Based on our small family farm, the secluded, beautiful and slightly wild lakeside setting is unique and special. Offering outdoor weddings from May to September for up to 120, or intimate celebrations in the barn year round for up to 70, the space offers a ‘blank canvas’ for you to make your wedding your own.
Choose from:
Just add your own details to create your perfect day. You will have exclusive access from 9am the day before your wedding to 2pm the day after, with no other weddings happening in the same week as yours.
We also have two outdoor ceremony options (‘Woodland’ or ‘Willow Aisle’) which offer a naturally special place for your vows, and can be used simply dressed by nature, or enhanced with your flowers and other embellishments.
There is space for camping or glamping, and dogs are welcome!
Barnfield Weddings & Events is secluded in a beautiful corner of North Essex countryside, on the edge of Sible Hedingham, Essex CO9 3RH, England, GB. 15 minutes from Braintree, an hour from NE London.
The venue is set on a small family farm with a secluded, beautiful, and slightly wild lakeside environment, providing a unique and special backdrop for relaxed outdoor summer weddings, with a pretty converted barn overlooking the lake for smaller weddings year round.
The venue offers a maximum of 8 outdoor weddings and 26 indoor weddings, ensuring exclusivity and a personalized experience.
Beside the lake, both relaxed, boho festival vibes and more formal marquee receptions fit beautifully into The Field, catering to a wide range of wedding styles - we’ve had full on festival vibes, vintage ice cream vans, dhol drummers and club DJs and food trucks, and also lakeside fine-dining by candlelight - it all works beautifully.
Alternatively The Barn works perfectly for intimate gatherings for up 40 people (or add a marquee to accommodate up to 70 guests). Small and perfectly formed, our pretty converted barn overlooks the lake and makes a gorgeous space for smaller celebrations. Here the food is more formal, with sit down meals provided by the skilled catering teams where you can choose the menu.
On the lakeside Field, couples can choose between Dry Hire bookings where they can design everything from start to finish, or packages that include tipis and furniture, allowing customization to create the perfect wedding day.
At The Barn, bookings include furniture, catering, bar and flowers, and there’s plenty of opportunity for couples to personalise their day with other suppliers.
You will have exclusive access from 9am the day before your wedding until 2pm the day after, with no other weddings booked the same week.
There are two outdoor ceremony locations, the woodland and a willow aisle, each offering a naturally special setting for your vows that can be enhanced with flowers and decorations.
Unfortunately we don’t offer legal ceremonies yet.
Yes, the venue has a strong track record in sustainability and collaborates with Recommended Suppliers who share similar values while providing high-quality services.
Yes, there is space for camping and glamping on-site, adding a unique and comfortable experience for wedding guests.
Yes, dogs are welcome at the venue, making it a pet-friendly location for your special day.