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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: March 2024

Rettendon Lodge is a wedding venue located in Wickford, Essex, in the East of England. Offering stunning views, a charming reception venue, and an idyllic setting, this property provides a romantic location for exchanging vows and celebrating with loved ones. Couples can wed beneath a beautiful marquee and pergola nestled in the heart of the Essex countryside. This spacious and pastoral location offers couples a blank canvas upon which to create their wedding vision.

Facilities and Capacity

The venue boasts bucolic grounds and captivating views that create a romantic aesthetic for wedding events. The pergola is licensed for civil ceremonies, offering to-be-weds the chance to marry against a beautiful, natural backdrop that will look simply stunning in photographs. Following on from the ceremony, couples will be invited to enjoy a welcome drinks reception on the Event Lawn. Here, guests can mingle and the photographer can capture images of the special day. For grand affairs, couples can gain exclusive use of the entire property. To-be-weds can relish in a truly bespoke experience with the assistance of their very own event manager and events team. This beautiful location offers couples an unforgettable place to celebrate their happiest moments. Guests are given an option to stay at The Rettendon Lodge overnight, in one of their 8 en-suite guest rooms.

Services Offered

Rettendon Lodge is a spacious venue to host your wedding ceremony and reception. Clients will be given a tour of the property and encouraged to discuss their ideas. This allows the team to gain a genuine understanding of their individual style and your expectations for the day. Collaborating with some fantastic suppliers, the Rettendon Lodge can provide vendor recommendations to their couples to ease the stress of wedding planning. The venue prides itself on its high standard of service and quality facilities, ensuring that each couple receives the event of their dreams. With extensive on-site parking and on-site accommodation, guests will be taken care of throughout their stay. The venue can take care of the setup and breakdown of the event to make the process easier for you on the big day.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Pub or restaurant
Marquees and tents
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
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:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Rettendon Lodge Events

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Brian
Brian L. Sent on 16/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Fantastic Day

We looked at several venues, but the fact that we had so much flexibility made the Lodge the best option. We had the ability to completely tailor the day to suit our needs. All of the staff were brilliant, the venue was the perfect size. The DJ was brilliant too. We both sat down the next day and said there was not one thing we would have changed about it.

We wanted to have the ceremony outside and the team had two seating plans arranged for us should the weather change. The bar drinks were extremely reasonably priced.

We opted for a BBQ and it was a very good choice, all of the guests commented on the food and they liked the fact it was less formal. The food for the buffet was really good also.

The staff were constantly clearing the tables and making sure we were all ok.

I really cannot recommend this venue enough. We cannot thank them enough for making our day so special and all of our guests all agreed.




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Paige R. Sent on 29/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

They made our wedding dreams come true

From start to finish Sam and the team at Rettendon lodge events have been amazing! Nothing was too much for them and they really took care of me my husband and our guests. They made our wedding views and dreams come true. We got married in August and although the weather wasn’t the best we got our outside wedding thanks to the large umbrellas for our guests. We can’t thank all at Rettendon lodge enough. I would recommend going to one of their wedding fairs as they have lots of suppliers they work closely with.
Cilla
Cilla R. Sent on 01/12/2022
5 out of 5 rating

A lovely place to Wed.

What an amazing venue! The Lodge in are so accommodating and caring. Such a warm team to work with and great suppliers that work with this venue to turn anyone's wedding dress in a dream come true. Xx
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Charmaine Sent on 02/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Special Day

Absolutely brilliant communication between ourselves, Sam & Anne... everything was done within a timely manner and they done everything possible to make our dream day as close to perfect on what was controllable.
The grounds itself is absolutely beautiful, pictures do not do it justice, you have to see it yourself!
The staff were so lovely with us, checking in to make sure we were okay and happy with everything.

It was honestly perfect for us! And it was all done within 4months!
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Paula-L-Green@Hotmail.co.uk Sent on 21/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best day of our lives

What can I say!! The MOST magical day, nothing was too much trouble for the team. Staff, venue, food, atmosphere, were all amazing and we were actually shocked at how reasonably priced our day was. When I compared it to others it is 100% outstanding
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Amy B. Sent on 20/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding from the events team who made our day a dream come true

The whole experience from when we first met Sam the events manager, through to the moment we left the Lodge on the night of our wedding, we were beyond happy with the Lodge. Nothing was ever a problem, the team were very organised and made us very comfortable on the day, sticking to timings really well. The food was delicious we had so many compliments after the day of the food and the bar staff service on the night too. I am a perfectionist and couldn’t have been more happy with the service we received, we really did have the best wedding day. Thank you to the wonderful team at the Lodge, we would recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married.
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David S. Sent on 19/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Evening

Myself (David) and my Wfie (Jamie) had a belated wedding reception at the lodge country inn and couldn’t have been happier with the venue and staff.

The events planner Samantha was very responsive and was always there to answer any questions we had and was very helpful on the evening itself as was all of the staff.

We arrived at the lodge at midday and had lunch and the food was very good. We then checked into our rooms which was very easy. The rooms were very clean and everything we.

At the party in the evening the marquee looked amazing and everyone mentioned what a lovely time they had and mentioned how nice the food was. The Staff in the marquee were very friendly.

I would definitely recommend using this venue for any celebration you have as it’s very good value for money.
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Julie H. Sent on 19/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Truly magical!

The Rettendon Lodge events team made our twilight wedding day we will never forget. Everything - down to the decorations, the tables, the catering,and the entertainment was organised brilliantly and the team kept be calm every step of the way, making our special day truly magical for not just us two, but for all our guests too. THANK YOU.
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Jacqueline C. Sent on 18/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing venue, wonderful staff and absolutely stress free!

Me and my husband had our wedding here in September 2021, and the venue was beautiful with friendly staff! Samantha went above and beyond to give us our perfect stress free day. The communication between us and venue was amazing. We couldn’t thank them enough!
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Marion C. Sent on 17/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

I wouldn’t change a thing!

When I look back on our wedding at The Rettendon Lodge I just say to friends that both myself and my husband would not change a single thing. From the initial planning meeting until the final moments on the day the staff just could not have been more invested in making our day so unbelievably special. Thank you again.
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Claire C. Sent on 16/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stress free

We spent time as you doing looking at different venues for our wedding. When we met the team at The Lodge their experience shone through and their packages made planning the wedding so much simpler. (No hidden extra costs)
The Lodge also gave us the opportunity to hold our wedding outside in the garden, something we were very keen on. We felt that not only would the venue be stunning, but that we would be looked after and taken care of.
And we were right! Our wedding day was simply amazing, the weather teased us but the team looked after us, and we truly had the most amazing day. The venue looked stunning, food was amazing and the staff ensured everything ran smoothly, even giving attention to detail. They also worked seamlessly with the suppliers and liaised with them to ensure smooth running of the day, we didn’t worry about anything apart from enjoining ourselves - which we did! We are still smiling now 😊
Extra bonus - we stayed over night in one of the hotel rooms on sight, with our wedding party and enjoyed a lovely breakfast the next morning.

I would 100% recommend booking your wedding with The Lodge.
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Lauren E. Sent on 15/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue, lovely staff, magical day

Fantastic venue, the marquee looks absolutely lovely and they made a really big effort with it. The attention to detail was spot on. We went for a wedding package and all the people who looked after the individual elements like the DJ, wedding sign lady etc really listened to what we wanted and came up with a unique experience.

We felt like we got great value for money and they weren’t trying to hit us with extra charges for everything like a lot of venues do.
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Amy H. Sent on 15/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic day

Sam and the team done there up most to make our day special going far and beyond to make it perfect , great country venue with beautiful private garden and pagolia to get married , we had the summer sensation package and it’s defo worth the money and great hotel rooms with enough space for bridal party to get ready on site , defo worth having a look xx

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Martine S. Sent on 15/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Martine Seymour

We had our wedding day at The Lodge on 30.6.23 and our day was amazing. Samantha and the team went above and beyond to make sure our day went as planned! We are so pleased we got married at your venue. Thank you so much ❤️
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Priscila R. Sent on 14/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Open day experience

As a supplier cattering allong side this Venue, I cannot complement enough as the most understanding, patient and loving wedsing cordinators and let you all know that the team behing The Lodge Weddings will make anything requested at your wedding happen. They will work in just about any way they can to make your dreams come true on your special day. Plus, when comes to fun, tgis is our favorite wessing venue in Essex. Pure joy every time!
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