Browning Bros

(44)
£5,000 - £11,650 for Venue Hire
Up to 180
20 Bedrooms
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20% Off

Description

Exclusive hire of venue from midday on Friday to midday on Sunday. Chalkney Water Meadows is the larger of the two venues accommodating up to 180 guests. The venue is hidden away among ancient woodland next to a picturesque river and a tree-lined lake. Humanist ceremonies take place on the willow tree pontoon with celebrations held in the giant hat tipis! It’s a stunning location for an outdoor wedding in Essex. There are 20 luxurious bell tents (and more if you have a big guest list!) for guests to glamp in so no need to worry about taxis. Each tent can sleep between one to four guests. In addition, there are two luxurious lakeside log cabins, making for a perfect wedding suite or place for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready in on the morning of the wedding or for family accommodation. Teybrook Orchard is nestled at the heart of Teybrook Farm between an old fruit Orchard and a 20 acre woodland. Ceremonies take place in the woodland and celebrations follow in the beautiful Bohemian lined marquee which can accommodate up to 120 guests. There are 10 luxurious dwellings onsite for glamping accommodation for up to 40 guests, including bell tents, yurts, a shepherd’s hut and even a converted grain silo. You can also hire additional bell tents or let your guests to pitch their own tents. 20% discount for mid-week weddings. Create your dream wedding and celebrate with close family and friends at either of these truly magical & beautiful "festival style" outdoor venues.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Meg Browning
Thank you so much for contacting Browning Bros, we are so excited to help you plan for the perfect wedding!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10

Overview of Browning Bros

Wedding Venue Type
Garden / Outdoor
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
180
Reception Capacity
200
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
20
Sleeps No. of People
150
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
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Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
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Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted
In-House Wine List
Alcohol Licence
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Pricing for Browning Bros

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£5,000
Maximum Price
£11,650
We have 2 different outdoor wedding venues available to hire from midday on Friday to midday on Sunday, so for 48 hours rather than a 1 day booking! Our prices start at 5000 (for smaller sized weddings) and go up to £11,850 for larger weddings. This price includes a Browning Bros. venue manager to help you with your planning as well as a venue manager on the day to help run the wedding. Please enquire for further details.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Furniture included
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews for Browning Bros
(44)

Alisha and Liane
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Amazing wedding venue

I got married here on 28/08/2024 and it was the best day of my life. The accommodation is amazing, the scenery is stunning and I felt like I was in a fairy tale the whole day. All the staff were extraordinary and kept my nerves down - especially Gill. Even though this place is a fifteen minute car ride from me, it feels like it's a whole world a way and I would definitely recommend to anyone getting married.

Lisa & Carl
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
A Perfect Festival Wedding

Teybrook helped us host our perfect festival style wedding. From the venue to everyone we dealt with at Browning Bros it was everything we dreamed of. Teybrook is a beautiful setting, and the facilities are what you’d expect from high class glamping. We also used some of the recommended suppliers which were excellent as they knew the people and the venue. Our wedding organiser Gill was great and on the ball all day making sure everything ran as planned. I would thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting that wedding that’s a little bit different!

Emily and Adam
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
If I could do it again - I would go back and do it 100 times, it was so good

We had an absolutely amazing wedding at Chalkney Water Meadows. The Browning Brothers team were incredible from start to end. We worked with Fiona and then Holly as our events organizers and we loved them both to pieces. Holly made regular contact with us and both ladies were great at answering any questions we had and working to accomodate any requests we had of the day. Companies always claim to be close-knit families but the team at Browning Brothers truly are in every way. We were able to get the venue on the day before the wedding with ample time to set up. Holly was there to help introduce us to the venue and also to help guide us with the best way to set up. She really got stuck in helping us shift things around and we couldn't be more grateful. The team are just so proactive and responsive. The maintenance crew turned up when a fridge wasn't going cold and the ladies came by to assist with the tents when somebody wanted an extra bed last minute. Anything we needed, the team were there to help or answer. The wedding day ran flawlessly. Holly and the team were busy behind the scenes co-ordinating so everybody always knew where they needed to be. The team were excellent at getting the food and drinks out to the right people at the right time and making sure myself and my husband kept on time. The venue really is one of a kind. There are beautiful lakes and forests that you can walk trails around. The 3 piece giant tipi is an incredible centrepiece. I loved getting married on the pontoon in front of one of those gorgeous lakes. If you are someone that likes the outdoors or wants something very laid-back, boho-chic and just naturally beautiful - this is the venue for you. Every single one of our guests were just raving about how much they loved the location. I love the flexibility the team offered. You can choose your own food vendors and the team have a really long and extensive list of vendors you can pick from, or suggest your own. There are vendors for all sorts of food types and styles. We went for BBQ with Essex Hog Roast and pizza with Danton and Marshall events. We chose to not have set tables and everybody loved just sitting out on the picnic blankets, in the big tipi at the table or under the smaller tipi at the tables or bales there. Our guests said it was the most food and drink they had had at any wedding and they loved being able to do their own thing all day. The venue also have many other partnered vendors they can suggest. We worked with Nichola from Bespoke Celebrant Ceremonies as our celebraant and Matt Wing as our photographer. The Browning Brothers vendor list is just full of amazing and wonderful people. They all really just "got" what we were about and what we wanted from a wedding. We rented out both of the lodges on the venue as well as several of the glamping tents. The bridesmaids got ready in the Water Lily lodge (the bigger one that sleeps 6) and my husband and I stayed for a few days after in the Kingfisher lodge (sleeps 2). Both lodges look out over the big lake and the views are just stunning and unrivalled. The lodges are secluded so you cannot see anybody else and they have their own quiet views onto the lake. We all enjoyed a dip in the hotubs at both lodges. The Kingfisher's lodge also benefits from a sauna. The sauna and the hottub look out over the lake, so we enjoyed sitting in one of them and watching the sun go down together. The lodges are beautifully furnished and really fit the vibe. The team did an amazing job putting them together. At night the uplighters go on dim and it just creates the most cozy and romantic atmosphere, so we could stay in our newlywed bubble for days after the wedding. All ~70 people who came to the wedding would thoroughly recommend Browning Brothers and the Chalkney Water Meadows venue to others for weddings or general events. We couldn't fault a single thing and we are looking forward to returning to the venue each year for a stay in one of the cabins. The venue and all the people assisting will always have a special place in our hearts.

Daniel & Bethany
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
Best wedding venue ever!!!!

6 years ago we hunted for our perfect wedding venue and we found Chalkney Water meadows online and straight away we had fallen in love. When viewing the venue we just knew that this was the place for us! It was perfect. So beautiful and elegant. We knew no matter what that Chalkney water meadows was perfect for us. After finally booking our day 2 years ago and finally marrying my best friend. I couldn’t have imagined a more amazing day. Just everything was perfect. The venue yes is incredible but what really takes this venue to the next level is the staff!! The bar staff were incredible and so kind! What can I say, Gill…. You are amazing! You are an absolute credit to the Browning Bros team and really worked so hard to give Bethany and I the best day ever!!! Without you it just wouldn’t have been the day it was!! We can’t thank you enough!! We will definitely be seeing you again for another stay in water lily lodge or king fisher. Thank you so much Daniel and Bethany Mr & Mrs Potter

Will and Anna
Happy couple married in September
August 2024
Couldn’t be happier!

We couldn’t recommend Browning Brothers any higher - we had our wedding at Teybrook Orchard in July 2022. The setting is beautiful, with a lovely woodland area for the ceremony. The staff were all incredibly attentive, friendly and helpful. All of our guests commented on how amazing the venue was. It’s such a unique place and really made our day feel special. 10 out of 10!!

Sally and Rishi
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Fantastic wedding venue- flexible, bespoke, unique

My husband and I got married at Chalkney Water Meadows in July 2022 and it was the most beautiful and perfect wedding we could have hoped for. The team at Browning Bros, especially the amazing Becky, provided the perfect balance of support without lots of restrictions and requirements. They helped us to create the informal, relaxed, homemade and unique event that we had dreamt of. Thank you so much!

Holly
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
An Amazing Oasis in the Essex Countryside!

We wanted a relaxed family focused wedding with all our accommodation on site. Chalkney Water Meadows provided a stunning private venue for a whole weekend where family of all ages could relax and enjoy the surroundings. Nothing was too much for the event team and everything ran like clockwork! The lodges by the lake were beautiful, and everyone loved the comfy beds in the bell tents. It was the most perfect day! The photographs were beautiful! A stunning venue for your wedding.

Zivile and Barry
Happy couple married in June
August 2024
Rain or shine, it's a memory-making gem.

I couldn't be happier with our choice. The venue's stunning location provided the perfect backdrop for our special day. The team's excellent customer service made the entire experience seamless and stress-free, from planning to execution.Teybrook Orchard is not just a wedding venue; it's a place where dreams are woven into reality. If you're seeking an intimate, picturesque location with outstanding service, don't hesitate to choose Browning Bros for your big day.

Jo and Dave
Happy couple married in July
August 2024
Incredible and absolutely perfect venue

I just wanted to message to thank you all for providing us with the most incredible and absolutely perfect venue for Holly and Mike’s wedding. Your staff were amazing as were you both and we couldn’t have asked for more. We cannot recommend you highly enough!

Alistair Pike
Happy couple married in October
August 2024
The perfect day at the most wonderful venue.

rom our initial enquiry Becky and the team have been incredible. Putting up with our seemingly never ending questions. On the day the whole team worked seamlessly with the suppliers on site to get everything organised and in place - dealing with some challenging weather along the way. No issue was too much trouble and our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the venue was.I would 100% recommend Browning Bros. as a wedding venue, or just a venue for any event. The absolute best day!

Location & Contact Details for Browning Bros

Wedding Venue Address
Colchester, Essex, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Browning Bros?

Indian/South African Wedding - 2 cultures combined to create a whirlwind of love - so many activities including yoga and swimming in the lake

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Enjoy the process and be as creative as you can..

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Hand written letters to each guest on their place setting

Describe Browning Bros in 5 adjectives

Romantic, rustic, memorable, unique, charming

Where’s the best photo spot at Browning Bros?

In the rowing boat

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Browning Bros?

Made in Chelsea have filmed an episode at Chalkney Water Meadow. Clive Woodward has spoken at an event at Chalkney Water Meadow.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Arancini Balls

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Cheese and Ham Toasties

What is Browning Bros most unique feature?

The willow tree pontoon

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The variety we are able to offer to each couple to make every wedding different
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