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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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Houchins
Houchins, an enchanting contemporary barn in Essex with beautiful listed farmhouse accommodation for the wedding party. Plan your perfect wedding
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The Mill Art & Events Centre
Wedding venue in Essex.
Tuffon Hall Vineyard
Indulge in an exquisite vineyard wedding at Tuffon Hall, a picturesque Essex gem offering breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences.
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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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Orsett Hall Hotel
Please read important information below regarding 2026 weddings at Orsett Hall
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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Essex Register Office
Registration Office for Weddings in Chelmsford, Essex
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Cromwell Manor
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
Beautiful, rural wedding venue in the heart of the Essex countryside. Flexibility to create your perfect day.
Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel
Wedding venue in Essex.
Waltham Abbey Town Hall
Waltham Abbey Town Hall: Your perfect Essex wedding venue. Discover more.
The White Hart Hotel Braintree
Essex couples: discover The White Hart Hotel, a stunning venue for your perfect day.
Benton Hall Golf & Country Club
Say 'I do' in style at Benton Hall, Essex's stunning golf and country club. Discover more.
Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport
Say 'I do' in style at the Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport. Learn more.
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Barking & Dagenham Council
Say "I do" in style at Barking & Dagenham CVS – a unique Essex wedding venue.
Clacton Town Hall
Tie the knot in the heart of Clacton with a historic Town Hall wedding venue, offering elegance and charm for your special day.
Golf World Stansted
Plan your dream wedding at Golf World Stansted, where stunning views and exceptional service create memories to cherish.
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Best Western Atlantic Hotel
Wedding venue in Essex.
Chalkney Water Meadows Marquee
Discover an idyllic sanctuary at Chalkney Water Meadows for a wedding that transcends the ordinary.
Porters Civic House and Mayor’s Parlour
Say "I do" in style at Southend's historic Porters, a charming venue for your special day.
Richwill Farm Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by Essex's natural beauty at Richwill Farm. Discover more.
Coliseum Suite Wedding Venue
Essex couples: discover the Coliseum Suite, your perfect wedding venue.
Ashfields Carriage and Polo Club
Essex weddings: Say "I do" in style at Ashfields' stunning Carriage and Polo Club.
Little Tey Barn Wedding Venue
Essex couples: discover Little Tey Barn, a charming rural wedding venue.
Southchurch Hall Wedding Venue
Southchurch Hall: Historic Essex charm for your perfect wedding day.
The Barns at Lodge Farm
Say 'I do' in Essex's idyllic Lodge Farm Barns. Discover more.
Little Easton Manor
Say "I do" in Little Easton Manor's beautiful Essex chapel. Discover more.
Sutton Hall (Redbrick Barn)
Say "I do" in Sutton Hall's stunning Redbrick Barn. 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.