The celebration will be held in the beautiful village of Bardfield at The Great Lodge, inside the charming Anne of Cleves Barn , surrounded by vineyards, rolling fields, and even a few friendly alpacas! Can’t wait to celebrate with you. Below you’ll find a little outline of the day and what we have planned to make it special.


We have had a few people ask about wedding gifts. Should anyone want to give us a gift other than your own presence on our day please click here

JOIN US ON 15TH AUGUST 2026 AND HELP US CELEBRATE OUR BIG DAY

14:30
GUESTS TO ARRIVE

Please can we ask that all guests arrive at 2:30 so we can get everyone seated in time for the ceromony at 3:30

15:30
WEDDING CEROMONY

The ceremony will start at 3:30 and will last about half an hour. The ceremony will be outside so please consider the weather

16:00
RECEPTION DRINKS

After the ceremony let the drinks pour. Drinks will be served inside the barn and on the lawn

18:00
FOOD IS SERVED

We’re not doing formal table seating, instead help yourself to street food from our trucks and sit where you want

20:00
LIVE BAND & DANCING

The Lockabiliies will be entertaining us with some rockabilly tunes in a modern day style right up to midnight

THE VENUE

The ceremony & reception are both taking place at the Great Lodge in Bardfield, Essex. Please find the address and a link to the exact location below. Please note it is advisable to pre book your return taxi as signal is unlikely at the venue due to its remote location.

Great Bardfield,
Braintree
CM7 4QD

Location Map

A few things we thought you should know

“Our wedding will be an adults only affair — think of it as a well deserved night off!”

“It’s advised to book your return taxi before arrival as signal at the venue is unlikely due to its remote location”

“Ceremony is outside on a lawn area (weather permitting), with the evening in the barn”

Wedding gifts

WE DON’T EXPECT GIFTS BUT IF YOU MUST…