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

Overview of The Lawn

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

130

Reception Capacity

160

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Fireworks Permitted

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

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

Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Vegan Catering

Halal Catering

Hog Roast

Bar

Reviews for The Lawn
(104)

Chinazum and Oluyide

Happy couple married in September

November 2024

A big thank you!

To everyone at The Lawn, We wanted to send a big thank you to you all for being the perfect venue for our wedding day. From initial conversations about the package and date, to the dancing and taxis at the end - the entire process was a joy. We couldn’t have asked for a better set of people to have helped us mark such a big day in our lives. Thanks for making our day special. Best Wishes, Chinazum and Oluyide

Sian and James Hendle

Happy couple married in August

September 2024

Our special day

I would just like to say a big thank you for hosting our special day. We were so amazed with how much effort all the staff put in. The day was perfect and I can’t thank you enough for making it what it was. From the very beginning we were made to feel comfortable and all of our questions were answered. The day was truly perfect and we couldn’t have asked for anything better.

Chris and Lisa Mallett

Happy couple married in July

September 2024

Lovely Wedding at The Lawn

We had a lovely wedding at the Lawn, Staff were amazing, very well organised, great communication throughout and felt very well looked after. Food presentation and taste was fantastic, the gardens and house are beautifully kept. We would highly recommend this venue for any event.

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!

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

Location & Contact Details for The Lawn

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue 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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