Braxted Park is the largest walled private estate in the county, originally from the estates of the Countess of Pembroke. A magnificent country house built in the Queen Anne style during the beginning of the 12th century and beautifully nestled in 500 acres of carefully landscaped lawns and natural settings. By the 1950s, the large Queen Anne house was restored by Sir Allen Clark and now has all the modern commodities you need to celebrate a wedding.
The property appears after a majestic treelined driveway; it sits in a secluded location and offers many beautiful spaces for your celebration regardless of how grand or intimate your plans are. You can find a walled garden, an orangery, a magical pavilion, and many other hidden gems around the historic walls of this estate.
The brick walls hide secluded spaces full of life and natural wonders. During spring and summer, you can enjoy the blooming flowers, the fresh fountains attracting butterflies, and all sorts of animals. When the sun goes down, you get to witness a starlit sky and the calm of this property. Regardless of the season you choose, you will have a unique setting for a loving celebration.
You are probably picturing your wedding in this perfect setting by now. We have all the details regarding capacity available areas for your ceremony and reception along with the services and every other amenity this wonderful wedding venue offers to make your union an unforgettable celebration.
– Ceremony
No matter the time of the year you choose to tie the knot, there is a perfect spot to exchange vows with your soulmate in this venue. The Orangery works perfectly for indoor civil ceremonies with a capacity for up to 150 guests; you will have plenty of natural light coming in from the surrounding floor-to-ceiling arched windows. And a wall covered with magnificent hand-painted frescos is perfectly balanced and tastefully decorated.
For couples who wish to have a ceremony outdoors during the dry season, the walled knot garden has everything you need for an intimate or large ceremony of up to 150 guests. An orange brick wall surrounds the space where you can set up a ceremony arch, a chuppah, or any other décor item to embellish the already beautiful surroundings. There is also an option for a religious ceremony since the property features a parish church.
– Reception
A reception at the Braxted park wedding venue guarantees all the elegance of this Georgian property and its many hidden gems like secluded gardens and magnificent architecture. The contemporary Pavilion is a blank canvas to make your wedding vision a reality for your reception. With enough space to host a 350 guests party, this space can adapt to the most romantic or modern vision.
The Pavilion is conveniently located next to the walled garden and has easy access. When you hire the venue, you get exclusive use, a full working bar, audiovisual equipment, stage, dancefloor, an experienced front-of-the-house staff, and multiple catering options. Round tables and chairs are also included when hiring this magnificent wedding venue.
– Services
1. Catering
What is a wedding without food and drinks? When you choose to celebrate your wedding at Braxted Park, you get the beauty of the property and the delicious options their chef offers to treat your guests. From welcoming cocktails and canapes served in the walled garden after the ceremony to a personalized dinner made with locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality. An experienced chef will provide a unique experience for your special celebration.
Having an in-house catering service will save you lots of trouble since they know exactly how to provide top-of-the-notch service. Catering service includes all tables linen, crockery, glassware, napkins, cutlery, serving staff, cake table, stand, and knife. So, you don’t have to worry about rentals, and you can focus on other areas of your wedding.
2. Accommodation
If having a ceremony, reception, and garden area all in the same location wasn’t enough, Braxted Park also offers accommodation for you and your loved ones along with perfect spots to get ready. The bridal changing room is perfectly secluded and offers all you need to get ready alongside your bridesmaids and family. For the groom, an equally secluded room awaits in the Garden Cottage.
After a short stroll from the Pavilion, you will find the Garden Cottage and the honeymoon suite. Twelve beautifully decorated rooms accommodate up to 24 family members or friends in the heart of the property. A Prosecco-filled fridge, relaxing room, private garden, and valley views are some of the perks of staying overnight and starting your dreamy honeymoon. Continental breakfast is included with your stay.
3. Dry Hire
Braxted Park is a wedding venue suitable for any faith and wedding style; that is why they offer a dry-hire option. Suppose you wish to celebrate a multicultural wedding. In that case, you can choose this option which gives you exclusive use of the facilities such as The Orangery, the Walled Knott Garden, The Pavilion, landscaped gardens, and the bridal changing room. You will also have parking access, round tables, 350 chairs, trestle tables for caterers, catering kitchen, dance floor, stage, lighting, bar area, front house staff, and cloakroom facilities.
The versatility of this historic wedding venue offers the opportunity for couples to turn the space into anything they can imagine. You can have any type of ceremony you wish, both indoor and outdoor. The venue offers full service or dry hire for your comfort, and the venue is fully equipped to host intimate or grand celebrations. With plenty of spaces for your photos in the walled gardens or inside the main house, your wedding will be magical and one of a kind.
Braxted Park is the perfect option for couples who want a peaceful and secluded experience. Since you have all in one place, there won’t be any stress related to transportation times from one place to the next. The big plus of accommodation is another characteristic to consider because when the lights go down, you and your close ones will be only a walk away from your rooms.
We hope you are as excited as we are about this wedding venue, and it has made it to your top list for that upcoming celebration. If you are looking for privacy, professional service, and an all-inclusive or dry hire option, look no further, Braxted Park offers all you need and much more.