Wedding Venues in Essex

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

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.

Step into the atmosphere of a historic country home that exudes, taste, warmth and comfort and which is one of the most sought after wedding venues in Essex. The Lawn is an elegant Georgian mansion, set in 3 acres of landscaped and beautifully kept gardens, surrounded by over 100 acres of rolling park and woodland. The entire venue is exclusively yours for your special day and provides the perfect setting for your photographs. Included FREE is your own large, delightful Bride's Room (with facilities). Make a dramatic entrance, down the sweeping staircase, to the galleried Grand Hall for the Civil Ceremony. NEW for the 2019 Season, is our stylish wedding gazebo with its double-tiered cedar roof, set against the backdrop of our lovingly tendered Rose Garden – a true English country garden wedding! From a small gathering to a party of say 350, enjoy an exceptional quality of service from our friendly, dedicated team. We are easily accessible by road, rail or air and offer ample, adjacent, free parking (including overnight). Contact Us to find out more.

Hedingham Castle is a wedding venue like no other - an iconic Norman Keep just a stone's throw away from an elegant Georgian Country House, and onsite accommodation, all set within 160 acres of romantic countryside. Ceremonies take place in the Banqueting Hall of the Castle, under the grand double height archway and lit with a myriad of candles. Alternatively, you may say your vows outdoors, on the lawns overlooking the lake or on the Tilting Lawn of the Castle. Receptions take place either in the stunning Georgian House and Ballroom Marquee for up to 150 guests, or for more intimate weddings of 70 or less, you can host your whole day in the Castle: dine in the atmospheric Tapestry Room then continue with drinks and dancing on the Garrison Floor above. Whatever you decide, it is sure to be the most magical experience from start to finish.

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.

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.

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!.

Greenwoods Hotel & Spa Retreat is one of the leading wedding venues in Essex. Set in picturesque gardens, this 17th century listed manor house combines historical romance with luxury contemporary styling to create a breathtaking setting for the biggest day of your life. With over 12 years’ experience in creating dream wedding days, Greenwoods will be able to guide you through every step of the planning process. Whether you’re looking for an intimate ceremony for 20 guests or a lavish celebration for 200, Greenwoods will work to make sure that your wedding is planned to perfection. The brand new, multi-million-pound Garden Suite opened in the Spring of 2017 and has been hosting stylish weddings ever since. The beautiful space has been built to cater for 200 sit down guests and a total of 300 evening guests. The suite comes equipped with PA system, built in sound and lighting systems, a terrace overlooking the gardens and exclusive bar and toilets. Waiting staff will be on hand to help with their attentive, yet unobtrusive service and a wedding coordinator will oversee everything, ensuring your day runs perfectly. For a more intimate wedding celebration we have our library and boardroom for up to 50 people for a civil marriage or partnership ceremony and up to 40 people for a sit down meal. If you’re planning a less formal reception or for an evening reception, 100 people standing can be catered for within this stylish space. The magnificent English gardens are the perfect choice for summer ceremonies. The stunning surroundings offer a superb backdrop and can seat up to 150 guests, provide an idyllic setting for drinks receptions and be used to create truly memorable photography. Enquire now and see for yourself the beautiful wedding facilities and stunning grounds, ready and waiting for your special day. Book a private tour and consultation with the Wedding & Events Coordinator and be sure to visit on one of the Open Days or Fayres. For more information call us on 01277 829990 "Greenwoods offer the perfect combination of a large venue that is still intimate and delivering a highly personal service for their couples. The continuous hard work of their coordinator was highly praised for working seamlessly behind the scenes to ensure a perfect day. Good packages on offer and variety of lovely rooms " - Essex Wedding Awards 2019, Wedding Venue of the Year