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.

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Our History Report

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.

Ceremonies Report

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.

Receptions Report

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.

Outdoor Space Report

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.

Food and Drink Report

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.

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Delboy

Dec 26, 2021

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Excellent venue for our wedding back in August the day ran smoothly excellent communication throughout from the venue leading up to the wedding….The catering staff were absolutely brilliant on the day could not fault them, did not have to ask for anything everything always topped up…..And the food was absolutely brilliant!!!! Thank you guys for making our day Mr and Mrs Raymond 5 ⭐️

Sophie Kearns

Nov 20, 2021

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BEST DAY EVER!
We had our wedding reception at The Priory Barn in October 2021. We honestly loved every second. All our guests were raving about the quality of food and how professionally served it was! The bar staff and waitresses were so efficient and accommodating. Nothing was a problem. Everything ran so smoothly and we wouldn't have changed a thing!!!
Thank you to everyone involved!
Dave & Sophie

Kevin Sloan

Sep 30, 2021

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Had a meeting with Karen last week in the lead up to my son's wedding. Fourth date lucky thanks to Covid ! 🤞 So far cannot fault any of the service we have received either planning, date changes etc.

Maurice Hennessey

Aug 16, 2021

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We could not recommend the Barns more highly for your special event. The barn is truly magnificent, the gardens stunning, the organisational skills brilliant and the staff so friendly and efficient. We had our daughters wedding here and could not have found a better venue. Absolutely five star.

Phillip Rolt

Aug 15, 2021

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Really nice place, very rustic converted barn. Attended as a wedding guest so no idea of costs etc. though

Da Blog

Jul 26, 2021

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Attended a wedding last week, lovely venue and plenty of space.
Only slight problem was the cost of drinks which were overpriced for bottles and cans. Also the bar was closed very early before the wedding was finished with no ‘last orders’ called.

Mark Potter

May 28, 2019

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As a supplier to The Priory Barn it is a pleasure to work with the whole team. If you are considering getting married then this place is definitely worth a visit, it is beautiful, the staff are friendly and are efficient with all event running like clockwork. Bluemark Entertainment wedding disco and lighting specialists are proud suppliers and have been recommended for many years and look forward to many more. Thank you to John, Karen and the rest of the team