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Looking to tie the knot in Essex? Known for it's magnificent countryside, Essex is home to plenty of fabulous wedding venues, including picturesque barns, luxurious stately homes and even historic castles. Wherever you plan to marry in this gorgeous county, from Chelmsford to Basildon, Romford and Southend-on-Sea, you'll be sure to find your dream wedding venue here.

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Cromwell Manor Wedding Venue

Create a grand and unforgettable wedding at Cromwell Manor, a stunning venue in Essex that promises a day filled with elegance and enchantment.

Essex, Basildon

£POA

200 guests

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Essex Register Office

Registration Office for Weddings in Chelmsford, Essex

Essex, Chelmsford

from £56

4-4 guests

Our council chamber allows you to celebrate with 70 guests with beautiful surroundings.
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Braintree Town Hall

Historic Town Hall Wedding Ceremonies and Celebrations in Braintree

Essex, Braintree

from £255

4-70 guests

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Alison Hargreaves

I've visited most of the top 30 wedding venues in Essex to share my first hand experience. You can research features online so my reviews focus on that key first impression, combining the look and feel of each venue with unbiased facts about the setting.

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Mulberry House Wedding Venue

A Majestic Venue for your Special Day in an Idyllic Setting

Essex

from £4,600

200 guests

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The Eight Bells Wedding Venue

Escape to The Eight Bells for an unforgettable wedding day, where rustic charm meets modern elegance.

Essex

£POA

50-80 guests

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Chigwell Hall Wedding Venue

Chigwell Hall: Say 'I do' in Essex's most enchanting setting. Discover more.

Essex

£POA

200 guests

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The Bull Hotel Halstead

Historic Essex charm meets modern wedding elegance at The Bull Hotel. Discover more.

Essex, Halstead

£POA

200-200 guests

Ingatestone Hall
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Ingatestone Hall Wedding Venue

A beautiful and incredibly historic 16th Century venue in Essex.

Essex, Ingatestone

£POA

100 guests

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Baddow Park Wedding Venue

Luxury wedding venue in Chelmsford, Essex with beautiful Orangery.

Essex, Chelmsford

from £7,500

150 guests

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Mersea Island Vineyard Wedding Venue

Unique fully licensed Wedding Venue set in the heart of our beautiful Vineyard.

Essex, Colchester

£POA

Kings Oak Hotel Venues in Essex
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Kings Oak Hotel Wedding Venue

Essex couples: discover Kings Oak Hotel, a stunning venue for your perfect day.

Essex

from £4,400

200 guests

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JobServe Community Stadium Wedding Venue

The home of Colchester United is the perfect venue for football fans or those looking for a blank canvas to make their own.

Essex, Colchester

from £1,000

2-300 guests

Licensed Orangery at the new Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Newley renovated large licensed Hotel wedding venue in Colchester, with 131 new bedrooms including family rooms & onsite leisure club with indoor pool

Essex, Colchester

£POA

120 guests

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Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Planning your dream Essex wedding? Discover Delta Hotels Waltham Abbey.

Essex

£POA

200 guests

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Masons Brentwood Wedding Venue

Savour delectable cuisine and revel in the romantic ambience of Masons Brentwood, the idyllic setting for your memorable wedding reception in Essex.

Essex, Brentwood

£POA

120 guests

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Essex, Burnham on Crouch

£POA

120 guests

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Prested Hall Wedding Venue

Prested Hall, an exquisite wedding venue in Essex, offers a picturesque setting and exceptional service to make your special day unforgettable.

Essex, Colchester

from £4,500

200 guests

Warley Park Golf Club Civil Licensed Wedding Venue Brentwood Essex Outdoor Ceremony Area
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Warley Park Golf Club Wedding Venue

Licensed Lakeside Wedding Venue - Brentwood, Essex

Essex, Brentwood

£POA

120 guests

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Magic Mushroom Barn Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Essex.

Essex, Billericay

£POA

120 guests

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Barnston Lodge Wedding Venue

An intimate, exclusive wedding venue in Essex.

Essex, Barnston

£POA

300 guests

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The Mayfair Venue Wedding Venue

Discover Mayfair Venue, a stunning banqueting and wedding venue in London's East End, renowned for its opulent interiors and its exceptional service.

Essex, Romford

£2,000 - £15,000

15-500 guests

Three Rivers Golf and Country Club, Venues in Essex
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Three Rivers Golf and Country Club Wedding Venue

Looking for a countryside wedding venue in Essex

Essex, Purleigh

£POA

200 guests

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Essex, Chelmsford

£POA

60-150 guests

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High House Barns Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Essex's idyllic High House Barns. Discover more.

Essex, Purfleet

£POA

Our stunning Queen Charlotte Marquee
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Chelmsford Racecourse Wedding Venue

Chelmsford City Racecourse is the largest and most flexible wedding venue in Essex

Essex, Chelmsford

£6,000 - £30,000

40-900 guests

a beautiful illustation of the space being transformed into a dream wedding venue
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Essex, Safffron Walden

£800 - £2,000

2-450 guests

Set in the East of England, Essex is a stunning county to get married in. With easy access to and from London as well as brilliant transport links throughout the rest of the country, it is a very accessible place to get married and has an astounding natural beauty!

Wedding Venues you can find in Essex

Essex is home to a great variety of wedding venues so you can be guaranteed to find a location that suits you and your partner perfectly.

Essex is well known for its historic roots. In fact, it is home to 1,000 Grade I and II listed buildings; some of which are gorgeous wedding venues. Once a Saxon kingdom, you can find many medieval castles as well as Tudor mansions and Georgian manor houses that are perfect for a fairytale wedding in Essex. Locations like Colchester Castle and Leez Priory are great places to investigate if you are looking for this venue style.

Of course, given the expansive farmlands and rolling hills of the county's countryside, Essex is also very well known for its beautiful barn wedding venues. You can find an abundance of these across the county including, High House Weddings in Chelmsford and Vaulty Manor in Goldhanger.

Couples marrying in Essex need to be organised!

Did you know that Essex is one of the most popular places in the UK to get married? According to the Office of National Statistics' Marriage Figures, Essex hosted over 7200 weddings in 2019. It's easy to see why this county is such a sought after place to tie the knot with such a wonderful array of gorgeous wedding venues on offer to suit all wedding budgets and styles. Our advice? If you want to marry in Essex, you'll want to be really organised by booking your venue early and securing your wedding ceremony officiant in good time.

Want to get more detailed venue recommendations? Check out our article about some of our favourite Essex venues.

FAQs About Weddings in Essex

According to the ONS, Essex hosted over 7900 weddings in 2022, making it one of the UK's most popular counties to get married in. Couples looking for an Essex wedding venue will have a high level of competition for the best venues on the most popular dates, so they'll need to be organised with their wedding planning to get the most sought after locations on a Saturday in peak wedding season.

Essex has a wide variety of wedding venues to suit all brides and grooms. Some of the most common wedding venue styles in this county include wedding barns, hotels and manor houses.

The cost of wedding venue in Essex really varies, with wedding venues listed on Guides for Brides quoting typical prices from £2,500 up to £40,000. So, there is a wedding venue that suits every couple's budget in this county.

Yes, Essex has several stunning waterfront and coastal wedding venues along its coastline, offering beautiful views and unique settings for wedding ceremonies and receptions.

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