Mulberry House - Wedding and Event Venue in Essex

Wedding Venue in Essex
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About Mulberry House - Wedding and Event Venue in Essex
Mulberry House is a family-owned and operated wedding venue located in High Ongar, England. This Essex estate is nestled on 22 acres of rolling fields, wishing wells, and lakes that create a breathtaking backdrop. The historic house has been subtly converted into a boutique hotel while retaining its origional charm and details. Featuring stunning Georgian architecture mixed with 21st-century additions, this venue is a luxurious and unique setting to hold weddings all year through.

Facilities and Capacity

Mulberry House is licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 150 people. The venue has two beautiful wedding reception spaces, both of which come equipped with working bars and can seat between 40 and 150 guests. The Copper Room is furnished with exquisite chandeliers and exposed beams, while the Marquee is draped with white cloth and fairy lights. Before dining and dancing, drinks receptions can be held on the terrace overlooks the grounds and lake. After the festivities, you and your loved ones can retire to the hotel's 25 overnight accommodations. These comfortable and tastefully-designed en-suite bedrooms will allow you to relax and unwind after a fun-filled day with all your friends and family.

Services Offered

Mulberry House only hosts one wedding per day, meaning that no other couple is married here on the same day. For your big day, you will have a dedicated Wedding Co-Ordinator, Function Manager, and waiting staff at your disposal to ensure everything goes seamlessly.

NATIONAL Award Winning.. we cannot help but shout it from the rooftops, we a SO PROUD!

2025 Essex Wedding Awards – Outstanding Contribution - Claire O'Sullivan

2024 National Winner of the Wedding Industry Awards – Wedding Venue (Hotel)

2024 Essex Wedding Awards – Best Events Team of the Year

2023 National Winner of the Wedding Industry Awards – Wedding Venue (Hotel)

2023 Essex Wedding Awards – Best Historic Venue of the Year 2023 Essex Wedding Awards – Best Hotel Venue of the Year
Testimonials

Natalie & David

Magical Day at Mulberry House

We got married at Mulberry House on 19th September and had the best day! From the moment we first visited, we knew it was the right venue for us. Every member of staff is professional, friendly and shows a genuine enthusiasm for what they do. The grounds and indoor spaces are beautiful, with a lovely bridal suite and getting ready space, and the added bonus of rooms on site for guests.

The wedding specialist team Chloe, Olivia & Nicola were fantastic, helping us craft our day, on hand for every question over countless emails and were always quick to respond. They solved any problem we had and no query is ever too big or small. Accommodating our request for bespoke cocktails is just one example. Alongside receiving the green book which covers key venue details, the team creates a working schedule tailored to your wedding. It tracks the day’s timeline and all the details you need. This is available on a portal, alongside the seating plans. We must also credit the reception team for organising all our guest room bookings and handling some swaps!

On the day itself, Jo was our utterly wonderful co-ordinator and absolute hero. We cannot thank her and the team enough. She was with us every step of the way, on hand to greet both the bridal party and later the groom’s party, making sure we had breakfast and everything else we needed. Jo ensured the whole day ran smoothly, and that we stayed relaxed and calm. She helped with my dress train, made sure a tray of canapés was waiting for us after our photos, gave us sneak peeks of the room setups before our guests, helped guests with mobility needs, herded our guests, and did so much more.

Our guests consistently commented on how delicious everything was and how beautifully it was presented. We also opted to add a snack table for children during the drinks reception which we would recommend, it went down a treat!

Mulberry House isn’t just another wedding venue, they are so supportive and there to truly make each day unique. Thank you to all the Mulberry House team!
Natalie & David

Lauren

The most beautiful venue

I can’t even start to find the words - we got married at Mulberry House in early August, and I cannot speak highly enough of everyone who works there and the venue itself. From the morning, the getting ready spaces are just perfect - myself, my mum, my aunt and 4 bridesmaids got ready at the venue and there was so much space. My husband said the same about the men’s changing room too. We used the outside ceremony space which was just gorgeous - all of our guests commented on how lovely the grounds are, some of them got up early for breakfast the next morning just to explore and take pictures! The fact that we could have so many people stay and debrief over breakfast the next morning was perfect, and all of the rooms were modern and comfy.
All of the staff at Mulberry House were amazing, there was nothing that was too much. Claire made our day so so easy, and made sure that amongst all of the busyness, we still had moments just the two of us to catch up together and take it all in. She always made sure we had a drink, asked whether we needed water or food, she got my elderly grandparents teas and made sure they were comfortable, and made the whole day run so smoothly, we would have been absolutely lost without her. Sammy as well was so helpful in the evening, and helped set up the nightcap at the end of the evening and made sure we had everything we needed. We’re so grateful for all of the work behind the scenes that makes the day run so smoothly so that we could just take it all in.
Our guests still talk about Mulberry House three weeks later, and we’re already planning which events we can go back for. Absolutely recommend this beautiful venue!!

Reyss & Demi

Making our dreams become a reality

Demi and I were married on 23 August 2026, and from start to finish Mulberry House delivered an experience that genuinely made our dream wedding come true. Every department played a part, and the level of care, communication and professionalism was exceptional.

Chloe, Nicola & Jo
This team worked seamlessly with all our chosen suppliers, ensuring everything transitioned smoothly on the day. Their communication was clear, supportive and reassuring throughout the entire planning process. No question ever felt too small or too obvious — they guided us with patience and expertise from beginning to end.

Aaron & the Catering Team
Food was one of the most important elements for us and our guests when choosing a venue. We wanted an authentic Caribbean menu that honoured our heritage, and Aaron’s team delivered beyond expectations. After providing feedback at the tasting, the team absolutely smashed it on the day.
Our guests were blown away from the very first canapé — mac and cheese balls, ackee and saltfish plantain cups, and mini Jamaican patties. The mains were just as impressive: boneless curry mutton, jerk chicken, rice, homemade coleslaw and fresh salad. The most common feedback we received was that it felt like being back in Barbados.

Sammy & the Bar Team
Sammy and the bar team kept the drinks flowing effortlessly, making sure our guests were well looked after and that we, the bride and groom, always had what we needed. The small touches made a big difference — from matching the energy of the groomsmen to easing nerves before speeches and keeping the excitement high during our entrance. They were on our “wave” from the very beginning.


The only downside to having such an attentive, talented team in every department is that the day goes by far too quickly — it leaves you wanting to do it all over again.

Mulberry House, thank you for turning our vision into reality.
Demi and I wish you continued success.

With love,
Reyss & Demi

Laura

The Perfect Wedding Venue

Our wedding day at Mulberry House was absolutely incredible! Can’t recommend this venue enough! From the first viewing, the Mulberry House team have been incredible! Chloe and Nicola were amazing and so helpful throughout the planning and Jo, Claire, Bonnie and the team were phenomenal on the day! Everyone was so lovely and helpful and went above and beyond for us. The day ran so smoothly and we are so grateful for all the hard work that the team put in to ensure that we had the perfect wedding day. The venue is so beautiful and we loved that we got to use so much of the venue as we got married at the lakeside gazebo, had the wedding breakfast in the copper room and used the marquee for the evening. The food was absolutely incredible and all our guests raved about it!
What a perfect place to get married and what a fantastic team! Five stars is not enough for Mulberry House!

Kiera

Wedding venue of dreams!

Booking Mulberry House was a no brainer for us, we fell in love straight away and couple picture our special day there so clearly. They have everything a more you could possibly want, from the grounds to the food it was all perfect!

You will be so looked after here, as a bride I was made to feel like part of their family. My husband and I was their main priority and they took such good care of us. A special shout out to Claire, everyone needs a Claire of their wedding day! We can’t thank them enough xx

Catherine

Perfect wedding venue

Mulberry House is the most stunning venue. Our daughter got married there on Friday and it was an absolutely perfrct day!

From day one when we came to view the venue right up to tidying up our last remaining wedding bits the day after the wedding, everyone at Mulberry was so kind and helpful, attentive and professional throughout the whole process.

The venue is absolutely stunning. The way the wedding flowed from the outside gazebo for the ceremony onto the outside patio and conservatory for drinks and canapés then into the copper room for the wedding breakfast and then the marquee for the evening was seamless.

You can choose the most amazing venue which takes your breath away as soon as you drive up the gravel path, but it’s the people that are working their socks off behind the scenes inside that make this place run like clockwork. We could see how hard every single one of the staff worked yet always smiling and stopping what they were doing to make sure we have everything we needed.

The food was amazing too! Everyone said they had never tasted food so good at a wedding (that was still hot when it came out too!!)

We chose suppliers that have worked at the venue countless times. The rapport they have with each other and the praise and respect they have for everyone at Mulberry House filled us with such confidence that we knew the day was going to run like clockwork.

Julie

Wedding 13.6.26

We had the most anazing day here for my daughters wedding, the staff are simply the best and go beyond and above to make your day perfect, which it was..the grounds are stunning and food spectacular..the attention to detail spot on..they are with you morning till night..we were upset tp leave on Sunday as it felt like leaving family but we will be back for events.. thank you to all the wedding team, ladies and gents behind the bars, chefs. Reception team and everyone that makes mulberry house what it is, was just the perfect day for everyone who attended. I have not left photos as my camera simply doesn't do it the justice it deserves

Naomi

The BEST day of our lives!

We had an incredible wedding day, we would not change a thing! Claire and the team were truly amazing and helped us out so much, they helped the day run so smoothly and without them none of it would’ve been possible. We are beyond grateful to every individual who worked on making sure our wedding was everything we’d imagined! Our wedding from the begging right until the end would not have been possible without all the help we had - Our venue viewing with Jo, meetings with Chloe, emails with Nicola and Chloe with any questions we had (they answered every single query we had big or small), Food tasting, a phone call with Olivia, the drop off the day before, the on the day team, Claire, JoJo, the lady on reception and the bar staff and the team who were there for breakfast the next morning.

We chose the traditional british BBQ for our wedding breakfast and the pizza buffet for our evening food - The food was amazing, we’ve even had our guests tell us how much they enjoyed the food.

Claire you are amazing at what you do and I could not have got through the day without you, Liam and I are so grateful for you 🤍 JoJo, thank you so much for you help the morning of the wedding and making sure that my dress was laid perfectly before walking down the aisle, I am so grateful ☺️

We want to say a HUGE thank you to Mulberry House for hosting our beautiful day, everything was perfect and I wish we could do the whole day again! 🤍

Address
Mulberry House - Wedding and Event Venue in Essex
Chelmsford Rd, High Ongar, Ongar CM5 9NL, UK