Where do we even begin?! Our wedding at Gaynes Park was utterly perfect and genuinely more than we ever could have imagined.
From our very first viewing with Suzanne, nothing else could really compete. She was absolutely amazing, answered every question we had and made the whole experience feel so special from the beginning. I still remember us both getting emotional when she showed us the walk down the aisle in the Walled Garden – I think that was the moment we knew Gaynes Park was the one!
During the planning process, Gaynes Park genuinely started to feel like our second home because we wanted to keep going back! Whether we were there for a meeting or simply wanted another look around, we were always made to feel so welcome. We even brought my parents back to see the venue and they fell in love with it too. Every visit was met with such kindness (and usually drinks and snacks too, which were never expected but always very appreciated!).
We had two planning meetings, one with Freddie and another with Lisa, who was our coordinator for the wedding day. Both were incredibly thorough and well organised. You can immediately tell how experienced the team are and how many weddings they have successfully brought together. They thought of things we wouldn’t even have considered and made the whole planning process feel so manageable.
We also attended the tasting evening, which I would highly recommend to any couple getting married at Gaynes Park. It gave us such a lovely glimpse of what the wedding itself would feel like. We were able to see the venue styled, look around the Coach House rooms, speak to our coordinator and meet other couples getting married around the same time. The food was incredible and we were each served different dishes so we could share and try two options from every course. One piece of advice – if you can avoid driving, do, because there are plenty of cocktails and wine to try too! 😂
We knew we wanted to use Apple Loft Cottage for the bridal party on the morning of the wedding and stay in the Coach House after the wedding, so we also spoke with Donna several times during the planning process. She was always incredibly responsive, helpful and professional.
Apple Loft was the most beautiful place to spend the morning of the wedding. Breakfast was delivered to us and there was plenty for everyone – we were even able to offer some to our hair and makeup artists, which they really appreciated. The cottage itself is gorgeous and made the perfect backdrop for getting-ready photographs. There was so much space both upstairs and downstairs, refreshments provided and even surround-sound speakers we could connect to via Bluetooth (including in the bathroom!). Every little detail had been thought of and it gave us the most perfect start to the day. The groom’s party got ready in the Coach House, which was equally lovely and looked amazing in their photographs.
And then the wedding day itself… genuinely flawless.
We got married in the Walled Garden in front of the Orangery and it honestly felt like something from a fairytale. Everything had been put together so beautifully and, despite having all of our favourite people there, the ceremony still felt wonderfully intimate. The walk down that aisle with my dad is a moment I will cherish forever.
A huge part of how perfect the day was is down to Lisa. She was absolutely incredible from beginning to end and deserves the biggest shoutout. Before I walked down the aisle, she was such a calming presence and gently reminded me of all the little things I needed to remember at a moment when emotions were running very high! Throughout the entire day, no job ever seemed too big or too small. Everything was handled with so much care and professionalism, and several of our family members and guests even commented on how wonderfully organised everything felt and how fantastic Lisa was.
What struck us most was that we simply didn’t have to think about anything. We dropped everything off at Gaynes Park a few days beforehand with very little direction needed from us, and when we saw it all brought together on the wedding day, everything was exactly where it needed to be. We never had to think about timings, logistics or what was supposed to happen next. We were able to completely switch off and enjoy every second because everything was being taken care of behind the scenes.
After the ceremony, everything continued to flow so smoothly. There were never any awkward gaps or moments where it felt as though guests were waiting around – if anything, we just wish we could have made every part last longer!
Our drinks reception was fantastic, with plenty of drinks for everyone from the beer drum alongside Pimm’s and gin fizz cocktails, as well as canapés. One little touch I particularly appreciated was that we were given our own tray of canapés as the bride and groom so we didn’t miss out while we were busy talking and having photographs taken! That sums up how attentive the team were throughout the day – we always felt incredibly well looked after and very special.
The food deserves a review of its own! Our guests commented throughout the day on how incredible it was, with several telling us it was the best wedding food they’d ever had.
A special thank you has to go to the catering team for helping us personalise our menu. Although we chose from Gaynes Park’s existing options for most of the day (and there are SO many amazing choices that choosing just one of each was incredibly difficult!), they were also wonderfully flexible in helping us incorporate some Ghanaian influence into our wedding. We added an extra canapé of kelewele and created a bespoke evening dish of jollof rice with jerk chicken and prawns. It was absolutely delicious and our guests loved it! Being able to bring that part of us into the menu made the day feel even more personal and special.
Our wedding breakfast was equally fantastic. The staff serving us were so lovely, friendly and professional, everything was served promptly and once again we had so many guests coming up to us afterwards to tell us how delicious the food had been.
Later, we headed back into the Walled Garden for cocktail hour, which was the most beautiful backdrop during golden hour. Our Aperol Spritzes and spicy margaritas went down extremely well while everyone had a chance to mingle, have another drink and enjoy the gardens. Meanwhile, the Mill Barn was seamlessly transformed ready for the evening reception, and then we could simply head back inside and party the night away!
We booked the Coach House for our closest family and friends to stay with us on the night of the wedding, which I would highly recommend. It was such a lovely way to end the day together. When we came back after the celebrations, everyone was offered tea or coffee and could also order an aperitif if they wanted. The lady looking after us at this point (whose name I unfortunately don’t know!) was so lovely and friendly and made everything feel incredibly relaxed. It gave us a chance to sit together, come down from the excitement and reflect on what had been the most amazing day.
The rooms themselves were beautiful and so comfortable – exactly what we all needed after a very full day of celebrating! The following morning, we all came together again for breakfast, with both continental and full English options available. Being able to wake up and have breakfast with some of our closest family and friends was such a lovely final part of the experience.
If you’re considering booking the Coach House for the night of your wedding, we would absolutely recommend it. It really extended that special wedding feeling into the following morning and was the perfect way to round off the most incredible day.
It is genuinely difficult to put into words how perfect our experience at Gaynes Park was. The venue itself is breathtaking, but what makes it truly special is the people behind it. Every single member of staff we interacted with – both during our many visits beforehand and on the wedding day itself – was kind, professional and incredibly good at what they do.
One final enormous thank you has to go to Lisa for everything she did, much of which I’m sure happened completely behind the scenes without us ever even knowing about it. The fact that we could simply enjoy our wedding without thinking about a single logistical detail is testament to her and the entire Gaynes Park team.
If we could do it all over again tomorrow, we genuinely would. It was more than we ever imagined our wedding could be and truly was the best day of our lives.
Thank you, Gaynes Park, for giving us the most perfect wedding day.
Mr and Mrs Lartey 🤍Where do we even begin?! Our wedding at Gaynes Park was utterly perfect and genuinely more than we ever could have imagined.
From our very first viewing with Suzanne, nothing else could really compete. She was absolutely amazing, answered every question we had and made the whole experience feel so special from the beginning. I still remember us both getting emotional when she showed us the walk down the aisle in the Walled Garden – I think that was the moment we knew Gaynes Park was the one!
During the planning process, Gaynes Park genuinely started to feel like our second home because we wanted to keep going back! Whether we were there for a meeting or simply wanted another look around, we were always made to feel so welcome. We even brought my parents back to see the venue and they fell in love with it too. Every visit was met with such kindness (and usually drinks and snacks too, which were never expected but always very appreciated!).
We had two planning meetings, one with Freddie and another with Lisa, who was our coordinator for the wedding day. Both were incredibly thorough and well organised. You can immediately tell how experienced the team are and how many weddings they have successfully brought together. They thought of things we wouldn’t even have considered and made the whole planning process feel so manageable.
We also attended the tasting evening, which I would highly recommend to any couple getting married at Gaynes Park. It gave us such a lovely glimpse of what the wedding itself would feel like. We were able to see the venue styled, look around the Coach House rooms, speak to our coordinator and meet other couples getting married around the same time. The food was incredible and we were each served different dishes so we could share and try two options from every course. One piece of advice – if you can avoid driving, do, because there are plenty of cocktails and wine to try too! 😂
We knew we wanted to use Apple Loft Cottage for the bridal party on the morning of the wedding and stay in the Coach House after the wedding, so we also spoke with Donna several times during the planning process. She was always incredibly responsive, helpful and professional.
Apple Loft was the most beautiful place to spend the morning of the wedding. Breakfast was delivered to us and there was plenty for everyone – we were even able to offer some to our hair and makeup artists, which they really appreciated. The cottage itself is gorgeous and made the perfect backdrop for getting-ready photographs. There was so much space both upstairs and downstairs, refreshments provided and even surround-sound speakers we could connect to via Bluetooth (including in the bathroom!). Every little detail had been thought of and it gave us the most perfect start to the day. The groom’s party got ready in the Coach House, which was equally lovely and looked amazing in their photographs.
And then the wedding day itself… genuinely flawless.
We got married in the Walled Garden in front of the Orangery and it honestly felt like something from a fairytale. Everything had been put together so beautifully and, despite having all of our favourite people there, the ceremony still felt wonderfully intimate. The walk down that aisle with my dad is a moment I will cherish forever.
A huge part of how perfect the day was is down to Lisa. She was absolutely incredible from beginning to end and deserves the biggest shoutout. Before I walked down the aisle, she was such a calming presence and gently reminded me of all the little things I needed to remember at a moment when emotions were running very high! Throughout the entire day, no job ever seemed too big or too small. Everything was handled with so much care and professionalism, and several of our family members and guests even commented on how wonderfully organised everything felt and how fantastic Lisa was.
What struck us most was that we simply didn’t have to think about anything. We dropped everything off at Gaynes Park a few days beforehand with very little direction needed from us, and when we saw it all brought together on the wedding day, everything was exactly where it needed to be. We never had to think about timings, logistics or what was supposed to happen next. We were able to completely switch off and enjoy every second because everything was being taken care of behind the scenes.
After the ceremony, everything continued to flow so smoothly. There were never any awkward gaps or moments where it felt as though guests were waiting around – if anything, we just wish we could have made every part last longer!
Our drinks reception was fantastic, with plenty of drinks for everyone from the beer drum alongside Pimm’s and gin fizz cocktails, as well as canapés. One little touch I particularly appreciated was that we were given our own tray of canapés as the bride and groom so we didn’t miss out while we were busy talking and having photographs taken! That sums up how attentive the team were throughout the day – we always felt incredibly well looked after and very special.
The food deserves a review of its own! Our guests commented throughout the day on how incredible it was, with several telling us it was the best wedding food they’d ever had.
A special thank you has to go to the catering team for helping us personalise our menu. Although we chose from Gaynes Park’s existing options for most of the day (and there are SO many amazing choices that choosing just one of each was incredibly difficult!), they were also wonderfully flexible in helping us incorporate some Ghanaian influence into our wedding. We added an extra canapé of kelewele and created a bespoke evening dish of jollof rice with jerk chicken and prawns. It was absolutely delicious and our guests loved it! Being able to bring that part of us into the menu made the day feel even more personal and special.
Our wedding breakfast was equally fantastic. The staff serving us were so lovely, friendly and professional, everything was served promptly and once again we had so many guests coming up to us afterwards to tell us how delicious the food had been.
Later, we headed back into the Walled Garden for cocktail hour, which was the most beautiful backdrop during golden hour. Our Aperol Spritzes and spicy margaritas went down extremely well while everyone had a chance to mingle, have another drink and enjoy the gardens. Meanwhile, the Mill Barn was seamlessly transformed ready for the evening reception, and then we could simply head back inside and party the night away!
We booked the Coach House for our closest family and friends to stay with us on the night of the wedding, which I would highly recommend. It was such a lovely way to end the day together. When we came back after the celebrations, everyone was offered tea or coffee and could also order an aperitif if they wanted. The lady looking after us at this point (whose name I unfortunately don’t know!) was so lovely and friendly and made everything feel incredibly relaxed. It gave us a chance to sit together, come down from the excitement and reflect on what had been the most amazing day.
The rooms themselves were beautiful and so comfortable – exactly what we all needed after a very full day of celebrating! The following morning, we all came together again for breakfast, with both continental and full English options available. Being able to wake up and have breakfast with some of our closest family and friends was such a lovely final part of the experience.
If you’re considering booking the Coach House for the night of your wedding, we would absolutely recommend it. It really extended that special wedding feeling into the following morning and was the perfect way to round off the most incredible day.
It is genuinely difficult to put into words how perfect our experience at Gaynes Park was. The venue itself is breathtaking, but what makes it truly special is the people behind it. Every single member of staff we interacted with – both during our many visits beforehand and on the wedding day itself – was kind, professional and incredibly good at what they do.
One final enormous thank you has to go to Lisa for everything she did, much of which I’m sure happened completely behind the scenes without us ever even knowing about it. The fact that we could simply enjoy our wedding without thinking about a single logistical detail is testament to her and the entire Gaynes Park team.
If we could do it all over again tomorrow, we genuinely would. It was more than we ever imagined our wedding could be and truly was the best day of our lives.
Thank you, Gaynes Park, for giving us the most perfect wedding day.
Mr and Mrs Lartey 🤍