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Wedding venues in Essex
Browse wedding venues in Essex and compare styles, guest capacity and availability across the county. From barns and country houses to hotels and castles, explore some of the best-rated Essex wedding venues and shortlist your favourites in one place.
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The Fennes Estate
Timeless, romantic and elegant weddings in a gorgeous manor amidst 100 acres of picture grounds
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Parklands Quendon Hall
17th century Georgian Manor house in 100 acre Deer Park and picture perfect grounds
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Muthu Westcliff
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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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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Pontlands Park Hotel
Escape to the picturesque Pontlands Park Hotel for an unforgettable wedding amidst Essex's enchanting beauty.
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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Ivy Hill Hotel
A converted Victorian country house, suitable for intimate or larger weddings, based in Chelmsford.
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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
Planning your dream Essex wedding? Discover Holiday Inn Basildon.
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Hylands House
Say "I do" surrounded by elegance at Hylands House, Essex. Discover more.
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Battleswick Farm
Planning an idyllic Essex wedding? Discover Battleswick Farm.
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Holiday Inn Colchester
A versatile and welcoming choice for a wedding venue situated on the edge of historic Colchester, Essex
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The Berwick Manor Hotel
Say 'I do' in style at the Berwick Manor Hotel, Essex. Discover your dream wedding venue.
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Layer Marney Tower Marquee
Historical wedding venue
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Best Western Thurrock Hotel
Plan your perfect day at Best Western Thurrock Hotel, a charming wedding venue set amidst the picturesque Essex countryside.
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London Darbar
Planning your dream Hindu wedding? Discover the majestic London Darbar in Essex.
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Saxon Hall
Fantastic Wedding Venue in Essex.
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Crown Banqueting Suite
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
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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Old Brook Barn
Discover Old Brook Barn, an enchanting Essex wedding venue. Explore our grounds, prices, and plan your special day in our unique countryside setting.
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Moot House
Marry in the magic of Moot House, Essex's most enchanting wedding venue.
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Lakeview Marquee
Exchange vows in a stunning lakeside setting at Lakeview Marquee, an enchanting wedding venue in Essex.
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The Eight Bells
Escape to The Eight Bells for an unforgettable wedding day, where rustic charm meets modern elegance.
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Events at Markshall
Welcome to The Coach House at Markshall. An event venue like no other in the heart of Essex.
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St Osyth Priory Estate
Create your timeless love story at St Osyth Priory, Essex.
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Holiday Inn Southend
Planning your dream Essex wedding on a budget? Discover Holiday Inn Southend.
Apton Hall
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
Say "I do" in Essex's enchanting Walled Garden. Discover your dream wedding venue.
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Merrymeade House
Merrymeade House offers a stunning venue and picturesque grounds. View their pricing and learn more about weddings at this Essex 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.