The Lawn

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Moderate (££)
Up to 130
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The Lawn Full Description
Step into the atmosphere of a historic country home that exudes, taste, warmth and comfort and which is one of the most sought after wedding venues in Essex. The Lawn is an elegant Georgian mansion, set in 3 acres of landscaped and beautifully kept gardens, surrounded by over 100 acres of rolling park and woodland. The entire venue is exclusively yours for your special day and provides the perfect setting for your photographs. Included FREE is your own large, delightful Bride's Room (with facilities). Make a dramatic entrance, down the sweeping staircase, to the galleried Grand Hall for the Civil Ceremony. View our stylish wedding gazebo with its double-tiered cedar roof, set against the backdrop of our lovingly tendered Rose Garden – a true English country garden wedding! From a small gathering to a party of say 250 (130 sit down), enjoy an exceptional quality of service from our friendly, dedicated team. We are easily accessible by road, rail or air and offer ample, adjacent, free parking (including overnight). Contact Us to find out more on 01702 203669. We are delighted to offer viewings of The Lawn and these can be arranged for a mutually convenient time by calling 01702 203669. Online tailored quotations are also available via our website www.thelawn.co.uk/enquiries.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: David Keddie
Hooray - you’re engaged! Congratulations! Time to start planning... At The Lawn, we take your wedding day personally and the hundreds of glowing testimonials we have received pay tribute to the friendly, calm, hugely experienced and professional team. We guide you gently through your Big Day seamlessly, from the initial viewing to the send off at the end of your amazing wedding! It is YOUR day and we will do everything possible to make it perfect.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1992
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
5
The Lawn Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
130
Reception Capacity
160
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 PM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Outdoor Reception Space

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Vegan
Halal Catering
Hog Roast
Bar
Reviews
(101)
Ruth & Ana
Happy couple married in June
August 2024
Perfect Day

Just wanted to say a huge "Thank you" to David and the team at The Lawn.  We had the most wonderful day and we will remember it forever.  Nothing was too much trouble, it was extremely well organised and this coupled with the attention to detail made it stress free for us. They made us feel so special and our guests were made to feel really welcome.  The food was amazing and the venue is beautiful.  We just want to do it all again.  Perfect Day.  Thank you so much again.

Christina and Kevin Seaden
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
A huge thank you

Dear David, Amanda, Elizabeth, Rebecca and the rest of the wonderful team at The Lawn. I just wanted to say a huge thankyou to you all for making our day so special, for all the hard work you all put in, for the care, the attention and the service to make it all run smoothly. We are both extremely grateful and know that all our guests had a wonderful and amazing journey with us and that’s because of you all so Thankyou.

Jessica and Charlie Kennedy
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
Perfect

I cannot express the gratitude I have for The Lawn. We had our day on the 25th May 2024 and from start to finish the staff were amazing. The food was stunning! The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. Thank you so much for making our day what it was… perfect. I could not recommend this venue enough.

Bethany and Peter Tomlinson
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
The Perfect Venue choice

Where to start? From beginning to end, The Lawn were the perfect venue choice! Not just because of the stunning house and gardens, but because David and the team made every step as stress-free and enjoyable as possible (even with all the questions we kept pinging them). We knew before we visited that The Lawn was the venue for us, to the point we booked then and there! We had absolutely no worries leading up to the day about how things were going to run and throughout the day there was always so

Bethany
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
The perfect venue choice!

Where to start? From beginning to end, The Lawn were the perfect venue choice! Not just because of the stunning house and gardens, but because David and the team made every step as stress-free and enjoyable as possible (even with all the questions we kept pinging them). We knew before we visited that The Lawn was the venue for us, to the point we booked then and there! We had absolutely no worries leading up to the day about how things were going to run and throughout the day there was always someone on hand (and with a smile). Honestly, words cannot express how wonderful our day was - utterly perfect! Thank you for everything!

Gemma and Matt
Happy couple married in October
December 2023
The Perfect Wedding

Dear David, Amanda & the team, Thank you so much for helping us host the perfect wedding. The amount of effort, thought and care that went into supporting us and everything we needed to make the day a success is amazing, this is possibly the first family event we’ve hosted where we have not felt the need to stress over a severe anaphylactic reaction. From the minute we met we both felt at ease and confident our day would run smoothly, no question or request was too large.

John Murphy - Father of The Bride, Holly
Wedding: September
October 2023
Heartfelt thanks

I would like to send my heartfelt thanks to all the staff at the Lawns. They could not have been more helpful and attentive to all the guests to make Holly and James’ day so special. Not because Holly is my daughter but l can honestly say it was one of the best or even the best weddings l have attended. It was a particularly hot day and the staff were always helpful, polite with a big smile on their faces. Thank you once again for a brilliant day. Kind regards John Murphy

Chelsea and Sam
Happy couple married in September
September 2023
The Best Day Ever

The best day ever!!! Couldn’t have been any better - thank you so much!! All the staff were fab and so so helpful nothing was ever too much hassle. Felt like one big family will be forever grateful!! Love Chelsea and Sam xx

Disha and Daniel
Happy couple married in August
September 2023
Our Wedding Day

We got married at The Lawn (August 2023) and I can truly say it was the best wedding decision we made. From the second we turned up to our viewing appointment we felt we were going to be in good hands. David made sure we felt comfortable with our decision and never made us feel like we had to go with them. When we had a million questions he was always on the other side of a phone call or email to help answer everything we needed.

Fatema and Peter Jones
Happy couple married in September
September 2023
Wedding Day - so special

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to the wonderful team at The Lawn for making our wedding day so special on 10th September. All our guests commented about how beautiful the venue looked and how very well organised our wedding was. We were very impressed how accommodating all your staff were. Despite buying a package, you still were willing to change elements when asked, such as the food, without any fuss. This worked well for us when bringing together two cultures for our big day.

The Lawn Location & Contact Details

Address

Hall Road, Rochford, Essex, SS4 1PL, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

It is best to use SS4 1PL as the destination postcode (not Ark Lane), turn in by the beautiful, cream coloured gatehouse along a 300m drive to the guest car park.

Nearest Town

Rochford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25 Junction 29

Nearest Train Station

Rochford

Nearest Airport

Southend
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Lawn?

With twenty seven years’ worth of weddings behind us, selecting just one of them for that accolade is nigh on impossible. There have been so many weddings at The Lawn that have been truly memorable for all the right reasons.

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

It is all about the Bride & Groom celebrating their wedding and not all about the guests. It is a Big Day but should also be a fun day and not a day spent worrying that every last guest has received the right personalised favour. Relax, enjoy and you will find that your guests will too!

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

Often a couple will have a very special, furry friend who they want to have with them to really make the day complete. Whether a dog playing a key role during the ceremony or a horse joining the couple for photos during the drinks reception, we like our couples to want for nothing on their wedding day.

Describe The Lawn in 5 adjectives

Romantic (it has been selected as one of the top ten most romantic venues in the country). Exclusive (we will only ever host one wedding at a time). Welcoming (it retains the character and warmth of the Manor House home that it once was). Idyllic (set in three acres of landscaped gardens with 120 acres of parkland). Memorable (our couples and their guests often speak fondly about and recommend our venue for years after the wedding day).

Where’s the best photo spot at The Lawn?

Too many to list. Our wedding photographers love this venue as they have the run of the house with it’s sweeping staircase, galleried hall and full length balcony along with its stunning gardens, fountain and expansive lawns. It really is one big photographic backdrop!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Lawn?

Numerous famous guests, including a England Rugby Captain, a leading Formula One driver, a certain very well known Radio 2 day time presenter and a wedding for an silver medal winning Olympic rower.

What’s your favourite canapé?

The Thai fish ball is to die for.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Bacon butties all round!

What is The Lawn most unique feature?

It may sound strange but it would be its ‘feel’. Almost to a couple, our Brides & Grooms develop a special bond with The Lawn and comment how relaxed and at home they feel. It is a very special place.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

It has to be the people that make it all possible - from the Wedding side through to the garden, maintenance and Estate teams. It is a family run business and many comment the staff is like a large family as well. This is reflected in the atmosphere of calm and friendly professionalism that such a team creates. Our events team pull out all the stops for their clients. It is not just about selling and all the team members, including the owner, that conduct the viewings would also be involved in the planning and the management on the day. The majority of the team have been here for over ten years and have literally thousands of weddings’ worth of experience. Everything just flows. They are the best!
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