Reviews

• Christine Chaffe

  We couldn't have asked for more for our wedding day at St Martin's Priory. The gardens are beautiful and the perfect setting for a wedding. The events team were excellent - organised and helpful, and it really felt like they were invested in our day. We had regular meetings with the team throughout the planning process, and they were very supportive; we owe a lot to Alessandro, Rob and Deb. The day itself ran smoothly and guests were very well looked after, meaning we felt we could truly relax and enjoy the day. The wedding breakfast was one of our highlights of the day - we were incredibly impressed with the quality of the food. Overall a fantastic venue, we would certainly recommend!
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Denys and Shelley

  The venue was amazing. The Frederick Mason Room was perfect for us to hold the ceremony it. It had the right balance of intimacy and history to make it feel very special. The wood panelled walls, the views into the garden and a well-lit room added to the already fantastic ambience. The marquee looked magical in the garden surroundings. The main lawn looked spectacular, and the garden terrace with the labyrinth was perfect for those who wanted to catch their breath. The food, when it arrived, was delicious and well presented, with the wine making a great accompaniment. All this would not have been possible without you pulling the strings and making the preparation and the day run so smoothly. Both Shelley and I felt we had an absolutely safe pair of hands acting as a very skilful ring master. The suggestion you made in the run up to the day were well placed and thoughtful and your calm allowed us to believe that preparing a wedding 2 months out from the actual day was not as insane as all that. A recurring comment from day and evening guests is how professional the staff were, how calm everything was and how things and people just seemed to appear when needed. Not only is St Martin's Priory a hidden gem in Canterbury, but the team you pulled together to ensure that Shelley and I had such a special day are absolute treasures. I will without hesitation recommend both the venue and the team to anyone wanting to hold a special event. I suspect many of those who celebrated with us will also do the same!
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Shenpei and Wendy

  Sean and his team at the St Martin's Priory went above and beyond in providing excellent service and warmth to our special day. Originally our renewal of vows ceremony was to be set outside at the rose garden, but due to reasons of possible foul weather, we moved indoors - Sean and his team kept their composure and provided an alternative solution in a timely manner and averted what may otherwise be a disaster. The grounds of the St Martin's Priory were carefully manicured for our day, and our guests had a blast playing lawns games and taking photos in the grounds. Would definitely recommend this!
  
  
  
  

• Andrew Fill

  Our Perfect Day in a Perfect Venue.
  The history of the building was a real selling point and went perfectly with the theme we had in our minds before any real planning took place. The Gardens set a fantastic scene for Photo's with a beautiful view of Canterbury Cathedral, and the size of the rooms for the guest numbers we expected made the day feel comfortable and intimate. From our first meeting with Sean at the venue we knew this was the place to have our wedding. On the build up to the day from a year out Sean allowed us to make our own decisions, but was always on hand to offer advice or sort any details however small or large, his advice on the caterers for the day (Pomegranate) was outstanding, the food was a hit with all and James who we dealt with was also very receptive to our needs. On the few weeks leading up to the 'big day' Sean really came through with what may seem minor details for some, but meant a lot to us both, like something as simple as arranging a comfy chair for a member of family that is currently ill. On the day he was on hand to gently push us in the right direction and ensure that our guests were happy and comfortable and was brilliantly reactive when we needed him. We could not have asked for better service from Sean and his team. The feedback from our family and friends regarding the venue was all positive, the outside bar in the Garden came in very useful as the weather treated us well and drinks in the sunny afternoon post ceremony made the day that bit more special. Although the venue can appear to be small compared to others with the numbers that are advised it's more than comfortable with plenty of space to eat, chat & dance. Also, the added room available for a breakout really came in handy to store gifts, flowers and Small Bridesmaids when they needed some time away from the crowds.
  All in all, for us, 10 out 10. The day was just the perfect start to our life together.
  
  
  

• Athena Robins

  Cannot recommend this venue enough, I would put it higher than 10 stars. It was a beautiful wedding held on the 23rd August 2019. Sean and his team made everything just perfect with their unobtrusive attention. They were second to none, and made it all exactly as the Bride & Groom wished it to be.
  All who attended commented on the beautiful surroundings, the informality and elegance of it all and the scrumptious catering and attention they received.
  Thank you so very much for making the day such a perfect one
  
  
  

• Claire & Rowan Tutt

  Right from our first visit we knew St Martins Priory was the perfect venue for us. The rooms are beautiful and give a real feeling for the history of Canterbury. The gardens are amazing, perfect for entertaining and the all-important pictures. We really were blown away from our first visit.
  Alessandro and his team are great and made it so easy to make the day our own. They liaised with all of our suppliers and everything went off without a hitch....well at least one hitch but that was the point in us being there!!
  We were able to have the wedding just as we had imagined, thanks to the team at St Martin's Priory, who accommodated our very laid back and not so traditional ideas for the day. It was the best day ever, and we just want to go back and do it all again, and we honestly would not change a
  thing! Without a doubt we highly recommend the venue and the team for any special occasions.
  
  

• Victoria and Gareth

  We worked with the chef and catering team to develop an appropriate menu for the day and everyone sang the praises of the quality of the food and also the attentiveness of the staff. The venue and the team were a dream to work with and we would highly recommend the Priory as a wedding venue.

• Christine and Perry

  We couldn't have asked for more for our wedding day at St Martin's Priory. The gardens are beautiful and the perfect setting for a wedding. The events team were excellent and it really felt like they were invested in our day. We had regular meetings with the team throughout the planning process and they were very supportive. We were incredibly impressed with the quality of the food. Overall a fantastic venue, we would certainly recommend.