I had, we couldn't have done the day without her!
I also want to mention Jackie who was our coordinator on the day - what an amazing support she was and nothing was too much for her. At no point did I not know what was going on or going to happen next. Even when it was time for her to go she made sure we knew who our next point of contact would be.
The communication from the whole team is fantastic and they do an amazing job of making sure you know what's going to happen next. I doubt there is a more hardworking and lovely team anywhere! The day flies by but they do an amazing job of making sure it runs smoothly and that you have time to take it all in and just enjoy it.
During dinner we were given a card congratulating us by the venue, such a thoughtful thing for them to do! Another little touch which was so appreciated was getting back to the cottage to find it had been tidied up and there were cups and saucers laid out by the kettle for us.
The day after the wedding we all went for breakfast at Moot House and while there, one of the team brought over a suit that had been forgotten in the lodge - they are just so thoughtful.
Suppliers we used that were recommended - luckily we attended a few open days and got to meet them. We have done separate reviews for Lewis (photographer) and Splinters (caterers) but just wanted to say how amazing they were. We've had so many compliments on the pictures and also so many people mention how much they loved the food. Definetely go along to open days and evenings also as you get a feel for the location and a chance to view it all. We also booked their in house DJ Jethro Baker - he was amazng, played so many songs we asked for and kept people on the dancefloor for the whole night.
A special mention also to the bagpipers - from the moment I heard them two years before the wedding I booked them straight away, they were one of our favourite things from the day and were unforgettable. I would recommend them to everyone - if you want them involved then Dick Camp is the person to get in contact with. They were so incredible and even played some songs that we had requested off their normal set list. We love watching back the videos of them and again so many people were blown away by them.
We have had so many comments on the day and since from our guests who had nothing but good things to say about the venue.
Thank you so much Hedingham for giving us the most perfect and special day - it was better than we dreamed it would be x

Renate Sent on 24/09/2023

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Beautiful Day

We thoroughly enjoyed the whole wedding organising experience. I personally am missing that it is over now. The day was perfect. The guests said the day could not have gone any better.

The staff were brilliant and very well organised. Jacqui was wonderful and very caring. She dealt with the issue of whose flowers were who superbly.

Thank you for a wonderful wedding day.

Rachel Sent on 25/02/2023

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Perfect, stunning wedding venue!

We got married at Hedingham Castle in August of 2022, and I cannot say enough good things about the venue and Sarah and her team.

I live in the US (my husband is British hence the UK wedding), and Sarah worked with me through time zone differences and my need to iron out every single detail with her. We rented the venue for two days to throw a more casual welcome party on the Friday and then the full wedding on Saturday-- Sarah and her team managed to pull together both a casual outdoor event with activities on Friday quickly followed by a black tie elegant affair on Saturday. Everything was absolutely perfect down to the last...

We got married at Hedingham Castle in August of 2022, and I cannot say enough good things about the venue and Sarah and her team.

I live in the US (my husband is British hence the UK wedding), and Sarah worked with me through time zone differences and my need to iron out every single detail with her. We rented the venue for two days to throw a more casual welcome party on the Friday and then the full wedding on Saturday-- Sarah and her team managed to pull together both a casual outdoor event with activities on Friday quickly followed by a black tie elegant affair on Saturday. Everything was absolutely perfect down to the last detail.

On the Friday, they had a magnificent outdoor tent to allow for cover from the sun where we set up picnic tables and wine fridges for guests to help themselves. Inside, there was a wine a beer bar in the castle along with the buffet and indoor tables if people preferred to eat inside. We hired a historian from the castle to tour our guests to learn the history of the stunning castle grounds, and we hired games, archery, and falconry, which Sarah was kind enough to coordinate for us. Our guests were blown away by the history and beauty of the castle.

On the Saturday, the venue was transformed into an elegant fairytale, where our guests told us that they couldn't believe so many different settings were in one venue!!!!! They took an old red double decker bus from the hotel to the venue where they were seated in the castle for the ceremony. Sarah and the staff adorned the room in candles and despite being a 3pm summer ceremony, the room was dimly lit by romantic candlelight. Following the ceremony, guests went out to the lawn where we got photo and then were ushered to the bridge to throw confetti, quickly followed by heading into the house for drinks reception. This was yet another magnificent change of scenery where guests were thrilled by the restrooms behind the bookcase, the stunning house indoors, and mostly by the surprise of the French doors opening up to a fairytale lawn to enjoy their champagne and cocktails in a picturesque landscape. When guests were then ushered into the marquis for the reception, they couldn't believe that there was yet another location at the venue. Sarah and her team moved mountains to make the reception perfect as well. Sarah worked closely with me on the table layout, which tables could and could not move for the dance floor to open, placing the menus and napkins exactly how I wanted them, and ensuring that we had the right number of drinks ordered to keep the drinks flowing!

In addition to the experience for all the guests, we had my parents and my in-laws stay at the bridal cottage on the grounds, and my husband and I and the bridal party stayed at the Lodge on the grounds. Everything was just perfect for us and our closest family and friends.

Hopefully the length and detail of this review convey just how much I loved everything about this venue - don't miss the opportunity to get married in this incredible, versatile space! Six months later, our guests are still talking about it, and for us, it was absolutely the best weekend of our lives.

Natalie Sent on 26/08/2022

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Amazing - the wedding of our dreams

We had our wedding at Hedingham Castle in August 2022 and it was absoultey amazing. Everything was perfect - the venue itself, the planning, detail and care Sarah and the team put in leading up to the wedding, the food and the staff on the day. I honestly cannot thank everyone at Hedingham enough for making our day so special.

Josie Sent on 20/08/2022

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A dream come true xx

Our fairy tale venue!!

We simply had the most wonderful, wonderful day! I couldn’t have asked for a better service or more from the team that helped us.

Sarah was a rock and nothing was too much trouble from day one even through my million emails and questions. Jackie made our day run so smoothly and was often seen just out of sight running and organising everything to a T.

Jenny really made the morning getting ready delightful, she made teas and got Prosecco’s and even sewed up a last minute hole in a bridesmaids dress seam! It really was a fairy tale dream come true and a day we will remember with thanks for all...

Our fairy tale venue!!

We simply had the most wonderful, wonderful day! I couldn’t have asked for a better service or more from the team that helped us.

Sarah was a rock and nothing was too much trouble from day one even through my million emails and questions. Jackie made our day run so smoothly and was often seen just out of sight running and organising everything to a T.

Jenny really made the morning getting ready delightful, she made teas and got Prosecco’s and even sewed up a last minute hole in a bridesmaids dress seam! It really was a fairy tale dream come true and a day we will remember with thanks for all of our lives. Jenny’s husband Bob also helped all of the guests and made them feel welcome as did all of the staff from the moment everyone arrived.

Hedingham castle is exquisitely grand but the warmth of the team and the feel of the place felt so homely and intimate. We knew the day was going to be good but it was better then what we could have ever hoped for.

A big thank you to the lovely Demetra and the Lindsay family for creating such a wonderful venue and for being so kind and welcoming to us, from start to finish there aren’t enough gold stars for you all and you deserve every hard earned award you get - we feel privileged to be part of the history of the castle.

Love Mrs S xx

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Grace Sent on 15/07/2022

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Incredible

What can I say that will actually do Hedingham justice? From the beginning we fell head over heels in love with this stunning venue but not only the venue the incredible staff. We met Sarah from our first visit at Hedingham and I can honestly say I don’t know what we would have done without her. Through the whole pandemic Sarah, & Hedingham generally, were fantastic. Supportive of date changes and our crying phones calls to them, they became like a family to us over 3 and a half years of planning our day and we genuinely now miss them so much.
On the day of our wedding, which was the best day of our lives, everyone was...

What can I say that will actually do Hedingham justice? From the beginning we fell head over heels in love with this stunning venue but not only the venue the incredible staff. We met Sarah from our first visit at Hedingham and I can honestly say I don’t know what we would have done without her. Through the whole pandemic Sarah, & Hedingham generally, were fantastic. Supportive of date changes and our crying phones calls to them, they became like a family to us over 3 and a half years of planning our day and we genuinely now miss them so much.
On the day of our wedding, which was the best day of our lives, everyone was truly incredible. Jackie our corrdinator was amazing!!! AMAZING!! She made us relax and truly enjoy what was the most magical day.
We wish we could thank personally every single person who was there on our day. So Hedingham team, thank you, thank you for everything you did during the pandemic, thank you for looking after us and most importantly thank you for getting us married ❤️
We wish we could do it all over again! See you in 10 years to renew our vows.

Grace & Oli Game xxxx

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