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Essendon Weddings — Your Exclusive Hertfordshire Wedding Venue

Welcome to Essendon Weddings, set in the heart of Hertfordshire within a picturesque 400‑acre estate. As an exclusive-use wedding venue, Essendon offers couples a stunning countryside backdrop, full privacy, and bespoke service to bring your dream wedding to life.

Why Choose Essendon for Your Wedding?

  • All‑inclusive exclusivity: When you book Essendon, the venue is yours for the day. You and your guests can enjoy uninterrupted use of the ceremony spaces, reception areas and enjoy the countryside grounds for pictures.

  • Stunning grounds & idyllic setting: The estate includes beautiful lakes, an outdoor terrace and landscaped golf courses – perfect for photography, relaxing with your guests during your drinks reception, and romantic moments with a trip on a golf buggy to some scenic locations for couple portrait shots.
  • Licensed for civil ceremonies: You can hold your legal ceremony on site, making your day seamless and convenient.
  • Bespoke weddings, your way: Whether it’s fireworks over the lake, flying in on a helicopter, surprise entertainment, or smoke bombs for dramatic portraits — your ideas are welcome.
  • Tailored menus & dining: The culinary team works with you to create bespoke menus that reflect your tastes, dietary needs, and style.
  • Accommodation for your guests: Our onsite luxury farmhouse ensures that you and your festivities.
  • Friendly to fur babies: Essendon welcomes pets, so your beloved dog can be part of your special day too.
  • Personalised support from start to finish: A dedicated wedding planner will guide you through the entire process — from your initial ideas to the first dance.

Features

Accommodation
Alcohol License
Buffet Meal Facilities
Car Parking
Church Nearby
Civil Licence
DJ Facilities
Dry Hire Availability
Entertainment License
Evening Reception Facilities
Exclusive Use
Live Band Facilities
Onsite Catering
Virtual Tour
250 capacity


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FAQs

Can we hold our civil ceremony at Essendon?
Yes — Essendon Weddings is fully licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships. The ceremony space is located in the mezzanine level of the Grand Barn, overlooking the venue, so you can say “I do” right here without needing to travel elsewhere.
How many guests can Essendon accommodate for the wedding and evening reception?
For your ceremony and seated wedding breakfast, Essendon can host up to 130 guests in the Grand Barn. If you use both levels or split seating, you may expand that number to 200 guests during the day. For the evening celebrations (dancing, party), the venue can accommodate up to 250 guests.
Do you provide catering, or can we bring in our own supplier?
Essendon provides in‑house catering. You will be invited to a complimentary menu tasting, where you can help refine your starter, main, and dessert choices. We also offer a bespoke service where you can design your own menu tailoring it to culture and unique specifications. We have formal 3 course fine dining menu options, sharing 2 course menus, canapes and buffets.
Is on‑site accommodation available for the wedding party or guests?
Yes — Essendon has a boutique Farmhouse on site with four bedrooms, sleeping up to 9 guests. The Farmhouse is conveniently located next to the Grand Barn, so the wedding party can easily prepare and stay close by.

Location

Essendon Country Club
Bedwell Avenue
Essendon
Hatfield
AL9 6HN

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