Wedding Venues in Essex

We had the most wonderful wedding weekend at Chalkney Water Meadows back in August. As soon as my partner proposed I knew I wanted to get married at Browning Bros as I had been following them on Instagram for ages. The venue at Chalkney Water Meadows is so beautiful. If you get a sunny day like we did it is perfect for a big wedding with lots of guests. The setting is very relaxed and guests and spread out across the site. We had the venue from the Friday - Sunday and it was so much fun having it on the Friday. Lots of our guests stayed in the Tipis for the weekend which they all found very comfortable and clean. We also booked the two lodges - Water Lily and Kingfisher for the bridal and grooms party. They were the perfect place to get ready. And it was extra special having the lodges on the Sunday night - we could reminisce about the day and take it all in. Holly was our wedding co-ordinator she was so helpful prior to the wedding, having regular online meetings and checking in. Over the weekend she was so hands on and made us and our guests feel so relaxed. Lots of our family commented on how amazing she was and how well organised the day was. They also commented on the bar staff and how friendly they were and despite having 130 guests it was never busy and having to queue for a drink. We did a lot of the decorations ourselves and we loved that the venue allowed this. We would recommend all our suppliers for the day - Hungry Hog for a BBQ in the day, Cacciatores Pizza in the evening which was so delicious, Molly Moo's Ice Cream Van, The PhotoBay photo booth which was such a hit with our guests, Three Mile Hill as our band in the day and Evan as our DJ from Fox and Braces. Overall we could not have asked for more. Our wedding was everything we could have imagined and more. Thank you!

Kamila

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5.0

I first red about The Reid Rooms on this website and decided to check it out after coming across many great reviews. We signed up for a wedding fare and visited this venue in person. The Reid Rooms is a beautiful rustic style place surrounded by beautiful greenery. It has everything that you can possibly need on your wedding day... ceremony room, dining area, dance floor, bar, courtyard and a farmhouse. Corrine, who showed us around was very helpful, answered all our questions and penciled our date in her diary. We did not need to look any further as we knew that we found the right place. Today, two weeks after our wedding I stand by my words. This venue is super flexible and Corrine was more than helpful throughout the whole planning process, taking for considerations all our suggestions and ideas. We were allowed to decorate the venue the day before and they were flexible with arrival time to the farmhouse as I had guests from overseas. A week before we met our wedding coordinator Hannah who made sure that on the day everything ran smoothly and according to plan! Our wedding day was perfect! Our guests loved the venue just as much as we did! So if you consider booking venue in Essex this is the right place to go! I can assure you that you will be taken care of and the team will make sure that you have literally the best day of your life!

Deborah

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5.0

Thank you so much for the incredible experience you gave us. From the moment we made the booking until the very last moment of the day, I truly can’t fault a thing. Everything was absolutely beautiful and flawlessly executed. We knew as soon as we met Umesh and saw the venue that it had to be Heron Country Club — we didn’t even bother visiting anywhere else. That first impression proved absolutely right, because what you delivered exceeded all expectations. Your attention to detail was exceptional, and the way you accommodated the entire day so effortlessly was beyond impressive. A special thank you to the chef — the food was outstanding, and our guests couldn’t stop praising it, along with the warm and attentive staff. Only Umesh and the team could have handled such a traditional and culturally rich wedding with such care, respect, and perfection. We are so deeply grateful for everything you did to make the day unforgettable. With heartfelt thanks, The Kole’s

When we first viewed Apton Hall I remember thinking 'this is the one', but thought there was no way we could afford it. However, unlike a lot of wedding venues it was not overpriced at all, if anything i would say its underpriced for the exceptional service we had from start to finish! There is not a single thing I would change about it, from the planning process, to the day itself, to the accommodation, and the day after the wedding. The food was INCREDIBLE, the service was amazing, and the staff on the day just made me feel so relaxed and calm about everything. If you are looking for a perfect day, with staff who know what they're doing, amazing food, beautiful buildings and scenery, then Apton Hall is for you. If I could redo my wedding day tomorrow with an unlimited budget, I would still choose Apton Hall time and time again. I honestly cannot recommend it enough, and I feel like my review isn't even doing justice to the amazing people that work there. There are not enough words to say how perfect everything about it is.

Cinzia

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5.0

We picked this place out of their great reviews. We have not been disappointed in any way from the booking process to the final bill and the amazing food we had selected specifically for our special day. All of this enjoyed in a stunning restaurant with live piano music in their private dining room. Exceptional service and professionalism from every team member who contributed to a nice and smooth dining experience. The manager, Jay, highly supportive and ready to accommodate any requirement we had with the highest level of professionalism. Highly recommend !!

Having our June 2024 wedding at Le Talbooth was absolutely perfect! We worked with Jess who was always on hand, incredibly prompt and professional and easy to chat with about all and any small worries. She made everything about the day go so smoothly and we felt that we were in the safest hands. She made all our requests happen and no question was too silly. The food was incredible and Le Talbooth managed the various dietary requirements and allergies guests had with absolute ease and skill. Our guests still talk to us about how delicious the food and wine was! Le Talbooth helped coordinate rooms at the Milsoms hotels for guests and removed all stress for us! We arrived by boat and the setting on the river was superb and completely dreamlike. What an exquisite day and what a fantastic, experienced and utterly brilliant team. Thank you Le Talbooth!

To Elizabeth and Kieron thanks for your wonderful help and for making our wedding ceremony, such a special day, you did a marvellous job. Lovely venue , lovely people.

Reniece

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5.0

Perfect venue for our wedding. So helpful, friendly and just perfect! We dry hired and i had heard themat venues arent as helpful when you dry hire but holiday inn was super helpful. All the way from planning to after the wedding! The grounds are beautiful and the weather was glorious for our outdoor ceremony and we had the best wedding reception in the Elizabeth suite and we used the lakeside suite as a childrens room and hired an entertainer. Most of our guests spent the entire weekend there. The kitchen staff at breakfast were so lovely, she even held the kitchen open for an extra 5 minutes for us the morning after the ceremony so that we could all enjoy breakfast. I'm really pleased we chose this venue.

OUR WEDDING WAS AMAZING!!! The venue and service was exceptional which made such an unforgettable experience. Every part of our day was just magical. The venue itself is charming yet modern, and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly from start to finish. The whole day felt personal, and we loved that everything felt tailored to our needs. Thank you for making our wedding day so memorable!

Danny

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We had an absolutely brilliant wedding at Smeetham Hall Barn. The barn itself, and the grounds looked absolutely stunning. Sophie and Victoria were excellent throughout our journey from the first open day we attended right through to the wedding day itself. Our wedding went very smoothly with very good guidance throughout the day from Victoria. The wedding breakfast provided by Splinters was exceptionally good - many guests commented on the quality of the food. HIghly recommended venue for a wedding.