Luxurious lake views, the choicest of cities and picturesque countryside – Italy has got it all! If you had your heart set on a traditional Italian wedding but are put off by the complications of logistics, why not consider an Italian inspired wedding at Baddow Park House.

Have an Italian inspired summer wedding at our luxury wedding venue

The Setting

Recently renovated for 2020, the Orangery promises to be the hub of any wedding day! This large, light space with views over the rose-decked terrace and vineyards beyond is truly impressive.

Seating 120 guests on round tables or 150 banquet style, this room can cater for wedding parties of any size.
The bi-fold doors open out on to the terrace to create a unique indoor/outdoor feel. There are another set of doors leading to a small balcony area, which is great for a photo opportunity with the pond and vineyards providing an incredible backdrop.

The Orangery houses the impressive bar which has a hint of an art-deco feel to it. The bar is stocked with a large range of drinks and our resident caterers ‘Abigails and Co’ provide an in-depth knowledge of wines and cocktails to complement your dining experience.

The gardens at Baddow Park House have been extensively planned to provide the best outdoor space for your wedding day. A large terrace area made of luxury, natural stones leads off of the Orangery and out to some truly unique features.

An alfresco wedding is often much more versatile than an indoor wedding ceremony. With this in mind, the Pavilion has been expertly crafted with a green oak frame. The hand-cut fish scale reclaimed slate tiles are then topped with a copper weathervane. It’s no wonder more and more couples are opting to say their vows outside.

With the option of personalising the Log Shed Bar to suit your requirements, you could opt for traditional Italian aperitifs to be served such as prosecco or Aperol Spritz. This upgrade easily transforms a standard drinks service into something which people will truly remember and talk about!.

Décor

Atmospheric lanterns, candles and traditional olive leaves intertwined with oranges and lemons create the most romantic and rustic setting. If you are looking for floral décor, flowering verbena hanging from the roof of the Orangery would transform this space into an Italian style ‘Cloister’. The table names could take inspiration from Italian wines, placemarks or towns.

Food and Drink

Italy is famed for having the finest wines and cuisine, it’s no wonder couples choose it for their destination wedding. Our resident caterers Abigails & Co offer fully flexible menu options to provide our couples with a truly unique service. We believe your wedding day is a day to remember and should be delivered how you have always dreamt of it. Abigails and Co offer a professional and complete catering service, bringing you fresh, seasonal produce with an in-depth knowledge of wine.
Here are few mouth-watering options…

Welcome drinks – why not serve your guests the classic Aperitif Prosecco. Served in gorgeous saucer glasses on the terrace

For your wedding breakfast, Abigails and Co could serve the following sumptuous offerings.

Bomboniere

Bomboniere are the Italian equivalent of favours and are typically boxed sugared almonds. There are many suppliers that can custom-make unique and bespoke boxes for these traditional favours. It is customary to give your guests 5 sugared almonds each to represent: health, wealth, fertility, happiness and a long life.
Alternatives to these favours could be miniature bottles of Italian liqueurs such as Limoncello or Disaronno.

Traditions

Italian weddings have lots of fun traditions that you could incorporate into your day from the guests wearing green to bring the couple good luck, or even the tradition of tie-cutting! During the evening reception, the Groom would cut up his tie and ‘sell’ pieces to the wedding party with the proceeds going to the honeymoon fund!