The Reid Rooms is a picturesque wedding venue located in the Essex countryside near Great Dunmow, England. Couples can immerse themselves in the charm and beauty of their surroundings as they celebrate their big day at this venue. Facilities and Capacity As you enter the grounds of The Reid Rooms, you'll make your way down an impressive tree-lined driveway to reach the venue. The grounds are home to a range of converted barns arranged around a charming courtyard. The rustic, beamed Ceremony Room and the outside Meadow Pavilion and Garden Pavilion are all licensed for civil ceremonies and available depending on the season. The venue welcomes gatherings of all sizes, from intimate get-togethers to receptions with up to 200 guests. Wedding breakfasts, meanwhile, can have up to 150 attendees. Those dreaming of a festival-style wedding are invited to rent out a field and transform it into their dream space. This property is an exclusive-use venue, offering you privacy on your special day. Accommodation is offered in a moated farmhouse on-site, perfect for a restful night after a long day. Services Offered Outside vendors and catering companies are welcomed at The Reid Rooms. We do have a list of recommeded suppliers who know the venue very well too. Couples can also provide their own alcohol for the day with no corkage charge, perfect for those with favourite brands and specific tastes. The team runs a fully staffed bar for your evening reception to help the festivities run smoothly. The venue's staff understands how important this day is and will go above and beyond to help you make your dream wedding a reality.
Gallery
Styles & facilities
Historic
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
In the country
Barn
Unique weddings
Tipis and yurts
Outdoor license
Civil ceremony licence
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Exclusive use
Evening reception facilities
Beautician
Alcohol licence
Car parking
Dance floor
Private catering allowed
Overnight accommodation for guests
Pet-friendly
Confetti permitted
Hairdresser
Wedding coordinator
Accessible facilities
Reviews
5.0(47)5/5 from 47 couple reviews
5/5 review
HannahAugust 2026
5.0
We had our wedding at The Reid Rooms and could not have asked for a more wonderful venue. From our very first visit, the team made us feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. They truly went above and beyond to make our day everything we dreamed of. A very special thank you to Lucy, our wedding coordinator- you were absolutely incredible. You kept everything running smoothly, calmed any nerves and was just on hand the whole time to help. We honestly couldn't have done it without you, thank you, Lucy! 💛 The venue itself is stunning, the atmosphere was magical, and every single one of our guests commented on how beautiful it was. If you're looking for the perfect place to say I do with a team that truly cares- this is it. T
5/5 review
KellieAugust 2026
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We honestly could not have asked for a more perfect venue and catering team for our wedding. The Reid Rooms is an absolutely stunning venue, and from the moment we first viewed it right through to after the wedding, the entire team were incredible. We happened to get married on one of the hottest day of the year during an extreme heatwave at end of June, but thanks to the venue, the amazing staff, and the fantastic indoor and outdoor spaces, we still had the most wonderful day. One of the things we loved most about The Reid Rooms was the freedom to make the venue our own and to have so many different spaces to work with. Being able to decorate exactly as we wanted and make full use of both the beautiful outdoor areas and indoor spaces was so important to us. Choosing the Garden Pavilion was 100% the right decision for our rustic barn-style wedding and it created the perfect setting for our day. The staff at The Reid Rooms deserve so much recognition. Every single member of the team was helpful, friendly, professional and genuinely invested in making sure our day ran smoothly. We received countless compliments from our guests about how amazing the staff were, and the team should be incredibly proud of themselves. Nothing was ever too much trouble. We also booked the onsite accommodation the Farmhouse for ourselves and the kids plus couple other family members and it was so good to have access and not have to leave after the event. We just went back and chilled for a bit before bed and then breakfast in the morning before tidying up to leave. Another thing that really stood out was how adaptable and proactive both The Reid Rooms and other vendors were on the day. Because of the extreme heatwave, we made a fairly last-minute decision to move our speeches and desserts outside into the stunning courtyard, where the temperature was just that little bit more comfortable for everyone. The way they pivoted was incredible. They quickly got the sound system up and ready for the speeches in what felt like no time at all. It was a seamless change of plan that could have been stressful but thanks to everyone’s experience and professionalism it was executed perfectly and doing the speeches in the courtyard became one of our favourite parts of the day. To everyone at The Reid Rooms, thank you for helping create the most perfect wedding day. Despite the record-breaking heatwave that week and the heat on the day, everything ran so smoothly, we felt completel
5/5 review
LucyJune 2026
5.0
We couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue! From start to finish, everything went so smoothly, and the whole day was absolutely perfect. Every member of staff was so friendly, welcoming, and helpful, making us and our guests feel so well looked after. A special thank you to Lucy, our wedding coordinator, who was absolutely fabulous. She was organised, reassuring, and made sure every detail was taken care of, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment of our day. We honestly couldn't recommend this venue highly enough and would recommend it o
5/5 review
NigelApril 2026
5.0
We held our wedding at The Reid Rooms and loved every moment. We found the venue staff to be really accommodating and helpful in the build up. We especially appreciated the flexibility of the venue in enabling us to organise and decorate our wedding how we wished.
5/5 review
KieraJanuary 2026
5.0
The Reid rooms is the perfect venue as it truly has something for everyone but
5/5 review
MelissaNovember 2025
5.0
We wanted a rustic feel to our wedding. The Reid Rooms delivered just that. It was warm, cosy, welcoming and friendly. The staff there were always on hand on the lead up to the wedding. All questions we had were answered promptly. They are very efficient and all the staff were amazing, before, during and after! They also have a lovely farmhouse on site which is perfect to get ready in and
5/5 review
HollyNovember 2025
5.0
We are so happy we chose the Reid Rooms as our wedding venue - it was the first (and only!) one we saw and were happy straight away. It's already got such lovely touches meaning decorating it is truly only really optional - standalone it's a beautiful venue. We were supported right from the start - no question was too small or big (or asked at too ridiculous an hour!) and we valued having Corinne throughout the build up and then the lovely Hannah for our rehearsal and on the day. The Reid Rooms were also great for recommending other vendors, and even though we selected some not on their preferred vendor list, they worked so well with them and were
5/5 review
BenNovember 2025
5.0
Our wedding at the Reid Rooms was simply perfect. Corinne was amazing from start to finish making sure we had every bit of information we needed and assisting us with all queries we had about how things will go on the day, right to even the small details like helping us with table arrangements to work around wedding guests with accessibility requirements and non alcoholic prosecco being available even though it wasn't included as a standard part of the drinks package we bought for our day as both of my parents and I can't drink for medical reasons, making everyone feel catered for and welcomed on the day. Our wedding coordinator Steph was brilliant, she was really helpful in our rehearsal prior to the wedding itself answering any questions or queries that we had and on the day was so helpful in making our day as smooth as possible. I would highly recommend the caterers Amaze in Taste and DJ David Baker that the Reid Rooms work with regularly, both were absolutely excellent. Everyone that attended our wedding has said what a great time they all had and we just had the most beautiful and magical day and couldn't have asked for
5/5 review
DaniSeptember 2025
5.0
We had our wedding at the Reid rooms in August and it was perfect in every way. The Reid rooms allowed us to have our day exactly how we wanted it. Lucy, our coordinator was absolutely amazing in every way. She settled my nerves, was professional and worth her weight in gold! The day ran smoothly and we were able to have everything we wanted when we wanted and I can’t recommend the Reid rooms enou
5/5 review
Jo WhiteAugust 2025
5.0
From the moment we first arrived at the Reid Rooms, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding. The venue is absolutely beautiful, and Corinne and Steph made us feel so welcome right from the start. They were incredibly helpful and always available to answer our questions. Even after we booked our date, we visited several times, and they were more than happy to accommodate our requests. We were allowed to bring in our own suppliers without any hassle, and there was no extra charge for the wine we brought for the reception. There are so many lovely spots around the venue for photos, making it an ideal backdrop for our special day. The ceremony itself was wonderful, and Steph, our wedding coordinator, guided us through every step. She was simply fantastic! For decorations, we worked with Amelia Events, who brought our vision to life and came highly recommended by the Reid Rooms. We decided on a barbecue for our wedding reception followed by a casual finger buffet in the evening, which everyone enjoyed. It felt relaxed and not overly formal, which was exactly what we wanted. Overall, we had an incredible day, and if you check out the Reid Rooms for your weddi
5/5 review
JacobJuly 2025
5.0
We had our reception at the Reid rooms about 2 weeks ago and we could not be more happy and please how the day turned out! From the very beginning the team were so responsive over email and were always so helpful and friendly. And on the big day we were so incredibly grateful for the hard work they put it. We got so many compliments on how beautiful the venue is, how flexible the space is with all different rooms fit for the different guest we had, and how lovely and helpful the staff were. We had the most incredible day and we have to give credit to the Reid rooms and the team for that! We would recommend this to anyone who is looking for affordability, flexibility in there ideas, a beautiful big space for any type of photos and also having the wonderful
5/5 review
DaniJune 2025
5.0
We had our wedding here on May 17th and our Corrine was very responsive to all my questions via em
5/5 review
ClaudiaJune 2025
5.0
The Reid Rooms in December 2024 was our special day. From start to finish we were empowered to create a day that reflected us and done our way. Our non negotiable was being able to choose our own caterer and in the end we chose Magpies, caterers know to the Reid Rooms. All super fantastic and afforda
5/5 review
KamilaJune 2025
5.0
I first red about The Reid Rooms on this website and decided to check it out after coming across many great reviews. We signed up for a wedding fare and visited this venue in person. The Reid Rooms is a beautiful rustic style place surrounded by beautiful greenery. It has everything that you can possibly need on your wedding day... ceremony room, dining area, dance floor, bar, courtyard and a farmhouse. Corrine, who showed us around was very helpful, answered all our questions and penciled our date in her diary. We did not need to look any further as we knew that we found the right place. Today, two weeks after our wedding I stand by my words. This venue is super flexible and Corrine was more than helpful throughout the whole planning process, taking for considerations all our suggestions and ideas. We were allowed to decorate the venue the day before and they were flexible with arrival time to the farmhouse as I had guests from overseas. A week before we met our wedding coordinator Hannah who made sure that on the day everything ran smoothly and according to plan! Our wedding day was perfect! Our guests loved the venue just as much as we did! So if you consider booking venue in Essex this is the ri
5/5 review
ZacJune 2025
5.0
Excellent venue, you can have them involved as much as you want or you can hire it just as a venue. We had a fantastic day, the farmhouse is brilliant for guests to stay in. The one thing we would say is that the phone signal is really bad and the WiFi is quite poor quality. We had a QR code for guests to upload photos but unfortunately they were unable to.
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