WILD WEDDINGS in essex

Forget your commercial conveyor belt corporate wedding venues, with all their rules and restrictions. Instead, let us introduce you to our two venues, Chalkney Water Meadows and Teybrook Orchard. Both are set up to give you the opportunity and freedom to express yourself. From delicious three-course meals to succulent BBQs and hog roasts with endless buffet salads, and food trucks there are no eye-watering drink prices but bespoke drink menus tailored to you.

Exclusive-use wedding venues in essex

choose from two MAGICAL venues

Choose from two unique venues set a 10-minute drive apart. Chalkney Water Meadows offers a beautiful lakeside setting with tipis and luxury cabins, accommodating up to 200 guests, while Teybrook Orchard provides a more intimate woodland celebration for up to 120.

NEED TO KNOW

We pride ourselves on providing everything you need for a seamless, unforgettable celebration. Please note that facilities vary slightly between our Chalkney Water Meadows and Teybrook Orchard venues.

  • Exclusive use of the venue for your special day.

  • Access to all key facilities, including showers, toilets, and a kitchen.

  • Bridal tent accommodation included for the happy couple.

  • A dedicated Wedding Coordinator to help your day run smoothly.

  • Stunning Tipis or Marquee to host your guests.

  • Furniture, dance floor, sound system, and lighting included to bring your vision to life.

  • Music & Atmosphere: Amplified music allowed until 11 pm, with campfires and low-key music permitted into the early hours.

  • Convenient car parking for guests.

  • Fully licensed bar service available until midnight.

  • Pets welcome—because they’re part of the family too.

  • On-site glamping options for your guests to stay close to the action.

Hidden away amongst ancient woodland next to a picturesque river and a tree-lined lake, Chalkney Water Meadows is a stunning location for a large outdoor wedding in Essex. The venue can be used exclusively for the whole weekend, and there is plenty of accommodation available.

Availability for 2025: 25-27 April | 2-4 May | 9-10 May | 1-3 August

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FOR PARTIES OF UP TO 200 GUESTS

Teybrook orchard

FOR PARTIES OF UP TO 120 GUESTS

An intimate woodland venue, hidden away from the world, with a beautiful marquee as the reception space with ceremonies under the trees. Here, you will find 10 quirky glamping dwellings around the venue, providing onsite accommodation for up to 40 guests.


Availability for 2025: 4-6 April | 11-13 April | 18-20 April | 9-11 May | 4-6 July

Party the night away and then enjoy a night under the stars in our cosy glamping accommodation. Both venues have plenty of places to stay, from yurts to cabins, there’s a bed for everyone.

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Download our brochure for more information on our venues and packages. Or get in touch today, and one of our venue coordinators will be happy to discuss dates and help you start planning your dream wedding!

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