Wedding Fair Organisers in Essex

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.

Located in the picturesque Essex countryside, The Reid Rooms is a selection of handsome weather-boarded barns surrounding an attractive courtyard. Set against a stunning rural backdrop and with beautiful gardens, complete with moated Farmhouse accommodation, this venue is sure to provide the perfect setting for your wedding day. The venue is licensed for civil ceremonies, offering both indoor and outdoor options. The intimate oak-beamed Ceremony Room stands at the end of a pretty flower bordered pathway and is delightfully decorated with fairy lights. We have two outdoor ceremony pavilions, The Garden Pavilion on the Farmhouse lawn is secluded and tranquil and The Meadow Pavilion stands in the heart of a truly stunning field surrounded by open countryside. We can offer field hire for those of you looking for a festival-style wedding, with or without a licensed ceremony location. We pride ourselves on our flexibility, letting you have the day you have always imagined. We offer either a package at amazing prices or, if you would like a little more flexibility with your menu, you may choose the ‘venue-only’ hire, bringing in any suppliers of your choice. We are also very happy for you to provide your own alcohol and soft drinks for the day, with no corkage charge. Our bar opens immediately after the wedding breakfast for your evening reception. The Reid Rooms is a wonderful wedding venue for all seasons, hired exclusively for the day from 9.00 am until midnight. It can accommodate small, intimate weddings or more extravagant celebrations of up to 150 guests for the wedding breakfast. We can accommodate up to 200 for the evening reception. We understand how important your wedding day is and we are committed to doing everything we can to give you the day of your dreams. • Beautifully restored barns and 15th Century Farmhouse accommodation • Ideal for weddings all year round • Licensed for civil ceremonies • Picturesque countryside setting • No corkage charge • Flexible catering options

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.

The Compasses in Pattiswick, is set in the beautiful countryside of the Holfield Estate, a wonderful, unique venue for your wedding celebration. Formerly an award winning family run gastro pub, it provides delicious food and exceptional service in a stunning location. Whether you are planning a large wedding with up to 180 guests or a more intimate celebration, The Compasses offers you the chance to create your perfect day. The Compasses offers a spectacular selection of quality food. Every dish is created using the finest, fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Whether you'd love a simple British classic like bangers and mash, or fancy a five-course gourmet tasting menu to compliment your big day, we can create a menu to suit you. Every wedding at the venue is a bespoke celebration, tailored to you. We offer an unrivalled level of service and attention to detail and our dedicated wedding co-ordinator is on hand throughout the day, to ensure your wedding dreams are turned into a reality. Brides can also take advantage of our fabulous Bridal Preparation Suite, where the bridal party can get ready in style. With a four seat hair and makeup bar, full length mirrors and a comfy seating area, it’s the perfect place to relax and prepare before the ceremony. We always strive to provide everything you need, from teepees in the garden, to a cosy celebration by a roaring log fire; we look forward to hearing your ideas.

Our contemporary hotel, located at London Southend Airport offers a modern venue for your wedding celebration. At Holiday Inn Southend, all our ground floor suites can be used for your civil wedding, wedding breakfast and evening reception with plenty of space for any evening entertainment. You can also have full use of our ground floor bar and lounge areas in the evenings. If you’re looking for an unrivalled venue for your wedding breakfast, our 1935 Rooftop Restaurant and Bar will give you breath- taking views across the beautiful Essex countryside and London Southend Airport runway. The 70 seated restaurant can be used to celebrate your wonderful day from Monday – Saturday during selected hours. Licenced for civil ceremonies the 1935 Rooftop Restaurant and Bar can accommodate up to 70 guests for wedding breakfast only (subject availability). Relaxed, happy and having enjoyed a memorable day you can retire to one of the modern and stylish guest bedrooms and start your married life in style. Our Next Wedding Fair will be on Sunday 25th March 2018, 11am - 3pm

Your wedding is one of the most memorable days of your life. Then why not celebrate it at Stifford Hall Hotel and we will ensure you and your guests have countless happy memories to cherish for many years to come, also our gurantee to you at Stifford Hall we only host ONE WEDDING PER DAY The beautiful Regency Suite is ideal for up to 110 guests for the ceremony and reception, followed by an evening reception for 160 guests. During the Summer months The Pagoda can be used for outside ceremonies in our landscaped gardens. The hotel offers 97 en-suite bedrooms including executive rooms, spacious lounge and extensive grounds and gardens. We are delighted to offer a special accommodation rate for your guests. The perfect place to hold your special day!.

With sweeping views of the London skyline and surrounded by English countryside, farmland and woodland, Gaynes Park is a contemporary barn wedding venue in a traditional rural setting. An elegant and sophisticated venue that is truly unique, Gaynes Park boasts immaculately restored listed barns, an Orangery, beautiful gardens and boutique luxury accommodation. Weddings can take place in one of three locations: the Orangery, Gather Barn or Mill Barn. The beautiful Orangery is located in the walled garden on the site of an old Victorian conservatory and is a stylish building with exposed oak beams and central double doors that maximise natural light, warmth, ambience and views to the gardens. It is approached from the long, central ‘garden aisle’ which winds through the walled gardens to finish at the conservatory doors ensuring a dramatic entrance for the bride. The magnificent and spacious Mill Barn is supported by four tree trunks that are hundreds of years old. Enhanced with floor-to-ceiling windows at the entrance and overlooking the courtyard at the rear, the barn is a fantastic choice for both the ceremony and wedding breakfast. Flooded with natural light, it has high vaulted ceilings and a mezzanine gallery with Raj-style furniture and table lanterns that makes it a perfect location for those looking to chill out or take a break from the dancing without missing a thing. Providing the grand entrance to Mill Barn is Gather Barn; an attractive open-sided listed building which is surrounded by elegant planters and foliage and offers an idyllic setting for an outside ceremony. From dusk, it is attractively lit with twinking fairy lights and uplighters for magical effect. As stunning as the barns themselves are the grounds at Gaynes Park, which are breathtaking. The Long Walk boasts year-round colour thanks to established herbaceous borders, traditional roses, bulbs and perennial shrubs. An enchanting place to reflect before the ceremony and for the first photos after the exchange of vows, it is an oasis of calm with its well tended borders and colourful blooms. Equally impressive is the Walled Garden, which is a lovely location for mingling with a drinks reception or to play garden games. The charming Apple Loft Cottage awaits your arrival and can be used before the ceremony to get ready in and at any point during the day to freshen up. The excitement will build as the bride leaves Apple Loft and makes her way to the picturesque Heart Gate, stopping for a few final photographs before she takes her vows. The Coach House, located nearby, is available for you and your guests, if required, on the night of the wedding. With 10 luxurious ensuite bedrooms and a stunning large reception area with comfortable seating and dining area to enjoy breakfast the next morning. Gaynes Park offers many romantic locations for special photographs. From the Heart Gate to the Pavilion with its hundreds of fairy lights, the new ‘London lookout’ with sweeping views of the Capital’s skyline, and the Walled Garden and grounds, photographers will not be short of inspiration and the images will illustrate the magic of the day. With its serene atmosphere and country views, Gaynes Park could be miles from anywhere. This stunning wedding venue and all it offers for a fabulous country barn wedding is just a stone’s throw from London and easily accessible from all areas across the South East. Special Offers Save at least £2000 on all remaining dates up to 31st March 2019 Choose any remaining date up to the 31st March 2019 at Gaynes Park and save an incredible £1,000 off the venue hire. And if that wasn’t amazing enough, you’ll also be able to save £1,000* on your food and drink from Galloping Gourmet! *The discount on the food and drink will be applied to your final balance payment. The offer is not available to previously confirmed bookings or transfers of date. Off Peak Menu Prices. Save up to £10 Per Person* Galloping Gourmet love producing the most amazing wedding food and drink for your special day, and if you make a booking for any future midweek wedding at Gaynes Park, you can take advantage of their incredible offer and save up to £10 per person whether you decide on their Standard, Deluxe, Premier, Gourmet Experience or Casual Dining menu. *Only applies to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday weddings. Off-peak months are January - March and October - December. Not applicable to the Christmas week or bank holidays. Not applicable to previously confirmed bookings or transfers of date Call 01992 660329 to find out more.

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.