Rookery Meadow is a true blank canvas venue, meaning you have complete creative and financial control over every element of your special day. Whether you are seeking a relaxed day, festival wedding or classic marquee wedding, our flexible approach gives you a genuine chance to create something truly unique. Campers are welcome whilst you can spend the night under the stars in our bridal bell tent. Benefit from free unlimited hire of props from our Barn of Curiosities, including the rustic old oak bar, tree of cake, milk urns, log slices, jam jars, straw bales, blanket boxes and much more. The lake features a jetty and lake walks, offering a beautiful spot for a ceremony or reception. Or have your marquee/ tipi away from the lake in the meadow, where ancient oak trees offer shade and there are two acres of grass ready for you to fill with guests and games. Hire is from £5,000, there is no VAT to pay and the price includes: - exclusive use for three days (Friday to Sunday) - generator and wiring - unlimited free prop hire from the Barn of Curiosities - support to research and contact suppliers - event manager on the big day - freedom to camp - bridal bell tent - shower room - luxury toilets Facilities such as a marquee/ tipi, catering, drinks, entertainment, celebrant and flowers are not included and are hired in by each couple. We support you in seeking out the things that meet your needs and have a list of recommended suppliers to inspire you. There is no corkage! The average total cost of a Rookery Meadow wedding, including hire, is £18,000.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Gemma and Rob Walpole

When we became engaged there was no question about venues - the best place we could think of celebrating our special day was Rookery Meadow. Nowhere else could offer the freedom to choose everything we wanted, and nowhere else could match the beauty and tranquillity of the natural surroundings. We know that not everyone is as lucky as we are. Most people don’t have a fairy-tale meadow at the bottom of the garden. So we are giving you the opportunity to share ours.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2015

No. of Weddings Hosted

Between 10 and 30

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Rookery Meadow

Wedding Venue Type

Garden / Outdoor

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

150

Reception Capacity

150

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted

Water View

Exclusive Use

Marquee Permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Pet Friendly

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

External Catering Permitted

Alcohol Licence

No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Pricing for Rookery Meadow

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£5,000 - £5,000

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Couple accommodation included

Choice of preferred caterers

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

We charge a fixed hire price of £5,000. For this you will enjoy three days exclusive use, room to camp, separate car park, unlimited hire of accessories from the barn of curiosities, help to source and contact suppliers, help to set up and breakdown, event management on the day, luxury toilet unit and a generator to provide power. You can also spend your wedding night under the stars in our bridal bell tent complete with wooden double bed, and you and any other campers will have access to a private shower, toilet and utility room (single shower room can cater for up to 15 campers).

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Reviews for Rookery Meadow
(24)

Katie and Matt

Happy couple married in September

October 2021

Cannot recommend this venue highly enough!

We held our wedding reception at Rookery Meadow last weekend and cannot recommend this venue highly enough! Gemma and Rob were amazing throughout the whole planning process, especially when we postponed our wedding (twice), helping us find new dates and rearrange with suppliers. The day seemed to flow perfectly and a lot of our guests have commented on how beautiful the setting was and how well it was run. When our evening caterer broke down Gemma quickly arranged a replacement for us so we had nothing to worry about and we still got pizza in the evening like we planned! Thank you Gemma and Rob, we couldn't have asked for more! Katie & Matt

Ruth and Will

Happy couple married in October

October 2021

So much more than just the venue

Rookery Meadow was perfect. Gemma & Rob provide so much more than just the venue. Their contacts & experience in the industry helped to guide us through from start to finish. Nothing was too much & they worked tirelessly to ensure everything was as we hoped. They were so very flexible to our ideas & even put on an extra date so we would not have to delay our wedding further. Everything ran so smoothly thanks to their efforts. We will be eternally grateful to them for helping us to create exactly what we wanted for our wedding day. Thank you so much.

Ellie and Adam

Happy couple married in December

October 2021

An outstanding service in a beautiful setting

We got married at Rookery Meadow last week - Rob & Gemma worked unbelievably hard to make our day run smoothly & kept it all feeling so relaxed. They went above & beyond what we expected & were so friendly. They delivered an outstanding service in a beautiful setting. We loved every minute of it & had SO MUCH FUN!!

Felicity and Peter

Happy couple married in March

October 2021

Beyond our expectations in every way

From the moment we visited we just felt very positive about everything. Gemma and Rob were so welcoming to us and just got the balance right where early input was concerned. Many of the venues we had visited wished to impose caterers, bar companies etc. on us with the line ‘they can do it in their sleep’ but Gemma and Rob had a long list of suggestions and personal recommendations with no pressure. As it turns out all of the recommendations we took up were A*. We had a wonderful time, it is a special place. From the moment, we viewed the meadow it had a magic feeling that allowed us to have the day we wished for. Having access to the meadow in the week running up the wedding is fantastic and really makes setting up a fun experience. We wouldn’t have done it any differently. Gemma and Rob were excellent right through from the early stages of planning, the setting up, the day itself and the break down. They really did go beyond our expectations in every way.

Hilary and Barry

Wedding: August

October 2021

What a totally wonderful venue

A big thank you for making our granddaughter's wedding sooooo special. What a totally wonderful venue you have. Everything was perfect, thank you both so much.

Kathryn and Andy

Happy couple married in June

October 2021

The most special moment of our lives

Thank you so much for everything you did to make our wedding dream a reality! As soon as we met you we knew Rookery Meadow was right for us. Sitting under the 400 year old oak tree, listening to the birds and watching the ribbons flutter in the breeze was the most special moment of our lives. Thank you!

Mike and Lisa

Happy couple married in August

October 2021

The whole weekend was fantastic

A huge thank you to you both while we continue to get over what was for us an amazing day! Absolutely everybody thought the venue, the food, the bands, the whole weekend was fantastic and that is in no small way down to you. From the moment we first visited Rookery Meadow we knew it and you would be everything we wanted it to be and it was. Not even some rain could spoil it. Hopefully our wedding day can help advertise how awesome Rookery Meadow is!

Lauren and Shane

Happy couple married in October

October 2021

Best decision ever!

Well what can we say other than thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We had the most amazing day on 11/09/2021. We could not have wished for anything better! What an incredible job you do creating and making magical days for special couples. You supported us, guided us, even listened to our stresses and woes! You made us feel loved and supported every step of the way. Please continue to be wonderful humans and guide others in the name of love. PS If you ever have prospective couples dropping in to see the site, please allow them to see this card and I can tell them that they won't be making a mistake if they choose to be in your capable hands. Our friends and family still talk about the tremendous time they had and how beautiful the setting was. Best decision ever!

Barney & Becs

Happy couple married in September

January 2019

Magical Venue for a magical day

Rookery Meadow could not have been any more than we could have wished for. We were really hoping to make our wedding very personal and our own and Gemma and Matt allow you complete autonomy to do that and the big added bonus is they help you do it! It's a magical setting that even on a rainy day that we had still looks beautiful. Gemma and Matt are the best managers, offer so much flexibility and are very hands on- not like you would get in most places. We would not have had the day we had without them. We were able to make the marquee completely our own, get our own caterers and bring all of our own booze to cater for everyone. We had a pub marquee added on where the venue offer an actual pub bar which looked amazing. We got to extend our wedding overnight and in the morning with our guest camping next to us in the field so got to relive it all the next day. I can not recommend this place enough for your wedding day. It was absolutely perfect, so much so that we can't help but take ourselves back there every year on our anniversary. Thank you for such a magical day!

Lizzy and James

Happy couple married in August

January 2019

The best DIY wedding ever!

Rookery Meadow is a stunning wedding venue. If you want a personalised wedding where you have a blank canvas and can create whatever you want then this is the place for you! It sounds overwhelming but with Gemma and Rob’s help and advise anything seemed possible! They have so many contacts for everything and anything to do with weddings. We had tipis, outdoor games, an oak bar, live band, the boat on the lake and camping for guests. Our wedding is still widely talked about with our friends and we loved it! You can create whatever you want. I would highly recommend.

Location & Contact Details for Rookery Meadow

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Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Harleston, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

A map and instructions on how to find us can be found on our website. A we only have six weddings a year there is only a sign outside on event days, ensuring we stay a little bit secret! Please therefore book visits in advance.

Nearest Town

Bungay

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M11

Nearest Train Station

Diss

Nearest Airport

Norwich

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Rookery Meadow?

Will and Ruth's giant tipi wedding with a lakeside ceremony, mac'n'cheese food van, free bar and the most gorgeous chill out area complete with fire pit, bunting and sofas from our Barn of Curiosities. Such a beautiful day and a unique set up.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't worry about pleasing everyone else - it is your day so create what you want. If you don't want a first dance or a sit down meal, then don't have one! And equally important is enjoy every bit, from the planning to the day itself. It will go quickly so treasure every second.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Every wedding at Rookery Meadow is completely unique so they are all full of personal touches. One of our favourites was a handmade sweetshop built by the bride and groom.

Describe Rookery Meadow in 5 adjectives

Unique Rustic Relaxed Alternative Flexible

Where’s the best photo spot at Rookery Meadow?

On the jetty overlooking the lake

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Rookery Meadow?

Not that we know of!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Sausage rolls (they go very well with Pimms!)

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Walkways lit with fairy lights

What is Rookery Meadow most unique feature?

The beautiful lake or the 400-year-old oak trees

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The personal support we give each couple

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