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The UK is the perfect place to have your fairytale wedding in one of the many beautiful country houses. From ceremonies in the orangery to receptions in the ballroom, country house weddings are elegant and romantic. See some of the country's best stately homes in Essex here...

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Vaulty Manor Wedding Venue

17th Century Barn Wedding Venue in Goldhanger, Essex

56 reviews

Essex

£7,995 - £13,500

60-185 guests

Valentines Mansion
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Valentines Mansion & Gardens Wedding Venue

Discover affordable elegance at Valentines Mansion – the perfect Essex venue for your special day

13 reviews

Essex, Ilford

£400 - £2,995

6-130 guests

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Newland Hall Wedding Venue

Last chance to get married at the most picturesque wedding venue in Essex….!

23 reviews

Essex, Chelmsford

£2,995 - £14,380

10-200 guests

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Down Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Escape to the grandeur of Down Hall Hotel, a historic mansion is set in an area of outstanding beauty, for an unforgettable day.

14 reviews

Essex, Bishops Stortford

£10,000 - £40,000

30-250 guests

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That Amazing Place Wedding Venue

Escape to "That Amazing Place", a captivating manor house nestled in Essex, for a wedding day that dreams are made of.

83 reviews

Essex, Old Harlow

£13,500 - £23,000

50-200 guests

Gosfield Hall
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Gosfield Hall Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love at the idyllic Gosfield Hall, an exquisite wedding venue in Essex with a rich history and captivating surroundings.

143 reviews

Essex

£8,600 - £17,500

120-250 guests

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Exterior of Leez Priory, country house wedding venue in the Essex countryside
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Leez Priory Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love story in a timeless setting with Leez Priory, where history and grandeur intertwine to create an unforgettable wedding day.

160 reviews

Essex, Chelmsford

£POA

30-250 guests

Outdoor Ceremony
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London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel

Discover the Prince Regent Hotel, Chigwell, a stunning historic wedding venue, surrounded by landscaped gardens.

1 review

Essex, Woodford Green

£4,500 - £9,500

20-300 guests

Colville Hall interior set for a wedding ceremony
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Colville Hall Wedding Barn

Colville Hall, an enchanting historic Essex barn, provides a picturesque setting for weddings.

21 reviews

Essex

£10,000 - £20,000

65-200 guests

Bride and Groom pose outside The Lawn for their wedding photography, Rochford, Essex
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The Lawn, Rochford Weddings

Discover The Lawn, an enchanting manor house wedding venue in Essex, available for your wedding day, exclusively

72 reviews

Essex, Rochford

£1,800 - £4,295

25-150 guests

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Mulberry House Wedding Venue

A Majestic Venue for your Special Day in an Idyllic Setting

Essex, High Ongar

£4,600 - £17,200

200 guests

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Essex, Chigwell

£POA

200 guests

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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

£7,500 - £15,000

150 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

£4,500 - £10,000

200 guests

Braxted Park Wedding Venue Venues in Essex
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Braxted Park Wedding Venue

Grandeur and elegance in glorious rural Essex. An exceptional Manor House setting with walled garden, pavilion, orangery and onsite accommodation.

Essex, Witham

£POA

350 guests

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Wivenhoe House Hotel Wedding Venue

Create unforgettable memories at Wivenhoe House Hotel, an idyllic country house wedding venue in Essex.

Essex, Colchester

£3,600 - £15,000

250 guests

Hatfield Place Wedding Venue Venues in Essex
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Hatfield Place Wedding Venue

A stunning wedding with a beautiful house, formal gardens and extensive reception orangery

Essex, Hatfield Peverel

£POA

120-200 guests

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The Fennes Estate Wedding Venue

Timeless, romantic and elegant weddings in a gorgeous manor amidst 100 acres of picture grounds

Essex, Braintree

£4,500 - £10,000

25-600 guests

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Parklands Quendon Hall Wedding Venue

17th century Georgian Manor house in 100 acre Deer Park and picture perfect grounds

Essex, Quendon

£5,500 - £12,500

20-500 guests

Patio & Wisteria
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Ivy Hill Hotel Wedding venue

A converted Victorian country house, suitable for intimate or larger weddings, based in Chelmsford.

Essex, Chelmsford

£75 - £100

2-220 guests

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Baddow Park House

Private Wedding Venue in Essex for Exclusive Country Weddings

Essex, Great Baddow, Chelmsford

£25,000 - £35,000

150 guests

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Houchins Wedding Venue

Houchins, an enchanting contemporary barn in Essex with beautiful listed farmhouse accommodation for the wedding party. Plan your perfect wedding

Essex, Colchester

£3,500 - £15,000

20-180 guests

Marygreen Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

A Tudor Style Wedding venue in Brentwood, Essex.

Essex, Brentwood

£POA

50-150 guests

Friern Manor Country House Hotel

Manor House Wedding Venue

Essex, Brentwood

£POA

120 guests

Creeksea Place Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Essex.

Essex, Burnham-On-Crouch

£POA

50-200 guests

Greenwoods Hotel Wedding Venue

No Ordinary Hotel

Essex, Stock

£11,000 - £15,000

300 guests

If you are wanting a country wedding in Essex , you can't go wrong with a boutique country house hotel or an elegant stately home wedding venue.

Country houses and stately homes have stunning spaces for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. If you've always dreamed of tying the knot in a picture gallery or orangery before heading to the grounds for cocktails and an evening reception in the ballroom, then a country house in Essex sounds like the perfect venue for you.

As country manors are houses first and foremost, they can feel like an elegant home-from-home. Some venues will have accommodation on site, usually with stunning decor like roll-top baths and four-poster beds, while others may have smaller hotels or B&Bs in the grounds. This means that you’ll have the advantage of a beautiful bridal suite and accommodation for immediately family or the bridal party on site.

With many country houses in Essex being set in stunning grounds you will find plenty of options for stunning wedding photography. Many stately homes have rolling grounds and manicured gardens, with many wonderful features like lakes, flower gardens and distinctive fountains and mazes. There are plenty of opportunities for beautiful wedding photos both inside and out - your wedding photographer will be spoiled for choice! Make sure to take in the gardens on your venue viewing, even if you’re marrying in the winter.

Being out in the countryside not only means that you’ll have stunning wedding photos, but also privacy for your wedding day. The peaceful setting and views over the countryside make your wedding in Essex a romantic getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Country house hotels and stately home wedding venues are perfect for you if:

  • You've always wanted a fairytale wedding day
  • You want an outdoor element to your reception
  • Light and airy spaces appeal to you
  • You want a variety of locations for your photos
  • You need a small amount of luxury accommodation

Frequently Asked Questions on Country House and Stately Home Wedding Venues in Essex

What would it cost to have a wedding in a country house venue?

As with all wedding venues, costs for stately home and country house weddings vary, but you may be surprised at how affordable some of the options can be! An extravagant budget isn't essential to get your own country house in Essex for your wedding. If you’re looking to cut costs, then consider a midweek wedding or marrying in the low season, such as early spring or late autumn. Country home venues are ideal for winter weddings, as they often have large fireplaces and cozy wood-panelled rooms.

Is it possible to have exclusive use of a country house in Essex for the whole wedding weekend?

You will find that there are plenty of country house wedding venues and stately homes that will provide you with exclusive use of the venue on your wedding day. This means that the venue is yours alone for the duration of your wedding. Sometimes this will be for your wedding day alone, and in other cases, you can hire your wedding venue for an entire weekend for you and your guests. This may incur an extra charge, but if you want a luxurious weekend of exclusivity for guests with catering staff on hand, then this could be the perfect wedding weekend for you. You will be able to find exclusive use country houses in Essex using our venue filters.

If I'm having a country house wedding what type of wedding dress should I wear?

Country houses in Essex come with plenty of original features, such as grand stairways, impressive statues and glittering chandeliers. Play up the drama of your surroundings with an equally glamorous wedding dress! Floor length veils, impressive trains and princess gowns look right at home in the ballrooms and art galleries of a manor. Lace fabrics and vintage details are perfectly suited, as they're reminiscent of English socialites. Whatever dress you decide to wear on your wedding day, you will be able to find your dream country house in Essex on Guides for Brides.

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