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Find a Wedding Venue in Essex
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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The Essex Barn at The White Hart
Essex 15th Century barn wedding venue
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High House Weddings
Beautiful Barn Wedding Venue in Essex with Stunning New Orangery for Wedding Receptions
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Vaulty Manor
17th Century Barn Wedding Venue in Goldhanger, Essex
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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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Gosfield Hall
Celebrate your love at the idyllic Gosfield Hall, an exquisite wedding venue in Essex with a rich history and captivating surroundings.
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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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Leez Priory
Celebrate your love story in a timeless setting with Leez Priory, where history and grandeur intertwine to create an unforgettable wedding day.
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Valentines Mansion & Gardens
Discover the charm of Valentines Mansion & Gardens, an affordable Essex venue perfect for budget-friendly weddings.
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Colchester Weddings
Make your Essex wedding dreams a reality at Colchester Weddings - historic venue, stunning settings & unforgettable memories
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That Amazing Place
That Amazing Place is an exclusive Essex country‑house wedding venue with overnight accommodation and pre-wadding accommodation
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The Waltham Barns at Little Channels
The perfect barn wedding in a stunning intimate venue nestled in the heart of Essex.
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The Rose Barn at The Warren Estate
A beautiful 18th Century Barn Wedding Venue in Maldon with Countryside Surroundings
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Southend Cliffs Pavilion
Celebrate your special day at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend's stunning cliff top venue.
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London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel
Discover the Prince Regent Hotel, Chigwell, a stunning historic wedding venue, surrounded by landscaped gardens.
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The Compasses In Pattiswick
Essex couples: discover The Compasses In Pattiswick, a unique and charming wedding venue.
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Colville Hall Barn
Discover your dream wedding at our exclusive, Grade I listed barn venue in the heart of Essex.
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The Lawn, Rochford Weddings
An enchanting manor house wedding venue in Essex, available for your wedding day, exclusively
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The Rochford Hotel
Licensed hotel wedding venue in Essex offering garden settings, in-house catering and overnight rooms for guests.
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Stoke by Nayland Hotel
Couples, book your idyllic countryside wedding at Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa in Essex for a truly memorable day.
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The Reid Rooms
The Reid Rooms offers the flexibility to create the day of your dreams in an exclusive barn wedding venue set in rural countryside.
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The Grand Marquee Brentwood Wedding Venue
Create a beautiful and memorable wedding day at The Grand Marquee Brentwood, a stunning venue with private gardens nestled in the heart of Brentwood.
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Maidens Barn
A beautiful old Essex Barn set in the heart of the Essex Countryside. Maidens Barn offers old charm, stylish interiors & a warm atmosphere.
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Braintree Town Hall
Historic Town Hall Wedding Ceremonies and Celebrations in Braintree
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Mulberry House Wedding Venue
A Majestic Venue for your Special Day in an Idyllic Setting
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Chigwell Hall Wedding Venue
Chigwell Hall: Say 'I do' in Essex's most enchanting setting. Discover more.
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Gaynes Park Wedding Venue
An exclusive use Wedding Barn, set on a private estate
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The Bull Hotel Halstead
Historic Essex charm meets modern wedding elegance at The Bull Hotel. Discover more.
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Ingatestone Hall Wedding Venue
A beautiful and incredibly historic 16th Century venue in Essex.
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.