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Last update: January 2024

Mulberry House is a family-owned and operated wedding venue located in High Ongar, England. This Essex estate is nestled on 22 acres of rolling fields, wishing wells, and lakes that create a breathtaking backdrop. The historic house has been subtly converted into a boutique hotel while retaining its origional charm and details. Featuring stunning Georgian architecture mixed with 21st-century additions, this venue is a luxurious and unique setting to hold weddings all year through.

Facilities and Capacity

Mulberry House is licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 130 people. The venue has two beautiful wedding reception spaces, both of which come equipped with working bars and can seat between 50 and 140 guests. The Mulberry Suite is furnished with two exquisite chandeliers and exposed beams, while the Marquee is draped with white cloth and fairy lights. Before dining and dancing, drinks receptions can be held on the terrace overlooks the grounds and lake. After the festivities, you and your loved ones can retire to the hotel's 23 overnight accommodations. These comfortable and tastefully-designed en-suite bedrooms will allow you to relax and unwind after a fun-filled day with all your friends and family.

Services Offered

Mulberry House only hosts one wedding per day, meaning that no other couple is married here on the same day. For your big day, you will have a dedicated Wedding Co-Ordinator, Function Manager, and waiting staff at your disposal to ensure everything goes seamlessly.

Award Winning.. we cannot help but shout it from the rooftops, we a SO PROUD!

2024 Regional Winner of the Wedding Industry Awards – Events Team – East of England

2024 Regional Winner of the Wedding Industry Awards – Wedding Venue (Hotel) – East of England

2024 National Winner of the Wedding Industry Awards – Wedding Venue (Hotel)

2024 Essex Wedding Awards – Best Events Team of the Year

2024 Essex Wedding Awards – Highly Commended – Wedding Venue of the Year

2023 Regional Winner of the Wedding Industry Awards – Wedding Venue (Hotel) – East of England

2023 National Winner of the Wedding Industry Awards – Wedding Venue (Hotel)

2023 Essex Wedding Awards – Best Historic Venue of the Year 2023 Essex Wedding Awards – Best Hotel Venue of the Year

2023 Hitched Wedding Award Winner 2023 Trip Advisor – Travellers Choice Awards (awarded to top 10 businesses)

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Stately home
Historic
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Outdoor license

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Health suite

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Mulberry House

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191 reviews
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Sofie
Sofie Sent on 19/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The most perfect day

We had beyond the most perfect day.
The staff and venue exceeded every expectation and dream we ever had.
The staff at mulberry house are so special and attentive, there is nothing they wouldn’t do for you to make your day run smoothly and soothe any nerves haha!
We looked at many venues to begin with but nothing felt more like home than at mulberry house, it’s not just a place it’s a feeling and I would recommend this venue for any occasion to celebrate and make the most beautiful memories.
Rachel
Rachel C. Sent on 15/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

24/04/2024 THE most beautiful, incredible day of our lives!

No words will ever be enough to describe how absolutely amazing The Mulberry House Team are. I always wished for a fairytale wedding and all of my dreams came true here on my wedding day. THE most stunning venue with THE most wonderful, kind, helpful staff. I knew from the moment I entered the grounds of Mulberry House for the first time that this would be the place I would get married and it was the best decision my husband and I made. The Mulberry House team were there for us every step of the way on our wedding planning journey. You all went above and beyond for both my husband and I and all of our wedding guests on our special day to ensure everything was perfect for us all. By the time our wedding day came around, I honestly felt like I had become a part of the Mulberry House family. You made our dream wedding become a reality and everything was even more amazing than we ever could have imagined. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for absolutely everything 💖
Lillie
Lillie B. Sent on 13/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect from start to finish

Mulberry House is the epitome of luxury, class and the wow factor- but all of this is paired with heart, sincerity, love and a family feel. This venue and the team are truly special. My husband and I have worked on luxury cruise ships for years, so we understand the service industry and how much hard work that goes on behind the scenes to make things look effortless and easy. Claire, Jo, Chloe and the entire Mulberry House team (every single team member we encountered) could not have done more to make us feel special- we felt like A- List Celebrities the entire day and the lead up to the wedding.
The day ran like clockwork it was organised and seamless- but never at any time did it become regimented. I’m an over-thinker and my mind very rarely stops racing… but the entire day I felt relaxed, reassured- we just knew everything was taken care of, every small detail… Claire and Jo are consummate professionals they had our 100% trust the entire time. The whole team are so genuine, caring and committed. They can’t do enough for you. Something I’ll never forget (and my guests also commented on this) is seeing MH team members working and dancing at the same time during the evening reception. When you see the people who are working so hard to please you being happy, it makes you happy. We know how much effort and hard work goes into pleasing so many guests- so thank you thank you a million times for making this day the best day of our lives!

We had many last minute changes (guests dropping out) the lead up to our wedding- I thought that because we made a few changes literally the day before the wedding, there was a chance that these would’ve been missed off (and if they had been I would’ve been totally understanding because of how short notice it was) - this was nothing for the MH team; everything was as it needed to be- absolutely perfect. This really impressed me because we must’ve had about 5 versions of ‘Complete Table Breakdowns’.!!!!

The food and drink was fantastic - the menu tasting evening was a brilliant night aswell. Compliments to the chef!

I’m so sorry I can’t remember the name of the lovely lady who managed the bar/the evening reception. She was fantastic- so lovely and brilliant!!

The grounds and venue itself is stunning… our guests didn’t stop commenting how beautiful and picturesque the venue was. It really was like being in a fairytale. The Tresco suite is gorgeous and so comfortable - we had a relaxing night after an amazing, but long day! The breakfast the next morning was delicious, so much to choose from and we really savoured every last second of being at Mulberry House.

Thank you so much to the entire team. We wish we could do it all over again and again!
Katy
Katy N. Sent on 14/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect day!

We could not fault Mulberry House in any way, and our day was a million times more magic than we ever expected it to be. Chloe was amazing at helping us throughout our planning - she was responsive and friendly even with all of our last minute changes! Claire and Jo… what can we say? They made our day so special! They made everything run seamlessly on the day, and we did not have to worry about a thing. We’ve had so many compliments on our day, from the beauty of the grounds to the quality of the food. We wish we could do it all over again!! Thank you to everyone at Mulberry House for making us feel you were as excited for our day as we were and your impeccable service. Look forward to coming back soon!
Alicia
Alicia Sent on 13/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Day

We recently had the most magical wedding day at Mulberry House. From the moment we stepped onto the grounds, we were captivated by the beauty of this stunning location. The picturesque surroundings provided the perfect backdrop for our special day, creating unforgettable memories that we will cherish forever.

The staff at Mulberry House went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was executed flawlessly. Special thank you to Chloe for her guidance and answering lots of emails in the lead up to the day and to Jo who ran the entire day so professionally. Nothing was too much and she was always on hand to check how we were and if anything was needed.

The facilities at Mullberry House were stunning. The outdoor ceremony space was absolutely beautiful and you can see how much time and effort is put in to maintain the outdoors. The marquee was impeccably decorated and provided a wonderful setting for our reception.

Overall, our wedding day at Mulberry House was a dream come true. We are eternally grateful to the entire team for making our day absolutely perfect for us.
Stacey
Stacey K. Sent on 15/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely incredible

Wow what can I say.....we got married on 2/4/24 and everything was flawless. Chloe and Jo were absolutely incredible, always on hand when needed, they made sure everything was exactly how we wanted it. Also checked in on us. They made sure everyone was were they needed to be. The food was amazing, everyone commented on how lovely it was. Even when having our pictures done, they came and gave us a drink and some food. Couldn't of asked for a better day. Would recommend this place over and over again.
Rebecca
Rebecca G. Sent on 03/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Personalised Service, Amazing Staff and Venue

It's hard to put into words how amazing the team at Mulberry House have been with our wedding. From the first day we saw the venue on an open day, we knew this would be where we would be celebrating! The staff have been so helpful throughout the whole process, making the day go so smoothly. We had our menu tasting and all of the food we had was amazing. We had a Jewish Wedding with a lot of dietary requirements but the bespoke service helped us to feel at ease. On the day, it was like being with friends (especially with Clare and Sammy) rather than them being staff. They thought of every little detail. I cannot say thank you enough to the whole team, and the alpacas ;) Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Alexandra
Alexandra C. Sent on 11/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Book this venue now! Mulberry is 10/10

There is just not enough time or enough words to describe how amazing our experience with Mulberry House was for our wedding in March 2024. We cannot recommend them enough!

Everything was so seamless, and exceeded our expectations in every way. We were planning the wedding from Australia, and the amazing team made everything SO easy, and were so accommodating with all aspects. They really could not have done more.

The day itself was just a total dream. The venue is stunning (everything from the main house, the grounds (even in March!), the rooms, and especially the marquee and orangery) and our guests could not stop commenting on how well everything ran.

It has to be said, that our day was made by the incredible staff at Mulberry house. Everyone from the events team in the early planning days, to the reception staff, wait staff and styling team - everyone worked in sync and so easily to make our day so special. Even the amazing bar staff, who made sure I had a full glass at every single point of the night (they even found me on the dancefloor to refill!).

A special shout out much be made to our on the day coordinators, Jo and Claire, who are just the kindest, beautiful souls who made us and all our guests feel so incredibly welcome and special from the minute we walked through the door. We cannot thank them enough.

Everything was just 10/10 - value for money, location, inclusions, accommodation, service - we cannot fault them in any way.

If you are thinking of booking this venue, do not hesitate! We wish we could relive it all over and over again.
Kathryn
Kathryn C. Sent on 20/03/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

James and Kate 15.03.2024

What an absolutely fantastic place to spend the most special day of our lives with. The Mulberry House team truly are a dream team. Efficient, courteous, thoughtful and so welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. I didn’t have to think about a thing except my wedding, my husband and enjoying myself. Highly recommend Mulberrry House.
Laura
Laura A. Sent on 19/02/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue

From the moment we arrived at the venue to look around, we knew this venue had everything we wanted and more. The team at mulberry house couldn’t have done more to ensure we had the perfect day. The food, the service, the venue and the staff were brilliant and always on hand to help or provide assistance when required. The food was delightful from start to finish, from the canapés, the wedding breakfast, the buffet and the breakfast the morning after. Jo and David deserve a special mention as they went above and beyond on our wedding day to make sure we had nothing to worry about.
Emma
Emma M. Sent on 11/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream wedding venue

We used mulberry house for our post elopement party in February 2024. The service was OUTSTANDING - in advance of the wedding their comms were very good, particularly in the days/weeks leading up to the wedding, however, on the day the team provided such incredible hospitality. We also stayed the night before & had a pre wedding dinner which was hosted well. Shout out to David, Sammi & Jo for their personable & hospitable service. The food on both days was fantastic, plates were hot, portions were big, food was all cooked perfectly. We can’t wait to come back and try the food again!
We had some hiccups with the bedroom reservations & some of the rooms had some issues on the day but this didn’t detract from the overall experience. We would thoroughly recommend Mulberry House for anyone considering having their wedding there.
Kassie
Kassie L. Sent on 07/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our Dream Wedding 30.12.30

The best day of our lives & not just because we married that goes with out saying. The venue is stunning alone and has the most warm cosy feel. The team at mulberry house and how they looked after us and our guests where amazing on the run up to our day & on the day Chloe, Jo, Claire, David #legend, Denise & Sammy we can’t thank you enough and our friends and family have not stopped talking about the wedding and the venue how everything Just flowed so amazingly on the day too. We can’t wait to visit you again for valentines. Love Kassie & Rob x
Sam
Sam E. Sent on 03/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect wedding

An absolutely beautiful venue on stunning grounds. Staff cannot do enough for you. We had our wedding in November so the Xmas decorations were up and it was spectacular. A day my wife and I will never forget
Danielle
Danielle C. Sent on 07/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue with the kindest staff

Our wedding day at Mulberry House was incredible. All the staff were so friendly and ran the whole day so smoothly. We were well looked after from start to finish by everyone. They made the day feel so special and were genuinely as happy and excited for us as our guests.

We booked after attending an open day. It was so easy to do and communication was great on the lead up to our day. We enjoyed a tasting evening to choose our meal. Everyone said how good the food was. Our planning meeting in advance of the day was really helpful and they made it really easy to create a schedule of the day, submit our table plans etc. They made it so stress free and handled everything behind the scenes effortlessly including setting up some of our decorations.

Mulberrys recommended vendors were great too. Shout out to Claire, Jo and Chloe in particular for all your support and help. Thank you. Danielle and Gregory Jackson 4.11.2023 xxx
Charmaine
Charmaine K. Sent on 31/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Out of this world

If you would like a wedding venue where you can have your ceremony and wedding all under one roof you need to go and see Mulberry House, We saw so many wedding venues, I walked into Mulberry House and I fell in love.

The ceremony room is intimate but still big enough to accommodate a lot of people.

We had our wedding breakfast in the marque which was amazing as it is big and amazing to decorate!!!
In the evening it was great as the bar is in the marque, we saw so many venues where the bar is away from the dancefloor so it stops people from dancing!!!

The food, even though cooking for so many people, is unreal! every single one of our guests mentioned how amazing the food was - and the food shack if you can get it depending on the time of year..... is the best evening food! Our guests absolutely loved it all!

All the staff are so lovely, Jo and Chloe were two of the members of staff we spent the most time with in the lead up- both went out of their way to help us. Above and beyond every single time! Chloe did all our planning, she was patient with me as I am useless at replying! Jo was there to greet us on the door, she is so calming on the day, and the lead up. Nothing is an issue for her. She just says.... Leave it with me and she sorts it straight away!

And then there is Claire... who is a little bit like a wedding fairy godmother. She comes in and makes sure everything is perfect. She gets it! She knows it is going to happen before you do, even little things like I was away from the top table when my dinner came, she whipped it away and kept it warm till I came back. Little things like that, she advises, watches, and swoops in and makes everything perfect. She is simply amazing!

I wish I could do it all again!!
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Mulberry House Real Weddings

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