Best Event Planning Services in Matlock, Derbyshire (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful place. The grounds are stunning and the staff and wedding organiser (cannot remember her name I'm so sorry) was absolutely amazing the food was lovely the rooms are clean.. my only criticism would be they card machine in the bar area.. once it disconnects from the WiFi it doesn't work and the 'tab' system doesn't work very well as some people managed to get away without paying for their drinks and almost landed the bride and groom with the bill... but other than that it's a lovely place with lovely staff.

Rating: 5 / 5

Stancliffe Hall was the perfect venue for our beautiful, family wedding in the Peak District. Unless you’re looking for Stancliffe Hall, you may not find it. Stancliffe is hidden behind a long, sweeping drive and nestled within immaculate grounds. This element of surprise is certainly part of its magic, but this exclusivity made our wedding feel so private and secure. This was so important for us as it meant that the children could play together freely and, feeling sure that they were safe, the adults could relax into the day. Stancliffe Hall itself is a beautiful place with a rich and interesting history. The 1816 room was such a perfect venue for our ceremony - we loved that we could have a secular ceremony in a traditional setting. The dining room was a lovely space to hold our wedding breakfast and evening reception but we were also thrilled to have access to a number of other quieter spaces that our guests could enjoy throughout the day. Having use of the spa the evening before our wedding was another an unexpected delight and made for such a lovely, relaxing atmosphere. Being able to stay at Stancliffe the night before really put us all at ease and I would recommend this to any bride or groom who has the opportunity to do so! We also loved that we could offer our families accommodation on site, and that we could enjoy breakfast together the morning after our wedding. Throughout the process of planning our wedding - including rescheduling due to COVID-19 - we had complete confidence in Victoria who, from our first meeting, looked after us really well. Victoria is a really strong events professional and worked so hard to ensure that our day was everything that we had hoped for! Nothing was too much trouble and we have been so thankful for her patience, attention to detail, warmth and pragmatism. We’re so pleased that we chose Stancliffe for our wedding and we are really appreciative of their team, who enabled us to create such a wonderful day to share with our loved ones.

Rating: 5 / 5

Went on the sausage & pork pie course. Very enjoyable experience. Food turned out nice. Definitely recommend 👍

Rating: 5 / 5

When we first walked into Stancliffe Hall we knew that we were going to make a million memories there. What a monumental transformation of such an historic building, from school to beautifully presented family home. We are lucky that owners, who are personable and down to earth wish to share their home - an idyllic location for a Staycation, Corporate event, or for me, a more than perfect wedding venue. We decided to go all-in with our wedding celebrations and booked to arrive at Stancliffe on a Friday evening, this allowed us time to relax in the lounge, enjoy a game or two of Snooker in the Billiards Room, as well as do a few lengths of the pool and relax with the onsite Spa facilities all before evening food served up by Coghlans – the perfect way to begin your wedding! The wedding day itself went down without a hitch – Victoria was just on point throughout the entire-day, and nothing was ever too much – she really did a great job to ensure that everyone knew their place, all suppliers were welcomed and shown where to go and at each pivotal point in the day checked with us to ensure that we were happy and had everything we needed. Our food, served by the Coghlan’s was outstanding! Everything served hot, and very well presented, and above all else tasted excellent! We’ve been to a number of weddings previously, as guests, and although biased as we are – the food served on our day was simply the best food we have ever had served at a wedding, a special mention to Coghlans for going above and beyond to accommodate our guests’ dietary requirements. We had a lovely afternoon tea served on the Sunday and was permitted to use the back Lawn for Archery and Lawn games to be played by all. Checkout was a very smooth experience. All the staff at Stancliffe were very friendly and super helpful, and all went out of their way to ensure our stay was the very best it could have been. Without a doubt we would recommend Stancliffe Hall to anyone that wants a unique and special day / weekend event!

Rating: 5 / 5

I cannot recommend Touch of Charm Venue Styling and Florist highly enough! From the first email they made me feel so welcome and worked closely with me to bring my vision to life. I shared my favorite flowers and the color scheme we had in mind for our wedding, and they went above and beyond to create flowers that were absolutely incredible. They provided us with loose stems, which we set up ourselves in bud vases for the tables. This added such a charming, personal touch to our reception. But the real highlight was my bridal bouquet. It was everything I’d dreamed of and more – honestly, it was so beautiful it brought me to tears when I saw it. The bridesmaid bouquets were equally stunning, the men’s buttonholes stayed fresh and perfect all day, and the wrist corsages were just lovely. Touch of Charm's attention to detail and thoughtfulness were evident in every single piece. To top it off, they even delivered all of the flowers free of charge on the morning of our wedding, taking one more task off our plate on such a busy day. I cannot thank them enough for making our day so beautiful – they truly went above and beyond! Thank you so much!💓

Rating: 5 / 5

Thank you Kelly & Team for creating such beautiful wedding decor for our August 2024 wedding! We used Touch of Charm to style our venue, as well as their light up dance floor for our evening. (Would highly recommend getting the light up dance floor - it really does stand out and light up the room and create a focus on the dance floor) Kelly is an expert at what she does and we pretty much told her what we did / did not like and let her work her magic! Our venue looked magical. Thanks once again, we would 10/10 recommend!

Rating: 5 / 5

Recently had the funeral of my late mother and were directed to Touch of Charm florists to arrange the flowers. We would initially like to say a big thank you to Jayne who was very helpful and caring at this very difficult time, she couldn't do enough for us. We had a very personalised service and as my mum loved line dancing, Jayne and the team arranged the flowers in my mums cowboy boots, which more than added to the occasion and complimented her cowboy hat which was dressed with a few small flowers and placed on top of the coffin. To say we were more than happy with flowers is an understatement, they were absolutely beautiful. We would highly recommend Touch of Charm florists for any occasion. Richard & Marney Parkin

Rating: 5 / 5

Could not have asked for a better experience. From initial contact, all the way through to the big day. These guys made everything so easy, and more beautiful than we could have hoped for. They had so many options, and helped with making our vision come to life. We had so many compliments, and I would recommend them to anyone. Absolute magic makers.

Rating: 5 / 5

Even though I had looked at dresses before and had chosen one, Jess was fantastic and made me feel very comfortable, we found a dress that was much more suited to my style and ideal dress. At Gracie Bleu there is a huge range of dresses of all colours and styles to suit absolutely everyone and anyone !!!

Rating: 5 / 5

My whole experience at Gracie Bleu has been amazing. I first drove past and spotted the colours in the window, I knew I had to have a look. I wasn't looking for the traditional white dress as I'm in my 50s and wanted something totally different. I found my dream dress and Jess is absolutely the best for making you look and feel amazing on your special day. If you need a dress please go see Jess, the loveliest lady who will help you find your dream dress 👗 xxx

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow, what can I say?! Jess you have been amazing! From the first contact back in October 2023 where I came in for the appointment with a list of dresses to try on right the way through to collecting my dress 2 days before the big day, you have been amazing. I can’t thank you enough for being so accommodating to the multiple dress try ons between buying it at my first appointment through to first fitting. I highly recommend Gracie Bleu Bridal to any brides. Jess has been the best, very relaxed, passionate and also very knowledgeable! It’s obvious she enjoys dress shopping just as much as you do! From a very happy and grateful Bride!

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow what can I say….. Jess isn’t just a business owner she’s a very special human she was made for doing what she does. I’ve never been made to feel so comfortable and special there was absolutely no pressure from Jess but once I’d found my perfect dress she went above and beyond for me. Late night appointments messages nothing was to much trouble. I can honestly say I’m so glad I went to Gracie Bleu and I’m so glad I met Jess. Keep doing what you do you truly are amazing 🤩 Thank you for your service but most of all thank you for your support your kind words and for all your help finding me my beautiful dress xx

Rating: 5 / 5

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely place for a wedding

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a great time performing at this super wedding venue with a perfectly sized stage for us!

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautifully crafted place with stunning scenery very friendly locals warm welcomes very great for out of the way private venues great for special rememberals moments if it just for you and a selected few of your family and friends and to see the stars in the evening at most spectacular sights it always more amazing to see first hand than photos ! Best experience ever !

Rating: 5 / 5

It is always a pleasure to work with Jenny and her team, they work very often with us at The Maynard, Grindleford styling weddings and we often organise photoshoots too! Highly recommended and preferred supplier in our hotel!

Rating: 5 / 5

We had Jenny for our stylist and it was everything I dreamed of! It was perfect! The flowers were also gorgeous, Jenny listened to what I wanted and brought it to vision! Thank you so much! Rebekah & Alix

Rating: 5 / 5

Jenny sorted our wedding decor that included an archway, chair covers and seating plan display, that all made our day that extra bit special - a huge thank you ☺️ x

Rating: 5 / 5

We absolutely loved working with Jenny on our wedding. She was welcoming from the beginning, full of expertise and made us feel at ease. The room on the day was literally taken from my dreams and made real - it looked absolutely stunning and we can't recommend Jenny highly enough!

Rating: 5 / 5

We hired Amanda for our Wedding in May 2024 as a wedding coordinator, and by far was probably the best decision we made during our planning. I honestly don’t know how our wedding would have taken place on the day without Amanda. Amanda set up all our props for our Wedding the day before / morning of, and then coordinated our day. Amanda really went above and beyond throughout the day, keeping the day on track and making sure it aligned to mine and my husband wishes. Her attention to detail was outstanding, and she really brought our vision to life. We honestly cannot say thank you enough and would absolutely recommend Amanda to anyone getting married. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!

Rating: 5 / 5

Where to begin! Amanda really is one in a million. She helped plan our wedding and I don’t know what we would have done without her. Not only is she incredibly good at what she does and thinks of everything she is also a wonderful person. She’s calm, intuitive, supportive and thoughtful all whilst being amazingly efficient. From zoom calls to site visits to being on site days before the wedding, she goes above and beyond to make sure everything looks and runs as best as it can. Having Amanda was one of the best decisions we made - we couldn’t recommend her more and are so grateful for everything she did and helped us with.

Rating: 5 / 5

Where do I even start with this incredible human?! Amanda is the kindest, most creative and inspirational wedding planner, stylist and coordinator. We were lucky enough to have Amanda involved in every aspect of our wedding and we are so thankful for her guidance and support. From our first initial emails, consultation meeting, final meetings and numerous messages (from me!), Amanda was nothing but helpful and supportive. On the day, it was a joy to have Amanda join my bridal prep in the morning, brining a sense of calm, style and humour. She ensured everything was on track and ensured that I was happy and prepared for when we moved to the venue. During the day, we had countless compliments about Amanda's efficiency and how friendly she was. Everything ran like clockwork, with no issues, and I am certain this was due to Superwoman Amanda. She also helped us to achieve the perfect champagne spray photo! The styling... Words fail me. Amanda took our ideas and colours and made it so much more. During our final design meeting, Amanda made detailed notes and offered suggestions for how to syle our venue. We were so confident in her abilities, we encouraged Amanda to do what she does best, and she did! Amanda created the classiest, cosiest, most elegant autumn vibes you could ever imagine. Our photographer, who had worked at the venue numerous other times, said it was the most beautiful she had ever seen it. I truly cannot recommend Amanda enough. She has a heart of gold and I feel so privaledge to have worked with such a creative and inspiring person. I am so grateful for all they she did to create the most magical day for us and I am even more thankful that I know have a wonderful friend as a result. (photos are Kirsty Mackenzie)

Rating: 5 / 5

We recently got married at Old Gore Barn in the cotswolds, and Amanda, our wedding stylist, was an absolute dream! I honestly can’t recommend her more if you are looking for a wedding stylist. She was always available, promptly assisting us with any questions or concerns we had. She had a cool, calm, and collected vibe that made us feel at ease during the entire planning process, and we knew we could trust her entirely with brining our vision to life. She had incredible suggestions for our day of how we could include our own sourced decor with her own collection and she just went above and beyond to think about every little detail of styling for the venue. On the big day, we were truly blown away with the attention to detail and scale that Amanda was able to achieve with a tight set up time. We had our guests and other suppliers commenting what an amazing job she had done and what a genuinely gorgeous person she is to work with. If you're getting married and are considering a wedding stylist, my one suggestion is to book Amanda while you can ! Amanda is so talented and incredible at what she does. She's a styling superstar, and we can't thank her enough for making our dream wedding absolutely perfect! Thank you again Amanda x

Rating: 5 / 5

Me and my partner, Donna, got married in September 2021 and we can honestly say we couldn't have got married without Laura and Jane's help! Up until meeting them, we found wedding planning stressful and not enjoyable but they were a breath of fresh air. They organised our diaries, booked our appointments, recommended services to use, helped us with flowers, designed and decorated our wedding venue and even tidied up the day after. These are 2 women who genuinely care about their clients and who want to ensure that each person gets the wedding that they want. There are not enough words to say how grateful we are for fox and Barker and loved them being a huge part of our wedding. Thank you again love Katie and Donna x

Rating: 5 / 5

Fox and Barker provided all the decorations for our wedding in August and made the venue look truly sensational. We were absolutely blown away when we saw our ceremony room and wedding breakfast room for the first time, and as we look back on our wedding photos, we still talk about how phenomenal it looked and how you created the perfect set up for our special day. Jane, we can't thank you and your team enough. You listened to all of our visions for our day and made it come alive. You are incredible at what you do and have a magical touch of really caring about what your clients ask for. Thank you so so much to you and your team. We will absolutely be recommending you. Shell and Phil x

Rating: 5 / 5

I had the pleasure of working alongside Thomas at a recent wedding, and I was truly impressed by his talent and professionalism. It was a challenging crowd, as not everyone spoke English, but Thomas handled it effortlessly—his magic transcended language barriers, bringing smiles, laughter, and amazement to everyone. His close-up tricks were mind-blowing, and his engaging personality made sure every guest felt included and entertained. Beyond his incredible skill, he has a natural ability to connect with people, making him a fantastic addition to any event. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-tier magician!

Rating: 5 / 5

Had an evening with good friends and Thomas was on hand to entertain us all, he was really fabulous! Really good interaction with his audience and very professional. We were all really impressed with his magic, had us all baffled as to how he did it. Would very highly recommend Thomas, a great act for any occasion.

Rating: 5 / 5

We hired Thomas to keep our wedding guests entertained between our drinks reception and wedding breakfast. As soon as our guests arrived he started straight away and had them hooked from the very beginning. Thomas showed me a magic trick which I still can’t figure out how he did and have been asking my new Wife ever since. Thanks Thomas!

Rating: 5 / 5

Tom is a genuinely great magician, and a resounding professional. You're undoubtedly in very safe hands hiring this guy.

Rating: 5 / 5

We just wanted to say a proper ‘thank you’ for the fabulous food that you provided for my Mum’s funeral refreshments at St Barnabas. Right from when I first contacted you, you have been quick to get back to me with answers to any questions I had, and it definitely felt as though nothing was too much trouble. We had so many comments about how delicious the food was, and in particular, those who needed gluten-free/vegan were most impressed by the selection and the taste! We will definitely be recommending you to friends, and look forward to using Zest again the future. Thank you, again, for making a hard day much easier.

Rating: 5 / 5

We hired Zest 4 Events & Catering to do the buffet lunch for an 80th birthday party. Helen and Natalie were very helpful in planning the event to provide plant-based and vegan dishes for some of our guests. The food as delivered was plentiful, very tasty and beautifully laid out. Our guests thought it was an excellent spread, particularly as some of it was accessible to those with dietary restrictions. Great value; great service. A pleasure doing business with them - highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Highly highly recommend!! We engaged Zest for catering for our small private house wedding. Both for afternoon tea in the afternoon and then an evening three course meal. In both aspects they surpassed our expectations and offered the perfect culinary solution and experience. High quality food, prepared perfectly and executed to the highest standard. Wonderful communication, flexibility, none intrusive, trustworthy and respectful company, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone. Thankyou guys, you made us foodies very happy!

Rating: 5 / 5

Zest provided a delicious meal for our 120 wedding guests including those with specific dietary requirements. Everything was beautifully presented and served piping hot. The staff team served in a helpful and unobtrusive way going the extra mile to make sure everything ran smoothly and in a timely fashion. Zest are a very safe pair of hands, their years of experience shone through. Thank you for a great service in every way!

Rating: 5 / 5

Just got back from a week there, staying in one of the pods. Weather was fantastic which made it more enjoyable. Food was great and plenty of it! Activities were brilliant (good for us, as we were a small group, so had more time on each activity rather than being in a larger group and maybe just getting to do something once) big shout out to the instructors who explained properly on how to do things and helped when things went wrong (like getting stuck 🤣) favourite activities hands down was the via ferrata and the scramble to black rock. Only thing is there is no electric points in the pods (there is usb charging ports though) but I suppose it's teaching the kids about going back to basics. Met some great people (gutted to say some which we will never see again 😢) Would I go back?? Absolutely

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a beautiful wedding last December at Mount Cook. The centre was very accommodating to our requests and they went above and beyond on our special day. Everything worked out perfectly. The venue, location, parking, rooms, and the Mount Cook staff were spot on. A special thank you to George, Lauren, Hannah, Madeline, and Linda. I would recommend this place to anyone that wants a gorgeous wedding.

Rating: 5 / 5

My daughter went on a school trip for her last year in primary school. She said the pods were amazing (even though her pod didn't lock and she was moved to the indoor rooms). The zip wire was incredible, and the view was super scenic, but the jolt at the end is something to look out for! Food was great, dairy free options were made for her and some other allergenic people. The staff were very kind and Catherine was her instructor! An amazing experience for her. Thank you very much!!!

Rating: 4 / 5

Came here about 2 years ago with school and I had a great time with my friends. There are so many activities to choose from, the food was ok, and the rooms where a bit small but warm. My friend said that this was the best place in the UK. I would say it's a great place to stay but I would recommend booking a large room. (not shure if they have any) That's all from me and have a lovely day.