So sorry it has taken me so long to write a review. Life has flown by since our wedding day and I wanted to spend some time putting into words how amazing our day was!
We were heavily set on marrying in Sorrento until we visited South Farm. We had a quote drawn up and were ready to sign on the dotted line but family urged us to visit at least 1 venue in the UK before we committed. Looking at venues online, the images of the big yellow house were the only ones that drew us in, and so we booked a tour one Sunday (thank god!). As we walked around the charming farm on a dreary English afternoon, with each room we both began to imagine our big day in this venue. As soon as we both stepped inside the summerhouse, we could see ourselves contently reading our vows feeling isolated and content with our guests a stones throw away on the other side of the water. A small tour round to the barn, we realised how little we’d have to do to wow our guests as the beauty of the ‘naked’ barn spoke for itself. Once we sat down with Jane to discuss food options, we were well and truly sold.
Everything from that day was smooth sailing with South Farm. The only thing we worried about during the planning process, was the fact that we were so laid back and unstressed. With the help of Evie and Michelle, everything fell into place perfectly because we really trusted their advice. They both felt like good friends! Evie even sent updates on flowers blooming through spring leading up to our day to get us excited. We couldn’t wait to have a spring wedding on such carefully tended grounds. Everyone we met from South Farm on the numerous tours with family and friends made us feel at home, which was lovely. The team never made us feel like we were ‘just another package wedding’ the whole process felt unique and personalised.
We would recommend booking South Farm as your wedding venue just for the tasting evening! We couldn’t wait to have a chance to stay at our wedding venue before the big day and taste almost everything they had to offer. What an experience! We were already set on the Asian fusion feast, whereby guests would share courses we chose from lazy susans in the centre of the table. We loved the thought of guests bonding over good food and wanted our friends and family to dine how we often do at home. Our guests have not stopped talking about how incredible the food was on the day. ‘Best wedding food ever’ is a phrase we’ve heard at least twice daily since the wedding 2 weeks ago! Everyone has been raving about the beef massaman and the salmon red thai curry and could not believe the portion sizes. The white chocolate pave to finish was also a massive hit (shout out to Hannah)! We both hope we get the chance to eat this food again one day, I honestly cannot find the words to fully express how happy we are about our wedding day food- unforgettable!
Evie, you were magnificent on our wedding day! You made me and Matty feel at complete ease. We are so happy we got to have our ceremony outside in the stunning gardens and know that had we booked a different venue that probably wouldn’t have been the case given the typical British weather. Thank you for planting a sausage for us- we hope you get a good harvest of Cumberland’s from it next year! We utilised the entire venue and the day flowed effortlessly. All of the smaller details did not go unnoticed and made us feel so special. From the helping hands on the morning of the wedding, through to the saved portion of evening food and wedding cake in our room at the end of the night. I actually feel emotional writing this review because its over but I’m full of thanks because our wedding day couldn’t have been anymore special. You’re all truly talented, caring and outrageously fun.
From the very bottom of our hearts, thank you, thank you, thank you! You made our wedding dreams come true.
P.s. we even had a guest tell us our wedding day has made them want to propose to their partner, just so they can get married at South Farm!
