Based on a weekday wedding in January.
Based on a weekday wedding in January.
Please contact the venue for detailed prices.
Notley Abbey offers an intimate yet grand experience, a historic wedding venue that effortlessly combines timeless elegance with a welcoming, home-like atmosphere. Positioned along the scenic border of Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, the abbey invites you to step into a world once inhabited by Laurence Olivier.
Upon arrival, the approach along a tree-lined drive hints at the experience awaiting within. Both in summer and winter, the venue provides a versatile backdrop with its inviting grand entrance hall, where roaring fires create warmth in the colder months, and natural light fills the space in summer. Photographic opportunities abound within the picturesque grounds, providing a stunning backdrop for capturing every moment.
Ceremonies at Notley Abbey take place in one of several exquisite locations, each providing a unique setting for exchanging vows. Choose from the intimate Abbot’s Hall, the refined elegance of the Monks’ Refectory, or opt for an outdoor ceremony amid the abbey’s enchanting grounds.
The Monks’ Refectory offers an impressive space for the wedding reception, where the Harper Team sets the stage for a romantic dining experience. With each detail thoughtfully arranged, the space transforms into an unforgettable dining setting, perfect for celebrating with friends and family.
The dedicated Harper Team ensures that your wedding at Notley Abbey feels effortless, attending to you and your guests throughout the celebration. With exclusive use of the venue, you’re guaranteed privacy and exceptional service, including personalised support from a specialist wedding planning team and access to Harper’s proprietary online wedding planning tools.
Nine thoughtfully appointed guest bedrooms await you and your guests, offering a restful retreat after a night of celebration. After dancing into the night, you’ll find comfort and quiet in these beautiful rooms before departing the next morning.
An expert in-house team of banqueting chefs will provide exceptional food and drink tailored to your event.
To all the staff at Harper Weddings and Notley Abbey, from the bottom of our hearts, we would both like to say thank you for everything you have done for us in the run up to our wedding and on the actual wedding day itself. You have given us the perfect day for the rest of our lives and we are so grateful. The professionalism of all the staff, the dedication to the little details and the quality of service made our day incredibly special, and it ran like clock work which for a worrier like me was very reassuring. You have always gone the extra mile by letting us visit whenever we liked, you’ve always been quick at replying to emails and you also went out of your way to provide post cards and sticks of rock for us. We’d like to give special mentions to Ann and Jess, who are both a credit to your staff and who made our day the perfect day that it was. We will always remember our incredible wedding at Notley Abbey and so will all our guests, so thank you once again.
I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who played a part in making our day so special, the venue is amazing, but your team were truly fantastic. Everyone was so professional and the attention to detail was perfect, with everyone definitely on the same page, a true team!!!
We just wanted to say a big big thank you for an amazing wedding day at Notley on Saturday. Casey and her team could not have been more helpful from the moment we arrived until when we left. She was also very good at calming my bridal nerves and emotions! The venue looked stunning, and the food was amazing. All our guests were blown away by Notley. Please pass on our thanks to all the staff.
Just wanted to say a massive thank you to the whole team. It was truly an amazing day. The service was faultless and we couldn’t have asked for more. Please pass on our thanks to everyone who made our day so special.
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!
Notley Abbey takes no introduction as an incredibly breath-taking venue. The driveway is literally to die for and the historic property with modern touches is every bride’s dream. What the pictures don’t tell you however is how incredible the staff are at Notley and how they are the true selling point to this venue. From the first time we viewed the venue right up to our big day the staff at Notley were absolutely flawless and they held our hands throughout the whole process making sure that we were stress free at all times. Everyone told me before the wedding not to be disappointed if something goes wrong as nobody will notice on the day. I can honestly say that not a single detail was out of place and that was totally down to the staff at Notley. The waiters and waitresses were the most professional young people I have ever come across and this was commented on by all of our guests. We would absolutely recommend Notley Abbey to anyone that was considering this venue. The venue, the staff, the food absolutely every detail exceeded all of our expectations.
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 Harper 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!
Saturday surpassed all our expectations and was literally the best day ever. Kieran and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we couldn’t have asked or wanted anything more. The staff on the day were so attentive, professional and friendly and were always walking around with a smile on their faces. Our guests commented on how wonderful the staff were and you guys really did smash it.
Thank you so much for making our wedding experience so special. We and our families had the best couple of days which is testament to you. Ann, Jess, Annette and everyone worked so hard to make it seamless and unforgettable. We received so many compliments on the services and how each and every staff member was so kind and helpful. We will remember it forever!
Yes, Notley Abbey has nine bedrooms onsite.
Yes, Notley Abbey is licensed to host a civil ceremony both indoors (with a choice of two indoor ceremony rooms) and outdoors.
Yes, with the luxury of having all your food and drink arranged by our brigade of in-house chefs you won't need to worry about a thing. There will always be enough food and drink per guest to ensure your guests have a fabulous time and the party continues through the evening.
Yes, with an experienced team of wedding planners available seven days a week, a team of managers on the day who go out of their way to ensure our service exceeds your and your guest's expectations, and unique online planning software so every detail is documented, our impeccable service is second to none.
Notley Abbey has many facilities to offer, including modern tech for a contemporary wedding: Sonos sound system, up lighters, live stream webcams, microphones and DJ facilities. In addition, the venue offers an outdoor ceremony space, overnight accommodation and onsite parking. The list goes on!