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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: April 2025

Blake Hall Weddings is a historic wedding venue located in Ongar, Essex. Set in two glorious 17th-century Essex barns, this venue is a dream come true steeped in history.

Celebrate your love with your nearest and dearest, surrounded by vibrant gardens and woodland features. Blake Hall's top-quality facilities, brilliant staff, and gorgeous views blend to create unforgettable experiences.

This venue is easily accessible to your guests and within easy access of the M25 and M11.

Facilities and Capacity

Blake Hall Weddings is licensed for civil weddings and partnership ceremonies, meaning you can plan the day of your dreams in this stunning location. The Essex Barn can seat up to 150 guests for a wedding breakfast or 200 for an evening reception. The venue holds all the traditional elements from its history yet combines them with modern amenities to create an amazing experience. The backdrop of greenery and florals make for the perfect photo opportunity. You can host your ceremony or reception in the lovingly restored Hay Barn or outside under the canopy of the Saddlery.

After your festivities, rest and relax in the Old Couch House, a gorgeous property that can sleep 7 and is available to you the night before your wedding. Alternatively, you and your partner can spend the night in the Stable Cottage after your big day and delight in the elegant interiors. The newly converted stable block offers three further bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a private terrace for your family and friends to stay the night of your wedding.

Services Offered

The team at Blake Hall Weddings is passionate about creating one-of-a-kind experiences in this stunning setting. Their top priority is ensuring your day is run as imagined and smoothly. They are highly experienced and understanding and will work closely with you to bring your vision to life. You will have an experienced wedding manager to help with the planning of your wedding, who will then coordinate your wedding day as well and make sure the day is everything you imagined and more.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Asian wedding
Historic
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Horse baraat permitted
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Reviews for Blake Hall Weddings

Georgia
Georgia Sent on 27/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The venue that goes above and beyond

I would recommend this venue over and over again and thank them for making our wedding day so perfect. A special mention to Shannon, Danni and Dave for making the day run so smoothly, nothing was too much trouble and the food was absolutely amazing.

Myself and my husband have both said, that even though they do this every single day they really did make us feel so special and as if we were the only wedding to take place that year.

We had so many compliments all day, from the food, to just how stunning the venue and grounds are. We are so lucky and proud to have shared our magical day at Blake Hall and can’t thank them enough.

I wouldn’t change a single thing.
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Kimberly Sent on 29/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Smashed it!

We had the most amazing experience at Black Hall. Danni and Dave were so attentive throughout, always making sure everything ran smoothly and that we had everything we needed. Their calm and professional approach helped everything feel stress-free. A special thank you to Shannon, who was incredibly helpful on the morning of the wedding with the table set up with the mini-bridesmaids. Everyone's support and friendly presence made such a difference and helped us start the day off right. We felt so well looked after from start to finish!
Abbie
Abbie Sent on 24/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Incredible

I would 1000% recommend Blake Hall to anyone. It was perfection. It was smooth from start to finish, nothing was too big an ask and they strove to make the day as perfect as possible and it really was. The venue is nothing short of stunning, I have never seen such a beautiful venue and EVERYTHING is perfectly laid out - they have thought of everything. The perfectly situated cottage to get ready in and on the doorstep is the doors to the ceremony barn which is incredible. The groom room so the groom & co can get dressed and have a beer before they head into the ceremony barn. The endless beautiful grounds. Then the green which is perfect for drinks and canapes which leads to the reception barn which was beautiful, fairy lights strung everywhere - it looked magical. Natalie was a saviour, answering my messages at any time and making everything as easy and stress free as possible. All the staff that contributed to our big day were absolutely fantastic and helped make the day amazing. Dave & the catering crew provided the best food imaginable and many of our guests told us it was the best venue & food they had ever had at a wedding. Everything exceeded our highest expectations, it was absolutely amazing - thank you to everyone at Blake Hall!
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Emma Sent on 13/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Day

When I first stepped into Blake Hall I knew it was where I wanted to get married, it is just exceptionally beautiful. The barns and grounds are perfect- they almost don't need any decoration because they are a statement by themselves. If you are a considering a barn wedding, then please arrange visit because I do not think the pictures do it justice.

It was also brilliant having a place to stay onsite for the bride and her bridal party the night before the wedding- this took a lot of stress out of the morning. And they have a beautiful honeymoon cottage onsite for the night of the wedding, alongside 3 other lovely cottages (great for elderly guests who want to go to bed a bit earlier!). Check out was at 12 the next day and very relaxed.

Then, the staff. They are exceptional and so friendly and helpful. They really went above and beyond on the day, and beforehand were very prompt to answer any questions. Natalie was our planner and she was so helpful throughout the process, and Shannon helped us to set up in the morning and was great at helping to manage my anxiety! I also want to give a shout out to all the staff behind the scenes or helping on the morning who I didn't meet but were so good at replying to emails and making sure we had given them all the information they needed. Also a big shout out to Dave, the head of Waters Edge Catering who cater for all Blake Hall weddings- Dave was so flexible with all our last minute changes and requests, so helpful on the day with many things (not just catering related things- he walked all over the venue with me trying to find a pair of trainers at one point, and rescued me from several daddy longlegs!). Not to mention the food is absolutely delicious, with a wide choice of options, and you can arrange to do a tasting session beforehand (which I strongly recommend because then you get to eat it twice, win-win).

I also recommend going to the suppliers events that they host, where you can not only see the venue again, but meet a wide range of suppliers who are familiar with working at Blake Hall and recommended by them. I found my florist, fairy light coordinator (a must!) and my MUA through attending this!

We loved it so much we hope to return to the Harvest Lunch next year for our one-year anniversary. We just can't let Blake Hall and its wonderful staff go!
Nicola
Nicola Sent on 13/04/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

Brilliant wedding venue in Essex countryside

We'd looked at 5 venues before we visited Blake Hall. As soon as we stepped into the Hay Barn I knew where I wanted to hold our wedding reception. The barns are spacious, beautiful and airy. The grounds are charming and smart in all seasons. Blake Hall is especially ideal if you like a bit of history in your buildings. There are so many opportunities to personalise your day, especially in terms of decor.
All the Blake Hall team are friendly. Dave and his catering team at Water's Edge are just brilliant, we couldn't have been happier with them.
We didn't know what kind of place we wanted for our wedding, but I don't doubt that Blake Hall was the right choice. We had a fantastic day and were supported all the way through, nothing was left unattended or forgotten.
Photos by Laura Jane Photography.
Danny
Danny Sent on 02/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Can’t express how much we would recommend Blake Hall

It’s cliche, but I would give it 6 stars if I could. From the planning, the set up, the day itself, the memories and ALL the little things that everyone at Blake hall did, it was simply perfect.
The day felt flawless, there wasn’t a single issue and nothing ever felt forced or awkward, even when moving from location to location within the grounds it was seamless. The staff were incredible and so helpful, with nothing to small or big an ask.
To Blake Hall: You made our day perfect, we will cherish it forever, thank you.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 27/03/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

A fantastic venue with amazing staff

We got married at Blake Hall in November 2024 and we must say, it was the most amazing venue. It was great to have everything in one place, the venue is classic yet modern and all the staff were amazing (especially Dave and Natalie)!

The venue recommended some fantastic suppliers who we are so pleased we used on the day because they knew their way around and already have a great relationship with staff there.

On the day, everything ran so smoothly and everyone at the venue really couldn’t do enough to help us!

Would highly recommend this venue which we found was perfect for our Autumn/Winter wedding!
Aimée
Aimée Sent on 17/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

I had to leave a review to extend my heartfelt thanks to the incredible team at Blake Hall for making our wedding day truly unforgettable. From the moment we first visited, and were greeted by Natalie we knew it was the perfect place to celebrate our special day.

I cannot stress enough how stunning the venue is and every detail, from the incredible Ceremony barn to the impeccable service by Waters Edge Catering exceeded our expectations. The beauty of the venue provided a magical backdrop for our ceremony and reception, and our guests could not stop raving about the beautiful barns and grounds.

A special thank you to Natalie, Shannon, and Dave, who went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly and to put my mind at ease! Your professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care made us feel so special and taken care of throughout the entire process, even when we were texting you pretty much 24/7 on the lead up!

Thank you again for helping to make our wedding day a cherished memory that we will treasure forever. I wish I could do it all over again.

Lots of love
Mr & Mrs Huxley, 02.05.2024
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Shona Sent on 16/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The dream team at Blake hall

To Natalie, Dave, Shannon and everyone at Blake hall

We Just wanted to say a huge thank you for everything you all did for us to make our wedding day at Blake hall so special on the 14th April.

Rob and I had the most amazing day and we can’t thank you all enough for all your hard work and help to make the day a roaring success.

Everyone said how beautiful the venue was, how delicious the food was and a great day really was had by all.

You guys are the dream team, you really do go the extra mile with all the extra touches and we are so grateful for everything you all did to make our day so stress free, enjoyable. We loved every minute of it!

We will be highly recommend you to everyone we know. And hope one day to come back to Blake hall in the future for someone else’s wedding so we can enjoy another amazing day.

Many thanks and best wishes to you all,

from Shona and Rob McPherson
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Nahid Sent on 29/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you Blake Hall for a fabulous experience

I couldn’t find how to leave a star rating it I would definitely give a 5 star rating I can’t recommend Blake Hall more highly. My daughter got married here last Saturday and it was amazing, all the guests had a wonderful time and everything ran very smoothly. The accommodation on site was great, the venue was beautiful, the food was very tasty and Austin and the rest of the staff were very friendly, polite and accommodating which all helped to make the day magical. Thank you Blake Hall for a fabulous experience.
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Lauren Sent on 29/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Honestly the most perfect venue

We got married here on 07/09/19 and it was honestly the most perfect venue. Right from the get go Austin was incredibly supportive and answered my MANY questions. Dave and his catering team were great, we've had great feedback from guests about the food and there was a good range of choices. The staff on the night couldn't have looked after us any better and kept checking in to see if there was anything we needed. It's such a beautiful venue, everything is well kept, gardens are just stunning. We were hoping to get married outside but having the option of the Haybarn completely took the pressure off when the weather wasn't quite warm enough on the day. I wish we could do it all again!! Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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Katy Sent on 26/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Words cannot describe

Words cannot describe how amazing our wedding day was & that’s all thanks to Austin and the Blake hall team. Nothing was too much bother and I simply cannot fault them. Thank you again. Katy & Karl 06.09.19
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Anonymous Sent on 26/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Everything about the wedding was perfect

We got married at Blake Hall on the 12th August 2019. The grounds, including gardens and barns, are beautiful and was an easy decision to chose BlakeHall. We met with Austin for a tour initially and had numerous communication with both him and Sarah to the lead up. The communication was polite and professional with all questions answered. We got married in the barn as loved the room, we had a harpist and the barn was decorated with flowers so looked / sounded amazing, there is also the option to get married outside but after seeing inside the barn we both loved it.
There is the brides cottage where Samantha and her bridesmaids stayed the night before again the house is designed for the girls which they loved staying at the venue the night before.
The day went amazingly with Dave Smith and his team providing the most amazing food. I walked around to speak to guests during the meal and the food was a great hit. When speaking to Dave and thanking him on the evening he told me that several had already praised him personally for the quality of the food. We were very pleased with the food provided.
Everything about the wedding was perfect and was exactly, if not more, than what I was hoping for. Speaking to Austin on the lead up he also allowed us to have our dog attend after the ceremony to be part of family photos and numerous other suppliers to attend to feature.
Thanks to Austin and all involved at Blake Hall for all that you did and provided for our day. Lovely to see photos taken by you of our day on your Facebook page. Kind Regards Mr & Mrs Mullis.
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Katie Sent on 26/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Most magical day ever!

Well where do I start with Blake Hall, Anthony and I got married here on 5th August and it was the most magical day ever! Everyone was so complimentary about the amazing venue. Austin, Corrine and the rest of the team are amazing and made the day run smoothly. Dave is a “ledge” and the food was absolutely delicious and even put up with my 1000’s of questions. Thank you so much??
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Sharon Sent on 26/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, professional, friendly and attentive team

Beautiful venue, gorgeous surroundings and the most amazing, professional, friendly and attentive team.

The food provided by Waters Edge Catering was delicious. Dave and his team looked after us very well & were very friendly, helpful, professional and efficient.

Austin, Dave and Corinne helped make my daughter’s day the most special day of her life and went ‘above and way beyond’ on the day.

Thankyou one and all. We received a 5* service, from booking to morning after, and I cannot recommend this venue enough.

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Events

14 May
Open Door

Wednesday 14th May 2025, 3:30 until 8:30pm

We would like to welcome back all of our booked couples to our annual wedding show. An opportunity to meet many of our recommended suppliers, see the beautiful barns, gardens and accommodation and chat to our friendly and experienced team.

We also welcome anyone wishing to come for their first viewing of Blake Hall.

Admission is free. Advance booking is not necessary.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Date: From 14/05/2025 to 14/05/2025 Schedule 15:30 - 20:30
Place: Bobbingworth, Ongar, Essex

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