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Elizabeth U. Sent on 30/09/2024Perfect Autumnal Cotswold Wedding
My husband and I had an absolutely magical day at Owlpen Manor for our wedding.
We instantly fell in love with this wedding venue on a visit around eighteen months ago. After visiting a lot of other venues in the area, we felt that Owlpen had the charm and natural beauty that we were looking for. We also loved the idea of being able to have our closest family and friends stay in the surrounding cottages. It gave us the opportunity to make the wedding a whole weekend affair rather than just a day.
Working with the Owlpen team to make this day extra special has always been easy. We found the master shared document an easy way of sharing information as and when we booked our suppliers. They were also incredibly responsive to emails about even the smallest details.
On the weekend itself, Owlpen were kind enough to let us in early on the Friday so we could spend extra time setting the Pole Barn up for the wedding breakfast as we hired in additional tableware from a different supplier. This really helped to make the preparation process easier. The cottages were also available in good time which allowed us to prepare for a welcome dinner the night before.
The accommodation itself was so perfect. All the cottages have their own unique charm and traditional features.
On the day, the co-ordination from Bella was great and her organisation made the day run so smoothly. Luke and the front of house team also made sure that every glass was well filled during the drinks reception and the bar service was very smooth.
I couldn't recommend Owlpen Manor more to a couple looking for a venue with charm, personality and a team that will make all your planning much easier.
Truly a perfect day and a perfect venue!Owlpen Manor's reply:
Dear Lizzie and Tim,
Many thanks for your kind words. We absolutely loved hosting your wedding and I so enjoyed coordinating the day. Lovely bunch of friends and family and we shall look forward to seeing you both again in the future.
Best wishes
Bella and The Owlpen Team! x -
Joanna W. Sent on 09/12/2024
Dream Wedding
Our wedding at Owlpen Manor was truly a dream come true! The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking—steeped in history, surrounded by stunning countryside, and with so much charm. It created the perfect backdrop for our special day, and our guests were in awe of its beauty.
A huge thank you to Tonia and Luke, who went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly on both Friday and Saturday. Their support, attention to detail, and willingness to help with every aspect of the day made all the difference.
We also booked out all the onsite accommodation, which was a fantastic decision. It made the whole weekend feel even more magical, allowing our closest family and friends to stay together and enjoy the celebrations to the fullest.
We also want to give a special shout-out to our caterers, Food Champs, who were absolutely wonderful. The food was delicious, beautifully presented, and tailored perfectly to our tastes. They impressed not only us but every single one of our guests. Their team was professional, friendly, and ensured everything ran seamlessly during the meal service.
If you’re looking for a wedding venue that combines stunning scenery, exceptional service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, I cannot recommend Owlpen Manor highly enough. It’s a place we’ll always cherish, and we’re so grateful to have celebrated our wedding there! -
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Sarah H. Sent on 31/10/2024
Simply Brilliant!
We couldn't have asked for a better venue. Not only is it picture perfect, the people who work there are an absolute joy to work with. Tonia was our main point of contact both to view the property and on the day before and the day itself and she couldn't do enough for us to make sure it was perfect! Luke as well made sure that we had everything we needed and him and his team helped so much with the evening and tidying things up for us to make sure it was an easy job in the morning when we were a little worse for wear.
Hugo and Bella were also amazing at answering all my thousands of questions in the lead up and Ryan on the morning after helping again to put all my decor in boxes.
If you're thinking of booking here do it! You won't be disappointed! -
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Natasha Sent on 30/10/2024
Accomodating, stunning, perfect..
Owlpen Manor is incredibly accommodating, stunningly picturesque and was the perfect venue for our wedding. My husband and I had the most magical outdoor wedding on their top lawn and could not have been happier. We absolutely loved the grounds and the barns, as did our guests. We planned closely alongside Bella and Tonia, who made sure that every detail was thought of and executed flawlessly. Tonia was also wonderful at keeping a nervous bride and groom at ease in the morning. Luke was also incredible and made sure that everything ran smoothly on the day – our guests even commented on what a wonderful job they did and how committed they were. The whole team are very knowledgeable, experienced and accommodated our ideas (even our more unusual ideas) to make our day extra special – their experience built upon our ideas to make them work well and ensure that everyone was involved and had a great day. The cottages were perfect for our guests with exquisite views. The views also made for stunning wedding photos! We also loved having the venue for the whole weekend, as we could greet our guests with food and drinks on the Friday evening before our wedding on the Saturday. We had the best day of our lives and thank them for their hard work, expertise and for making our wedding day happen exactly as we wanted it to. We couldn’t have imagined our wedding day anywhere else. -
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Alistair W. Sent on 15/10/2024The best day we could possibly imagine
Early on we had trepidations about choosing a venue far from our London home, but when it came to the weekend, we couldn't imagine it any other way.
Everyone was terrific in the lead up to put our minds at ease and assure we were staying on top of our to-do list and in good hands.
The weekend of the wedding was just magical. The grounds looked splendid in early May, and the family who had the pleasure of staying in the cottages raved about them. Throwing a casual BBQ on the Friday night was a lovely and relaxed way to welcome everyone to the grounds before the wedding.
On our wedding day, Hugo went above and beyond to make sure the events ran smoothly, from providing a quiet moment with a glass of champagne as we stepped out of the church to revealing a family sword when it came time to cut the cake. We felt like we were truly hosted with a warm and personal the whole way through.
Stepping from the church to the stunning gardens to the barns made for the smoothest, most stress-free day we could imagine. Where else can you start your wedding morning with a stroll over to a lovely pond for a dip? The whole venue and staff put us at such ease and let us focus on what mattered most, which was enjoying our special day and celebrating with all our loved ones who had joined us.
We could not recommend this place enough, it was like stepping into another world, and all memories of our wedding will forever have a warm glow around them in no small part thanks to Owlpen Manor.
Also a special shoutout to the caterers, Well Seasoned, who pulled off 120 dishes of sea bass cooked to perfection and got a special mention in countless of our thank you cards.
- Alistair & Hannah
P.s. if you want music, book the Cash Cows, you will not regret it.
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Jenna E. Sent on 15/10/2024A perfect day
We fell in love with Owlpen from the very first second we laid eyes on it. The venue and estate are truly breathtaking but it was the Owlpen team’s openness, supportiveness and confidence that “whatever it is, I’m sure it can be done” attitude that really meant that we had to book it for our wedding day.
Throughout the wedding-prep process the team were very generous with their time and super accommodating (happy answering questions via email or on the phone, and allowing us to visit multiple times in the 18 months leading up to the big day).
One of the highlights of getting married at Owlpen is that, if you are a Saturday wedding, you get to make a full weekend of it. We held a pre-wedding dinner with our close friends and family the night before, and a post-wedding picnic on the Sunday - as any bride will tell you, the wedding day itself flies by in a wonderful blur, and so the extra time Owlpen gives couples really allows you the chance to be present in the celebrations.
On the day itself, we were so lucky to have the flawless support of Bella and Luke making sure our day ran like clockwork. Our friends and family loved them too.
We are very grateful to the entire Owlpen team for making it such a brilliant experience and we will definitely be back to celebrate anniversaries in the future!
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Emily M. Sent on 14/10/2024
July wedding 2024
Wow - not only a beautiful venue but excellent staff from start to finish. We had a midweek package in July and it was everything we had hoped for and more! Highly recommend this wonderful place! -
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