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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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High House Weddings
Beautiful Barn Wedding Venue in Essex with Stunning NEW Orangery for Wedding Receptions from 2025
139 reviews
Essex, Chelmsford
from £5,000
200 guests
Essex, Chelmsford
from £5,000
200 guests
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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
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Stock Brook Manor Country Club Wedding Venue
Stock Brook Manor – luxury wedding venue in 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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Essex Register Office
Registration Office for Weddings in Chelmsford, 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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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.
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The Room In The Rodings Wedding Venue
Beautiful, rural wedding venue in the heart of the Essex countryside. Flexibility to create your perfect day.
Talbooth Restaurant Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' by the Stour. Talbooth Restaurant, Essex's enchanting wedding venue.
The Essex Golf And Country Club Wedding Venue
Say "I do" in style at The Essex Golf & Country Club. Discover more.
Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel
Wedding venue in Essex.
Marygreen Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
Essex couples: discover Marygreen Manor, your dream wedding venue.
Friern Manor Country House Hotel
Manor House Wedding Venue
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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Waltham Abbey Town Hall
Waltham Abbey Town Hall: Your perfect Essex wedding venue. Discover more.
Canons Brook Golf Club Wedding Venue
Canons Brook Golf Club: Picture your perfect Essex wedding.
The Lodge Country Inn Wedding Venue
Essex couples: wed at the picturesque Lodge Country Inn.
Creeksea Place Wedding Venue
Wedding venue in Essex.
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Essex County Hotel Wedding Venue
Planning your Essex wedding? Discover the enchanting Essex County Hotel.
Greenwoods Hotel Wedding Venue
Essex brides, discover Greenwoods Hotel, a stunning venue for your dream wedding.
The Mill Art & Events Centre Wedding Venue
Wedding venue in Essex.
The White Hart Hotel Braintree
Essex couples: discover The White Hart Hotel, a stunning venue for your perfect day.
Ivy Hill Hotel Wedding venue
A converted Victorian country house, suitable for intimate or larger weddings, based in Chelmsford.
Colchester Registration Office Wedding Venue
Colchester Registration Office: Your perfect Essex wedding venue. Discover more.
Forrester Park Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day at Forrester Park, Essex's enchanting venue for unforgettable weddings
The City Pavilion Wedding Venue, Essex.
Essex couples: plan your dream City Pavilion wedding. Discover more.
Colne Valley Golf Club Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by idyllic Essex countryside at Colne Valley Golf Club.
The Saffron Hotel Wedding Venue
Essex weddings: discover The Saffron Hotel's enchanting venue.
Rayleigh Windmill Wedding Venue
Say "I do" at Rayleigh Windmill, a unique Essex 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.