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4.9 out of 5 rating
25 reviews
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Alice R. Sent on 23/11/2024
The most amazing venue, staff and setting - we couldn't have wished with anything better!
We had the most wonderful wedding weekend at Chalkney Water Meadows back in August. As soon as my partner proposed I knew I wanted to get married at Browning Bros as I had been following them on Instagram for ages. The venue at Chalkney Water Meadows is so beautiful. If you get a sunny day like we did it is perfect for a big wedding with lots of guests. The setting is very relaxed and guests and spread out across the site.
We had the venue from the Friday - Sunday and it was so much fun having it on the Friday. Lots of our guests stayed in the Tipis for the weekend which they all found very comfortable and clean. We also booked the two lodges - Water Lily and Kingfisher for the bridal and grooms party. They were the perfect place to get ready. And it was extra special having the lodges on the Sunday night - we could reminisce about the day and take it all in.
Holly was our wedding co-ordinator she was so helpful prior to the wedding, having regular online meetings and checking in. Over the weekend she was so hands on and made us and our guests feel so relaxed. Lots of our family commented on how amazing she was and how well organised the day was. They also commented on the bar staff and how friendly they were and despite having 130 guests it was never busy and having to queue for a drink.
We did a lot of the decorations ourselves and we loved that the venue allowed this. We would recommend all our suppliers for the day - Hungry Hog for a BBQ in the day, Cacciatores Pizza in the evening which was so delicious, Molly Moo's Ice Cream Van, The PhotoBay photo booth which was such a hit with our guests, Three Mile Hill as our band in the day and Evan as our DJ from Fox and Braces.
Overall we could not have asked for more. Our wedding was everything we could have imagined and more. Thank you!Browning Bros Events's reply:
Dear Alice, an enormous thank you for taking the time to leave us this wonderful and detailed review. We are incredibly grateful that we got to host your special day and that it was the most wonderful weekend. Our Event Managers and Bar Staff work incredibly hard and so we are very grateful it was noted amongst your guests. We wish you a lifetime of happiness and hopefully can host another event for you in the future. Best Wishes Becky Browning and the Browning Bros. team :) -
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Charlotte P. Sent on 12/11/2024June 2024 Wedding
My husband and I had our wedding here in June 2024! We had found the venue two years prior and were so happy it had everything we wanted.
We were in contact with our events coordinator - shout out to the amazing Gill! She went above and beyond to help up achieve the wedding we wanted. She helped us with timings, vendors etc. The venue is absolutely beautiful on its own, but also has a lot to offer in terms of making it unique! We were so happy we chose Chalkney Water Meadows! We rented out the glamping pods and also hired the cabins through the secret escapes. Everything was amazing and I couldn’t fault the whole team!Browning Bros Events's reply:
Hi Charlotte, an enormous thank you for taking the time to leave us this wonderful review. It means the world to us that you could not fault the weekend and our team who work so hard at every event! It is our joy to go above and beyond for wonderful couples like yourselves and we wish you a lifetime of happiness and hopefully more events with Browning Bros. Best Wishes, Becky Browning x -
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Bethan J. Sent on 06/10/2024Amazing festival wedding!
Alex and I got married at Chalkney Water Meadows in July 2024 and we had the most incredible festival wedding weekend. The venue is absolutely beautiful. We were able to have all our friends camp for the whole weekend, which allowed us to have catch ups with a pizza van and drinks under the stretch tent on the Friday night, and roast marshmallows round the campfire after the wedding. All our guests felt very comfortable and enjoyed the glamping tents and horsebox showers! The morning of the wedding was very chilled, people were relaxing and doing yoga under the trees, whilst the bridal party was able to get ready at the beautiful water lily lodge on site. The day ran very smoothly thanks to wedding co-ordinator Gill who was there to help us set up on Friday, run through a quick rehearsal and to sort out any issues on the day. All of the bar staff were lovely which also added to the great vibe of the weekend. The venue is naturally beautiful without any decor but it was great we were able to decorate it how we wanted and bring props. Alex and I spent Sunday night at Kingfisher lodge on site which was stunning and a great way to end a perfect weekend. We would highly recommend Chalkney Water Meadows as a wedding venue!Browning Bros Events's reply:
Hi Bethan, thank you for taking the time to leave us this lovely review. One of our USP's is that you get to have the venue for the whole weekend so that you can fully enjoy that special time with friends and families. Thank you for highly recommending us, it honestly means the world to our small family run close knit team! Best Wishes, Becky Browning and the Browning Bros. team x -
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Alisha M. Sent on 28/09/2024Amazing wedding venue
I got married here on 28/08/2024 and it was the best day of my life. The accommodation is amazing, the scenery is stunning and I felt like I was in a fairy tale the whole day. All the staff were extraordinary and kept my nerves down - especially Gill. Even though this place is a fifteen minute car ride from me, it feels like it's a whole world a way and I would definitely recommend to anyone getting married.Browning Bros Events's reply:
Thank you very much for leaving us this lovely review Alisha, it means the world to us. Teybrook Orchard is a magical place and we are so happy that the day felt like a fairy tale for you and our team kept your nerves down as it's such a mega time!!! Thank you again for recommending us. Best Wishes from us all. Becky Browning -
Sarah Sent on 03/09/2024
The perfect venue and perfect day
We found Teybrook Orchard after Googling ‘family run wedding venues’ and as soon as we met Becky at the venue, we were sold! We always knew we wanted a venue that had personality and we could put our stamp on, and Teybrook was absolutely perfect. From the first moment, Becky helped us plan our dream wedding, and despite torrential rain pre-ceremony, Gill went above and beyond to ensure no downpour would ruin our day. We made a last minute decision to get married under the stretch tent and it was absolutely perfect! As the sun came out, our guests enjoyed exploring the venue and making the most of the beautiful outdoor space. Becky, Gill, Nat and all of the staff working on the day were so wonderful, helpful and super friendly, and our day really wouldn’t have been the same without them! Gill in particular was a superstar, in making sure everything went swimmingly and it was a day to remember. We would highly recommend the space and reassure any couples that the venue works no matter the weather! If you’re thinking of booking Teybrook Orchard for your big day, DO IT … you won’t regret your decision!Browning Bros Events's reply:
Hi Sarah, An enormous thank you for taking the time to write this lovely review. We are beyond happy that we got to host your incredible wedding weekend and only wish we could do it all over again! It was amazing to see how you decorated the venue, in the most beautiful ways. You proved how utterly beautiful the stretch tent is for an alternative ceremony spot too! The biggest thank you from the whole BB family! We hope to be able to host you again soon :) Best Wishes Becky Browning x -
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Emily H. Sent on 23/08/2024If I could go and do it all again - I would 100 times
We had an absolutely amazing wedding at Chalkney Water Meadows. The Browning Brothers team were incredible from start to end. We worked with Fiona and then Holly as our events organizers and we loved them both to pieces. Holly made regular contact with us and both ladies were great at answering any questions we had and working to accomodate any requests we had of the day. Companies always claim to be close-knit families but the team at Browning Brothers truly are in every way.
We were able to get the venue on the day before the wedding with ample time to set up. Holly was there to help introduce us to the venue and also to help guide us with the best way to set up. She really got stuck in helping us shift things around and we couldn't be more grateful. The team are just so proactive and responsive. The maintenance crew turned up when a fridge wasn't going cold and the ladies came by to assist with the tents when somebody wanted an extra bed last minute. Anything we needed, the team were there to help or answer.
The wedding day ran flawlessly. Holly and the team were busy behind the scenes co-ordinating so everybody always knew where they needed to be. The team were excellent at getting the food and drinks out to the right people at the right time and making sure myself and my husband kept on time.
The venue really is one of a kind. There are beautiful lakes and forests that you can walk trails around. The 3 piece giant tipi is an incredible centrepiece. I loved getting married on the pontoon in front of one of those gorgeous lakes. If you are someone that likes the outdoors or wants something very laid-back, boho-chic and just naturally beautiful - this is the venue for you. Every single one of our guests were just raving about how much they loved the location.
I love the flexibility the team offered. You can choose your own food vendors and the team have a really long and extensive list of vendors you can pick from, or suggest your own. There are vendors for all sorts of food types and styles. We went for BBQ with Essex Hog Roast and pizza with Danton and Marshall events. We chose to not have set tables and everybody loved just sitting out on the picnic blankets, in the big tipi at the table or under the smaller tipi at the tables or bales there. Our guests said it was the most food and drink they had had at any wedding and they loved being able to do their own thing all day.
The venue also have many other partnered vendors they can suggest. We worked with Nichola from Bespoke Celebrant Ceremonies as our celebraant and Matt Wing as our photographer. The Browning Brothers vendor list is just full of amazing and wonderful people. They all really just "got" what we were about and what we wanted from a wedding.
We rented out both of the lodges on the venue as well as several of the glamping tents. The bridesmaids got ready in the Water Lily lodge (the bigger one that sleeps 6) and my husband and I stayed for a few days after in the Kingfisher lodge (sleeps 2).
Both lodges look out over the big lake and the views are just stunning and unrivalled. The lodges are secluded so you cannot see anybody else and they have their own quiet views onto the lake. We all enjoyed a dip in the hotubs at both lodges. The Kingfisher's lodge also benefits from a sauna. The sauna and the hottub look out over the lake, so we enjoyed sitting in one of them and watching the sun go down together. The lodges are beautifully furnished and really fit the vibe. The team did an amazing job putting them together. At night the uplighters go on dim and it just creates the most cozy and romantic atmosphere, so we could stay in our newlywed bubble for days after the wedding.
All ~70 people who came to the wedding would thoroughly recommend Browning Brothers and the Chalkney Water Meadows venue to others for weddings or general events. We couldn't fault a single thing and we are looking forward to returning to the venue each year for a stay in one of the cabins. The venue and all the people assisting will always have a special place in our hearts.Browning Bros Events's reply:
A massive thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful and detailed review for us Emily. It means the absolute world to our small family run close team, I can a-shore you that! You too will always have a special place in our hearts. We cannot wait to welcome you both time and time again in the future. Best Wishes from us all! -
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David T. Sent on 21/08/2024Beautiful Venue, Amazing Team, Brilliant Service - Perfect for Us!
Absolutely perfect - The whole team at Browning Bros. were fantastic throughout the entire experience. From Holly who was a brilliant planner and coordinator, offering expert advice on everything from catering to timings on to our event to the staff who went to every length to ensure our day went super smoothly. The venue was immaculately prepared, the suppliers recommended by Browning Bros. were all super high quality and a joy to work with (Including Trott and Whinny, Fox and Braces, The Hungry Plaice and Spotlight Ceremonies). Browning Bros. were super adaptable to working with our own acoustic band (The Woodcutters) as well and helped make our day even more stress free and enjoyable. Accommodation for ourselves and our guests was setup on time, was perfectly laid out and very clean. The Orchard was a perfect venue for our friends with their own tents and vans too.Browning Bros Events's reply:
Thank you very much for taking the time to write this lovely review David. We are so happy that you had a fantastic perfect experience and that you used our recommended suppliers and were happy with this choice. We always try to be as flexible as possible :) and take your stress away from you! Can't wait to see the professional pics! Wishing you all the happiness in the world and thank you for having your special day with us. Best Wishes, Becky Browning -
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Daniel Sent on 18/08/2024
Perfect wedding venue!!
6 years ago we hunted for our perfect wedding venue and we found Chalkney Water meadows online and straight away we had fallen in love. When viewing the venue we just knew that this was the place for us! It was perfect. So beautiful and elegant. We knew no matter what that Chalkney water meadows was perfect for us.
After finally booking our day 2 years ago and finally marrying my best friend. I couldn’t have imagined a more amazing day. Just everything was perfect.
The venue yes is incredible but what really takes this venue to the next level is the staff!! The bar staff were incredible and so kind! What can I say, Gill…. You are amazing! You are an absolute credit to the Browning Bros team and really worked so hard to give Bethany and I the best day ever!!! Without you it just wouldn’t have been the day it was!!
We can’t thank you enough!!
We will definitely be seeing you again for another stay in water lily lodge or king fisher.
Thank you so much
Daniel and Bethany
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Thank you both SO much for your kind words! It means the world to us that having found us a long time ago, your wedding weekend was still so perfect for you! One of the biggest parts of our business, being a small family run close team, is the team! So, we always strive to go above and beyond and I am so pleased Gill and the rest of the team made your wedding the best day ever for you. We look forward to hosting you in the cabins :) Best Wishes Becky Browning and the Browning Bros. team -
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