7 Reasons to Host an Outdoor Wedding at Braxted Park

There’s something truly special about outdoor weddings all year round, but especially in the summertime. If you and your partner are dreaming of a summer wedding, you’ll want to know the secret to al fresco wedding success…

The perfect summer backdrop for your day lies in finding the perfect marriage of exquisite gardens and beautiful indoor spaces that welcome the outside in, should the weather turn.

At Braxted Park in Essex, we host stunning outdoor ceremonies and wonderful cocktail receptions on the lawn. If it does decide to rain, we have plenty of beautiful indoor spaces to choose from, too.

Here are seven reasons to choose Braxted Park for your outdoor wedding.

1. Say ‘I Do’ in the walled garden

The idyllic Walled Garden at Braxted Park invites you to experience the most magical wedding ceremony, complete with year-round floral interest. It is a real treat for the senses.

With your guests seated on the lawn, exchange your vows to the babble of fountains, the sound of birdsong, the scent of summer roses, and the sight of beautiful, rambling foliage.

Tip: Every ceremony deserves a fabulous aisle. You might decide to line your aisle with rose petals, add a colourful runner, or even personalise it with a bespoke monogram. The only limit is your imagination!

2. Host an Outdoor Drinks Reception

What can be better than Champagne, cocktails, and summer canapés in the gardens on a summer day? Even if it’s not quite warm enough for an outdoor ceremony, your guests will still enjoy a glass of fizz while strolling across the lawns during your wedding reception. Our stunning Prosecco cart certainly adds a sparkling touch to your special day. You can even choose to enjoy a full bar service, pre-ceremony, served from our bespoke horsebox bar to get the celebrations started in style. 

At Braxted Park, there’s a beautiful variety of fountains, sculptures, and hidden corners – making it the perfect space for guests to mingle and soak up the atmosphere.

3. Play Games in the Great Outdoors

There’s nothing quite like an outdoor game or two to bring a quintessential English country wedding to life, whether you’re planning croquet on the lawn or enjoying a little competition over a coconut shy. Our garden games package adds an element of fun and excitement to your special day, so rest assured, your guests of all ages will be entertained. 

Speaking of which, with a fantastic array of traditional and retro sweets, our treat-filled sweet cart has it all. Choose from our collection or fill with your own favourites for a unique touch. Your guests will have the best time. 

You’ll find that with wonderful surprises at every turn, the Walled Garden also lends itself perfectly to vibrant music and dancing.

4. Embrace the Beautiful gardens and grounds

Whatever the time of year, we hope you will incorporate the gardens and grounds on your wedding day, bringing the surrounding colours into your chosen colour scheme and wedding flowers. The garden holds glorious surprises in store throughout the year, from its abundant colours and scents in the spring and summer months to rich hues in the autumn and its romantic winter scenery.

While the gardens at Braxted Park are likely to be in full bloom for fair-weather outdoor celebrations, why not consider introducing additional floral designs to the ceremony area? Some ideas include choosing pedestal arrangements at the front of the wedding aisle or delightful pew-end decorations. Whatever your choice, the beautiful thing is that the flowers used during your outdoor wedding can easily be used again during your wedding breakfast. Pew ends make great table decorations!