The Priory is a beautiful, peaceful, and unique venue. Please enquire about weekday and weekend availability in 2021 and 2022. Owned and run by the Hope Family, The Priory is an exclusive use wedding venue set in the scenic Hertfordshire countryside. Offering couples a relaxed and contemporary atmosphere in which to hold their wedding, our historic barn at The Priory is licensed for all civil ceremonies.
Individuality and personal touches add to the magic of the space here, so couples are invited to create their dream wedding and we will support you to make sure you enjoy every moment of your special day. The Priory's 16th century Tithe Barn accommodates up to 180 guests and can be utilised for both ceremonies and receptions. When you make a booking with us, the barn as well as its surrounding landscaped gardens are entirely yours on that date.
You can book a viewing using the tab on our homepage or for all other enquiries please email.
Individuality and personal touches add to the magic of the space here, so couples are invited to create their dream wedding and we will support you to make sure you enjoy every moment of your special day. The Priory's 16th century Tithe Barn accommodates up to 180 guests and can be utilised for both ceremonies and receptions. When you make a booking with us, the barn as well as its surrounding landscaped gardens are entirely yours on that date.
You can book a viewing using the tab on our homepage or for all other enquiries please email.
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The Priory was created as a wedding venue in 1992 by John and Ann Hope, who since then, have opened their home each year to couples looking to find that uniquely special place to host their ceremonies and receptions.
Since 1992, The Priory has hosted over two thousand weddings.
At the heart of this historic setting is the tithe barn, built in 1541 by James Needham who was carpenter to King Henry VIII.
The tithe barn is a magnificent building and is possibly the finest timber barn in England.
The Priory is for couples looking for a venue that offers privacy, seamless service, and a wonderful relaxed atmosphere.
Since 1992, The Priory has hosted over two thousand weddings.
At the heart of this historic setting is the tithe barn, built in 1541 by James Needham who was carpenter to King Henry VIII.
The tithe barn is a magnificent building and is possibly the finest timber barn in England.
The Priory is for couples looking for a venue that offers privacy, seamless service, and a wonderful relaxed atmosphere.
The Priory holds a licence for all civil marriages held in our atmospheric Tithe Barn, which can accommodate up to 150 guests.
We work closely with each couple to ensure any ceremony held with us is completely catered to your needs and desires.
The Priory offers weekday and weekend bookings in 2021 and 2022.
We would advise that couples planning to hold their ceremony here check availability with the registrar before confirming a booking.
The Hertfordshire Registrars can be contacted on 0300 123 4045.
We work closely with each couple to ensure any ceremony held with us is completely catered to your needs and desires.
The Priory offers weekday and weekend bookings in 2021 and 2022.
We would advise that couples planning to hold their ceremony here check availability with the registrar before confirming a booking.
The Hertfordshire Registrars can be contacted on 0300 123 4045.
Our venue is available for weekday and weekend bookings in 2021 and 2022.
There is a minimum booking requirement of 80 adult attendees for any wedding booked at The Priory.
We can accommodate a maximum of 150 guests in the day and up to 180 guests in the evening.
If you are planning to book The Priory for your reception following a ceremony elsewhere it is important to consider travel distances between venues, so do talk to us about timings before confirming a booking.
Your arrival time is not fixed; however, we suggest arriving between 2 and 3pm to provide sufficient time to complete your day reception before the evening party begins and evening guests arrive.
There is a minimum booking requirement of 80 adult attendees for any wedding booked at The Priory.
We can accommodate a maximum of 150 guests in the day and up to 180 guests in the evening.
If you are planning to book The Priory for your reception following a ceremony elsewhere it is important to consider travel distances between venues, so do talk to us about timings before confirming a booking.
Your arrival time is not fixed; however, we suggest arriving between 2 and 3pm to provide sufficient time to complete your day reception before the evening party begins and evening guests arrive.
The Priory's historic barn is set within extensive grounds, with an ancient moat on two sides.
During the spring and summer months we provide outdoor furniture for guests to enjoy reception drinks and canaps in the landscaped gardens.
With the lush greenery and abundance of flowers, the gardens offer a beautiful environment for wedding photographs to be taken.
Not only this, but the grounds extend around the barn, offering ample space for garden games, which have become a popular wedding feature in recent years.
During the spring and summer months we provide outdoor furniture for guests to enjoy reception drinks and canaps in the landscaped gardens.
With the lush greenery and abundance of flowers, the gardens offer a beautiful environment for wedding photographs to be taken.
Not only this, but the grounds extend around the barn, offering ample space for garden games, which have become a popular wedding feature in recent years.
All catering is provided in-house by our on-site head chef, Jeff Patterson.
Prior to taking over the kitchen at The Priory, Jeff was the private chef to the Governor of Bermuda and was responsible for all catering held at Government House, including cooking for Her Majesty The Queen when she visited the island in 1994.
During his time in Bermuda, Jeff became a specialist in creating delicious dishes on a large scale and he has devised a range of signature dishes so you may create a mouth-watering menu of your own.
Prior to taking over the kitchen at The Priory, Jeff was the private chef to the Governor of Bermuda and was responsible for all catering held at Government House, including cooking for Her Majesty The Queen when she visited the island in 1994.
During his time in Bermuda, Jeff became a specialist in creating delicious dishes on a large scale and he has devised a range of signature dishes so you may create a mouth-watering menu of your own.
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