History The grounds on which the present house stands today were first owned by the Countess of Pembroke, and was recorded in 1342 as being a deer park. Over the next few centuries, the estate was extended to cover 300 acres of land, and the house went through minimal changes. In the 18th century the estate was passed to the Du Cane family, who carried out extensive work to the house and gardens, and it was the third generation of this family who renamed the house Braxted Park.
Facilities The team of dedicated wedding planners at Braxted Park are able to advise you on all aspect of your day, from recommending suppliers to making provisions in the event of a sudden downpour. Civil Ceremonies Depending on your capacity needs, Braxted Park has a number of licensed rooms within the main house. For the summer months, you are able to hold your ceremony in the gorgeous Orangery, with its wide views across the park lawns, and spectacular Roman-inspired interior. Or, opt for the delightful summer house, set in the Lower Walled Knott Garden and benefitting from lush greenery and picturesque surroundings. Reception Facilities Following your ceremony your guests will be invited to a drinks reception in the restored Walled Garden. With beautiful flora and cascading water features, the garden makes for a stunning setting to treat your guests to delicious canapés and fine drinks, while you make the most of the fantastic photo opportunities in the grounds of the park. The three-course wedding breakfast will be served in the garden Pavilion, which can hold up to 300 guests banquet style. This spectacular space will then be transformed for your evening reception, with specialised lighting inside the Pavilion and dotted around the gardens to create whatever atmosphere you desire. Intimate Weddings For weddings with 30 to 50 guests, Braxted Park offer an intimate Monday-Thursday package to include the hire of the Orangery and Lantern Room, drinks and canapés for after the ceremony, the wedding breakfast and an evening buffet. Venue Only Hire For those looking to hire a venue on a 'dry hire' basis, Braxted Park is available for exclusive-use bookings with up to 350 guests. The estate is then yours to decorate and arrange as you wish, making it perfect for cultural occasions such as Greek, Jewish and Indian weddings.
Catering Braxted Park have two trusted and reliable caterers who are able to provide exquisite food for your special day. These suppliers are in high regard, and you can trust that their standard of service is of the highest quality. Accommodation The idyllic Garden Cottage is situated on the grounds of the estate, and makes the perfect spot for the bride and groom to retire to once the dancing is done. Your guests are able to stay in one of the twelve en-suite double bedrooms also available at Braxted Park, and there are plenty of hotels on offer nearby. To find out more about this stunning venue, visit their website or get in touch using the contact buttons on this listing. Address Braxted Park Estate Great Braxted Essex CM8 3EN
Reviews Mr and Mrs Cameron Clare and I are were very impressed with the level of service provided to us on the day and also in the lead up to the wedding. We thought the planning was excellent, we felt totally at ease that everything was in hand and under control, it really made the week before the wedding a fairly stress free experience. We had a lot of comments on how amazing the venue was and how well run the day was. I would highly recommend Braxted Park as a venue for a wedding. Janet, I must say was lovely and made Clare and I feel totally as ease, she was a true star. The whole day ran like clockwork, everything was faultless. Tamsin and Greg We are writing to say how pleased we were, everything from early morning preparation, through to the day and evening reception, was a wonderful experience. Everyone who attended said they had a fabulous time. Janet managed everything with efficiency, confidence and grace and she carried us smoothly through the day. Braxted Park is an amazing venue and we think it is complemented by an amazing body of staff. James and Francesca Thank you so much for helping us make our wedding day so perfect. Braxted really is the most beautiful venue and we are so glad we had our wedding there. Every staff member we dealt with was so helpful and friendly which topped it all off. Special thanks to Victoria and Tiffany who were amazing from start to finish. We will always remember our perfect day & the people who helped make it the best day of our lives.
