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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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Crondon Park Wedding Venue
For a truly enchanting wedding day, discover Crondon Park, an idyllic barn venue nestled amidst the picturesque Essex countryside.
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Hatfield Place Wedding Venue
A stunning wedding with a beautiful house, formal gardens and extensive reception orangery
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The Fennes Estate Wedding Venue
Timeless, romantic and elegant weddings in a gorgeous manor amidst 100 acres of picture grounds
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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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Parklands Quendon Hall Wedding Venue
17th century Georgian Manor house in 100 acre Deer Park and picture perfect grounds
The expert's view
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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Muthu Westcliff Weddings
Discover Muthu Westcliff, an enchanting coastal wedding venue in Southend on Sea, where your dreams of a perfect celebration become a reality.
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Pontlands Park Hotel Wedding Venue
Escape to the picturesque Pontlands Park Hotel for an unforgettable wedding amidst Essex's enchanting beauty.
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Ivy Hill Hotel Wedding venue
A converted Victorian country house, suitable for intimate or larger weddings, based in Chelmsford.
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Baddow Park House
Say 'I do' surrounded by Essex charm at Baddow Park House. Discover more.
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Downham Hall
Immerse yourselves in the grandeur of Downham Hall, an exquisite Essex wedding venue where dreams take flight.
Holiday Inn Basildon Wedding Venue
Planning your dream Essex wedding? Discover Holiday Inn Basildon.
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The Old Essex Barn
We are sorry to report that The Old Essex Barn has closed (5/3/25)
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Layer Marney Tower Marquee Wedding Venue
Historical wedding venue
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Best Western Thurrock Hotel Wedding Venue
Plan your perfect day at Best Western Thurrock Hotel, a charming wedding venue set amidst the picturesque Essex countryside.
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Crown Banqueting Suite, Wedding Venue in Essex
Most flexible venue hire in Ilford. Invite up to 350 guests with parking. Plan your wedding at Crown Banqueting Suite, Essex's premier wedding venue.
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The Canary Shed, Wedding Venue in Essex
Welcome to The Canary Shed, a quirky Essex wedding venue with stunning settings, and an expert team to make your wedding weekend unforgettable!
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Moot House Wedding Venue
Marry in the magic of Moot House, Essex's most enchanting wedding venue.
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Lakeview Marquee, Wedding Venue in Essex
Exchange vows in a stunning lakeside setting at Lakeview Marquee, an enchanting wedding venue in Essex.
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Events at Markshall, Wedding Venue in Essex
Discover Markshall, a stunning Essex wedding and events venue. Browse prices, enquire and find all the info you need to create your dream day.
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Holiday Inn Southend, Hotel Wedding Venue
Planning your dream Essex wedding on a budget? Discover Holiday Inn Southend.
Apton Hall Weddings and Events
Apton Hall is a unique and exclusive wedding & events venue set in the idyllic Essex countryside, offering the perfect space for your special day.
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Walled Garden Events , Wedding Venue in Essex
Say "I do" in Essex's enchanting Walled Garden. Discover your dream wedding venue.
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Merrymeade House, Wedding Venue in Essex
Merrymeade House offers a stunning venue and picturesque grounds. View their pricing and learn more about weddings at this Essex venue.
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Saffron Walden Town Hall
Gorgeous Town Hall & Victorian Gardens Wedding Venues in the Centre of Market Town
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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
Tuffon Hall Vineyard, Wedding Venue in Essex
Indulge in an exquisite vineyard wedding at Tuffon Hall, a picturesque Essex gem offering breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences.
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Orsett Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Orsett Hall – A stunning wedding venue in the Essex countryside, offering elegant spaces, a charming chapel, and tailored celebrations for all culture
Talbooth Restaurant Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' by the Stour. Talbooth Restaurant, Essex's enchanting wedding venue.
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.