The glamorous county of Essex is not short of country manor houses, but The Lawn Rochford is among the prettiest, complete with a calming cream and green exterior plus manicured grounds which boast colourful flowers and a dazzling water feature.
The Lawn is an exclusive hire venue, which can host either part of your day, or the entire thing. Happy couples can enjoy a civil ceremony in the manor house or marry in a local church and enjoy the wedding reception at The Lawn.
One of the venue’s most attractive spaces is The Orangery; although this was added to the original building as an extension, it blends in seamlessly to the historic surrounds of the listed building. The Orangery is able to accommodate up to 130 guests for a seated dinner and the space is flooded with natural light thanks to large windows and views of the garden. The room also opens out on to a large covered terrace complete with a bar, which is offers the perfect backdrop for a cocktail hour.
For winter weddings, The Lawn is also home to a handful of reception rooms, each full of warmth. Couples can opt for The Blue Room, which is entered via the terrace and is an adjoining space to the Club Room (which features a dance floor for post-dinner revelry) and the Grand Hall, the space where civil ceremonies are held and which can also act as a space for buffet stations and communal dining. There is also the Park Room for more intimate parties, which is connected to The Grand Hall and comes complete with a fully stock bar and comfy sofa.
As part of your day, you will also enjoy use of the Bride’s Room free of charge, where the bride or groom and their respective parties can get ready.