Are you planning on tying the knot soon and looking for the perfect wedding venue in Essex that will be the ideal location to host your ceremony? Essex has many wonderful venues to choose from, from coastal wedding venue locations to beautiful countryside barn wedding venues.

Layer Marney Tower, Colchester

A romantic and beautiful wedding venue in Colchester, Essex, Layer Marney Tower consists of stunning Tudor buildings surrounded by breathtaking gardens and parkland, with picturesque views across the Blackwater Estuary. This venue is suitable for either church or garden ceremonies, and their lovely Essex Barn offers even further possibilities, rain or shine. Catering to between 40 and 120 guests, a wedding in a venue steeped in 500 years of history will be one that no one will forget.

Nearby accommodation for guests includes The Marks Tey Hotel or Rye Farm…

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Leez Priory, Chelmsford

A stunning manor house with 40 acres of parkland, a sweeping driveway, and beautiful lawns and lakes, Leez Priory wedding venue in Chelmsford, Essex, creates the most picture-perfect setting for your special day. There are eight licensed settings on site available for wedding ceremonies, including their historical The Great Tower, The Coach House Barn, or outside by the lake. Leez Priory have a team of in-house chefs and a modern dancefloor area, making it a great venue for both your ceremony and reception. The venue also has 25 beautiful bedrooms for the wedding party and guests to stay in.

Encourage guests to explore the area and visit Pleshey Castle or take a stroll through Great Notley Country Park…

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Chalkney Water Meadows, White Colne

Part of the Browning Bros group, Chalkney Water Meadows is a stunning rural wedding venue in White Colne near Colchester, Essex. Get married amongst ancient woodland by a beautiful tree lined lake, and hold your celebrations within their unique giant tipi’s, suitable for 100-200 guests. Chalkney Water Meadows have disabled access and facilities including a bar area, grounds for outdoor activities, and have a wedding planner available to help you organise your special day.

Why not stay at the beautiful Kingfishers Nest after your wedding? And be sure to visit amazing local attractions such as Colchester Zoo and Markshall…

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Downham Hall, Billericay

Nestled in the beautiful countryside, Downham Hall is a renovated country house that serves as a wonderful wedding venue in Essex. With three main spaces licensed for ceremonies and available for meals, reception drinks and dancing, both indoors and outside, Downham Hall offer tailor made packages so that you can create the wedding of your dreams, down to every last petal. There is a bridal changing room on site for getting ready on the big day, as well as five bedrooms for your wedding party to stay in.

Extend your wedding weekend and explore the area – take a visit to RHS Garden Hyde Hall…

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Ingatestone Hall, Ingatestone

 A breathtakingly grand wedding venue in Essex, Ingatestone Hall is a 16^th century manor house that is able to accommodate small or large weddings – whether you’re inviting 20 or 200 guests, this venue is able to provide a beautiful setting for your ceremony and celebrations. Ingatestone Hall have a list of recommended suppliers, from marquee contractors to entertainers, to help you with creating the wedding of your dreams. With five rooms inside of the house and four areas of the gardens and grounds to use for your special day, the possibilities for your wedding here are limitless.

There are plenty of wonderful hotels nearby for you and your guests to stay in, such as the Marygreen Manor or County Hotel…

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Tuffon Hall Vineyard, Sible Hedingham

Seal the deal at Tuffon Hall Vineyard, a gorgeous English Vineyard in Essex famous for their award-winning wines. Once you have exchanged vows underneath their cedar-wood gazebo, enjoy their locally produced beverages with your guests on their stunning terrace before eating and dancing the night away in their 16^th century converted barn. Tuffon Hall have disabled access and can accommodate both small and large parties. Extend your stay in their picturesque onsite farmhouse, which can accommodate up to 10 people.

Whilst you’re in the area, we recommend making some time to visit the amazing Hedingham Castle…

We wish you the best of luck with planning your wedding in Essex! If you’re also looking for some great venues or activities for your hen or stag do, take a look at our page here.