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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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Stock Brook Manor Country Club Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' in Essex's idyllic Stock Brook Manor. Discover more.
The Tower Hotel Wedding Venue
Essex weddings: Say "I do" with breathtaking views at The Tower Hotel.
The Essex Golf And Country Club Wedding Venue
Say "I do" in style at The Essex Golf & Country Club. 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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Wedding 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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Marygreen Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
Essex couples: discover Marygreen Manor, your dream wedding venue.
Friern Manor Country House Hotel
Manor House Wedding Venue
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.
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.
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The White Hart Hotel Braintree
Essex couples: discover The White Hart Hotel, a stunning venue for your perfect day.
The Compasses In Pattiswick Wedding Venue
Essex couples: discover The Compasses In Pattiswick, a unique and charming wedding venue.
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.
Colchester Registration Office Wedding Venue
Colchester Registration Office: Your perfect Essex wedding venue. Discover more.
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Forrester Park Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day at Forrester Park, Essex's enchanting venue for unforgettable weddings
Saxon Hall, Southend on Sea
Fantastic Wedding Venue in Essex.
The City Pavilion Wedding Venue, Essex.
Essex couples: plan your dream City Pavilion wedding. Discover more.
Gaynes Park Wedding Venue
Celebrate your love in a picturesque countryside sanctuary at Gaynes Park, the premier barn wedding venue in Essex.
Colne Valley Golf Club Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by idyllic Essex countryside at Colne Valley Golf Club.
The Bull Hotel Halstead
Historic Essex charm meets modern wedding elegance at The Bull Hotel. Discover more.
Rayleigh Windmill Wedding Venue
Say "I do" at Rayleigh Windmill, a unique Essex wedding venue.
The Saffron Hotel Wedding Venue
Essex weddings: discover The Saffron Hotel's enchanting venue.
Park Inn by Radisson Palace Southend-on-Sea
Palace weddings in Essex? Discover Park Inn Southend's stunning venue.
Hedingham Castle Wedding Venue
The most romantic wedding venue in the country
West Essex Golf Club Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by idyllic Essex countryside at West Essex Golf Club. Discover more.
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.