The Rochford Hotel

The Rochford Hotel prides itself on being an Essex wedding venue that has it all, and indeed the venue can facilitate everything from the ceremony to the reception with all the style and panache that you desire for your big day. The Southend venue offers a unique Pavilion setting complete with church views and stunning views over the hotel’s secluded landscaped gardens so you can create a traditional style wedding all in one space without the need for transporting your guests from one venue to another.

The Rochford Hotel is licensed to host civil cermeonies in either that Wedding Pavilion or the Hotel’s conservatory depending on your preferences. If you would prefer to marry in a church this is also a possibility and the venue will offer you a bridal suite from midday onwards on a complimentary basis for you to get ready and enjoy your wedding night.

The beautifully designed gardens are an added bonus, providing a scenic backdrop for your wedding photographs and a relaxed yet sophisticated environment for you and your guests to enjoy an al fresco drinks reception with canapés of your choosing. The experienced events team at The Rochford Hotel will be able to assist you with the planning of your wedding in minute by minute detail so that the big day runs effortlessly and matches your every desire.

The wedding breakfast options are numerous so as to fit with every budget and taste.  Popular starters include smoked salmon parcels with a light crème fraiches, horseradish and chive sauce or a classic prawn cocktail. Choices of main course are equally crowd pleasing and traditional; choose from the likes of loin of pork with Calvados sauce and caramelised apple; oven roasted chicken breast with sausage and herb stuffing; or roast rump of lamb. Finally before you dance the night away treat your guests to something sweet – profiteroles with chocolate sauce are a sure-fire hit, or for something lighter the strawberry pavlova is a delight for summertime weddings.