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Barnston Lodge

Barnston Lodge

Great Dunmow, Essex
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    Belle Sent on 22/02/2026
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    Gorgeous venue with wonderful hosts

    We had our reception at Barnston lodge and we couldn’t have been more pleased to have done so. Jane, Alex and Ellie were so wonderful in helping us arrange, coordinate and organise everything, helping us with ideas and vendors whilst allowing us the flexibility to make the event our own. Their kindness and patience meant we rarely ever needed be stressed. Thank you so much
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    Emma Sent on 21/02/2026
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    Simply stunning 🤩

    We got married at Barnston in August 2024. Alex and Jane were so helpful in assisting us with the planning of our reception - from suppliers and down to how many extra tables we might need! We loved that we could get married at the church a short walk from Barnston Lodge and that we could fully make our reception what we wanted (down to tipis, drinks and giant fibreglass safari animals!). We had such a special day 🤍

    Barnston Lodge's reply:

    Thank you so much Emma and Kemble - your day was absolutely gorgeous and we love thinking back to all the wonderful touches of Africa from napkins to the gorgeous safari animals that everyone went wild for! We hope you and your family are well and send lots of love to you all xx
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    Jemma Sent on 25/08/2025
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    Everything and more!!

    Jane, Alex and Ellie were fantastic from start to finish!
    We visited and booked Barnston Lodge less than 10 months before our big day, with a considerably short turn around time the whole Barnston team supported us every step of the way.
    Janes reliable recommend suppliers list was faultless, and the quick email responses to late night panic questions was the reassurance we needed.

    When booking Barnston Lodge you get so much more than a fantastic outside space, you get an amazing family team that are keen to share their home and make it your own for your big day.

    Jane and Alex offered countless hours of their time in the run up to our wedding, ensuring we had all the necessary details planned and factored in - even down to flying the Welsh flag on their home!

    The day ran smoother than we could have every imagined, Jane and Ellie ensured everything ticked over in the background and went above and beyond our expectations - even acquiring an emergency highchair with an hours notice!

    I can't thank the family team and countless others at Barnston enough. We would highly recommend this beautiful, unique and perfect venue!

    Thank you so much for everything, J & B xx

    Barnston Lodge's reply:

    Jemma and Ben what a STUNNING day you had - from the jaw-dropping dress moment through to the mariachi band marching all your guests into your tipis. Your photos by Fraser Parry were all so stunning too - we'll share some here for any interested couples :)
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    Mrs Sent on 07/08/2021
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    Amazing Service, Beautiful Venue

    As caterers, we see a lot of venues and work with all kinds of owners. The second I met Jane, the wonderful owner of Barnston Lodge, I knew we were in good hands. She is friendly, professional, proactive, hard working and utterly delightful. Today's wedding ran like a dream in the grounds of her charming Georgian house. The lawns were perfectly manicured, the flower beds were alive with colour and fragrance and Jane had thought of everything to make our job easier. Genuinely, I cannot think of a better place to hold your wedding.
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    Alex Sent on 30/08/2018
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    Thanks again

    Thank you so much for allowing us to use your beautiful home for our special day. You have been so helpful and have gone above and beyond to make sure we have everything in order!
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    Laura Sent on 30/08/2018
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    We absolutely had the best day of our lives

    A huge thank you for providing such a lovely venue for our wedding reception on 2nd June. From the first time we met you, through all the planning and on the wedding day itself, you really could not have been more helpful and accommodating. We absolutely had the best day of our lives and we have had so many comments from our guests about how much they enjoyed it and our venue also. You worked so hard on the day and everything went absolutely perfectly, we really couldn't have done it without you!
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    Daisy Sent on 30/08/2018
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    Thank you so much for everything you did

    Your help was invaluable and everyone said Barnston Lodge is a beautiful venue with a friendly home from home vibe. We can't wait to come back for our christening!
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    Sharon Sent on 30/08/2018
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    What a dream come true

    Thank you so very much for being a wonderful hostess and enabling our wedding to be held in your beautiful grounds. It was a perfect day in every way.
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    Grace Sent on 15/08/2018
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    Amazing!

    Barnston Lodge is the perfect wedding venue. Jane is extremely professional, helpful and kind. She made sure that the the days running up to and our actual wedding day ran smoothly and did everything she could to ensure we had the most wonderful wedding reception. She even allowed us to bring our three dogs to our reception. We are so pleased with how our day went and cannot praise Jane and Barnston Lodge enough. A massive thank you for giving us the day we always dreamed of!
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