Testimonials

We always want to know what you think so please send us any feedback you have about your experience with Crabbs Barn!

To all at Crabbs Barn! I would just lijke to say how much we enjoyed our wedding at Crabbs Barnand how fantastic all the staff were.  We could not have wished for a better day!  Even in the run up to the wedding you were so helpful, nothing was a problem and you also responded promptly.  All our guests enjoyed it too.  We will definately be recommeding you, your service was 100%.  Liz and Matt Ebsworth 

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Dear Wendy,

Thank you so much for a really wonderful venue for our daughter's wedding on Saturday

Please thank Geoff for his valuable advice and help.

Please thank you staff for making the day so perfect.  Everyone was so efficient and reassuring.

Yours sincerely

Jeff and Hilary Hughes - Re Liz Hughes and Andrew Reid

 

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 Dear Steve and Tracy

Thank you for your help in making our wedding day the best day of our lives.

Thanks to you the wedding day ran smoothly and everything looked great. We would definately recommend Crabbs Barn to anyone!! Thanks again,

Vicky Kettley and Dan Coffey - 28/3/2009

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To all at Crabbs Barn

Thank you all for helping to make our Wedding Day so special.  Everything went so smoothly and a great day was had by all.

Georging Wright & Jamie Seakens - 21/3/2009

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To Everyone at Crabbs Barn,

Where do we begin to say a big thankyou to you all for making Paul and Sara's wedding day so very special for them, thank you seems so inadequate.

You made the whole day so wonderful, happy and magical, from the moment we all arrived.

The grounds were immaculate as was the Barn, the welcome to everyone was so warm.  The Barn looked so beautiful for the ceremony and when the doors opened again for the wedding breakfast it was stunning, the tables etc were magical and all in such a short time.  All the food, service etc was excellent, even to having coffee in the grounds at the end of the meal while the Barn was changed yet again.

You gave Paul and Sara a wedding day that they wanted and so much more, and we cannot thank you enough for all your very hard work behind the scenes.  It was a perfect day.

You have something very special at Crabbs Barn , although you are so busy you make the atmosphere so personal.

We wish you all success in the future,

Thank you all again

Sue & Derrick Sydney-Smith

Wedding of Paul Sydney-Smith and Sara Evinson - 30/5/2009

p.s. The Bells sounded wonderful

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Hi Jenny,

I just wanted to say a big thankyou to you and everyone at Crabbs Barn for helping make our wedding day so special.  You were all so professional and the day ran so smoothly.  I am so glad that we chose Crabbs Barn as our venue and will definately recommend it to others.

Kerry Rainbow & Ian Nichols - 24/5/2009

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Dear Everyone at Crabbs Barn

We want to thank you for making our Wedding Day as special as it could have been and more!
You were all Wonderful, and thankyou.

Mr & Mrs Shane Folkard - Married 7th January 2009

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To Jenny and all the team that make Crabbs Barn what it is

I just wanted to say a big thank you for our Christmas do on Saturday 13th Dec 08.  All the "Ellisons" had a fantastic evening, from the service, the food, the magic man to the Disco! Thank you for kick starting our Christmas xx

Mrs Ellison - Christmas Party Night 13/12/2008 

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Amazing, all we could dream of and more!!

We booked our wedding in 3 weeks, with the help of Crabbs Barn staff. They were excellent, so friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble! We had the most amazing stress free day ever. Venue was so pretty and romantic, everyone commented on how lovely the barn was. If we could do it all over again we would'nt change a thing! Thank you so much to everyone at Crabbs Barn for making all our dreams come true. We would recommend it 100%

Rachel and Simon Brown - married 21/11/2008

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Dear Steve and team,

We are just writing to you to thank you for all your hard work at our wedding reception on October 11th.

The entire team was professional and friendly - not just our opinion but that of several guests who told us on the day and when we have seen them since.

We had a very enjoyable and relaxed day thanks to you all.

We think you have everything there - a gorgeous venue and top staff!

Thanks again

Alex and Rachel Ings - 11/10/2008

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Dear all At Crabbs Barn

When we first saw Crabbs Barn we knew this had to be the venue where we were to be married, the venue alone was beautiful. To compliment the venue was the outstanding service that we received. We could not have chosen a more perfect place to spend our perfect day. Faultless is one word to describe everything, it went so perfectly, mainly because of Steve and Tracy who run the show. Nerves did not get in the way as both Steve and Tracy ensured everything went smoothly and guided us through the whole day. It was lovely to have received such personal service and to hear compliments from guests throughout the whole day about both the venue and the service of the staff. We were even complimented on how it was the best wedding that most of the guests had been to, although it was our wedding day we would have to agree ha ha!! It meant a lot to us to feel that the day was just as special to the staff at Crabbs Barn as it was to us. We are confident that we would not have received a better service at another venue. We have been to a number of weddings and haven't seen a service as hands on as Crabbs Barn provides. So a big pat on the back to everyone at Crabbs Barn. Oh and to add, the scenery is fantastic for wedding photo's!! And we would recommend Roamers for the Food and Flowers. Steve, Tracy and Geoff a BIG THANK YOU.xxx

Alan and Gloria Plummer - Married 6/9/2008

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Dear Mr and Mrs Scott,

I am writing to thank you for making Claire and Neil's wedding day on Friday 17th even more special than we expected.

Steve and Tracy were superb, and their organisational skills ensured everything ran like clockwork. I really could not believe how unobtrusive the support was, so that things were done, drinks served, plates cleared and guests shepherded between the pavilion and the barn without us knowing it was all happening. Brilliant, and my heartfelt thanks to Steve and Tracy for their excellent service.

When we came back on Saturday to pick things up, there they were again making preparations for the wedding in the afternoon. Even though you hold many weddings and it must be routine for you, you still managed to make it seem as if ours was the only one.

My cousin and her husband from Australia, who ran their own hotel and restaurant for over 25 years, told me how impressed they were by the organisation, and that is praise indeed knowing the standards they operated by.

Very many thanks to you all and in particular to Steve, Tracy and the supporting staff and with kindest regards to you all for making a special day perfect.

Yours, Geoff Glover for Clare Glover and Neil Barton - Married 17/10/2008

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Dear Geoff, Steve, Tracey and Staff,

On behalf of the Thwaites/Argent families I would like to thank you all very much for making Danielle and Simon's wedding day so very special for all of us. Your thoughtfulness and professionalism were outstanding and we could not have wished for a better service and venue. Everything was so beautiful and as parents at a very emotional time you made it very easy for us to enjoy such a beautiful day. May we wish you continuing success and will continue to recommend your service,

Yours, Sue Thwaites for Danielle Thwaites and Simon Argent - Married 08/08/2008

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Hi Everyone,

We just thought we would let you know what a fantastic day was had by all last Wednesday at our wedding. Everyone commented on the venue, saying how beautiful it was, and how all the staff were extremely helpful and attentive on the day.

Many of our guests said it was the best wedding they've ever been to,  and that speaks volumes for your brilliant staff, who have helped us so much over the last few months, So, a massive thank-you to Geoff, Steve, Jenny and Wendy for making our day so memorable.

We will be putting a wedding picture in the Essex Chronicle (Jo thinks she's going to win Bride of the Year!!), so have a look out for it!! Thanks again for such an amazing day, we will be highly recommending you to any of our friends that are thinking about getting hitched soon!!

Regards Paul and Jo (aka Mr & Mrs Barry) Married 10/9/2008

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To all at Crabbs Barn,

Just a short note to thank you all very much for the fantastic day we had at 'Crabbs' for the wedding of our daughter Rachel to Alex Ings. The whole day was wonderful, the weather probably the best day of the year and the Barn and it's surroundings were perfect, exactly as Rachel and Alex wanted. Thank you all for everything you did to make their day so special to us all,

Yours, John and Wendy Nicholls for Rachel Nicholls and Alex Ings - Married 1/10/2008

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Geoff and Steve,

I just wanted to make a point of saying thank you so much for a wonderful wedding reception last month. From the moment we came to view the venue in June 2008 I knew this was the place I wanted to hold our reception (even though it meant moving the wedding back by 9 months!!) I instantly had faith in Crabbs Barn to deliver a perfect day and I wasn't mistaken. I work in events co-ordination myself and therefore am extremely fussy about things being organised in a certain way, but cannot emphasize enough how completely impressed I was from the moment we booked up until the day itself. I have had so many compliments about the running of the day Steve, it was seamless and you were always there when we needed anything on the day itself. Brilliant. I had lots of engaged friends at our weddeing who have not decided on a venue yet so I'm hoping we can come back soon! I would love to do every minute of it all over again. You have a fabulous venue and are an exceptional team. I shall be recommending you left, right and centre forever.

Thank you again,

Ian and Jenny McArdle - Married 28/6/2008

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Dear all at Crabbs Barn,

First of all we'd like to offer our sincere apologies in taking so long to write to you following our wedding on Saturday 9th February 2008. Unbelievably it has been 5 months since our big day, and it has absolutely flown past!

Thank you very much for all your help in making our wedding such a successful and memorable occasion. We had such a great time, and everything went really well, including the weather which was very out of season.

The venue looks wonderful in the photographs and video that we have now received, and our friends are still talking about the day and venue being fantastic.

Thanks again and all the best to all.

Yours, David and Suzanne Simonson - Married 9/2/2008

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To all Staff at Crabbs Barn,

Thank you so much for all of your hard work that made our wedding day on 7th June 2008 so special.

Despite the day being rainy it was perfect and the venue looked beautiful. Everything went so smoothly so thanks to Steve for ensuring this particularly.

Thanks also to Wendy and Geoff for answering my 100's of questions in the run up - you really helped put my mind at rest.

Many guests commented on how lovely the barns are and I shall definitely recommend Crabbs to some of my friends that have recently got engaged!

Regards, Laura and Ed Gooderson - Married 7/6/2008

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Dear Steve,

Having finally come down to earth after our wedding we wanted to take this opportunity to express our most sincere thanks for making our day so amazing.

Everyone is still talking about how much fun they had and how relaxed the whole day was and that is in the most part entirely down to all of your hard work and dedication.

We cannot thank you enough for giving us this perfect start to married life.

All our love and gratitude,

Richard and Sue Warburton - Married 16/5/2008

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Dear Steve and Tracy,

My husband and I would like to convey our very grateful thanks to yourselves and your team on the efficient and helpful service you gave us for the wedding of our daughter Sue to Richard on Friday 16th May.

We are fully aware that the day was very long for you all due to their early wedding time, but everyone on your team was friendly and obliging to the end even though they must have been very, very tired.

Many of our guests commented on how the day flowed so smoothly in a relaxed and informal way. I think many of them will recommend Crabbs Barn to their friends and you are to be congratulated on your efficient organisation.

Thank you so much for the beautiful dressing of the tables - it was exactly as I had hoped for, Please could you also thank Rebecca for the beautiful chair covers and bows. They were much admired by the guests and the florist!

Our grateful thanks once again,

Avril and Philip Ellis for Suzanne Ellis and Richard Warburton - Married 16/5/2008

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Dear Steve, Tracy, Geoff,Rebecca and the rest of the Staff,

We would like to thank you all for helping to make our wedding day (20th July) run smoothly. The Barn looked fantastic and we've noticed you have a photo of this on your website now.

The professionalism you showed was noticed by all and much appreciated by us both.

Thanks again, Rob & Maria Clive - Married 20/7/2008

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Dear Geoff & Team

A huge thank you to all at Crabbs Barn for a lovely wedding day. Everyone had a great day and the memories will last forever. The barn looked really pretty and everyone was so professional and friendly.

Best Wishes

Jen & Al Wedding Day .. Friday 6th June 2008

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To Steve & Tracy

We had our wedding reception at Crabbs Barn on Saturday 19th July 2008.

We just want to say many thanks for making it so special. and thanks for all your hard work, we had a fantastic time

Kelly & Stuart - Married 19/7/2008

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Dear Crabbs Barn

We would just like to thank you for ensuring our wedding day was absolutely perfect on Friday 26th September 2008, everyone had an amazing day and we would just like to pass on the many compliments we have received with regards to the whole day and your beautiful venue.

We are both so very pleased that we chose to celebrate our wedding day at Crabbs Barn, and will not hesitate to recommend your venue in the future

Thant You

Mr & Mrs J Wing - Married 26/9/2008

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To All Staff,

Thank You so much for making my daughter and son-in-law's wedding day on 18th October 2008 so special, we all had a wonderful time.

Best Wishes

Jean Hancock for Clare Hancock and John Burton - Married 18/10/08

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To Everyone at Crabbs Barn,

We always knew we had made thre right choice. Thank you for making our day PERFECT!

Everyone of our guests thoroughly enjoyed the day and the venue.  Thanks especially to Steve and Tracy for taking all the worry out of the day allowing us to enjoy the day with our guests.

Everything was superb from start to finish-thanks for making the start of our married life such a memorable one,

Kindest regards

Rob & Claire Ellis

Rob Ellis & Claire Burfield - 2nd MY 2009

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Dear Geoff, Steve, Tracy and everyone 'behind the scenes' at Crabbs Barn,

We just wanted to write and thank-you all for the part you had to play in making our wedding day so perfect.

Thanks to your superb organisation, everything went exactly to plan and we couldn't have wished for anything better.

Having seen Crabbs Barn on 'Hitched.co.uk' we kniew it was the place for us and it was the only venue we ever looked at. We have no regrets at all for not exploring further as it completely lived up to our expectations

The setting is beautiful and both the grounds and the barn are so well looked after. (many of our guests have also commented on this.)

Thanks to you all, the day ran really smoothly and everything was exactly as we had hoped; from the placing of the flowers, the setting of the tables and the lighting of the pathway, through to the timings and organisation of the day.

We really apprciate you willingness to tailor-make our day for us.

Everyone we met from your team was friendly, helpful and open to ideas, which left us feeling very calm and confident about what could otherwise have been a very stressful 18 months. (Special thanks go to Steve and Tracy who had that magic touch of being there when we needed them but also discreetly in the background on the day itself-true pro's!)

Thank-you once again for giving us our perfect wedding day.

Kind regards

Alison and Simon Barnes

Alison Hand and Simon Barnes married 31st July 2009