Cripps Barn Hire

Some letters from our customers

In reverse date order

Parties in 2010

September

"Just wanted to say thanks again so much for our amazing wedding on Saturday, was loads of fun and everyone said what an amazing venue it was, great food and great staff.

Thanks also for making the planning process so stress free and easy!!" 

August

"We had a magical day. Wonderful in every way. Thank you and all your staff for all their efforts. We will drop you a note with a more detailed thank-you soon."

"We are back from the honeymoon and just wanted to say the biggest thank you for all that you did to make our day so very special. The little extra touches (the fire and canapes) were totally unexpected and much appreciated, the food absolutely scrummy and the whole day and night magical.  The staff were fantastic, everything ran smoothly and on time with friendly smiles all round... you did a truly excellent job. Special thanks must go to Jenny who was amazing both in the run up and on the day, fantastic.  All of our guests commented on the beauty of the venue and the relaxed atmosphere that we wanted so badly - there have been messages every day that it was "the best wedding we have ever been to" - and you all made that happen for us.  I wouldn't hesitate to  recommend you to others - our wedding day was, in one word, perfect.  Thank you so so much."

July

"I am so sorry i havent been in touch but since the wedding i have been so busy with work i havent got round to even sending yuor card! i am a very bad person!!!!  Hope you ok, and i wanted to say thankyou to you and all the staff at the barn you were all so amazing and the whole day was just perfect and so many people have said to me that it is the best venue they have ever been to!! And i dont know what i was worrying about with the food, it was a massive hit!!"

"Thank you for letting us have our sprcial day in such a beautiful setting. Everybody that we have spoken too has commented on how lovely the day was."

"We had an absolutely amazing day! Everything was perfect and we have so many happy memories - this is all down to the fact that we picked Cripps Barn, thank you all so much for making it the most special day. We will be sending you a proper thank you letter soon to express how wonderful everything was!" 

"We had an amazing day, so many comments about the location and the food.  It went by so quickly, thankfully lots captured on video, yet to be seen!!!"

"Sue and I just wanted to thank you for the way you managed Rebecca & Tom's wedding.   All was so efficiently organised, with excellent food and attention to detail and all with no fuss and bother. All of the staff had perfect customer care skills and we had total faith in your management of the wedding and reception.  Things simply could not have been better.  We would be happy to give a recommendation to anyone.  Well done and thank you for making the occasion run so smoothly."

"We wanted to write and say a huge thank you for helping us to have such a fantastic wedding! We both loved the day and the only thing we would change is to make it go on for longer as it seemed to whizz past so quickly. We've lost count of the number of guests who have congratulated us on choosing such a perfect venue and it was certainly everything we wanted for our wedding.   We would like to particuarly thank you Jenny; you were so helpful, cool and calm throughout the whole process you put both Ben and me at ease. We were able to relax and enjoy the day knowing it was in your very capable hands (you didn't even flap when we got the time we were meant to go into dinner wrong by half an hour!).  The food surpassed our (very high) expectations and was superb.The canapes were so good we hardly got to see them as the guests ate the lot before they managed to reach us whilst we had our photos taken. Luckily one of the staff took pity on Ben and started to deliver the trays directly to him, and I'm fairly sure this was instrutmental in helping him to endure having so many photographs taken!  We also wanted to commend you on having such a thoughtful, caring and considerate team of staff, they really made the whole day run spectacularly well: our recently pregnant friend had her beef cooked until it was well done without a murmur, another guest with food allergies was blown away to be given an individual dish of dairy free dauphinois potatoes, and I couldn't believe it when one of your team helped fix my dress after a guest accidentally trod on it, ripping out the buttons which held up the train.  So we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone involved, our wedding was everything we could possibly have hoped for and more, we are still talking about it now and Cripps Barn will always hold very fond memories for us (perhaps w e'll even be lucky enough to have another party there one day)."

"I have been meaning to email you and say a big "Thank you" from Tom and me for such a fantastic day - the barn was the most perfect venue and we loved every minute of it.  Thank you for making the whole day run smoothly and for the delicious food - we can't thank you all enough."

"Hope your well. Firstly a big thanks to you and all the team for all your efforts last saturday. Needless to say we had the most fantastic time! I'll write a better thank you email for your website asap when I am back.  Thanks Jenny (and can you please say thank you to your girl who gave me and the new hubby a lift home as the mini bus was full (how does that work- we got stitched up after our own wedding! :)  )"

"...from a small island off the coast of Bali. We had a fantastic time at the wedding, everything was exactly as we had imagined.  Will send you a proper letter when we get back as it was so wonderful!"

 
"We just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone at Cripps, for making our big day so perfect. The food was incredible, so delicious and the staff were great."

June

"We would just like to say thank you for making it a fantastic day. The organisation, the staff and the food were spot on. Everyone loved the venue!! Great job guys."

"Dear All, I just wanted to say a big thank you to all your staff for a wonderful evening on Friday and for all their hard work.  Everyone had a fabulous time especially soaking up the wonderful barn and surroundings on such a lovely evening." (Company party)

"The Wedding was so wonderful. Everyone loved it. Thank you again for all of your help on the day."

"Sean and I would like to thank you so much for such a wonderful day! The barn was amazing and everyone has complimented on how wonderful the food was and what a spectacular venue it is! We are talking about having another party with you in years to come.....we just need to decide on an occasion!!!."

"It was a fantastic day everybody commented on both the lovely food and the venue. We would like to thank everybody involved for making our special day amazing! Thanks!"

"Thank you so much for a brilliant day on Friday, it was absolutely perfect, just what we wanted, relaxed with a bit of formality!  The service was great and the food was outstanding, a huge thank you to all the staff.  Our guests had a wonderful fun day.  As did we!"

"Thank you so much, the barn/staff/food were AMAZING, it made our day even better!"

"Just a quick thank you so much for such a perfect day on 5 June. It was just fantastic - better than we ever dreamed."

May

"We wanted to write and personally thank you for making our wedding day absolutely perfect.  When we arrived on the day and saw everything set up, we were in no doubt that we had chosen a very special wedding venuw.  We kept reading comments about what a wonderful job everyone had done but when it's your own wedding, it's hard to believe that everything will go just as planned.  But we had NOTHING to worry about at all, everything and everyone was perfect.  We would not change a single thing.  The barn looked amazing, the marquee looked wonderful, the staff were extremely professional and the service was flawless.  Apart from the obvious reasons we chose Cripps Barn, the food was one of the other reasons.  We'd heard so many comments and working with Mark we were assured every step of the way.  The food was outstanding, our guests could not stop talking about it and made so many comments about it being the best food they had ever had at a wedding.  We cannot thank you enough for making our wedding day the best day we could have wished for with so many wonderful memories."

"Many many thanks again to you and the staff at Cripps Barn for looking after us so fantastically on the big day and ensuring that everything went so smoothly for us and our guests. It was truly a magical day, and we are extremely grateful for everything that you all did to help make it so memorable."

"We can't thank you and Mark enough for the amazing help and service you gave us on the 28th (and before that making the planning so straightforward and easy), the wedding was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. The barn, marquee and gardens looked stunning and your staff were so professional and the service flawless.   We have had so many letters and calls to say how wonderful the day was, how beautiful the setting is and everyone said that it was the best wedding food they'd had (it was all beautiful but the lamb and roast potatoes should get a special mention!)  It was the best day of our lives and we thank you so much, we just wish we could come and do it all again."

"I wanted to say a very big thank you for our wonderful day.  it went really well and everyone was very positive about the venue, food and organisation."

"We returned from our honeymoon yesterday, and we couldn't wait to get back to thank you and your team for helping us to create so many happy memories that will last us a lifetime.  When Sean and i was looking for a venue for our wedding day. Cripps Barn was the only venue that we liked the sound of over the internet, and it was the only venue that we viewed, as from the moment we drove up the lane and walked into the barn we were just enthrawled that it fitted the images we had of our perfect venue.  On our wedding day our guests repeatedly commented on how beautiful the venue was and asked how did you find it. From the first meeting with Mark we felt so confident and that feeling carried all the way through to the day with the help and support from your team. Jenny is a gem!  Honestly, we cannot express how grateful we are for the complimentary canopes, we were just overwhelmed when Jenny told us that they were a gift. They were just so yummy, and such a wonderful surprise that we just never expected - thank you x  We just cant find the words to let you know how happy we both are with the experience we had with Cripps Barn, and to hear from our friends and family now and on the day, complimenting us on a wonderful, emotional, happy, idealic wedding day, all i can say is you did us Proud.  The food was so good, we kept seeing our guests walking back from the buffet table, looking over to us saying how tasty the food was, and a lot of the men went up for second helpings, i was delighted that our vegitarian guests were also very happy!  The barn and the grounds are so very beautiful, and it would be impossible not to feel joy when spening any time in the surroundings. We will hold our wedding day memories in our hearts, and i want you to know that you helped to create those memories.  Thank you Cripps Barn, our overwhleming grattitude is an example of your excellent service

"Saturday was such a special day for Alana and Wes.  The venue, the food and the very attentive staff - everything was just perfect.  Thank you so much for making it a magical day."

"I've been meaning to get in touch. I just wanted to say a big thank you to all the staff at Cripps Barn for making my day so wonderful. Everyone had a wonderful time and about 20 guests said "it was the best wedding food they had every tasted" so please pass on our thanks to the Chef .  Many thanks again - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Cripps Barn to all my friends (in fact I think a couple of people might be getting in touch with you soon!)"

April

"Thank you so much for everything you did to make our wedding day so very special.  The venue looked amazing, the food was sensational and the staff were excellent.  All of our guests have done nothing but praise the venue and compliment the chef.  We were truly impressed by the way the whole day ran without any stress or imput by us.  We have fallen in love with the barn and are now wondering what event we can hold there next.  Thank you for everything it was fabulous!" 

"Thank you so much for eveything, we just had an amazing day, it really was the best day of our lives and we cant thank you enough.  We have just got back from our honeymoon in Malaysia and just gone back to work and really just want to come back to your barn and do it all again.  Once again thank you so much for everything, I just cant wait for another big event when we can hire the barn again."

"It was a truly memorable and magnificent day and we would like to thank you all for making our daughter's wedding so wonderful!   I know it is your business and you do hundreds of weddings a year but nevertheless each wedding is unique and I would  like to thank you most sincerely for all your assistance with the arrangements for our wedding and for such detailed personal service.   So many of our guests had no idea why Julia and Neal were marrying in a barn in a field and they were bowled over by not only the setting in and outside the barn but by the quality of everything.  Your staff were totally efficient and unobtrusive; the food was fantastic and our carvers had such fun too!   And what about the weather....  so,so lucky!  With sincere thanks to everyone and all good wishes for your continuing success at Cripps."

"We have just returned from our honeymoon, it was a little extended because of the volcano!!. We would like to thank you for a fantastic day!!! the barn was just beautiful and the food and service was amazing!! we have had nothing but compliments from our guests!. Everyone had a wonderful day and it was everything and more then we hoped it would be, so thank you!"

"We all had a fantastic day, and the weather surprised us all.  Everyone said it was the best food that they had had at a wedding, and we have all been to loads recently! It was delicious and just how we wanted it,lovely and informal. We have had so many complements about the wedding and how well executed it was, so thankyou for all the hard work to you and all the staff."

"We had such a fantastic day! It was brilliant. And thank you to you and your team for making the day so special.  Everyone is still raving about both the venue and the food! We really loved it!"

"Just wanted to thank you for managing such a wonderful day for us on Saturday.  It couldn't have been more perfect and the fact that everything went so smoothly is a testament to you and the staff at Cripps.  Everybody commented on how beautiful the venue was and the fantastic food!"

"Thank you for a fab day. We had so much fun and guests made lots of comments on how pretty the venue was.  The food was great.  Cripps was actually a recommendation from a friend of mine, so she did well!!"  

"I would like to say a huge thankyou for making their special day do fabulous.  The barn looked great, the food was excellent and all the staff were so nice and friendly and professional.  We have had so many compliments and some of Jenny's friends want their wedding there."

"Thank you for everything you, Mark and the rest of your team did on the day. The venue was stunning, the food and wine were superb, and we could not have hoped for a better day. Our guests were suitably impressed with Cripps Barn, and we would have thanked you earlier, but we only managed to make it back from Europe yesterday, thanks to the volcano!"

"We had the most wonderful wedding.  It was just the day we were after, very relaxed and informal, and thanks to your brilliant staff it all ran so smoothly we seemed to float through the day. The barn looked stunning and was the perfect setting, despite the rain, which just made everything more cosy and the log fire more fitting!  Everbody loved the food and special thanks to the chef for being so accomodating of the special diets - those guests really appreciated the effort that went into their food to keep it so similar to the rest. The roast potatoes and fresh mint sauce were a definite talking point!   We are sad that we now have no excuse to come back to Cripps and are really hoping that we get invited to be a guest at another wedding so we can enjoy a Cripps ce lebration again.  We'll be dropping not so subtle hints to friends and family!!   Please pass on our sincere appreciation to all that were involved in the planning from the start and on the day itself. You've got weddings down to a fine art :-)"

"We had an absolutely wonderful day on Saturday; such a beautiful setting.  Many thanks to you and your excellent staff.  Food and wine were appreciated by all."

March

"Just a huge thank you to all the management and staff at Cripps for a truly magnificent wedding day,for our daughter Lisa and her new husband Damian,it was a day to remember, for sure.  Special thanks to Jenny and Chris,our guests are still talking about it,as the perfect wedding,... fantastic."

"We both had an absolutely amazing day and cannot thank you and all the others at Cripps Barn enough for helping it all run so smoothly. We have had so many people comment on how beautiful the location was and how good the food was."

"Thank you for a wonderful day. The venue was amazing and we had the weather too!!"

"Wow. What a place. Not only was our entire wedding absolutely amazing - with incredible food, totally helpful and friendly staff and flawless organisation - but the advanced planning was miraculous. I was a nightmare bride but all my idiosyncracies were greeted with a smile, my infinite emails were responded to immediately and precisely and all crazy ideas were enthusiastically received.  I urge anyone who wants to have a sophisticated event with amazing personal service to book this fantastic venue!  Wishing you all the best for future bookings - I know you don't need it! - and, on a personal note, thank you for being a complete star Jenny.  You proved to be the most amazing help and totally gorgeous on the night. You made our day really fab. Thank you!!!"

"It was such a brilliant day, we loved every minute and can't wait to get all the photo's back.  Thank you so much for your help on the day, all of our guests loved Cripps and the food as much as we did and we were lucky with the weather.  Thanks again and we hope to return as guests sometime in the future - we have been singing your praises to our 'engaged' friends!!!

"Thank you so much we had a perfect day! You all did such a brilliant job. Several of my single friends have now said they would like to get married there too!"

"We had a wonderul wedding and now we have arrived back from honeymoon we can start to catch up with everyone about the day.  So far we've heard it's was the best wedding our guests had been to and some are jealous they hadn't found the barn before us! Full compliments have also been given to the food which couldn't be faulted.  As a perfectionist and newly titled 'control freek' I was so pleased to see how you had delivered everything as i had pictured.  I had the wow factor when I walked in.  Thank you very much for the service you provided."

February

"Well what can I say?!  Rich and I had THE MOST WONDERFUL wedding in the world, it exceeded our expectations ten fold and they were pretty high already!  Everything about your venue was perfect, it is so so beautiful, the staff were excellent, so professional and perfectly relaxed, the food was divine, and the log fire was just the perfect show piece (especially as we came over from Aus to the chilly UK winter!)  We owe you the biggest thank you for making our day so perfect.  I've already recommended you guys to another friend who is getting married!  We have had countless complements on the venue and we feel so very lucky to have found Cripps Barn on the net.  We wish you every success to continue making people as happy as us on our wedding day."

"Thank you for an amazing day, we really couldn't have dreamed that it would flow quite as well as it did....despite best men speeches going on a little bit...I'm sure you're use to that, apologies! Claudia and I would like to personally thank you for all your hard work on the day plus your prompt replies to my emails."

"On behalf of Jonny and myself I just want to thank you all for the most wonderful day on Saturday.  It really was everything we hoped it would be.  The food was just amazing and Charlotte did such a great job with the flowers.  So thank you all again for everything." 

"Wow. What a place. Not only was our entire wedding absolutely amazing - with incredible food, totally helpful and friendly staff and flawless organisation - but the advanced planning was miraculous. I was a nightmare bride but all my idiosyncracies were greeted with a smile, my infinite emails were responded to immediately and precisely and all crazy ideas were enthusiastically received. I urge anyone who wants to have a sophisticated event with amazing personal service to book this fantastic venue!"

"Thank you so much to you and the team for all your hard work - we had an amazing day! The barn, the tables, the food and the service were superb! Everything looked just as I had hoped (I do apologise for the extensive instructions and lists!).  The food deserves a special mention - everybody enjoyed it and said that it was the best pie that they had ever eaten! and the mash potato was delicious! Could you possibly let me know the names of the cheeses as again they were so good that it would be nice to know what they were.  Please could you thank the guy (I don't know his name) that very kindly gave us a lift back to Cowley - he was an absolute star! He completely rescued us.  Thanks again - you made our day truly special. Cripps barn was the perfect place to celebrate."

"We just wanted to write and say thank you so very much for all your work towards our wedding on 14th Feb.  We had the most incredible day and Cripps Barn was the most perfect place to get married; it felt so personal and special - we feel like we're the only people in the world to have got married there and so much of that is down to you and the rest of the staff.  So many of our friends have commented on how friendly everyone working there was; the food was unbelievable!!  Please pass on our huge thanks to your brilliant chef.  We really can't thank you or speak highly enough of you all and the beautiful Cripps Barn.  It feels like an amazing dream when I think back to it now.  Everyone should get married at Cripps Barn!  Love and thanks to you all."  

"We truly had the best day of our lives. It exceeded both our expectations in everyway and we can't thank you and all at Cripps enough. Everyone has commented on how great the food was and how friendly all the staff were and it all looked amazing!!  Thanks again, Jenny - you really helped to keep me sane in the run up to the big day and I felt so relaxed on the day knowing everything was in your capable hands."

January (closed until the 30th)

"I just wanted to let you know that we have had some really wonderful letters from some of the guests at the wedding.  A complete cross section of all ages both sides (Bride and Bridegroom).   In every one  lovely remarks re Bride, Groom ,  Church Service, Cripps Barn being really good venue AND in every one there is a reference to the BEEF.    It was really special and everyone without fail has mentioned how delicious it was and how beautifully cooked it was.  We all agree but thought you would like to know as to cook fillet of beef for that many people AND to be carved by an assortment of carvers (hopefully not too full of champagne by then) is quite an achievment.  Thank you all again for making Sat. 30th Jan. such a special day for us all."

Parties in 2009

December

"A massive thank you to you and your team for making our wedding day go so well.  We  had the most amazing day and Cripps Barn will forever have a special place in our memories.  We have had many great comments about the beautiful barn and 'the best wedding food ever'  Thanks to you also for all the preparations and help throughout the last year.  Can you please let us know the names of the cheeses that were used for the cake they were absolutely gorgeous and we definitely want to make sure we get some more in future!"

"We would just like to say a huge thank you to you and the rest of the Cripps Barn Team for making our wedding a truly wonderful day. The food was out of this world (the talking point of the day, it's safe to say) and was exactly what we wanted (who wouldn't want a massive pie for their wedding breakfast?!). Everyone from the team in the kitchen to the bar and waiting staff made the whole day run like clockwork and we didn't have to worry about a thing. The barn simply looked breathtaking. So all in all - we had a great time and so did our guests!"

"We had a fantastic day - thank you so much! All of our family and friends loved the whole day - especially the lovely food.  And thanks for putting on the snow especially for us......for all your help and for the hard work of all of your staff."

"Thanks Jenny, we had an absolutely perfect day on Saturday. Everyone was saying how fantastic the venue is and many people said it was 'the best food they've ever had at a wedding'!"

"We are safely back from honeymoon and getting used to married life. We would both like to thank you for such an amazing day and making sure that everything went perfect. We are so pleased we chose Cripps Barn to celebrate our wedding and never imagined that the whole day would go as wonderful as it did. All our guests had an amazing time and they all said how spectacular the venue looked  and how delicious the food was. We also had a number of people say how fantasic the staff were and made everyone feel very welcome and even went out of their way to taxi guests that stayed right till the end.  The whole experience was just perfect from you assistance in planning to how you organised the whole reception and we even went as far as saying "We want to do it all again!""

November

"Thank-you Mark & Mark for your being a part of a massive day.  We are perhaps not the most organised of customers that you've had- but I suspect that we are amongst the happiest."

"Thanks for your endeavours and hard work on Saturday night. It was a great evening." (Company party).

"Thank you .. for a wonderful day. We thoroughly loved it."

"Sorry we haven't replied sooner...married life had been very busy!  We wanted to thank you for such a wonderfull wedding. It was perfect and just what we wanted. The venue, food, drink, hosts we all fantastic. You were so accomodating and relaxed which made a very stress free wedding for us.  We had so many lovely comments. Many people saying it was the best wedding they had been too. The food was fantastic particularly the way it was served. Thanks to Mark and the rest of the staff."

October

"Our wedding day was the most perfect day!  The food and service was brilliant!!  So many people commented on how great the food was and how it was the best wedding they had been too!!  It all went so smoothly. Thank you all so much for everything!  We are so happy we chose Cripps Barn it was the first barn we went to and we loved it straight away!"

"Margaret and I would like to take this opportunity of thanking you all for a super day.  Your organisation and your staff are a credit to you - although it seems unfair to pick out individuals, Jenny is worth a special vote of thanks. We were really impressed at her calm efficiency.  The whole venue is superb - and the food was amazing. We have had so many lovely comments about it all - the antipasti, lamb, dauphinoise potatoes, and treacle tart. It was really lovely.  We can't say anything that isn't already on your website - but we just wanted you to know how grateful we were - it provided us with the kind of wedding that we all wished for."

"Del and I want to thank you and your team VERY much for the absolutely wonderful day we had.  Your venue is absolutely superb and we were blessed with the sun coming out on the arrival of family and guests at the barn to show it off and for the wedding photos of course!  Everything was set up and organized despite early arrivals and we appreciated very much the water jugs and glasses being set out before the ceremony.  A number of guests did arrive in good time and thirsty.  We have had so many compliments and favourable comments made to us and special mention must be made to Jenny for all the organizational changes made before the day, to Mark for the totally delicious food (will we ever taste any better roast potatoes?!) and his calming words to Mother of the Groom a few days before the wedding about catering quantities and to the bar staff and waiters who were so unobtrusive and organized.  Thank you for your efficiently calm manner when we all first met at the Barn to discuss the wedding arrangements.  I will always remember sitting outside in the early hours of the morning by the huge fire under a starry sky, listening to a guest playing his guitar whilst looking back up to the beautifully illuminated barn where I could hear the wedding guests enjoying themselves. Many, many thanks."

"Thanks so much for making the wedding such a wonderful experience for us. We both had an amazing time and everyone loved it. The barn and marquee looked great, the staff were fantastic and the food was delicious. Well done and thanks!"

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you & all you staff for all their hard work and the help towards our amazing day.  It was the best day of our lives and so beautiful."

"Firstly I just wanted to say thank you so much to you and all your team for making our wedding day so fantastic. Nearly everyone who attended the wedding has commented on how wonderful Cripps Barn is and how lovely the food was. Both Ivan and I could not have been happier with how the day went."

"First of all, we would like to thank you for the magical and memorable event last Saturday. You enabled Han and Kev to have exactly the style of wedding that they wanted and we have had amazing feedback from guests about how special the occasion and the location were.  On top of all this, you somehow contrived a sunny day so that we were able to have the ceremony out of doors as Han was so desperate to do.   Val would particularly like to thank Jenny for her responsiveness to e-mails and her unfailing readiness to make alterations and adjustments.   On the day, all the staff were both efficient and welcoming from the young man in the glade blowing the leaves to all those serving the food. Everyone helped to create an informal, relaxed atmosphere. The food was absolutely excellent and the appearance of the paella at the table was suitably theatrical. Some guests we had from Spain were very impressed by its quality.     I am sure you pride yourself on the quality of your service - nothing on the day was less than first class. We will recommend you unreservedly to any of our friends and are grateful to your professionalism and imagination."

September

"We had the most wonderful day and everyone commented on how amazing the food was, everyone loved the venue too and we couldnt have asked for a more perfect wedding day."

"I wanted also to take this opportunity to thank you all at Cripps Barn for helping to make our wedding day so special. We both had such a fantastic day, and everyone has commented on how beautiful the venue was, and on how delicious the food was.  It could not have gone more smoothly (apart from both Will and me messing up our vows!)."

"We would like to express out heartfelt thanks for the amazing wedding reception you organised for Julie and Steve.  It seemed to run so smoothly and like clockwork.  There have been so many compliments about the food, especially the duck which was absolutely delicious.  Your staff were always on hand, very efficient and unobtrusive.  We will certainly be singing your praises."

"Many thanks, once again, for the excellent service we received on Julie and Steves' wedding day.  We couldn't fault it and there were many favourable comments made by our guests both regarding the venue and the food.   We all thoroughly enjoyed the day and must say you and your staff made things run very smoothly."

"We had a fantastic day.........thank you so much to you and all the staff at Cripps for making it so wonderful!"

"First of all may we thank you all for a fantastic party.  The food was absolutely delicious and many people kept coming to us to say it was the best party food ever.  We also felt we could relax for the whole evening (and during the day) because you all looked after us so wonderfully.  So a big thank you to you all from us all.  We will be back for sure."

"Thank you so much for making our day so very special we all had such a great time and everybody that we have spoken to have said it was the best wedding ever and the setting was amazing."

"Many thanks for providing the venue and catering for our wedding on 11th Sept. Myself, Glenn and all our guests had a fantastic time. The vegan food was amazing and everyone commented on how delicious it all was, so a big thanks to Mark for that too."

"Firstly we would like to thank you all for a fantastic day.  We had the most amazing time and didn't have to worry about a thing.  We have had nothing but good reports back, all saying what a stunning location and venue it was.  The majority of our guests had never been to a wedding venue like it.  The food was brilliant, we even had one couple say it was the best food they'd had at a wedding!  We can't believe it is over 2 weeks ago now, we are still coming down from the excitement.  We are soooo glad we chose Cripps Barn for our special day.  Jenny was great on the day, helping out little Billy (who had a whale of the time by the way)...apparently family meal times haven't been the same since as he still has his hammer! (Note from Cripps:  an 11 year-old relative was MC).  Lastly, we would have no hesitation in recommending Cripps Barn to anyone in the future (in fact I think your details have already been passed on by a guest).  You all did an amazing job and we really appreciate it."

August

"Andrew and I would like to say a huge thank you to you especially, but all the team at Cripps that made our day so fabulous. Everything went smoothly and i didn't worry about a thing all day long. The special effort you made to accomodate my father was very very much appreciated and made it alot easier for myself and the family.  I didn't stop smiling all day!  Please could you pass on our (and most of our friends) compliments to the Chef and kitchen staff. The two comments Ii have heard over and over again were....."Wow what an amazing barn", and "thats the best food I have ever had at a wedding".  Again, many many many thanks.

"Thanks to all at Cripps Barn for making our day so special. Everyone there has said that they enjoyed the whole day but all have especially pointed out how idilic the barn was and despite the weather, was still perfect!!  Thanks to Mark and Jenny on the day who were very supportive.  Also thanks to everyone else - the bar manager and the other guys who helped with the set up and running of the day. On the back of our event there will definitely be lots of people who will pass the barn's details on to other parties!  THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH!!!"

"We had such a good time and everybody agreed that the food and service were excellent.  It could not have worked out better, I would heartliy reccommend you and wish you much success in the future."

"Hiya Jenny - thank you so much for such a wonderful day. We did not have to lift a finger, and we have had so many lovely comments about the venue, the food, the staff and generally what a great day it was. I want to do it all over again!"

"We had a wonderful day at Cripps Barn so thank you and the rest of the staff so much. So many guests commented on the amazing food and location."

"We cannot thank you and the rest of the staff there on the day enough for everything you did for us. You were excellent with us and especially the kids, nothing was too much trouble. We truly had the best day ever so thank you."

"Thank you thank you thank you.  We can't thank you enough for our day - it was perfect. We'll be sending you a letter when our feet have had time to touch the ground. Please say a massive thank you to all the team - they made our day."

"The only thing none of us can plan for is the wonderful English weather. This, however- though it was probably the worst weather you could have, did not spoil our day.  Your staff were wonderful. Our wedding was the joining of two big families and one of the guests remarked that the staff who served at table made them feel that they were part of the family too.  In spite of the fact that, because of the rain photos outside the church were cancelled and we arrived at least half an hour before expected, Jenny and the rest of the staff were great. The barn looked magical and Sue, my friend who did our flowers said that all day the staff had been so helpful and friendly. You certainly have this wedding lark to perfection.  The food was delicious. I am very glad I opted for the bacon rolls because the gleam in the eyes of our guests as your waiters brought in the trays of rolls proved that they were just what was needed at that time.  Once more our sincere thanks for the wonderful service you have provided throughout the whole journey."

"I just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you and your staff for all of their hard work in making August 8th such a memorable day for Esther and I.   Everything went perfectly to plan from the service, food, chinese lanterns even including the weather!"

"We had a lovely day and everyone commented on the setting saying how beautiful it was. The staff on the day were brilliant so thank you.  Many thanks again for making the day so memorable."

July

"Jenny, the 2 Marks, Felicity, and All the Wonderful Cripps Barn Crew, still on adrenaline and euphoria from our special day on July 30, 2009, I finally have some time to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for our dream of a wedding at Cripps Barn.  Although thank you doesn't seem to even cover it, your venue and staff will forever be cemented in our memory of the most extraordinary day of our lives.  Our wedding was a truly international family reunion with British, American, and Australian relatives taking over the quaint English countryside, and many a time did we hear from all who attended that it was by far the most beautiful wedding they had ever been to.  It poured every preceding day, but on the wedding day, the skies magically cleared to showcase gorgeous blue skies making our photos even more stunning with the backdrop of the barn, gardens, and wheat fields. The warm accomodating staff, the phenomenal food that was in abundance, from the cocktail sausages with Mrs. Bassa's sauce to the burgers, to the salads, and that gorgeous lemon tart with homemade ice cream that we're still getting comments about!  Even the evening meal at the end of the night was truly remarkable with the most exotic, lovely fruits and cheeses.  And then came the evening, when the bonfire was lit, the flares were a-glow, and the barn came to life with everyone dancing under the incredible light show of the barn's starry stone walls.   Looking at our photos and video now, we are still savoring every moment and can't believe the magnitude of how Cripps Barn completed our day.  We are forever grateful."

"First off, a massive thanks to you and all your staff for making the 31st such a special day. All our guests commented on what a special venue Cripps is, and it suited our needs absolutely perfectly. And thanks to you in particular for being so laid back and for putting up with our less than rigorous organisational skills..."

"Thank you so much for all you did to make our day special, you were all fantastic! We had such an amazing day."

"I just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you and your staff for all of their hard work in making August 8th such a memorable day for Esther and I. Everything went perfectly to plan from the service, food, chinese lanterns even including the weather"!

"We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone involved in the lead up and on the day of our wedding on 24th July.  You made the planning completely stress-free and answered all of our questions promptly.  We had a magical day and that was largely due to the stunning venuw and the professionalism of oyur staff.  The running of the day was faultless and we hardly noticed that the staff were there !  They all did a brilliant job.  Cripps Barn is one of the most beautiful settings for a wedding and we are so glad that we chose it to celebrate our special day.  Many of our guests commented on how lovely the food and surroundings were and that it was the best wedding they had been to!  Thank you all so much."

"Our wedding day was all we could have wished for - despite the weather!  Everyone enjoyed it immensely and thought the barn was beautiful, quite a few people commented that having the whole event in the barn made it even better as they felt that had we been able to use the terrace and lawn the 'cosiness' of it would have been lost.  At least it was possible to light the bonfire for those who wanted to sit out at the end of the evening! The food was first class and the staff were excellent, nothing was too much trouble for them.  Thank you all for making our day so special."

"We would like to express our thanks to you and your staff for helping to create a perfect day.  The venue is amazing, the food delicious and everything was carried out in a quiet efficient way.  Many guests comments were that it was the best wedding they had been to which was greatly due to the smooth running of the day.  Our daughter said it was just as she had pictured when she first visited the barn, family and friends gathered in a beautiful setting celebrating their marriage.  We would certainly recommend you to anyone looking for a country venue."

"We had an amazing day on the 18th. Thanks for the huge part you all played in that - the staff at Cripps are the loveliest, most helpful people we could have hoped for. Charles, for example, is an absolute diamond.  I really would appreciate you passing on our thanks to everyone who had a part in the day and evening. I know you do lots of events - and probably have a million people thanking you - but the day felt very personal to us. The food was superb too."

"What an amazing day and we do want to thank you and your team for making it that way ! As with all the write ups on your site you certainly lived up and exceeded expectations.. the staff, the food the wine.. everything was superb and we have had many reports that our wedding was one of the best people have been to ! The chefs hats were a fantastic ice breaker and we are so looking forward to the video to get the lowdown on the day. Although the weather was changable the logs were lit and the barn was cosy, when the sky cleared up later and the sun poked out it was fantastic.. we feel we really got the best of all !  Thanks again and particularly to the barman many reports about him and how personable he was.  Wishing you every luck for the future, although you certainly don't need it !"

"I just wanted to say we had a truely wonderful day - all of our guests kept telling us it was the most lovely wedding and the most perfect setting they'd ever been to.  The food was absolutely delicious and the weather held off for us to have our meal in the garden which was our dream!  The staff were attentive yet discreet and everything flowed beautifully which I know was the result of your people working very hard for us behind the scenes.  For all of this we want to thank you".

"Shame about the weather but that couldn't dampen our amazing day.  It was great fun and couldn't have hoped for a better wedding. You and the team ran everything smoothly and proffessionally meaning we just didn't have to have the details a thought on the day! Thanks so much again and I won't hesitate to recommend you to friends when they are planning a wedding."

"We would just like to say a huge thank you for making our wedding day such a great success.  You and your staff were excellent and we really couldnt have asked for a better service.  We had a fantastic day!"  

June

"I'm sure you have 100's of similar emails but just want to add to them by saying how truely happy we are that we chose Cripps for our wedding reception. The barn and setting are beautiful and the organisation before the day was made so easy through the notes system and your experience.  The staff service on the day was faultless and friendly and the food was absolutely amazing (friends are raving about the lamb and couscous - it was delicious and beautifully served).  There is something magical about Cripps - and it wasn't just because the sun was shining and we were drinking champagne!"

"We wanted to drop a note to say a huge thank-you to you and all the team at Cripps- you all did an absolutely fantastic job both before and on the day (13th June 2009)!  The barn and the grounds were stunning, the waiters and waitresses were wonderfully attentive and smiled lots which was really nice! The food was incredible...people told us that it was the best wedding food they had ever eaten.  It was delicious and there was so much of it - we weren't expecting there to be so many prawns so it was great to see a huge bowl on each table!  It was a pleasure organising the wedding with you as we felt that you had it all completely under control - the on line system was a god send and we appreciated you always coming back to us with answers to all our questions within a day of us sending them.  One final thanks to the florist you recommend on your website - Charlotte did a great job.  We had an awesome day and all our guests had loads of fun - we are so very happy that we chose Cripps Barn for our wedding and wish we could have a party there every weekend as it was brilliant!"

"We are going to write to you properly and send through a photo or two but as I'm writing to you now I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to everyone at Cripps for making the day everything we wanted the day to be and more!  It was honestly amazing and the compliments we received from guests were testimony to that."

"I am writing to thank you and everyone involved for making our wedding day such a success on 19 June.  By all accounts the guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves with one wag even saying she looks forward to the next time!!  I would be very grateful if you could pass on our warmest wishes and thanks to your team with special thanks to Mark for the delicious food."

"Many thanks for a fantastic wedding venue we couldn't have asked for better. "

"I am writing to say that we had a wonderful day on Sunday.  Many of the guests have told us how much they enjoyed everything at Cripps Barn.  I would like to thank your staff and in particular Mark Stone as he was incredibly helpful when my daughter and I arrived at the Barn on the morning of Sunday.  It was nice too that those of us who were still there at 1 am weren't 'thrown out' on the dot but could stay a while while the staff were clearing up.  I would also like to say how excellent I found the note system for the organisation and how helpful you were with everything.  I also appreciate that you've refunded the amount for the prosecco and wi ne we didn't use without my having to follow it up at all."

(Anniversary)  "We’ve just reached our first wedding anniversary (how time flies when you’re having fun!) and just wanted to drop you a note to thank you again for helping us create the most wonderful, magical wedding day. We searched long and hard to find our ideal venue and got everything we expected and more at Cripps. From start to finish all the preparations and logistics went perfectly. Our guests are still commenting on how wonderful the day was – from the beautiful location, to the fantastic food and great hospitality – it’s even been quoted as ‘the best wedding we’ve ever been to’ by more people than we can recall!  We’ll continue to look back on our big day as everything we could have dreamed of – thank you."

May

"Jenny, I'm drifting around in a bubble of nostalgia.  It's lovely to be married but I'd like to live through the day again so that I could take more in the second time around.  The day is a blur - a combination of champagne and adrenalin.  Everything was perfect, I wouldn't change one single thing - except as I said the speed at which the day passed, I feel like I blinked and missed it.  The barn is of course the perfect venue, the food was delicious, please thank Mark, the table looked so beautiful and I never imagined I could but I felt like a fairy princess for one day!  Several of our guests said it was the most memorable and intimate wedding they had been to.  Thank you thank you thank you.  It's a tricky job you do, keeping people happy on the most important day of their lives, you all do it extremely well and miraculously managed to make us feel like we were the first and last people to get married at Cripps.  That's the brilliant bit.  Best wishes to you and all those at Cripps."

"Now that we are back from our honeymoon we wanted to say a a big thank you for making our wedding day the massive success that it was.  Not only were you exceptionally efficient and helpful running up to the wedding but you and your team went above and beyond our expectations on the day.  It's very difficult to say anything that doesn't already echo what has been said by others.....but we'll try!  We knew Cripps were going to do us proud when we stepped out of the car to be greeted by two glasses of champagne, the sound of jazz, your smart and smiling staff and a glimpse of the beautiful table arrangements through the marquee window.  From that moment on you looked after us and our guests magnificently, from your discreet and professional service through to the unbelievably tasty food.  Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they had been to, and even our best man declared he was going to make a booking for next summer even though he doesn't have a girlfriend!  We had an incredible day and that was in large part due to you and your team."

"Thank you to you, Felicity and the whole team for a wonderful day.  We knew the minute we first made our way up the driveway to Cripps that this was the place we wanted to hold our wedding reception and we were so right!  The Gods were smiling on us by giving us such a beautifully sunny day, but everything went like clockwork.  Many of our guests had travelled a long way and were unfamiliar with the area but all were really impressed with the venue.  We have received many favourable comments on the food which was delicious.  It was such a great idea for guests to carve the lamb at the table, and the dessert of raspberries and vin santo was just perfect, especially as we spent our honeymoon in Tuscany.   ;And we will remember the fabulous cheeses for a long time - they really went down well!  Your team worked unobstrusively and were smiling all day and were really helpful towards the end of the night when we were trying to collect all our bits and pieces together and they kindly kept it all so we could collect it the following morning.  Thank you so much for such a wonderful wedding day, our best wishes to you all."

"Now that the excitement has subsided and the weather turned cold and wet I am writing on behalf of Cliff and me to thank you so much for making the marriage celebrations for Emily and James so memorable.  Looking at your letters from other grateful guests all the superlatives have been used to describe the venue, the food, the unobtrusive service and the ambiance created throughout the afternoon and evening.   The impression we got was of a friendly team determined to make the day feel so personal and friendly.  The food was exceptional, so interesting, perfectly cooked and flavoursome.  Clearly you had a contact with someone because the weather was also perfect which added to the celebrations."

"Although still recuperating over a somewhat hectic weekend, i would like you to pass on mine and Paula's heartfelt thanks for everything you have done to make our wedding such a success.  I know the weather wasn't ideal, but the barn was done in such away (also must thank Charlotte for that), that no-one really seemed to notice that it was raining.  The food was fantastic, and the staff helpful in every way.  The majority of guests have mentioned how the barn itself will stay with them for a long time to come.  We cannot thank you enough."

"We are just back from a wonderful honeymoon and wanted to write and say a big thank you to everyone at Cripps Barn for a magical wedding, we had a brilliant day, none of which could have happened without all your help." 

"We attended Mark & Jenny's wedding yesterday and wanted to congratulate you on a really excellent event.  The setting was great and the service and food was brilliant.  In particular we thought the chocolate cake was sublime and I wondered if you would be kind enough to send me the recipe for this so I can attempt to re-create it! Many thanks for a really well organised event."

"Thank you so much to everyone at Cripps Barn for making our day amazing, the food was lovely and everything ran like clockwork even though the weather was against us.  I'm just sad it's all over! We had our party in NZ as well so we are just about all partied out."

"We had an absolutely wonderful day, thanks so much to all of the team for helping to make the day such a success."

"We just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your hard work and efforts to make our wedding day run so smoothly.  The venue looked beautiful, the gardens were stunning and the barn and marquee had been arranged perfectly.  Our guests have commented, both on the day and since, on what a fantastic time they had and particulalry on the very friendly and discreet service.  And not forgetting the food of course, the Feast plates were a real ice breaker and talking point, and the beef was (according to the meat eaters!) cooked to perfection.  I can only say again how much we thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our wedding day."

"Thank you so much for all your hard work in making our big day so very special and run so smoothly...it was truly perfect!" 

"Just a quick note before we go away.  Thank you to all the staff in making our wedding such a memorable occasion.  Everybody loved the barn and the food.  We will write you a proper letter when we are back."

"Thanks you for making Rob and Emma's wedding day on May 1st so special.  Wonderful staff - nothing was too much trouble.  Delicious food and amazing venue, everyone enjoyed the day.  The best wedding we have been to"

April

"Wanted to say a big thank you to you and your staff for all your efforts on Sunday.  We had a fantastic day, the food was exceptional and many of the guests said it was the best wedding and venue they have been to.  The staff were very professional and conducted themselves in a relaxed, friendly manner that helped to make the day so special.  Thank you once again.  The day was perfect."

"We all had the most amazing day - it was everything we had hoped for and more! Despite the rubbish weather, the barn looked really beautiful and felt warm, cosy and welcoming. The food was fantastic and all our family and friends have been raving about it and saying it was the best food they've ever had at a wedding. And the staff were all lovely and so professional - we can't believe they managed to move 8 huge tables from the marquee into the barn while we were all stood in there without us even noticing! So thank you all so much. We have lovely memories of Cripps and couldn't have chosen a more perfect setting..."

"Thank you so much for a really fantastic wedding reception! Tom and I had the best day and all our guests commented on how much they enjoyed your venue and food! We will be sure to recommend you!"

"We had a wonderful day - everything went perfectly so many thanks for all your help, it really was very professional, yet personal and stress-free (for us anyway!)."

March

"On behalf of my husband and myself, I am writing to thank you and Jenny and the staff of Cripps Barn for all the trouble you went to to make Sarah Lou's and Robert's wedding so wonderful.  The meal was delicious, and everything ran so smoothly;  all the friends and relatives remarked how much they enjoyed the occasion and what beautiful surroundings.  Happy memories."

"We would like to thank you all for our wonderful party on Sunday night. The Barn was perfect and looked so pretty with the fire burning and the candles lit. It made for a lovely atmosphere. All our guests loved the evening and absolutely everyone thought the food was just the best.  We chose the feast menu with the lamb and cannot recommend it highly enough. Thank you Mark and your team.  I would also like to thank Jenny and all the boys for making our night so special. everything was looked after for us and ran very smoothly, all we had to do was enjoy it.  I would recommend anyone to have their function at Cripps Barn, it is a fabulous venue. We even had a great sunny day.  Thank you all once again."

"Firstly I would like to say that we had a wonderful day on 7th March.  Thank you to everyone at Cripps Barn for their part in this.  Mark's curry was delicious, he excelled himself there and we were delighted with the result."

"Just a quick note to say thank you  for all the work you and the rest of the crew at Cripps Barn put in to Tuely's wedding on Saturday. I was very impressed with the slick organisation and re-configuration of the tables and chairs.  My sisters, who both suffer from coeliac disease were really pleased to be able to eat the same meal as every one else. When they discovered that there were glutton free rolls available for the bacon butties, that really made their day.  One of the guests described it as the best wedding reception ever.  For my part, the impression I am left with is of a spectacular venue with great service and I thank you for the happy memories you have given us."

February

"Just wanted to say how fantastically the party went and to thank you for all your help in organising it, and of course thank you to everyone at Cripps. The thank you letters have been positively gushing about the venue and the fabulous food. Thank you."

January

"Sorry it has taken me a while to get back to you.  I wanted to thank you for all your efforts on the day - everything went really smoothly and from mine and John's perspective it was a fabulous day - we had such a good time so thank you again."

Parties in 2008

December

"Rob and I have now returned from our honeymoon and we just wanted to say thank you for all you and your team have done to make our wedding day very special.  The venue, setting and food was amazing (everyone commented on the meal, so please also thank Mark and his team).  Once again, thank you so much for a wonderful day."

November

"Where do I begin?  What an incredible day!  The barn looked magical, it was warm and cosy and all of our guests waxed lyrical about the venue being so perfect.  The atmosphere was so relaxed and informal, everyone just let their hair down and really enjoyed themselves.  The food was just out of this world, many people commenting that it was the best wedding food they had ever had.  Having the feast menu achieved the informal dinner that we wanted and it also got everyone talking to each other as things were passed around the table.  The cheese wedding cake looked beautiful and tasted just as good as it looked!  Please pass on great thanks to your chef Mark.  The food was truly amazing!  Jenny, Chris and all of your staff at the barn were fantastic.  We were looked after from the minute we arrived right up until we were having to be dragged away from the barn kicking and screaming because we didn't want to leave!  The coach drivers were patient with us up to a point!  Everything went swimmingly.  Thank you so much Mark, Jenny & Felicity for your constant support from the day we looked round your magical barn until midnight on the day of our wedding.  We always felt we were in safe hands.  We are now trying to come up with a reason to have another party at the barn."

"Thanks for everything on the night...it went brilliantly well.  Everyone enjoyed themselves and commented on how smoothly the evening went, how great the food was, how nice the staff were, and how bad the Chef's singing voice was at 4am on Sunday morning at the Hare & Hounds.  Well done guys you've got a great operation going there."

"Hope you had a fabulous festive season.  We are 2 months on & people are still talking about the venue, service & food.  I promise If I/we ever get married again it will be at Cripps barn!!!!  I honestly don't have the words to describe how special the day was & without you & your team's approach to the finer details I am sure it wouldn't have been so amazing.  So forgive me for repeating it but a huge thank you again from Phil & I."

"We cannot thank you enough for helping make our wedding be the relaxed and happy occasion that we wanted.  We had so many comments about how beautiful the barn and its surroundings were and even more positive comments about the quality (and quantity!) of the food - particularly the prawn canapes which were mentioned by practically all of our guests!  All your staff have been friendly and helpful throughout and we had a truly magical day."  

"It was THE most amazing day in our lives.  Everything was so perfect.  Yourself and the staff were amazing, we couldnt have asked for anything more.  And the food, well, people haven't stoppd talking about it!  Everyone thought the venue and its setting was beautiful - I don't know how to thank you all!"

"Can I just start by saying that our day with you was fantastic everybody who came said the venue was amazing and that the food was the best they'd ever had at a wedding! And we agree even though I was a bit nervous and would not normally have eaten it was so good I cleared my plate and even stole Tamsins crackling.  The starter was great, the teacle tart was brilliant (and thanks for delaying it) and as i said the main course well I've run out of superlatives.  So thanks to everyone who helped make the day for us (especially Jenny and Mark for putting both myself and the best man at ease)."

October

"We both just wanted say a huge thanks for everything on October 18th. We and all our guests had an absolutely fantastic day.  We were amazed by how smoothly everything went and just wished it could have gone on for longer. So many people have said to us that the food was the best wedding food they have ever had - and we agree!"

"We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you all for a wonderful day.  Everything ran so smoothly and everyone commented that it was the best wedding food they had eaten.  Having the feast menu created a lovely informal atmosphere, which is exactly what we wanted.  We were so pleased with the cheese wedding cake as well - it was perfect !  All in all a perfect day."

"Dear Jenny, Mark, Mark, Felicity and all at Cripps Barn, Dan and I just wanted to thank you all for what was without shadow of a doubt the best day of our lives.  Despite the miserable weather the venue really came into it's own and so many of our guests have commented on the intimate nature of the wedding - quite an accomplishment with 140 guests!  The food was sublime particularly the lamb, dauphinoise potato and spectacular lemon tart. I can assure you this bride had a serious appetite!  There were some fantastic comedy moments... briefly losing our Mexican Mariachis for example!  And the staff were really brilliant.  You let us get on with the day in a relaxed and friendly environment and to your credit because it went without a hitch.  THANK YOU!!"

September

"Dearest Mark, Jenny, Alison, Sarah and all of you gorgeous people of Cripps Barn, Neil and I had the most magical day and a huge, huge thank you for all your efforts, superb organisation and friendly, warm and easy going support.  Cripps Barn is a stunning venue and all our guests had the time of their lives.  The fancy dress worked a treat and it was so colourful especially as everyone had gone to such effort with their attire!  I couldn’t stop smiling and developed severe face ache with my Colgate-advert-permanent-grin! I want to do it all again!"

"I can't tell you how blown away I was with how well everything went at the wedding. You guys run a pretty slick operation...I can't believe I only spoke to you a couple of times before the day and everything went perfectly. The food was amazing too. (I have got people trying to bribe me to find out how to get hold of those sesame sausages and dip...are they a secret inhouse receipe?)".

"We are back from Vietnam and Laos and were just about to write to say a massive THANK YOU to you and Mark and everyone else at Cripps who contributed to making the 14th such an amazing day.  It is truly phenomenal what you are able to do and provide at Cripps and how it rubs off so wonderfully on the day. The venue, the food, the staff and the planning and contact beforehand are all brilliant - faultless in fact.  Everything went so smoothly and seemed effortless and everyone we encountered has been friendly and welcoming.  Its amazing the number of people who have commented to us and complimented the barn on every aspect - the service, the food, the setting.  Each time we hear them talk so positively about the day it makes us happy- so thank you."

"Bobbi and I have just returned from honeymoon. Many thanks for a very special and memorable day - the food, setting, and weather were perfect."

"Thanks again for an amazing day.  Everything went so smoothly thanks to all the staff, the food was utterly delicious, the barn looked stunning bathed in sunshine, and we both had a day that we'll always look back on with the fondest of memories."

"We had an absolutely wonderful time at our daughter's wedding.  Everything at your end was perfectly organised and completely unobtrusive."

"We are enjoying married life tremendously.  Thank you for the perfect and special start.  Everyone thought the venue and decoration were breathtaking.  The food was gorgeous – I wish I could have taken some of the potato dauphinoise home with me!  The staff were fantastic."

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you on behalf of Ed and I and all our wedding guests for making our day so special.   Despite the torrential rain, it did not ruin our day, in fact lots of people have said it brought everyone together more as we had to stay in one space.   The atmosphere in the barn was one of warmth, cosiness and comfort. Everyone has commented on what a brilliant venue it was, what yummy food they had and how welcoming it seemed. The whole event was really fun and jolly and the colourful flowers, brightened up the whole day.  You guys have been really helpful throughout the whole organisation process and have been very flexible with everything.  I just wish we could do it all again….may be in 40 years when we renew our vows."

"I thought the barn looked stunning as well exactly as I had imagined. We really did have the perfect day and thank you to all at the barn as the food, service, setting etc really was amazing."

August

"To everybody at Cripps Barn:  Just a quick note to say thank you so much for everything that made our wedding so special.  Everybody from away was stunned by the Cotswolds and have all said that the barn is far and away the best venue they've ever seen!  The food was amazing - just wish I could have fitted more in."

"Just wanted to send a quick note before our honeymoon! Thank you so much for everything on saturday. The venue looked amazing and so many people have commented on how beautiful it was. The food was great and the staff attentive without really being noticeable.  It was just the perfect setting for the best day ever. Thanks again!"

"Dear Cripps Barn Staff, Katie and I would just like to thank you all so very much for such an amazing day. So many of our friends commented on the outstanding service and food which made the day even more special."

"Mark we had a totally fantastic time so thank you for all your hard work. We wish it wasn't over! So many people have commented on how amazing the food was too!"

"Just wishing to thank everyone at the barn for a fantastic day on Friday.  Everyone was so friendly and professional and everyone really enjoyed themselves and the food was excellent." 

"Thank you so much for a wonderful day on Monday, we couldnt have asked for a better day, we've had so many compliments on the relaxed venue and the wonderful food, we want to do it all again now!"

"To all the staff at Cripps Barn: We just wanted to say a huge thank you to all of you who helped with the organisation of our wedding and for making the day run so smoothly.  Simon and I had the best day of our lives, the venue was perfect, the food was delicious and the staff were brilliant.  Many people have commented on how it was such a fantastic wedding.  We will have to think of another excuse to come back and celebrate!"

"I just wanted to say a big thank you to you all.  On Friday the weather forecast was awful for the next day, and I was feeling as if our big day was going to be completely ruined by the weather, spoiling our dream of being outside on the terrace, enjoying the sunshine, whilst sipping a chilled glass of champagne.  How wrong could I be.  I was worried that the barn would be cold, and as we were all in our summer finery, we would be shivering, but to my delight a fire had been lit - hooray !  A wet, cold summer's day had been turned into a cosy venue.  When all the guests had arrived the doors were closed and the horrid weather was banished.  From then on everything was wonderful, the flowers were amazing, the food excellent, the setting magical, the staff brilliant.  We have had so many comments, that it was one of the best weddings people had been to.  For us, the parents of the groom, it was a truly wonderful day with no BUTS, just very happy memories.  You really delivered on your promise for a special day.  Thank you again."  

July

"I just wanted to thank you and your hard working staff for making this day such a success, so many of the guests have commented on the beautiful venue, with attention to detail, a convivial atmosphere and superb catering.  The standard of cuisine and variety of menu is quite outstanding.  I can say without doubt, that everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and it was a joyous celebration from start to finish."

"The wedding was amazing and I can't praise the staff enough.  Thank you for everything."

"Firstly, I am so sorry it's taken so long to write and say thank you for your impecable service.  On the day staff were fabulous - they managed to balance themselves perfectly.  Available for wine top ups, queries and food delivery and discreet when it came to speeches and musical interludes.  Andy and I were on cloud cuckoo land most of the day but we were sane enough to enjoy and savour every single second.  The location was simply perfect, the food was delicious and the staff were fantastic.  We also had the weather on our side!!  Everyone has said it's the best wedding they've ever been to and that really is the highest of all compliments.  Thank you to you both for making our day so special."

"Once again, thank you so much for all your help that contributed to a truly great day.  The way you have handled everything on the day leaving absolutely nothing for us to worry about was very professional."

"We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you, Mark and the team at Cripps for a brilliant weekend wedding.  The food was fantastic and all of our guests commented on the menu and the wonderful location.  Please pass on special thanks to Jenny and those who stayed late for us on the Sunday - it was massively appreciated as the Sunday night was a really special ending to a great weekend."

"Thanks again for a great day, everyone who attended has since said how much they enjoyed it and what a chilled place it is and the staff were all very accomodating."

June

"Just a quick note to say that M... and I had the perfect wedding day yesterday and would like to thank you for all your hard work and help. Jenny, Mark and everyone else at Cripps on the day were fantastic too.  So many of our guests commented on the fantastic venue and many said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to."

"Firstly, congratulations on managing such a great venue.... all our guests went away full of praise for your staff, the catering and the whole setting of Cripps Barn.  Thank you and your staff for making this such a special occasion. We shall be delighted to continue to recommend Cripps Barn to our friends."

"Many thanks to everyone at Cripps for the way they made our wedding day so fantastic.  As we were expecting, the food and service was absolutely outstanding.  So many of our guests have commented that it was the best wedding they had ever been to and I tend to agree!!"

"Just a quick email from sunny Croatia to say a huge thank you for everything you did to make our wedding on Saturday so special. We really did love every minute."

"Please extend my thanks to Jenny, Mark & Felicity. We had such a wonderful day and everything went so smoothly!"

"L.. and I would like to thank you all for making Saturday the special day we had dreamt of.  As far as we could see, it was a faultless day !  Thanks again."

May

"Thanks again for the splendid job you all did on our wedding day, we had such a brilliant time and a real day to remember."

"Firstly, thanks for a wonderful day. The staff were absolutely brilliant and the whole day went like a dream. We had just the best day ever. The food was absolutely fantastic too. I'm still dreaming about the lemon tart.

Special mention must go to Jenny who was an absolute star, and put any worries we had at ease right away, and was brill all day.  Thanks again - it was an absolute dream, and we will be recommending Cripps to everyone we know who's getting married."

"We have had some amazing feedback from the wedding, everyone is saying it was the best wedding they had been to we have had very positive comments about the food, venue in general, flowers and band (both recommended by your site). The photos are lovely, we were so lucky with the weather too."

"Just wanted to thank you and all of your team for a wonderful wedding before we leave for our honeymoon tomorrow.  Everything was perfect & the barn looked beautiful.  The food was delicious & the service was second to none.  Cripps Barn really is the ideal wedding venue & we are so pleased that we decided to celebrate our wedding there.  Please pass on our thanks to everybody but particularly Mark the chef/kitchen staff, the waiting staff & bar staff......and your cleaning team who helped us locate everything the next morning."

"What a fantastic party your people organised for L... and B.... on Friday!  We were pleased with everything but especially your staff who were very friendly and helpful.  The food and drink was excellent, the lamb cooked to perfection.  We are all most grateful to you for a very successful, happy and memorable occasion."

April

"We wanted to take this opportunity to thank yourself and all the team at Cripps for putting on a most wonderful day for us.  Everything went so smoothly and as planned.  The barn and marquee looked amazing, the food was delicious (thanks Mark!) and all the staff working on the day did a superb job.   Please pass on our thanks to Jenny who did a great job in making the day run so well.  We have had many comments from people complimenting the location about how beautiful it is and how relaxed the day was.  It will be a day that will remain in our memories.  I would also like to thank you personally for all your help and support in the run up to the wedding.  It made all the organisation my end very straight forward and pass without any hitches!"

"Just wanted to express our thanks as guests of R.. and L.. for a  great wedding yesterday.  We were really impressed with the way everything was handled and so many little thoughtful touches, as well as happy and willing staff. Great tasty food served hot is no mean feat with so many people.  Thanks so much - it was a pleasure to be there. Wished we lived closer than Cambridge and could recommend you more!"

March

"Thanks so much for all your help in making our wedding such a wonderful day, everything was perfect."

"Can you please pass on our thanks to all at Cripps Barn. The wedding was truly wonderful. We had an amazing day and we were all stunned at how efficient and friendly the staff were. It's not easy to pull of a perfect day but you did.  As you know all the guests had travelled down from North Wales to be there and every one of them said it was well worth it and how lovely the food, staff and atmosphere were.  It truly was amazing. Thank you."

"A huge thank you to all at Cripps for a really incredible day.  We had the perfect wedding and loved every minute.  Everyone commented on how lovely the venue was, how delicious the food was, and, particularly, how friendly all the staff were."

February

"Just wanted to express our thanks to you all  Our wedding at Cripps on the 23rd Feb was truly amazing!  The day went so smoothly - thank you !  The food was gorgeous - a lot of great comments from our guests.  What was also so great was the whole organisation process.  You are all pros as the whole thing from start to finish was seamless.  You made our wedding day most memorable."

"D's wedding was the 4th and final wedding of my children so my expectations were high, after 3 other perfect days - but my fears were unfounded as the day was more than perfect - thanks to the venue, staff, food and general ambience. A very happy, memorable day, beyond our dreams, was had by all.  I can only echo all of the testimonials on your website which are all so true."

January

(Barn closed 6th-31st Jan)

"Thank you so much for all your hard work in organising our wedding.  Everyone commented on how helpful the staff were & how great the food was.  The barn & marquee looked wonderful & magical.  Thank you so much for making everything run so smoothly & making our wedding so fabulous."

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December

"Just to say a massive thanks to you for a wonderful day.  The venue, food and staff were all amazing and it truly made the day perfect.  Please pass this on to all who were involved."

"We had an amazing day - all went to plan, and Jenny (in charge) was fantastic.  We too have had many comments about the food being the best people have had a wedding - it certainly was delicious!  And everyone was most impressed with the barn as it looked beautiful, and is different from the usual wedding venues."

"Thank you all so much - we had a wonderful time at Cripps.  The food was fantastic, lots of people commented on how delicious it was."

"The barn looked fantastic and a perfect venue for a Cotswold wedding.  The barn and marquee were exactly as we hoped they would be in the winter light.  The food was absolutely brilliant and we have yet to attend or hear from friends of better wedding food.  The staff were all delightful, helpful and a pleasure to have running our big day."    

November

"C... found the Cripps Barn website while in an Internet cafe in India.  At her request, we visited the barn and subsequently booked C... and T...'s wedding.  Although Mark instilled confidence and Alison responded to my emails promptly and re-assuringly, I still wondered if anything would go wrong on the day.  My fears were totally unfounded.  The barn and marquee looked wonderful, the food was excellent but above all the staff were superb.  They were efficient, pleasant and yet unobtrusive and they could not do enough to ensure that the day went smoothly and easily for us.  C... and T... were over the moon and my husband feels it was the best wedding we have ever been to.  For me, it was one of the happiest weekends of my life.  Please convey our thanks to everyone, however large or small their role.  It was their combined efforts which made the day such a huge success."

"On another note, I do want to thank you, Mark, and everyone else who was concerned with making T... and V...'s wedding day so special.  It was one of the happiest days of my life and if we could do it all over again there would be nothing I would wish to change.  The venue, food, flowers, music during the ceremony and for the dancing and the superb service from the staff all contributed to the perfection of the day, as did the weather.  Please pass on my thanks to everyone."  

"Thank you for making our wedding on 3rd November so perfect - the venue looked stunning, the food was absolutely delicious and we were looked after all day long.  It was brilliant!  Everyone says it was the best wedding they've ever been to!  Thank you all."

"I would like to say thank you so so much for our wedding.  We had such a fantastic day at Cripps barn, the venue was stunning, the food delicious and the staff were absolutely brilliant.  Everyone was so friendly and efficient and were definately a major part in making it the most fantastic day for us.  Would you please pass on our sincere thanks to everyone involved.  We can't stop all our friends talking about the wedding, everyone said it was the best wedding they'd been to, one of the bridesmaids raved about it so much that one of her friends has just made a booking with you apparently."

October

"Just back from a fabulous Indian escape and wanted to drop you a line to say thanks to you and all your staff for helping to make our wedding day so lovely.  Sorry we didn’t have the opportunity to talk to you properly on the day, but we really did enjoy every minute of it.  We’ve subsequently had many, many comments about how beautiful the venue was and how great the food.  Please pass on our thanks and regards to all the team."

"Just a very quick note before we dash off to Tuscany, thank you all so very much for making our special day absolutely magical, the venue was amazing, the food fantastic and the staff were such a credit."

"Just a note to say a big thank-you for all your help with our wedding.  The barn and marquee looked absolutely magical and everything went without a hitch.  We've had so many compliments on the food (the roast duck was delicious) and the realxed atmosphere of the venue.  All the staff were great and really paid attention to all the little details.  Special thanks to Alison for all her help in the run-up, and to Mark, Jenny and team on the big day."

September

"Please can you pass on my heartfelt gratitude to Mark and everyone at Cripps for making our wedding so special. So many people have said what a magical place it is and EVERYBODY has commented on how delicious the food was. And so many thanks to the guys who worked so hard on a Sunday night too."

"Firstly, let me say how much we enjoyed the wedding ! The barn, the food,your staff and even the weather were all first class.  I haven't heard one word of criticism from any of the guests and I know that the bride and groom were absolutely delighted with the whole thing.  So you and your staff have my many thanks and I wish you every success in future."

"We would like to thank you and your wonderful staff for making this the most magical and memorable day for A.. and N.... and everyone who attended, including ourselves, the bride's parents. We would particularly like to thank Jenny for the discreet way she ensured that everyone's needs were met (vegetarians, coeliac, non-alcohol guests were catered for superbly). As we had expected from testimonials on your website, and from the delicious smells emanating from the kitchen when we visited before the wedding, the food was superb. Many guests commented on the beautiful venue, the food and the flowers and the relaxed atmosphere which enabled everyone to enjoy themselves to the maximum. The children had a whale of a time running around in the trees and watching the bonfire - it really is the perfect place for parents of young children to feel at ease."

August

"It has been 6 weeks now since we got married and the memories of our wedding day at Cripps Barn are still very vivid in our minds.  The day was perfect and if we had to do it again we would not change a single thing.  All our guests had a fantastic day and it is still the hot topic of conversation.  The venue was just right and the atmosphere was so relaxing that everyone felt very comfortable and enjoyed themselves immensely.  All the staff were superb, friendly and approachable which helped create the magical atmosphere.  We would especially like to thank both Mark and Jenny for their help and attention to all the detail that we requested which made the day extra personal to ourselves and our guests.  We would also like to add a special thank you for enabling us to have the brunch the next day.  It fitted in so well with the wedding day and gave us all the chance to sit around and reflect on the day before with great baps, endless coffee and a magnificent display of fruit.  Thank you all so very much for all you did and for your part in making our wedding day the best day of our lives so far."

"I would like to say a big thank you to you all for your excellent service on the occasion of our son's wedding.  Not only was everything handled absolutely professionally, but you also helped to calm nerves when we had a problem with the flowers and came to our rescue with greenery from the woods. This was very much appreciated.  Everyone enjoyed themselves and we had so many 'thank yous' from our guests which we would like to pass on to you.  We all had a great day, and I am sure that the newly wedds will be intouch with you themselves.  We will recommend you highly to all our friends in search for an appropriate place to party."

"Thank you so much for making our wedding a fantastic day! The staff were superb,friendly & accommodating. Jenny (front of house) made the day run very smoothly. Many of our guests praised the great venue, and the fabulous food.  Thank you again for such a special day."

"We just wanted to say a big thankyou to all the staff at Cripps barn for making our day such a perfect one. The staff were incredibly efficient and relaxed, the food was fantastic, everyone has commented on very positively on both. Mark -you have a great team there, one to be proud of. My only regret of the night was that it had to come to an end!"

"Thanks very much for the use of the venue on Sunday.  We had an amazing day and everything went exceptionally well.  All of our friends and family commented on how great the barn and its setting is.  The food and service was perfect, we were very impressed with the lamb."

"Thankyou so much for making the wedding on 10 August such a perfect day despite the break-in problems you had the night before. We would not have known that anything had happened if we had not turned up in the morning to bring the table decoratoions.  Everyone is still buzzing about what a happy day it was. A big thankyou to Jenny who was superb, and all the other staff. The food was delicious !!!"

"S..  and I wanted to thank you for all your hard work on August 4th!  Everything went smoothly and just as we wanted it to. All the guests were very impressed with your service and commented on how beautiful the barn is! I know the American clan just thought it was the bees knees! Thank you for making our day special and rememberable!"

"Many many thanks to all at Cripps for ensuring that our wedding day went exactly according to plan. As far as I can make out, a great time was had by all and many people have commented on what a great venue it was and that the food was superb. I was particularly impressed that things were made so easy for my disabled parents and I know they thoroughly enjoyed themselves, so thank you very much."

July

"C.... and I would like to drop a quick line and say a big thankyou for making our big day so special. The weather certainly was not on our side (one in 150 year floods tend to not be the best!) but the fire, candles, staff made it so you we didn't even notice and we had a amazing day!"

We can't say thank you enough for all you did at our wedding on 28th July...you just made everything run smoothly & perfectly, even fixed the weather pretty much!  Thanks especially for the food as literally everyone was full of compliments.  Many, many thanks."

"We would like to say a huge thank you for helping us to have the most wonderful wedding day.  Just like us, our guests fell in love with the place and everything looked absolutely great.  We had lots of comments about the beautiful venue and the fantastic food. In fact, both the lamb and the potatoes received a great deal of praise! We found the staff very friendly at each encounter - both before and on the day - and they all helped our day run smoothly and successfully.  We will recommend you at every possible opportunity and will hold very fond memories the barn."

"Just a quick note to say how impressed we were with your staff's delivery of our function. I've had many letters congratulating me on the venue and especially on the food - several comment on how 'it was the best food they've had at any wedding'.   Once again many thanks for making this a very special day."

A big thankyou to you and all those at Cripps Barn who helped to make my daughters wedding a big success on Sunday. The cooperation, organisation and friendliness of everybody was outstanding which made for a relaxing time and the food was superb.     It will be remembered with a smile for a long time, thankyou again."  

" What a fantastic wedding!!! The best we have been to!!! Everything was amazing. Thank you so much."

June

"We just wanted to say thank you so much for the most amazing day - better & more magical than we could have dreamed of.  The staff were all amazing, the food was delicious & we are still being complimented now on 'the best wedding that anyone has ever been to'.  I personally found walking in to the barn towards M... to be truly magical and we will cherish every moment of such a special day."

"We would like to say a huge thank you to all the staff at Cripps Barn in helping to make our wedding day so special.  The barn looked fantastic with the hanging baskets, the log fire and the candles in the walls were a lovely touch. The marquee looked beautiful with all the fairy lights and although it was raining outside, inside it was so warm and inviting you just didn't know.  The food exceeded our expectations ans was absolutely superb, in fact most of our guests commented that it was the best fodd they had had at a wedding, and we would have to agree.  We felt the service from all the staff was excellent too.  They were very organised, professional and played a huge part in helping the day to run so smoothly.  Cripps really was the perfect venue for us, an informal atmosphere in a romantic setting.  Thank you so much."

"I just wanted to say thank you for the amazing food at our wedding last Friday. We have had lots of compliments particularly about the lamb and the vegetarians who said it was the best veggie food they had ever had at a wedding. All of the food was fantastic."

"I am aware that my husband personally expressed his thanks to you and your staff for your part in making L and S's wedding day an outstanding occasion.  Against the odds the sun shone and the full glory of the location could be appreciated by all. It was greatly admired by both the English and the Spanish guests.   The setting and the barn itself were just perfect for the wedding that that L and S had envisaged.   I also wish to praise your team.  The food was wonderful and greatly enjoyed by our guests, not only for it's quality and presentation but also for it's originality.  Many voted it the best wedding food that they had experienced, and many an English palate was converted to Tapas.   The staff were terrific. Courteous and professional, yet friendly and relaxed.  A perfect combination to make guests feel welcome.  Please extend my appreciation and congratulations to them all.  Again, thank you all for making the wedding day of my daughter and son in law so very special."

May 

"We are back from our honeymoon now and have spent the entire time talking about how fab the wedding was! We loved getting married at the barn, it was definitely the best decision! Please say thank you to Jennie and team as they were so kind and supportive and made the day go so smoothly. The barn looked lovely with all of the candles, flowers and bunting! Oh and the food was amazing, we have had so many comments on how nice the beef and dauphinoise potatoes were, not to mention the onion tart and I have been told that the turla turla was exquisite! The barn was perfect throughout the day and the transformation from ceremony to lunch and finally disco was seamless and spectacular.   The end result was a happy and relaxed wedding that everyone will remember! Thank you for all your efforts."

"Just a quick note to say a massive thank you to everyone who helped make our wedding celebrations such a huge success.  Special thanks also to Mark and the kitchen staff.  We have had so many comments about what a perfect venue Cripps Barn was and also how delicious the food was.  We have to agree - the barn looked amazing, the staff were fantastic and the canapes and the wedding breakfast were spot on.  We had the most wonderful day at the most wonderful venue".

" We have been meaning to write properly, apologies for not writing sooner.  We want to thank you for making our wedding day AMAZING!   The day was beyond expectation.  Cripps Barn is a truly incredible venue set in stunning countryside.  The atmosphere was so relaxed, all the staff were incredible - easy going and friendly, the food was out of this world, so many people have been raving about the  quality and taste of the food, wowed by the perfectly cooked beef, stunned by your béarnaise sauce and dauphinoise.  The best wedding meal ever, I have heard said by many of the guests.   

Getting married in the barn was so romantic and we will never forget the day!  Thank you for everything, you made it all so easy for us, and without your guidance and input the day would not have been as enjoyable as it was.    Thank you so much.  Please also pass on our thanks to Jenny and her team and to Mark and Felicity - to everyone in fact!"

April

"I really can't thank you enough for all your efforts to make M & L's Big Day such a successful and memorable occasion.  It seemed perfect in every way.  I hope the kitchen staff enjoyed preparing the "French Feast" as much as we did in devouring it."

"We wanted to express our gratitude for the wonderful care and attention all your staff gave towards the very successful day we had for L & P's wedding.  Everything went very smoothly thanks to them and we had many people comment on how lovely the food was and thought so ourselves."

"And please pass on our warmest thanks to everyone involved in making our wedding run so smoothly.  I expect you get 3 emails a week like this, but we had an absolutely wonderful day, and a lot of this was down to all the hard and expert work behind the scenes.  The barn looked beautiful as everyone arrived, everything was set-up perfectly, the front-of-house staff were great, the food was delicious, and the bar staff at the end of the night were very patient!  Many of our guests commented on how nice the venue was, and how it was one of the best weddings they had ever been to.  So many thanks again to all of you at the barn."

March

"We would like to thank you for enabling our daughter to have such a wonderful wedding at Cripps Barn.  Mark Stone needs a special mention as he was so helpful in meeting all our needs.  Please thank the staff for their efficient service.  Cripps Barn is certainly a perfect setting for a "formal" but very relaxed venue."

February

"We just wanted to say thank you very much for all concerned in the smooth running of our Wedding last saturday. Everyone commented on how lovely the food was, I can't praise the staff enough, the service was extremely efficient and friendly and the venue was just lovely. Perfect winter wedding!"

January

"Just a quick note to say how wonderful our wedding reception was at Cripps Barn.  Our guests commented on how perfect the barn was for a winter wedding and we had numerous comments from guests saying that the wedding breakfast was the best they'd ever had.  We couldn't have asked for a better venue for our wedding reception and it seemed so hassle-free."

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December

"We were married at Cripps last month and I have to say the barn looked fantastic and was everything we hoped from a venue...it was a wonderful day and it'd be hard to imagine a more perfect setting.  I'd also be grateful if you could pass on our sincere compliments to the chef, Mark - everyone agreed the food was absolutely superb.  Many thanks again for all the hard work and a Happy New Year to you and all your colleagues. The venue has already given us some wonderful photographs and will continue to provide us with strong and happy memories for many years."

November

"I don't quite know where to start in saying thank you for making our wedding day, the most incredible day EVER!  We truly had the most amazing time. And all thanks to you and all your amazing staff. They were absolutely Fantastic.  The Barn just looked like something out of a fairytale.... it was everything we had wanted it to be and More!  We have had so many comments back from our guests saying it was just the most wonderful, romantic, perfect, seamless wedding they had ever been to, in the most beautiful setting with the most delicious food.  The food was just out of this world! Absolutely Perfect every bit. Huge thank you to your chef."

" Thanks for the a fantastic day at the barn. Everyone loved the venue and the wedding ran smoothly.. and the food was fantastic!"

"Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for all your fabulous help on our big day.  We had the most incredible time ever.  Huge thanks to the chef - please thank the kitchen on our behalf."

October

"We would just like to express our thanks for the excellent reception that you provided for our daughter C..'s wedding.  Your attention to detail was first class, the meal was absolutely delicious, the service during and after dinner could not be bettered.  It made a special day memorable."

"We just wanted to write and say thank you for the most amazing day of our lives and definitely the most perfect wedding we could have wished for.  The venue was amazing and looked absolutely beautiful.  The food was fantastic and a special thanks must go to Jenny and her staff who made the whole day go so smoothly and it meant that we did not worry about a thing.  Everyone said that it was the best wedding they had been to and we have you both to thank for that."

September

"Just a quick e-mail to give you a big thank you for our brilliant wedding day at Cripps, it was perfect. I felt completely relaxed knowing that we were in such excellent hands. The waiting staff were spot-on, very discreet yet there when you wanted them, a difficult balance to strike! Our guests had an excellent time and have been extremely complimentary about the delicious lamb that was served. Thank again for such an amazing day."

"Thank you both for making our wedding day so special.  You did a fantastic job with the barn and the food was amazing! We both had a wonderful day & really enjoyed ourselves."

" We just wanted to say thanks so much for everything Cripps did to make our wedding the best day of our lives.    It simply couldn't have been more perfect - the setting was like a fairy-tale, the catering sublime, the stafff absolutely fantastic  - in fact, every guest we've spoken to can't stop gushing about the whole thing. Extra special praise has been singled out for the fabulous food including the show-stopping cheese, and the au-natural camping!   Anyway, we had a brilliant unforgettable day - and so much of it was down to your brilliant team, so please do pass our thanks on. "

" We just wanted to say a huge thank you for a fantastic day.  The staff were great, the food was superb and all in all everyone had a really great time."

August

"It seems a while ago now, but many thanks for everything on the day. It all went so well, your staff seemed so helpful and we had lots of compliments on the food and indeed on our choice of venue!! It was just perfect.  Thank you!"

"Just thought I would get in touch to thank you for making our wedding day so perfect. We had a fantastic day and everyone commented on how perfect the venue had turned out to be. All the bar and waiting staff were fantastic, and the food was delicious."

"This is just to say an enormous thank you for a wonderful day.  The barn looked beautiful, the food was amazing & the staff were excellent.  We can't recommend you highly enough"

July

"We all had the most perfect day on Saturday.  The whole event was seamless on your part.  You made the start of what will be great life together of our daughter and her husband perfect.  Thank you very much once again."

"A... and I just wanted to write to thank you so much for all that you and your crew did to make our wedding day just perfect.  We've just returned from honeymoon to a bundle of thank you letters from our guests. I always thought it was the Bride and Groom who were meant to thank them?! Anyway, everyone said what an absolutely perfect day it was and made all the better with a fantastic venue, great food and friendly professional staff.  We all had a fabulous time, adults and children included and we cannot thank you enough.  Please can you thank your head waitress personally for her kindness and especially for rescuing my 14 month old nephew from crawling off down the fields!"

"The barn looked perfect and the food was absolutely gorgeous - especially the pork.  The staff were briliant - so helpful and efficient, yet discreet too.  We have so many wonderful memories of such a lovely day.  All our guests were full of praise for the menu and the beautiful venue."

June

"As I said, L.... and I were delighted with the whole occasion, greatly helped by your staff who were great. The food, ambience and of course the weather created something very special. We’re off this week to recover!"

"Just back from honeymoon and wanted to send a quick response.  Many thanks to you both and all your staff for a fantastic wedding day – it couldn’t have been more perfect!  We had the most wonderful day and all our guests have complimented us on our choice of venue.  The service was top class and the food out of this world!  Thanks from the bottom of our hearts for all your hard work and preparation."

"Please pass on my thanks to all invoived in making E.....'s wedding fantastic, the food especially was out of this world."

"I am so sorry we haven’t been in touch before to thank you for all your work on the day – as I am sure you could tell – we had an absolutely amazing time! I wanted to write properly but my feet haven’t hit the ground yet!  Everyone has commented on the wonderful venue, amazing food, great atmosphere etc and we really were thrilled with how the day turned out."

May

"Many thanks for a fantastic day, you and your staff were all brilliant, please pass on our thanks to Mark and Jenny.  We really feel that as a unit you all made a special effort to make sure we stayed relaxed and that things all went smoothly, and these efforts were very much appreciated."

April

"Many thanks to you and the team for facilitating a great day for us at our wedding last Saturday, we enjoyed ourselves a great deal and feed back from our guests has been great as well, and lots of comments that this was the best wedding food ever."

"Just a quick note before we leave for our honeymoon to say thank you so much for Friday. It was the most beautiful and fantastic day.  Everyone had a lovely time."

March

"Thank you for making our daughter's wedding day such a success yesterday. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the event at Crippps Barn. All of your staff worked so hard and with such good nature to make it a perfect day for all of us."

February

"Thank you very much for everything on our wedding day on the ..th Feb. We had a great time, the food was delicious and everyone commented on how fantastic the staff were."

January

"...a tremendous thank you to both of you, and also to your staff, for everything you did to make my daughter's wedding such a successful, memorable occasion.  The professionalism, efficiency and friendliness of you all is second to none.  They wanted somwhere different and unusual for their special day and we could not have wished for a more fantastic venue.  The food was absolutely delicious.  Again they wanted something different from the usual wedding menus.  The marinated pork was a great success - so tender and full of flavour.   Words are really inadequate..."

Parties in 2005

December

"Thank you very much.  And I  must just repeat that so very many of our guests have specifically mentioned how delicious the beef was, and what a wonderful venue Cripps Barn is."

November

"Thanks again for doing a wonderful job on the day, everyone says it was the best wedding they've ever been to!"

"The barn looked amazing, the food was fantastic and the service was brilliant.  We have received so many lovely comments about the day and so many of our wonderful memories are down to you"

October

"Everyone without exception has told us what a wonderful location it was, and how good the food was.  Everyone at your end was so accomodating and flexible it made the day so much easier for us to enjoy"

"It really was a breathtaking Autumn wedding"

September

"We had such an amazing day at the barn.  It was all absolutely perfect.  All our guests have also commented an how great it was.  Everyone has praised the food which was outstanding – how do you do perfectly cooked lamb for 90 people?  It was so tender and juicy.  The staff were all superb as well, please pass on our thanks.  I would just like to do it all again (probably a few times) so that I could re-live the moments I missed out on, and eat more of your fab food."

" We had an absolutely fantastic day and both agreed that we wouldn't have changed a thing if we did it all again.  The venue, staff, food and flowers were perfect and everyone commented on what a wonderful atmosphere the barn creates.  Quite a few people said it was the best wedding they'd ever been to and one guest even said that topped her own!"

August

"We had a truly lovely day, everyone else has said what a great day they had too....my only complaint..that you can’t slow down time and for the day to unravel in slow motion!  It was fantastic ...the atmosphere, location (indoors and out), food, service, staff even the weather ....all superb x"

"We are still looking for words to describe how wonderful our wedding was... Thank you very much for providing us with (and I know this is a cliché) the happiest day of our lives."

July

We have had many letters from friends who came to my birthday celebrations, many of which praised the wonderful location, the barn and its friendly atmosphere, and the delicious lamb - which really was exceptional.  For us on the organising front we were very grateful for your flexibility - and for the welcome that we received when we visited.  It really was a pleasure rather than a pressurised chore.  I hope you do more events of the kind at Cripps, as it suits so well."

June

" Thank you so much for the wonderful day you gave us last Saturday, everything was perfect and we all enjoyed ourselves immensely.  All our guests commented upon how lovely the venue was and on the excellent meal.  The day went like clockwork largely due to the hard work put in by everyone involved. "

" Thank you for everything you did to make our wedding day so perfect."

"Firstly, thanks to you and Felicity and all the staff at Cripps for an absolutely fantastic day.  We both loved every minute of it and have had so many compliments on the venue and the excellent food."

"We would also like to thank you again for the fantastic day we had at the barn. You and your staff were wonderful and made the wedding and reception the best day of our lives.  The organisation was spot on, the food delicious, the atmosphere magical and the weather, well, that's beyond your control!!   All of our friends and family had a great time and many commented on the quality of the food, the friendly and efficient service, the beautiful barn and location, and generally at how well the whole day went. Once again, you and your team should take credit and satisfaction from the large part you played in that."

May

"We both had such a perfect day and all our friends and family were equally smitten with Cripps Barn. The staff were great and really helpful, the food was fantastic, the barn looked a million dollars and it really will be one of those special days which we will remember forever.  Thank you so much for all your help, patience and flexibility. "

" Thanks for everything on the day - the wedding, food, place and people, were all spectacular"

" Just wanted to say 'thank you' again for the most amazing time, we throughly enjoyed the day - the food was excellent and staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble.  I have had endless comments about the setting and how the barn looked beautiful, with the little extra touches such as the fire and bonfire, candles and not to say the silver beech trees!! A BIG thank you for making our day so special"

April

"We just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your efforts last Saturday. Not just for the day, which was exactly as we'd hoped it would be, but from the moment we decided we wanted to get married at Cripps. Planning a wedding can get pretty stressful, and the calm and relaxed way you dealt with every one of our concerns or queries was greatly appreciated. It meant that we both had total confidence in you and your team and I can honestly say you exceeded our expectations, (which were high!).   The food was delicious...several guests have remarked on how good it was, particularly that the lamb was cooked to perfection! The bar and waiting staff were fantastic, friendly, efficient and discreet. Please do pass on our thanks to them. Cripp's itself looked amazing, particularly as it got dark. The candles in the walls, and the way you had lit up the tree's outside made it look so beautiful and helped create an incredible atmosphere.  We had the most wonderful, happy, relaxed and unforgettable day.   Thank you so much for all that you did and the manner in which you did it!"

" We had a wonderful day and really enjoyed the reception at Cripps. We've had so many nice comments from our guests about the venue and the food. You were both brilliant."

(Barn closed for building until April 23rd)

Parties in 2004

November

"We had an absolute ball and will be recommending you to all and sundry I'm afraid. Thanks for the millionth time for a great night!"

October

"Firstly, congratulations to you and all your helpers, for a job so well done. The food was superb, so many guests have taken the trouble to seek me out and praise the food and just how much they enjoyed the meal and the whole day. The non-locals were fascinated and so intrigued by the location and the Barn itself. The whole wedding went off so well, the time just went so quickly – I keep expecting to see an action replay."

"Thank you so much for having such a lovely place, fabulous cooking and a wonderful reassuring manner!  You made it all feel very easy.."

"The barn looked wonderful, with the birch trees lit up and the little candles everywhere.  Everyone has said how much they enjoyed your food - the rotisserie in particular went down very well.  I was particularly impressed by your vegetarian food too - it was all delicious, served quickly and efficiently and exactly what we wanted.  Your serving staff were also very helpful and friendly - many thanks to them too."

"Thank you...I will never forget my 90th Birthday"

September

"Our friends and family are full of praise for the lovely setting, the great food and your staff who were outstanding...I particularly wanted to say that the food has attracted special praise, both the quality and choice of dishes.  Our vegetarian guests raved about the aubergine dish and we were delighted that we achieved our aim of successfully integrating the vegetarian and meat dishes.  And I loved the yoghurt sauce."

"We had the most fantastic day.  The barn looked beautiful and the food was amazing".

August

"..even my mother said it was a perfect day"

"We really felt so relaxed up at Cripps and everyone has commented on the easy, unforced atmosphere and, I quote, the "timeless bucolia"!...tributes to the excellent food have been pouring in"

July

"You, and the rest of the team were all so calm and helpful throughout - it made a real difference and helped helped ensure that it all went according to plan...the food was superb and the barn looked absolutely magical.  It was just as we had hoped it would be."

June

"The barn, marquee, food and everything was absolutely perfect - the ideal setting for our 'relaxed' wedding.  We received lots of compliments on the day, many about the barn and many guests commented to us that that was the best wedding food they'd ever had"

May

""Everything seemed to run like clockwork, the barn looked lovely, your staff were great and the food was delicious"

April

"... we honestly had absolutely the best time...the food was particularly fantastic, but everything went so well..

Parties in 2003

September

"...you did us proud on Saturday, everything was perfect..so many guests told us that this was the best wedding they'd ever been to...we all greatly appreciated the food, which was divine, and the service...the large contingent from London could not believe the delightful and magical setting of both barn and grounds"

August

"Everything about our day at Cripps Barn was pefect, the venue, the food, the service all came together in one big celebration - exactly as we hoped and planned."

July

"You will remember reassuring me that "people have wonderful weddings at Cripps Barn" and your prediction...turned out to be undeniably true...our sincere thanks for a most marvellous experience"