Wedding Fair Organisers in Colchester

Weddings at Wivenhoe House are everything you’d expect and more. Our stunning 18th Century, country house hotel makes the perfect backdrop for your wedding and is set in the most idyllic of locations. With sweeping staircases, elegant rooms and surrounded by beautiful Essex parkland, our venue is nothing far from spectacular. Licensed for civil ceremonies, we also have an outdoor Gazebo, overlooking our breath-taking grounds, so you can wed surrounded by nature and tranquillity. Here at Wivenhoe we have put a twist on tradition and fused the main house with a Garden Wing, which sits alongside the meticulously renovated historic house and offers a more modern experience. Our team of dedicated wedding coordinators and aspiring managers, will go above and beyond, and will take care of every detail to ensure you have the most perfect day. We also believe that your special day should not be shared, so we hold one wedding per day, promising you the undivided attention of our professional wedding team. In this most historic of settings in Essex, this is your chance to write the next chapter in the history of this unique and magnificent country house wedding venue.

Prested Hall is a beautiful, privately owned, 15th-century country manor house, positioned at the end of a tree-lined drive in 75 acres of gorgeous Essex parkland. Prested is yours and yours alone on your big day. Prested has 14 elegant bedrooms with fine period interiors, 6 serviced apartments and is naturally the first choice for many couples from Essex, Suffolk, and beyond. All of our reception rooms and our delightful waterside gazebo are licensed for civil ceremonies. So whether you are looking for an alfresco summer ceremony on the lawn or an intimate winter ceremony in our warming oak-paneled room, Prested has something for all. During the summer months, couples also have the option to dine in our traditional marquee with picture-perfect views out across the manicured lawns, moat, and the stunning parkland beyond, creating the perfect backdrop to any wedding breakfast.

Built in the 18th Century, The Coach House with traditional oak beams, mellow brickwork and beautifully tended gardens filled with beguiling blooms, provides a very charming setting to celebrate weddings. The interior of The Coach House is filled with ambience and character; it has three beautiful arch doors that lead onto the terrace which overlooks the stunning garden. Couples can marry in a romantic gazebo in this private garden, surrounded with the carefully cultivated plants that flower throughout the summer season. Set within the 200 acres of Gardens and Arboretum at Marks Hall, The Coach House is an unmissable attraction in the Essex countryside, with an enviable collection of mature trees, woodland and leafy paths. Guests can share the beauty and tranquillity of the grounds on their special day. The Coach House can seat 120 for a civil ceremony, 120 for a wedding breakfast and up to 200 for the evening reception. A perfect place to create special memories.

The newly renovated Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester rebranded to become part of the Marriott at the end of 2024, following a multi-million pound renovation project. What emerged is a stunning modern property with a striking spacious orangery and self contained function space with private bar. 131 modern bedrooms including double-doubles to accomodate families and the aded benefit of a health club with pool and ample onsite parking.