Your Ofsted Outstanding wedding nanny Braintree families can trust, caring for children in town and nearby villages while parents enjoy the day.
North Essex weddings often mean country houses, walled gardens and long, happy days. I plan the children’s day to match, with a cosy base for naps and quiet moments, and lively crafts and games ready for when they need to let off steam.
1 to 1 or small group care so children feel safe, settled and included
engaging books, games and creative activities
keeping children calm, comfortable and happy
allowing parents to enjoy the reception without worry
Countryside venues around Braintree are lovely for photographs, but long days in big grounds can be a lot for small children. A wedding nanny Braintree couples book in advance gives parents a proper break, knowing their children are safe, entertained and settled while the celebrations carry on around them.
Some of the area’s best known places to marry include Fennes at Bocking, Gosfield Hall in the village of Gosfield, The Coach House at Markshall near Coggeshall, the Oaks Pavilion at Rivenhall Oaks in Witham and Prested Hall at Feering. These range from a Georgian mansion to a former coach house set among woodland and gardens. Our wedding childcare Braintree service can be shaped around any of them, whether that means a playroom indoors or a shaded spot outside.
Families are often travelling from further away for weddings in this part of Essex. Braintree has its own railway station along with Braintree Freeport station near the Braintree Village outlet, and the A120 runs past the town towards Stansted and Colchester. Guests who arrive after a long journey, perhaps with a baby who slept the whole way and is now wide awake, are glad to find a calm space where children can unwind before the ceremony begins.
Country house weddings in north Essex also tend to run long, often stretching from a midday ceremony into a late evening party. That is a big ask for a three year old. We pace the children’s day with active games after the photographs, quieter crafts while the speeches are under way and a calm, dimmed space for babies who need a nap. Parents get to stay with the celebration, and the children are still smiling when the cake is cut.
As well as the town itself, we cover nearby communities including Bocking, Great Notley, Rayne, Coggeshall, Kelvedon, Witham and Halstead. For venues further along the A12 or A120 you might like to read about our wedding nanny in Chelmsford or our wedding nanny in Colchester.
Bigger families can choose a creche for weddings in Braintree, where 2 or 3 of our nannies run a shared space with games, crafts and a quiet corner. Take a look at our wedding nanny prices, or find out how our wedding nanny service across Essex works from first enquiry to the last dance.
Marrying near Braintree and want the children happy all day? Send me your venue, timings and the children’s ages, and I will suggest the right care. Check availability for your wedding date.
Whether you have one baby on the guest list or a whole group of cousins, our packages can be tailored to your Braintree venue and timings. Let me know the numbers and ages and I will prepare a quote.
Perfect for 1 to 1 care and entertainment for your little hero's.
Perfect for looking after a little tribe through the day and keeping them entertained
Perfect for a creche-style facility if you have a number of children in attendance
As an Ofsted registered childminder graded Outstanding, I know how much trust parents place in me. At a busy country house wedding near Braintree, that trust shows in small things: settling a shy toddler, keeping to nap times and staying calm when plans change.
Our nannies are enhanced DBS checked and Paediatric First Aid certified, and arrive in a discreet uniform that sits comfortably alongside your guests.
Yes. Couples in the area marry at venues such as Fennes, Gosfield Hall, The Coach House at Markshall, Rivenhall Oaks and Prested Hall, and we can provide childcare at any of these or at other venues nearby. Tell me where you are marrying and I will plan around the space available.
Along with the town, our wedding nanny Braintree service covers places such as Bocking, Great Notley, Rayne, Coggeshall, Kelvedon, Witham and Halstead. If your venue sits between towns or deep in the countryside, share the address and I will confirm your booking details.
Absolutely. Many north Essex weddings make the most of gardens and woodland, so we agree a safe outdoor area in advance and keep an indoor or covered space ready for rest, nappy changes or a change in the weather. Children are supervised throughout, wherever they are playing.
Yes. Children who have been in the car or on the train for a while often need a gentle start, so we have quiet activities and a calm corner ready from the moment they arrive. Parents can then settle in, freshen up and enjoy the ceremony.
We care for children from newborn upwards. On the video call beforehand we talk through feeding, sleep and comfort routines in detail, so the baby is looked after just as the parents would wish while they join the wedding breakfast and speeches.
Silver brings 2 wedding nannies and planned games, crafts and entertainment, while Gold brings 3 wedding nannies and a creche style facility for bigger groups. Prices start from £80 and £120 per hour respectively, and we agree staffing in advance by ages and numbers.
Once your venue is confirmed, send an enquiry through the contact form or call 07364 111079. A booking fee secures the date. Dates between May and September go quickly, so earlier is better if you are marrying in the summer.
