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Friern Manor Country House Hotel is a beautiful Georgian manor wedding venue located in Essex, England. This family-owned-and-operated establishment offers stunning event spaces and exemplary service, situated on four acres of scenic landscape. Here, you and your guests can enjoy a memorable wedding celebration.

Facilities and Capacity

Friern Manor Country House Hotel offers an array of delightful event spaces suitable to host all aspects of your wedding occasion. This venue is licenced to hold civil ceremonies on-site, giving you the freedom to set your entire day at this location. Both the South Lawns Conservatory and the Old Coaching Stables provide beautiful backdrops for heartfelt vow exchanges. Here, you and your beloved can be wed surrounded by your nearest and dearest. Afterwards, your guests can enjoy an open-air drinks reception within the grounds here. This scenic setting is also ideal for capturing wonderful wedding photos. You will have the choice of two beautiful function suites here for your wedding breakfast and evening reception. Each benefits from its own private outdoor space, allowing a seamless flow for your occasion. This venue can comfortably accommodate a total of 120 day guests and up to 200 evening guests for your event. A luxurious get-ready room is also available here to allow you and your wedding party to prepare for your day in comfort and style.

Services Offered

The administration at Friern Manor Country House Hotel aim to provide an exceptional wedding experience. Their dedicated and professional event staff will ensure that your occasion is expertly served. The in-house culinary team can provide for all of your wedding catering needs, including canapes, a wedding breakfast, and late-night snacks. An array of beverage services are also available here. To ensure every detail of your day is perfectly planned, the venue’s wedding coordinator will work with you every step of the way. They offer a range of comprehensive wedding packages to choose from to ensure that you get the most from this establishment for your special day.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
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321 reviews
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100% Recommended by couples
Davina
Davina Sent on 16/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional and accommodating.

We had a Twilight wedding at Friern Manor 27/10/23 and I have to say they were absolutely fantastic from start to finish, so professional throughout the whole process, and always on hand if you had any queries or concerns. They allowed me to have access to the room an hour earlier because I was worried we would be pushed for time getting ready, they were so accommodating. The venue is so beautiful and the staff so attentive, they tell you exactly what's going on throughout the day, everything just flowed perfectly. We asked if they could put some food in our room at the end of the night in case we didn't get a chance to eat, nothing seemed to be too much trouble.
Everything was just perfect.
Courtney
Courtney B. Sent on 23/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A venue that really cares, the staff are an absolute credit!

We had our wedding at Friern Manor on 21st October 2023 and I want to say the biggest thank you to everyone who was a part of our day, from the first initial meeting to the very end of the wedding reception.

From the very start the staff at Friern Manor went above and beyond to make our day happen. We had an issue with a previous venue meaning we had to find a new venue just 4 months before. Friern did everything they could to make our original, already-planned wedding happen in their venue.

The planning process was great - everytime I had even the smallest question they were there to help. Even if I was getting annoying, they never made me feel that way!

The Wedding day was faultless. Everything ran smoothly and they were in constant communication with both of us to double check that we were happy. And we always were. In particular, the food was incredible. All of our guests commented on how delicious the wedding breakfast was, and the evening buffet. All in all, it was just the most perfect day.

All of the staff are a credit to the establishment, however I would like to mention a few people by name who made a particularly lasting impression. Valerie, who performed our very first show round and sold the place to us with ease. Sarah, thee most helpful person who put my mind at ease throughout the planning process. Tracy, who handled our initial enquiry with care and compassion. And Jordan (I'm hoping ive got his name right but my apologies if I've forgotten), the lovely man who was in charge of running our wedding breakfast and reception. He was incredible.

Thank you all.
Mr & Mrs Byrne
Jane
Jane K. Sent on 29/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding Venue


I got married at this hotel last month. Honestly it was amazing!! From the minute we saw the venue we knew we wanted to get married here. In the run up to the wedding, the communication was great. The food tasting event was such a brilliant idea and helped us pick our food for the wedding.
On the day of the wedding as soon as myself and the bridesmaids arrived the staff rushed out to greet us and carry our bags and were on hand the whole time if we needed anything. All my guests said the food was absolutely amazing. We had the Twilight package which included a buffet but we added a burger cart, Thai food cart and ice cream cart so there was so much choice. My guests also commented on how lovely the venue was. The best thing for me personally was the staff, nothing was too much trouble. There was a lovely gentleman who met us on arrival carried our bags, he was then on the burger cart ans served us breakfast the next morning. Don't know his name but he is very good at his job.
The only regret I have is that I didn't try half the food as I was too caught up in the buzz of the day and I wish I had got to try it all.
All in all best day of my life and definitely choose this venue for a wedding, you won't be disappointed.
Keri
Keri S. Sent on 17/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the best!

We could not be happier with our choice of venue, from my endless emails and phone calls they were always on hand to answer questions and go above and beyond in the planning. On the day 13th May 2023 I married my best friend at Friern manor, who created the most amazing day for us. We received so many compliments from guests on this beautiful hidden gem and the quality of food and drink they were served! The resident DJ midnight star finished off the most perfect package and we honestly could not have asked for more. They exceeded our expectations and we will be forever greatful
Steven
Steven K. Sent on 16/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

14/05/2022 Stacey & Ricky

MY step Daughter & Ricky got married here on Saturday with the sun in full shine and venue it could not have been a better day, The service by all the staff was second to none i cannot thank the staff enough for making this such a special day thank you so much.
Even after a very long day and night with the full English breakfast i cannot fault that GREAT VENUE great staff and Management thank you for a lovely day.
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Paula Sent on 20/12/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue

Came last year for our Christmas party and couldn’t wait to book again. A young team but extremely professional. I have worked in the industry myself so appreciate the effort. Would definitely recommend. Bit gutted there were no comedians this year though but can’t wait for bacon rolls..!!
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Katie Sent on 12/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding

Simply the best. Friern Manor made our day truly perfect. I can’t recommend enough.
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Laura F. Sent on 09/08/2022
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing from start to finish, all we hoped for and more!

Amazing! Our day was beautiful from start to finish.. the team were professional yet relaxed and nothing was too much to ask! As with every wedding there were a few hiccups but nothing anyone on the outside would have noticed due to their attentiveness ♥️

The grounds are beautiful, it still feels like a dream to us ☺️
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Fiona Sent on 25/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A Must if considering an alternative style wedding

I was a guest this weekend at a new style of wedding hosted by this venue it was called a chic alternative wedding – my friend married in the grounds of the Manor in a beautiful awning roof with open sides overlooking a lake and stunning gardens- we then went further into the grounds after for photographs to the Coaching Stables and a very tasteful covered garden and terrace with garden Bar and striking awnings - I felt like I was on holiday it was just so different
Then as an alternative to a sit-down meal we were served finger food by the very smart staff in their posh uniforms it resembled a exclusive cruise liner and later as the evening started what I can only explain was a BBQ to die for – not the usual, very tasteful with old fashioned carts serving tasty salads and even a smart ice-cream cart
As the evening set in all the grounds lit up and then the garden courtyard covered by this clear roof which disappears into the sunset was magical large fountain pots and tropical plants and it was warm even though the evening was chilly the staff again were so helpful, and they served miniature fish & Chips wrapped up in Financial Times, so charming.
My husband also could not stop talking about the bar, not only did it have an incredible selection of drinks more than I have ever seen the service was again good and very nice glasses I even got glass twiddle stick with my Vodka & Tonic just such a nice change
We had a very enjoyable time probably the most impressive wedding we have ever been too and was just a nice change to see something so well organised – just a final wow was the white grand piano in the courtyard area the pianist was great and really set of the day before the disco started, made it feel like a refined wedding
J
Janet Sent on 05/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Cant Thank You Enough

I don’t even know where to start. Emmanuel and I can’t thank you and the team enough for Saturday. Please, truly thank everyone as I can’t remember all the names in the blur of the day.

Charis , luv you, thanks for calming the nerves, fluffing the dress, ticking the boxes, your awesome 👏

The banqueting staff, attentive, brilliant, unflappable. Food beyond lovely, service amazing, everyone commented on it, gliding in and out, nothing to small, you are all very lovely and charming and brilliant 🤩

Room service, I know we turned up early, again, nothing to small to help. The boys and girls directing the guests thank you, your great.

Thank you for guiding us thru the day to keep it all flowing, with patience and smiles.

It has been an absolute pleasure working with you all, we can’t recommend you enough and I really truly can’t thank you enough.

Lots of love and good luck with the next ones 😂
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Debbie Sent on 28/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue

I just wanted to drop you a quick email to say how much we enjoyed being guests at your beautiful venue yesterday for Will and Kim's wedding. We were very impressed with the amazing level of service during the whole day and the waiting staff were absolutely spot on with the care to all you could really tell that whoever was in control of them all did a fantastic job, you should be very proud of them all. After all the restrictions ot was so nice to be able to get together with so many people and I'm sure it came with complications for you and your staff but well done for such a well oiled machine! Thank you again, I will be recommending your venue to lots of people who are wanting to find a wedding venue as I make wedding cakes so have quite a few contacts looking for the perfect place!
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Sarah S. Sent on 28/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Dietary Requirements

I was a guest at Sonia and Chris' wedding last Saturday and I wanted to say thank you for the great response from the staff in catering for my dietary requirements.

I don't eat meat and when I asked what I could eat from the bbq, staff asked the kitchen to prepare some prawns for me specially. Not only were they delicious, they arrived within 5 minutes and with no sense that it was any bother.

Thank you again
Sarah
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Jemma W. Sent on 30/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding venue – now my 1st choice

I attended a wedding here last week as a guest of my niece, I had not realised the significance of the venue as we arrived as it seemed so small from the road but it is a secret oasis beyond the front hedgerow, established grounds with beautiful idiosyncratic detail, the food was exceptional and high end tableware not what I expected from a Essex venue – we were due to hold our wedding anniversary celebrations in London in 2023 but I am now switching to this establishment, as the evening drew in it was like a magical fairy-tale with all the lights within the gardens, it reminded me of an evening on holiday everybody was just so relaxed and genuinely enjoying the outside space and atmosphere
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Garry Sent on 31/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic

I come over to the Manor in the morning to set up flowers and sweet table. The team of staff were already doing so much I couldn't believe it, tables laid, small touches being placed, so well organised I left in there hands to return at 12.30pm.

On my return again so organised, staff on hand for any little thing, they couldn't do enough and so polite, we were being told what was happening every minute of the day it was like clockwork.

The meal was superb, compliments to the chef and staff, even the breakfast the next morning, everything we wanted, fantastic.

The room big, clean and tidy, lovely big bathroom and so quiet.

Your staff weather, organising, serving, behind the bar, BBQ, moving tables, was polite, well mannered and so helpful. A credit to your business.

Once again a big thank you for all you done for my daughters wedding, a day I will never forget because you and your staff made it so easy and relaxed and enjoyable.

Thank you everybody you are fantastic don't ever change.
J
Jan Sent on 31/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I would like to thank the staff!

I would like to thank the staff at friern manor for making my daughters wedding a day to remember. the staff were so attentive and everybody that came to the wedding said how excellent the food was and nice and hot. I will definitely recommend this venue!
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