Country House Weddings

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About Country House Weddings
With over 30 years of expertise, Country House Weddings is home to two exceptional exclusive-use wedding venues in Essex: Leez Priory and Gosfield Hall. Both award-winning manor houses provide the perfect setting for unforgettable, all-inclusive weddings, combining historic charm with outstanding service.

Leez Priory remains one of the most sought-after manor house wedding venues in the country. Set in 40 acres of parkland, with a sweeping drive, manicured lawns and lake, Leez Priory offers a picture-perfect backdrop for an exceptional day.

Ceremonies can be performed in any of the eight licensed settings. Celebrate your day in the stunning historical Tower, which stands adjacent to the Main House. Or, for a truly unique environment, have an outdoor wedding ceremony beneath the carriageway.

Steeped in royal history, Gosfield Hall offers an equally spectacular backdrop. Once a former Royal Palace, the venue welcomes guests through immaculate grounds embossed with manicured lawns. Enter Queen Charlotte’s oak-panelled gallery and walk its 120-foot aisle. Alternatively, the high hand-painted ceiling in the Grand Salon offers a more intimate setting. For those who are looking for an outdoor ceremony, the carriageway is licensed and allows guests to enjoy the historic surroundings whilst you share “I Do's”.

The Marquis of Buckingham’s former ballroom provides an exquisite setting for the wedding breakfast, and there are also several grand and ornate reception rooms for you and your guests to enjoy throughout the day. Complete your day with a restful night's sleep in Essex's most luxurious Honeymoon Suite, where you'll wake up as newlyweds in truly regal surroundings.

Gosfield Hall also benefits from The Marquis, a private pub, inn and restaurant just a stone's throw from the house, which can be used exclusively for night before parties, allowing couples to create multi-day wedding celebrations.

Whether you choose Leez Priory or Gosfield Hall, you'll enjoy exclusive use of your chosen venue, offering a range of packages to help you tailor your day perfectly, suiting all tastes, preferences and budgets. Our talented in-house chefs and bar staff will create exceptional dining and drinks throughout your celebration. Your appointed Personal Wedding Manager will be on hand before and during your wedding day to ensure every step runs smoothly and every moment is unforgettable.
Testimonials

Gosfield Hall - Josh Jones & Beckie Rowley - 29/03/2026

Gosfield Hall made our dream wedding a reality.

We had our wedding at Gosfield Hall in March 2026, and it was perfect from start to finish. 

From our first tour, they made us feel completely at ease and were incredibly responsive with handling our requests.

The venue itself is stunning, our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful it was. The food was exceptional, with many guests saying it was the best wedding meal they have had. Additionally, the accommodation was a highlight. Having high-quality rooms on site made everything so much easier for our travelling guests, and the Rocco Suite was like something straight out of a movie - absolutely stunning. 

A special thank you to our Personal Wedding Manager Jocie, who made sure the day ran smoothly without any hiccups.

Leez Priory - Angharad Williams & Graham MacCallum - 03/01/2026

Amazing venue and fantastic staff!

We got married in Jan 2026 at Leez Priory. It was so magical from start to finish. The staff were fantastic, the house and grounds are kept very well, and the food was amazing.

We booked during one of their open days and found the process in the lead-up to the big day very straightforward. I thought the package we booked was good value for money, and the DJ being included was a bonus. 

The grounds and house are both brilliant for photos. This venue also worked for us as the disco was separate from other guest areas so there were both places to chat and places to party which suited our group's needs. 

We had a fantastic experience from start to finish, and I’d recommend this venue to anyone. You won’t be disappointed.

Gosfield Hall - Abbie Harris & Richard Tucker - 25/04/2026

After our first visit with Gosfield, we were blown away by the level of service, and of course, the beauty of the venue itself. It is everything we dreamed of… the grounds are impeccable and so well-kept. The selection of food & drink was all amazing, all our guests said it was one of the best wedding meals they have had (we also had such a wonderful evening at our food tasting prior to the day).

The amount of accommodation for our guests was really important to us & of course, the bridal suite is out of this world. We truly felt like royalty waking up the next morning together, husband & wife!

My partner & I had the BEST day! We got married at the end of April this year, and had Faye as our wedding co-ordinator. She was absolutely amazing, not only was she a delight to work with, but a truly kind and fun person. Faye was appointed to us 6 months out from our wedding and kept in contact with us throughout. Communication was so clear & no questions/ troubleshooting went unanswered. We had the PERFECT day, everything went to plan, and on time! THANK YOU, FAYE!

We truly cannot recommend Gosfield Hall enough! We wish we could relive the day over & over again. Thank you again!

*& shout-out to Pete, their resident DJ. You kept our guests on the dance floor all night long!

Leez Priory – Edward Cooke & Megan Harley - 07/04/2026

Where do I begin? We had the most beautiful wedding at Leez Priory in April this year. The venue is absolutely stunning inside and out, with exceptional grounds and fantastic on-site accommodation.

The guest rooms, honeymoon suite, and the cottage for me and my bridesmaids the night before, complete with a hot tub, were all spotless and perfect for keeping everything in one location.

The whole day felt magical. A huge shoutout to all the staff, who were fantastic throughout, but especially to Rachel. She was so calm, warm, and organised, and she set everything up perfectly. She was an absolute angel both on the day and afterwards.

We had a beautiful outdoor ceremony in front of the tower, followed by fabulous drinks, canapés, and a delicious wedding breakfast - the food was amazing! We also had a spectacular fireworks display courtesy of Dynamic Fireworks.

It truly was the most perfect day, and we’ll treasure the memories for years to come. Thank you so much! We would highly recommend Leez Priory to anyone looking to book their dream wedding day.