About The Rose and Crown Hotel
*** We’re delighted to once again be offering viewings of our beautiful wedding venue ***
Your venue…
Located just a few minutes’ walk from Colchester town centre, our 14th century hotel is one of the most romantic settings that you could choose for your wedding celebrations. With history and heart in every beam, and a ‘secret garden’ for those all-important wedding day photographs.
Your ceremony…
We’re a licensed venue, giving you the convenient option of holding your ceremony and reception in the same location. Ceremonies can accommodate 30 to 80 guests and you’ll have the choice of three beautiful suites.
Your reception…
Wedding receptions are held in your choice of three suites for 20 to 160 guests. The largest is The Oak Room, which has its own private entrance, private bar and a large dance floor for you and your guests to dance the night away.
Your wedding breakfast…
Wedding breakfasts are held in your choice of three suites, also able to accommodate 20 to 160 guests.
Your wedding breakfast will be created by our talented team of chefs using fresh, locally sourced produce where possible and catering for all dietary requirements. Our menus are just a starting point, if there’s something that you would like for your wedding breakfast then we’re very flexible.
Your wedding night…
It’s nothing but the best for the newlyweds on your wedding night – you’ll get a complimentary stay in one of our most luxurious four poster honeymoon suites.
Our hotel also offers 39 stylishly appointed bedrooms for your family and friends travelling in for the day, all at a discounted room rate.
Your wedding team…
From your first visit all the way through to your wedding day, you’ll be in the safe hands of our expert weddings team. Luckily we’ve hosted hundreds of weddings at The Rose and Crown Hotel so whilst every wedding is unique, there isn’t much that will come as a surprise to us! We’ll guide you through every aspect of your wedding and help you make the most of your special day.
You can visit our website for more information about our weddings and packages, or to book a show-around. And please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to ask us any questions. We look forward to meeting you and discussing your ideas and plans for your big day.
170 Reviews for Best Western Rose and Crown Hotel
Recommended by 100% of couples
Carly F. · Married on 05/05/2019
Perfect wedding day
We had the most magical wedding day. I look back with a big smile on my face. Lisa and her team were fantastic. Everything we asked for was provided. Sian worked her socks off to make everything perfect for us. The food was delicious. The service was fantastic. Karl the DJ was brilliant. Our room was decorated for us. Everything ran just as we wanted it to. I only wish I could live it all again.
Sent on 31/03/2021
I think it was great value. We'd looked at several other venues but we wanted something simple, beautiful and intimate and that's exactly what we got. Not to mention we didn't want to have to pay the earth for it as whilst a very special day the costs mount up quickly. My husband to be was incredibly nervous so we wanted a small ceremony with all our nearest and dearest but I also didn't want to give up on my dream of the perfect wedding. Thankfully we managed to tick all boxes with the Rose and Crown. My only concern was at the time although a beautiful building there wasn't any greenery back drops for photographs. However we popped up to castle park just up the road which solved that problem and since our wedding in 2019 the Rose and Crown now has a small garden which will be perfect for pictures. I would recommend this venue to anyone and only 2 weeks after our wedding we were back there for a friend's wedding and another friend is getting married there this year. I can't wait to go back and for all the memories to come flooding in.
Marie · Married on 23/11/2019
Wedding Party
We got married on the quiet in September, but wanted to have a celebration party which we booked at the Rose & Crown for November.
Sent on 24/12/2019
Myself and my husband made the right choice in choosing the Rose & Crown, as all of the staff were extremely helpful and polite and the evening was just as we wanted it to be.
The feedback from our guests was was very positive and they all enjoyed themselves. They loved the venue and the history of the Rose & Crown and the food was delicious.
We enjoyed it so much, that I suggested to have our works Christmas lunch here in December and it's been booked.
I cannot give any negative points about the Rose & Crown or the staff and I would certainly recommend any future brides to definitely take a look, you will not be disappointed.
Thank you all.
Toni · Married on 19/11/2019
Wedding Day
My husband and I cannot fault anything during our wedding day at the Rose & Crown, Colchester. From booking our special day right through to the day itself Lisa and the whole team went above and beyond.
Sent on 24/12/2019
The day itself was simply perfect! Everything ran smoothly and nothing was too much trouble. Sian was absolutely amazing and worked tirelessly the whole day.
We simply cannot thank them all enough for everything they done for us, our day was truly magically in a beautiful setting.
Thank you all so much
Mr & Mrs Wilson
For those seeking an award winning wedding venue full of history and charm along with an experienced team who will ensure your day goes to perfect plan - check out our special package offers for 2022:
Jan to Nov Mon/Tue/Wed £2999
Jan/Feb/Mar Thu/Fri/Sundays £3500
Saturdays £3999
Apr to Nov Thu/Fri/Sundays £3999
(not including Bank Holiday Sundays)
Winter Wedding 27th - 30th December £3999
NEW YEAR’S EVE £4999
All of the prices above include the following:
* 60 day guests
* Hire of civil ceremony room
* One welcome drink per person
* Three course wedding breakfast
* Two glasses of house wine person
* One glass of sparkling wine per person for toast
* Evening buffet for 80 guests
* DJ & Disco until midnight
* Room Hire & VAT
* Four poster suite with breakfast
* Use of red carpet and silver cake stand and knife.
Based on our Standard Package, upgrades available for an extra charge.
Have you thought about holding your intimate wedding with 15 guests now, then having a big wedding party to celebrate when Covid-19 restrictions have relaxed? A wedding party would be a lovely way to celebrate your first wedding anniversary along with everyone from your original guest list.
Hold your intimate ‘wedding for 15 guests’ at The Rose & Crown Hotel we’ll give you 10% off your big wedding celebration party!
Your wedding party must be held within 18 months of your wedding date with a minimum of 50 guests. Wedding party can include wedding breakfast and/or evening reception and does not include ‘extras’.
This offer is subject to availability and Covid- 19 restrictions at the time of the wedding and reception party. This offer can be used in conjunction with our ‘Intimate Wedding Package’ only.
For details of available dates or to book a show round please contact us on Lisa@rose-and-crown.com or call 01206 866677.
The Rose and Crown Hotel is the perfect small wedding venue, in Colchester and we are delighted to offer our new ‘Intimate Wedding Package’.
Your wedding reception and ceremony can be held in either of our two beautiful suites, both equally beautiful and steeped in history creating the perfect backdrop for those all-important pictures.
Our Intimate wedding package includes:
We can also offer additional drinks packages, wines with your meal and of course discounted bedroom rates for you and your guests.
For those who want to ‘Wed now…party later’, we are also running a special offer, giving you 10% off your wedding reception party, if the date is within 18 months of your wedding. Check out our wedding offers for more details.
This offer is subject to availability, applicable timings and Covid- 19 restrictions at the time of the wedding.
For details of available dates or to book a show round please contact us on Lisa@rose-and-crown.com or call 01206 866677.
