£2,500 - £3,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 140
57 Bedrooms
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Description

Licensed for civil weddings and partnerships, our main house is exclusively yours for the day and ceremonies can be held in the Library or the Garden Room followed by canapés and Champagne on our manicured lawns that feature picturesque views of the Chilterns. You can host a beautiful wedding breakfast within the vaulted ceilings and stained glass of our dining rooms or within a marquee on the luscious grounds, and then dance the night away with a live band or disco. You and your new spouse will retire to the Abbey Suite at the end of the night, given complimentary from Missenden Abbey. The Abbey features 57 bedrooms so that your guests can join you in the morning for a full English Breakfast which is included in the accommodation price. From the warmth of our hospitality to the exceptional food, we take care of every last detail. All you need to do is relax and devote yourself to enjoying the wedding of your dreams. To view a virtual tour of our venue please visit this link https://missendenabbey.co.uk/weddings/virtual-wedding-tour/

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Natasha Stevenson-Venuti
First of all, congratulations on your engagement! It's an exciting time filled with Pinterest boards, folded corners in magazines, dress/suit shopping and the whirlwind adventure of searching for your perfect venue. We would love to share your wedding planning journey with you and invite you to visit the historical and stunning Missenden Abbey to see how we can help your day be truly unforgettable. Please contact myself, Natasha, on 01494 866811 if you'd like to arrange a visit.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1991
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
20

Overview of Missenden Abbey

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
140
Reception Capacity
220
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
57
Sleeps No. of People
114
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Church Within Walking Distance

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Vegan Catering
Mediterranean
BBQ
Western / European
Bar

Pricing for Missenden Abbey

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£2,500 - £3,500
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£45 - £75
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Packages (total price)
£6,600 - £13,750
Number of guests included: 50
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Reviews for Missenden Abbey
(71)

Lotta L
Happy couple married in August
October 2024
Amazing, welcoming, friendly and accommodating
Natasha and her team were amazing, welcoming, friendly and accommodating from the first day of looking at the venue, all the way through the booking process and the big day. They were flexible with our needs and wishes and we had the most amazing day. A lot of our guests stayed at the accommodation for both the night before and on the night of the wedding. Everybody commented how beautiful the venue was and so was the food too.
Kim & Ryan
Happy couple married in July
October 2024
Gosh did Missenden Abbey DELIVER
We genuinely had the wedding we had hoped and dreamed of & it was all thanks to the amazing Missenden Abbey team and the stunning venue, got to mention the food was also insane. They were flexible & accounted for the fusion of both African and English culture! The team ensured everything was seamless which enabled us to feel so relaxed and fully embrace and enjoy our special day. We will forever be thankful. We could not recommend this venue enough & hope to be celebrating future events here to.
Charlie & Martin
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Our perfect day had been just that; perfect
The Abbey took the stress out of what is supposed to be one of the most stressful things in life. Natasha was responsive, decisive and explained clearly what would happen on the day, & where they could help solve problems or concerns. Every guest told us how beautiful the venue was, how smoothly the wedding went and how attentive & helpful the staff were. Kathy managed the day perfectly & by the end of the evening we both felt shattered, but so happy our perfect day had been just that; perfect
Naho and Edward
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
Memories to last a lifetime
We'd like to give 4.5 stars out of 5 From getting our wedding date confirmed up until the day itself, the team were excellent in responding to our queries and offering support over the months leading up to our wedding. On the day itself every member of staff was professional, made us feel special and welcome, and many went well out of their way to be helpful. We know this is by no means a given, and we are enormously appreciative and grateful for the help we received during the lead up to the day and on the day itself. The venue is beautiful, both inside the Abbey and the surrounding grounds. The organisers have contingency plans in place in case the weather makes it impossible to take photos outside and we had exclusive use of the Abbey on the day meaning there was plenty of space for our guests to mingle if the bad weather meant they had to stay inside. The food was delicious and we had an opportunity to attend a food tasting session a few months prior to help select our menu options which was great. The benefit of having accommodation on site in the Coach House was an added bonus, especially as many of our guests had travelled long distances and wanted to stay the night. We were also kindly allocated a storage room a week prior to our wedding day to store any large items. In our case, we were having an electric piano delivered and the storage room meant it could be transported and stored safely in advance. The day itself ran very smoothly and again, we were incredibly grateful for all the support and professionalism from the Abbey staff. There were a few issues, mostly relating to our accommodation at the cottage and one of the Abbey rooms (we assume this was due to errors in communication) however every effort was made by the staff to rectify this or compensate where possible. During our wedding breakfast it seems that the microphones hadn't been charged prior to our wedding as the one provided stopped working during the wedding speeches. A replacement was then provided but that also failed. This should be an easy thing to fix and we’re sure the Abbey will do so. Also, in retrospect we felt we could have been better supported by having the same wedding co-ordinator available throughout the day. In our case, the responsibility was passed multiple times and sometimes we weren't sure where to go to find them. Even though we've highlighted a few issues on what could be improved, we want to clarify: overall, it was fantastic! We've only mentioned these issues in order to give specific feedback for the benefit of the venue and any future guests. Missenden Abbey is a terrific venue with terrific staff who, as we're keen to emphasise, are willing to do whatever it takes to make the day a success. We hope to return again and again and have so many happy memories associated with the place.
Lorraine & Mark
Happy couple married in September
October 2023
Perfect Day!
We had the most beautiful wedding at Missenden Abbey on 16th September. Our wedding coordinator Natasha was super helpful from the first day we met to started planning our special day. Her wealth of experience and advice was invaluable to us and she, and the rest of the team were absolutely outstanding. They worked so hard to ensure our day went without a hitch. The venue was beautiful and the food was exceptional. The ceremony, reception, wedding breakfast and evening flowed flawlessly. Natasha, we are so thankful to you and we could not rate you, your team or this beautiful venue highly enough.🥰
Helen & Paul
Wedding: November
January 2023
Thanks for making our daughters wedding so perfect
We would just like to say thank you to all of you, for making our daughter's wedding so perfect. Everything ran so smoothly, from setting up of the tables for us, the ceremony and the service throughout the meal and the wonderful food. So if you could thank all the staff that were involved, we would be most grateful.
Ben & Chelsea
Happy couple married in October
January 2023
You made our dreams come true
There is not enough space in this card to express our gratitude to you, from day one you were warm and put us at ease. Thank you for answering my endless questions, you made our dreams come true, it was the best day of our lives. Please pass on my gratitude to all staff, it was so well organised, the food was delicious, and everyone was lovely! We and our guests haven't stopped talking about it. Missenden Abbey - A million thank yous! With love from Ben and Chelsea
Mr and Mrs Flisher
Happy couple married in December
January 2023
Amazing!
We had our Wedding at Missenden Abbey early December. When booking a winter wedding we was aware that we needed to book a venue that could accommodate all weathers for photos etc. The Abbey itself is a stunning venue both inside and out so we was confident that whatever the weather the Abbey was going to be a perfect backdrop. Luckily our day was dry and sunny so we was able to take advantage of the Abbey’s beautiful grounds for pictures. We had guests arrive from overseas and The Abbey was able to accommodate their extend stay, requirements and needs to make them all comfortable. Ultimately this stunning venue wouldn’t be complete without its wonderful staff. From start to finish the Abbeys staff were fantastic! They all went above a beyond to help, guide and support us through the planning of our day. We had some unusual requests which they were more than happy to accommodate and work round. On the day itself we could relax knowing everything was in safe hands and their attention to detail was outstanding! Our guests all commented on what a wonderful day they had, how delicious the food was and what a beautiful setting for our wedding. We cannot thank Missenden Abbey enough for making our day perfect for both us and our guests x x
Katie & Jonathan
Happy couple married in December
January 2023
Perfect Winter Wedding Venue - Dec 2022
From the planning stages right through to the day of the wedding, Missenden Abbey, and its team, were simply perfect. The Abbey looked absolutely stunning, lit up with festive lights and Christmas decor, which was the perfect backdrop for a December wedding. The Garden Room, where our ceremony was held, has an amazing double staircase that makes for a grand entrance. We had exclusive use of the Abbey, which made us feel very special and enabled us to spread everything out. The food was simply amazing. We had so many compliments from our guests saying that it was the best wedding meal they had ever had - and i quite agree! We stayed overnight in the suite which was beautifully decorated and spacious. A number of our guests also stayed which was an added bonus - being able to hold the ceremony, reception, accommodation AND breakfast the next day with our guests at one venue was truly fantastic. Waking up on Christmas eve and having breakfast with everyone after the wedding was wonderful - and delicious! The staff were incredibly helpful and flexible and did their best to cater to our every need. A special thanks to our wedding co-ordinator Natasha who gave us the 5* treatment! Highly recommend getting married at Missenden Abbey - you'll have the best day of your life!
Charlotte and Dan
Happy couple married in November
November 2022
Everything we could have hoped for and more
Missenden Abbey is simply the perfect wedding venue. The building and its surroundings are beautiful. The staff are friendly and committed to making a special day exactly that. Laura (wedding coordinator) must be singled out for special praise. From the moment we made our initial enquiry until we left the venue at the end of the wedding we felt that everything was handled and under control. Following our wedding many of our guests have remarked similarly. I would recommend Missenden Abbey to any couples.

Location & Contact Details for Missenden Abbey

Wedding Venue Address

London Road, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BD, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

It is best to enter our venue into Google Maps as you will find it directs you into our main entrance.

Nearest Town

Great Missenden

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M40 Jcn 4 & 2

Nearest Train Station

Great Missenden

Nearest Airport

Heathrow International

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Missenden Abbey?

We had one particular wedding, where the bride's father and grandfather owned a steam engine which they brought down to the Abbey and used it for the couples wedding photos. The bride also wore her mother's wedding dress and combined with the history of her father's steam engine this made the wedding extra special and unique.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Hire venue dressers to create your vision so that all you have to do is relax!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Individual personalised cocktails for each guest and handwritten labels

Describe Missenden Abbey in 5 adjectives

Unique, historic, accommodating, grand, medieval

Where’s the best photo spot at Missenden Abbey?

By the stained glass windows in the Garden Room or out by the magnificent Cedar Tree which is over 500 years old.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Missenden Abbey?

We were very excited to have Declan Donnelly attend his cousin's wedding at Missenden Abbey in 2019.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Our delicious crispy coconut prawns with chili mayonnais

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Our favourite midnight treat has to be our bacon baps.

What is Missenden Abbey most unique feature?

The historic structure made of stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings as well as the 400 year old cedar tree on our lawn, perfect for your wedding photos!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our helpful and friendly staff who go far and beyond what you would expect from your wedding coordinator!
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