Fennes

Exclusively yours for the day and VOTED BEST UK WEDDING VENUE 2009!

There is something truly unique about Fennes. Located in 100 acres of Essex countryside, it has a wonderfully welcoming feel and it is easy to imagine that it could be your own home. It is this that makes Fennes the ideal venue for your wedding day, with over 14 years' experience as a dedicated wedding venue, we have mastered the essence of what makes your special day perfect.

Some parts of the house date back to the 15th century, the majority of the reception rooms are Georgian in style with high ceilings and a very spacious feel.  We are able to accommodate smaller, more intimate weddings within this suite of rooms whilst larger wedding parties use these rooms to receive guests before moving through to the Wedding Pavilion.

The Pavilion is lined with beautiful silk featuring chandeliers, wall sconces and a starlight ceiling, The Pavilion also includes a bar area and state-of-the-art sound system and dance floor.  Licensed for Civil Ceremonies and overlooking the estate grounds, it makes a perfect setting for a very personal occasion.

The Banqueting Hall is our largest function room and can seat up to 400 guests under its starlight ceiling.  A versatile space used for evening receptions, it can also be partitioned for smaller parties.

Father Philip Need, the Dean of Bocking, welcomes couples who wish to discuss the details of their ceremony and will consider most requests.

Fennes prides itself on its outstanding reputation for fine foods and attention to a professional, yet personal service making it essential to any memorable day.

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Address:  Fennes
Fennes Road, Bocking, Braintree
Essex, CM7 5PL
Contact:  01376 324555
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Summary information

Late availability packages start from just £2,400 Including VAT Winner of Wedding Ideas Magazine ‘Best Wedding Venue’ 2009 Outstanding reputation for food and service,Licensed for civil ceremonies, civil partnerships and outside ceremonies Outside caterers are welcomed for religious or cultural reasons

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Reviews for Fennes

    • 02 Mar 2013, Anonymous rated Fennes  

      The day was Beautiful
      The staff were fantastic and couldn't do more for anyone. The days was a huge success , the day was beautiful.

    • 19 Jan 2013, anonymous rated Fennes  

      We had a fantastic day
      Sharyn (wedding and events manager) was wonderful and faultless at planning and organising the day. The staff were friendly and approachable, nothing was too much trouble. The day ran smoothly and the Fennes looked warm and inviting with the christmas decorations and log fires. We had a fantastic day, thank you.

    • 13 Dec 2012, Mr and Mrs Antony Monger rated Fennes  

      Magical Day
      Both my Husband and I had high expectations, which we were both concerned would not be met for our day but were not disappointed with the service or food quality. The staff were helpful, friendly and felt more like guests than staff. The food was great and even the most fussiest of eaters ate everything. We really couldn't have wanted anything else, anywhere else.

    • 28 Nov 2012, Pam & Danny Morton rated Fennes  

      Just Stunning!
      From the greeting & assistance in the morning, the intimacy of the bridal changing areas, help with the general running of the day, superb food, best DJ I have ever heard including a lot of my family, setting up of the tables to exactly how I had it pictured in my mind. Also , the extra touches of our jacuzzi being run for us ready in the bridal suite at the end of the day, pieces of our wedding cake in the room that we had not had time to try & the cheese platter & the wonderful breakfast in the morning with all our family. We have had so many compliments & comments that it was the best wedding a lot of people had ever been to. We had a most special dreamy day, exactly how I had imagined & could not have asked for anything more. We have many treasured memories & I hope to return for our children's weddings in the years to come! I would highly recommend you, the venue, the staff, the grounds, the list goes on....... Just stunning!

    • 17 Nov 2012, Vivienne and Stephen Middleton rated Fennes  

      A wonderful venue!
      Excellent staff who made our day run smoothly. A wonderful venue for a very memorable day. Perfect from start to finish! Thank you!

    • 17 Nov 2012, Anonymous rated Fennes  

      Our wedding day exceeded all our expectations!
      Our wedding day exceeded all our expectations. we thought Sue Nightingale (Wedding and events manager) was fantastic throughout the whole day. The Venue was amazing, all the staff were professional and attentive. Thank you for making our day so special for us and our guests.

    • 13 Oct 2012, Anonymous rated Fennes  

      Amazing Day
      We could not of asked for a better venue. The day was amazing and the staff were amazing.

    • 13 Oct 2012, Mr and Mrs Bond rated Fennes  

      Excellent Wedding Venue
      The Fennes is an excellent wedding venue. No complaints. Nicola (wedding and events manager) was brilliant.

    • 06 Oct 2012, Anonymous rated Fennes  

      Excellent service
      We stayed in one of the suites in the house there was excellent service from all staff. The facilities were also excellent.

    • 06 Oct 2012, Anonymous rated Fennes  

      A superb day for us and all our guests
      May I say on behalf of myself and my wife how delighted we both were with the professionalism from start to finish shown at our wedding and congratulate you on a superb day for us and all our guests. We would not hesitate to recommend the Fennes to anybody.

    • 22 Sep 2012, Anonymous rated Fennes  

      An exciting and lovely day
      The day went by very smoothly. Everyone commented on the lovely food and how wonderful the gardens were. Staff were polite and friendly throughout, accommodating everyones needs. An exciting and lovely day.

    • 22 Sep 2012, Anonymous rated Fennes  

      A scrumptious meal
      To all the staff who played a part at making my daughters wedding day so very special. We were blessed with lovely weather which only highlighted the beauty of the Fennes. Thank you all for your help and professionalism, we have had nothing but praise from friends and family about how the staff conducted themselves and especially the chef who produced a scrumptious meal.

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Facilities for Fennes

Venue Type :
Civil Ceremony License
Exclusive Use
In the Country
Historic
Evening Entertainment :
Evening Reception Facilities
Marquee Available
Dance Floor
Entertainment License
Live Band Facilities
DJ Facilities
Overnight Accommodation :
Overnight Accommodation for Wedding Couple
Overnight Accommodation for Guests
Other Features :
Confetti Permitted
Disabled Facilities
Car Parking
Helipad
Dining Options :
Seated Meal Facilities
Buffet Meal Facilities
In House Catering
Allows Private Catering
Alcohol License
Corkage Option
Capacity :
Less than 30 guests
30 to 50 guests
50 to 75 guests
75 to 100 guests
100 to 150 guests
150 to 250 guests
250 to 400 guests
More than 400 guests
Venue Staff Assistance :
Wedding Coordinator

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Late Availability for Fennes

SEPTEMBER 2013 NOW £8000 INC VAT 

All remaining dates in September 2013 for £8000 inc VAT Based on 60 adult day guests including bride and groom.

All remaining dates in September 2013 for £8000 inc VAT Based on 60 adult day guests including bride and groom.

Package includes:

Package includes:

  • Exclusive use of the Fennes house, grounds and Pavilion

  • Use of the Bridal Changing Room from 10.30am

Exclusive use of the Fennes house, grounds and Pavilion Use of the Bridal Changing Room from 10.30am

on the morning of your wedding

  • Wedding & Events Manager to help plan your day

  • One reception drink per adult guest to enjoy after your ceremony

  • Three course wedding breakfast

  • Half a bottle of wine per adult guest during your meal

  • A glass of sparkling wine per adult guest during your speeches

  • Evening buffet

  • All table linen, crockery and cutlery

  • Cake knife and stand

  • Overnight stay in the Bridal Suite with breakfast the following morning 


Special Offers for Fennes

AUGUST 2013 NOW £5500 INC VAT

All remaining dates in August 2013 for £5500 inc VAT Based on 50 adult day guests including bride and groom.

Package includes:

  • Exclusive use of the Fennes house, grounds and Pavilion

  • Use of the Bridal Changing Room from 10.30am

Exclusive use of the Fennes house, grounds and Pavilion Use of the Bridal Changing Room from 10.30am

on the morning of your wedding

  • Wedding & Events Manager to help plan your day

  • One reception drink per adult guest to enjoy after your ceremony

  • Three course wedding breakfast

  • Half a bottle of wine per adult guest during your meal

  • A glass of sparkling wine per adult guest during your speeches

  • Evening buffet

  • All table linen, crockery and cutlery

  • Cake knife and stand

  • Overnight stay in the Bridal Suite with breakfast the following morning 

Real weddings on Fennes

Katie & Chris
Katie & Chris' Wedding
Essex
21-Jan-2011