Fennes is a wedding venue in Braintree, Essex, England. This majestic Georgian manor house is the perfect setting for a romantic fairytale wedding. Here, amidst 100 acres of peaceful and picturesque grounds, you and your guests will discover an atmosphere that offers both intimacy and grandeur in equal measure. The spacious, high-ceilinged rooms are impressive without feeling cold or overly formal
Fennes is a wedding venue in Braintree, Essex, England. This majestic Georgian manor house is the perfect setting for a romantic fairytale wedding. Here, amidst 100 acres of peaceful and picturesque grounds, you and your guests will discover an atmosphere that offers both intimacy and grandeur in equal measure. The spacious, high-ceilinged rooms are impressive without feeling cold or overly formal. There is a sense of wonder and excitement in the air, and the place is alive with possibility. The venue has a well-established reputation for providing outstanding customer service, and its staff will take special care to help make your wedding dream a reality. Your special day is in safe, caring hands, and they can't wait to meet you and begin the planning process. Facilities and Capacity Fennes is licensed for civil ceremonies and offers both indoor and outdoor event spaces. The manor house comprises several smaller rooms, perfect for more intimate celebrations. The venue's lovely gazebo is available if you prefer an outdoor ceremony. The Pavilion, which has a maximum capacity of 250, is also available for ceremonies, wedding breakfasts, and evening receptions. It features fine chandeliers, a built-in dance floor, and a DJ area. Double doors lead out onto a deck and the gardens beyond. The Banqueting Hall is the venue's largest function area and can seat up to 500 guests under a starlit ceiling. The Honeymoon Cottage is available for you and your new spouse, and your friends and family can stay in one of the venue's 13 guest rooms. Services Offered Fennes is available for exclusive use, so you are welcome to regard it as your home for the day. The venue's in-house catering team will provide a delicious three-course meal for you and your guests. Outside caterers are welcome for religious or cultural reasons. The venue's experienced and talented wedding coordinator will also be on hand to offer support and answer any questions you may have. They look forward to welcoming you and your loved ones to Fennes.
Fennes, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5PL, England
5.0 average from 541 reviews
Hi Sue, We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you, for making our day perfect for us. Everything was just as we wanted and the day ran so smoothly and we have no doubt, that that was absolutely because of you! You were so calm and collected on the day that it put us both at ease! You were brilliant…
Amye · 2020-02-28
Venue was lovely but was not amazing - you have to dress the venue up to get more of an impact. Hidden costs - they attract customers with their cheap packages and then smack on the costs of every little item, even their chairs cost £7.00 each to hire. Be warned, it is not a package deal you're…
Sarena · 2021-10-13
Fennes proved to be everything we could gave wished for, for our daughter’s wedding. The venue itself, with the listed house, and the two beautiful marquee areas beyond, deliver everything you could want for a wedding day delight. The superb and beautiful rooms for the bridal party to get ready on…
Lauren · 2024-04-11
Fennes, Braintree was the one and only venue we ever looked at. Before viewing if for the first time we were determined to be 'open minded' but the entrance alone took our breath away and safe to say, we paid the deposit in the car on the way home! Every single member of staff we dealt with along…
Jodie · 2024-04-17
We recently had the pleasure of celebrating our wedding at Fennes, and we could not be happier with our choice. From the moment we first visited, we were captivated by the elegance of the manor and it's grounds. The staff at Fennes were professional and friendly. They made the planning process as…
Danielle · 2024-06-15
What a place to get married! We tied to knot at Fiennes on 30th March 2025. The attention to detail, preparation, and overall service was absolutely amazing! We initially went for a viewing and fell in love with it, so booked our venue with only 6 months to go! We were allocated Vicky as our…
Emma · 2025-05-21
Our day at Fennes was absolutely fantastic. The service from start to finish was superb, the whole day was seamless. The staff went above and beyond for our day. Our wedding planner Sophie was incredibly helpful, especially with my 1000 questions and tweaks
Rachel · 2026-04-01
My wife and I, had a lovely wedding at Fennes, Sophie was our events planner and she was amazing. From start to finish, she made sure that we were taking care of, looked after and made our guest feel welcomed and part of the ceremony. The food was amazing, the horse box selling drinks, the back…
Doug · 2026-08-20
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