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Set beside the natural beauty of the River Stour lies one of the finest wedding venues in Colchester, Essex: Talbooth Restaurant & Marquee. Here, you can enjoy your special day in the most stunning surroundings. Established in 1952 and located in the heart of Constable Country, Talbooth Restaurant is a modernised, 16th-century listed building with a stunning marquee set within the riverside gardens that gently curve along the River Stour.
Stay the night before in the stunning riverside cottage, Idle Waters, and soak in the views of the glorious wedding venue across the river bank whilst getting ready for the big day. Alternatively, book a room at the luxury Talbooth House and Spa and enjoy some pampering the afternoon prior to the wedding while relaxing in the knowledge that everything is being taken care of.
The licensed restaurant is full of stunning period features and looks out onto the River Stour, terrace and perfectly manicured lawns. Getting married in the River Room, followed by a wedding breakfast in the marquee, means that the wedding party has exclusivity of Talbooth Restaurant during the wedding day, from the ceremony through to early evening.
It really is all about the food at the Talbooth. With great ingredients, imaginative menus and 70 years of expertise in catering for fabulous events, their chefs can create incredible options for your wedding based on all kinds of menu tastes and styles. Menu options include fine dining standard and restaurant-quality three-course banquets or exciting sharing-style menus for a slightly more relaxed vibe.
Three fabulous event planners are also on hand to assist throughout the planning process, and a dedicated event manager ensures that everything runs smoothly from start to finish on the day.
The nearby Talbooth House & Spa has 12 luxurious bedrooms, a tennis court and an outdoor pool (heated to a sizzling 85 degrees Fahrenheit), as well as a sauna and hot tub. The spa has six treatment rooms and offers a wide range of services enabling the wedding party plenty of time to pamper and relax before the big day. You can even take the whole house and spa and enjoy a fabulous wedding weekend. In addition to the Talbooth House and Spa, sister property Milsoms offers a buzzing brasserie restaurant with gorgeous grounds and a further 15 bedrooms. The Talbooth House and Spa is available for exclusive hire, and wedding weekends are a real thing at this venue!
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Reviews for Talbooth Restaurant
The venue was breathtaking
The staff went above and beyond to make our day seamless and a keen eye made sure nobody had an empty glass. The BBQ we chose was simply stunning, and along with the canapes selection was a hit for all dietary preferences, with the dessert platters topping out the meal.
The marquee was the perfect venue with the tables laid out thoughtfully and with great attention to detail, nothing was missed.
The more senior guests were able to enjoy a coffee and a slice of cake on the soft seating while the younger crowd danced the night away.
The day was simply perfection, and if you're looking for a perfect venue come rain or shine, the Talbooth is it.
A sentiment shared by all our guests.
Our wedding
Our September Wedding
Keighley and Alex were both fantastic at helping us organise the day, and the team on the day led by Natalie and Rachel were faultless.
Everything was perfect from the food and wine to the atmosphere in the marquee, The Talbooth is a truly special place.
The team were able to fit everything into our budget, and it was certainly value for money.
Hiring Kathleen, the river boat, was a perfect way to spend some time together as a newly married couple and float away for some peace before the drinks reception.
We would recommend getting married here to everyone and anyone, our day was simply perfect and we can't thank The Talbooth and team enough.
Perfection!
The perfect day!
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!
June 2024 Wedding
Nothing was ever too much for Jess and the team who were always there to answer any questions we had.
The day went so smoothly thanks to the team who took care of everything throughout. There was never a moment where they weren’t on top of things!
We would also highly recommend hiring “Kathleen” the boat. This is an extra quirk for your special day that you’ll get nowhere else.
We had the best day and can’t thank the team at Le Talbooth enough for being part of it with us.
Dream wedding!
The food on the day was outstanding and the bar staff kept our guests constantly topped up. The venue was beautiful and presented so well.
We couldn’t recommend the talbooth and their staff more, 10/10
Incredible venue!
We had driven past Talbooth many times with intrigue, when it came to picking a wedding venue, we wanted the views, food, ambiance and service to ensure we as the bride and groom, our families and guests all had the best day. We looked at many venues, with the house and spa and Talbooth being the first. Simply nothing compared. Organising and arranging everything in advance is down to a fine, friendly tee and the day did not disappoint, it was simply perfect. The wonderful team could not do enough for everyone, the food was simply amazing, everything ran perfectly, the other suppliers found it a well oiled machine enabling the scale without fuss, but with the personal touch that made it feel so personal to us. We wish the day would have never ended. We booked out the cottage, house and spa and most of Milsoms, all feeling relaxed, spotless and well that lawn is the envy of many a professional groundskeeper. You certainly get what you pay for, so whilst the talbooth looked quite expensive on paper, it is one of the best investments we ever made, with everyone’s memories focussed on the right things with the perfect backdrop. On reflection, worth absolutely every penny and more.
Alex and Jess were brilliant, promptly answering our many questions and they were always super helpful. Thank you all so much!
Kerrie and Simon 🤍
Magical riverside venue
Gary and Charlotte 24/8/24
What an amazing team xxx
Most magical wedding EVER
Our perfect day!
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We’re back with another spectacular Wedding Open Day in the marquee at Talbooth Restaurant.
Come along to our Wedding Open Day for couples and their families to explore and get a feel for what a special Talbooth wedding will be like beside the river at Talbooth Restaurant.
Undecided between a small and intimate ceremony, or a bigger marquee party? Or perhaps your dream wedding comprises a series of celebrations spread over a few days and venues. This Open Day is the perfect opportunity to envision a celebration in the stunningly situated marquee:
- Explore the Marquee at Talbooth Restaurant
- Meet excellent wedding suppliers
- Look across the river to Idle Waters, our self-catered cottage popular with wedding parties.
Enjoy a glass of fizz or tea and coffee whilst you meet a member of the Milsom Wedding team who will greet you to discuss all your exciting plans and guide you through our beautiful riverside marquee.
If the venue and setting aren’t enough to make you say Yes, we have award-winning food and our kitchen will be serving canapés throughout the day that will be sure to wow.
There will be a chance to meet some of our recommended suppliers who will be exhibiting across the properties on the day too.
Meet the team
Meet Alex, the driving force behind Milsom Weddings and mastermind within the wedding team, she possesses unparalleled knowledge of all things weddings. With 20 years of experience, she will guide you through each stage of the planning process, from the initial phone enquiry to the moment you leave at the end of your stay.
Email: alex@milsomhotels.com
Tel: 01206 321 105
Logistical queen! Keighley is our eagle eyes in the wedding office, with her meticulous attention to detail and dedication to exceeding guests expectations. With Keighley planning your wedding day you will be safe in the knowledge that every detail is being taken care of. As a pivotal member of our team, Keighley sets out to work on your behalf to ensure a stunning wedding day.
Email: keighley@milsomhotels.com
Tel: 01206 321 102
With a twinkle in her eye and a thoughtful approach to planning, Jess recognises the importance of those magic little touches that all together create something truly special for your wedding day. Jess’s experience spans from restaurant management to overseeing outside catering events and running weddings onsite at Hengrave Hall. Now a vital member of the Dedham event team, she specialises in co-ordinating beautiful weddings, and loves nothing more than transforming guests dreams into reality on their special day.
Email: jess@milsomhotels.com
Tel: 01206 321 526
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