From the castle to the coast, your wedding nanny Colchester service caring for the children so every parent can relax and celebrate with you.
Colchester weddings can take you from Roman walls in the city centre to lakeside lawns on Mersea. Wherever you marry, I set up a welcoming space for the children with quiet activities, crafts and someone kind to turn to when it all feels a bit big.
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
Colchester is known as Britain’s oldest recorded town and became a city in 2022, so there is no shortage of history for a wedding backdrop. A wedding nanny Colchester parents can trust brings something just as valuable: a calm, organised day for the children, with care that lets their mums and dads enjoy the ceremony and the party.
Couples here choose venues such as Colchester Castle, with its museum setting in Castle Park, the Grade I listed Colchester Town Hall on the High Street, Wivenhoe House in Wivenhoe Park, East Mersea Hall with its lake and walled garden, and Mersea Island Vineyard in East Mersea. A city centre ceremony and a countryside reception call for different planning, and our wedding childcare Colchester service adapts to both.
Historic buildings and museums need a little extra thought where children are concerned. We agree a suitable room or corner with the venue in advance, keep little hands busy with crafts and stories, and step out for fresh air when someone needs a change of scene. Castle Park, which opened in 1892, is a lovely setting for photographs, and having extra hands makes group shots far easier with toddlers in tow.
Weddings in and around Colchester often split the day between two places, perhaps a ceremony in town followed by a reception out towards the coast or the countryside. Moving between venues can unsettle young children, so we keep their routine steady with the same faces, the same comforters and a simple plan for snacks and rest. Once everyone is settled at the reception, we set up our pop-up play and crafts area so children have somewhere familiar to return to all evening.
If you are marrying on Mersea Island, remember that the Strood causeway can be covered at high tide, so it helps to share tide times with families travelling across. We also cover Wivenhoe, Lexden, Stanway and West Mersea, and you can read about our wedding nanny in Clacton-on-Sea and wedding nanny in Braintree for venues a little further away.
For big family gatherings, a wedding creche Colchester couples set up with our Gold package gives children of all ages their own space to play. Our wedding nanny prices explain each package, and you can learn more about our wedding nanny service across Essex.
Getting married in Colchester or on Mersea and need someone to look after the children? Share your venue and plans, and I will help you find the right care. Check availability for your date.
Colchester weddings come in every shape, from intimate ceremonies in historic rooms to large coastal receptions. Our three packages can be tailored to your venue, guest list and timings, and I will send a quote once I know the details.
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
Being an Ofsted registered childminder graded Outstanding matters to me because parents are trusting me with what they love most. At your Colchester wedding I will treat every child with patience and warmth, giving their parents real peace of mind.
We hold enhanced DBS checks, Paediatric First Aid certification and safeguarding and EYFS training, so parents can enjoy your day with complete peace of mind.
Yes, we can provide childcare at city centre venues such as Colchester Castle and Colchester Town Hall, as well as Wivenhoe House, East Mersea Hall and Mersea Island Vineyard. We talk through the rooms available beforehand so children have a suitable space away from exhibits and busy areas.
Not at all. We plan our arrival around the tides on the Strood causeway, just as your guests will, so we are in place before the children arrive. Coastal and vineyard settings can be breezy, so we also bring quiet indoor activities in case the weather turns.
Our wedding nanny Colchester service covers the city and nearby places such as Wivenhoe, Lexden, Stanway, East Mersea and West Mersea. If your venue is elsewhere in north east Essex, send me the address and I will confirm the details for your date.
Meal and speech supervision is one of the most helpful parts of the day. We can sit with children at their table, help with food, or take them to a separate space for crafts and games, then bring them back for the cake or first dance.
We care for children from newborn upwards. Our Bronze package offers 1 to 1 care for up to 3 children under 5, while Silver and Gold suit mixed age groups, with planned activities for older children and calm, quiet options for babies and toddlers.
Yes. Every package includes age appropriate crafts, games and quiet activities, and with Silver and Gold we plan entertainment around the children attending. Our pop-up play and crafts area can be set up in a corner of your venue, so you do not need to provide anything.
As soon as your venue is booked, it is worth getting in touch, especially for weddings between May and September. A booking fee holds your date, and you can enquire through the form on our contact page or by calling 07364 111079.
