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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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Mulberry House Wedding Venue
A Majestic Venue for your Special Day in an Idyllic Setting
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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.
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Chigwell Hall Wedding Venue
Chigwell Hall: Say 'I do' in Essex's most enchanting setting. Discover more.
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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Ingatestone Hall Wedding Venue
A beautiful and incredibly historic 16th Century venue in Essex.
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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Baddow Park Wedding Venue
Luxury wedding venue in Chelmsford, Essex with beautiful Orangery.
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Mersea Island Vineyard Wedding Venue
Unique fully licensed Wedding Venue set in the heart of our beautiful Vineyard.
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Kings Oak Hotel Wedding Venue
Essex couples: discover Kings Oak Hotel, a stunning venue for your perfect day.
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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.
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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
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey
Planning your dream Essex wedding? Discover Delta Hotels Waltham Abbey.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Warley Park Golf Club Wedding Venue
Licensed Lakeside Wedding Venue - Brentwood, Essex
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Magic Mushroom Barn Wedding Venue
Wedding venue in Essex.
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Barnston Lodge Wedding Venue
An intimate, exclusive wedding venue in Essex.
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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.
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The Lion House (The Lion Inn) Wedding Venue
Fantastic Wedding Venue
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High House Barns Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' in style at Essex's idyllic High House Barns. Discover more.
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Chelmsford Racecourse Wedding Venue
Chelmsford City Racecourse is the largest and most flexible wedding venue in Essex
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Chesterfords Community Centre Wedding Venue
Wedding venue in Essex.
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The Oaks Pavilion at Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre
Exchange vows amidst stunning golf course views at Oaks Pavilion, an idyllic Essex wedding venue for memorable celebrations.
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Villiers Barn Weddings
Celebrate your love in the idyllic countryside setting of Villiers Barn, a charming Essex venue with rustic elegance and bespoke packages.
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Wivenhoe House Hotel Wedding Venue
Create unforgettable memories at Wivenhoe House Hotel, an idyllic country house wedding venue in Essex.
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The Heron Country Club Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day at The Heron Country Club. Our stunning setting, exquisite dining and tailored packages will create memories to cherish.
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.