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Mulberry House

Natalie
Lauren
Reiss
Laura
Kiera

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: July 2026

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 140 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 Copper Room is furnished with 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 25 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.

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

2025 Essex Wedding Awards – Outstanding Contribution - Claire O'Sullivan

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

2024 Essex Wedding Awards – Best Events Team of the Year

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

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Weddings at this venue

Laura & Joseph's wedding
Laura & Joseph
11 photos
Ellen & Christopher's wedding
Ellen & Christopher
120 photos
Mary & George's wedding
Mary & George
44 photos
Miles & Elle's wedding
Miles & Elle
25 photos
Natalie & Jon's wedding
Natalie & Jon
62 photos
Victoria & Colin's wedding
Victoria & Colin
12 photos
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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

Natalie
Natalie Sent on 29/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Day at Mulberry House

We got married at Mulberry House on 19th September and had the best day! From the moment we first visited, we knew it was the right venue for us. Every member of staff is professional, friendly and shows a genuine enthusiasm for what they do. The grounds and indoor spaces are beautiful, with a lovely bridal suite and getting ready space, and the added bonus of rooms on site for guests.

The wedding specialist team Chloe, Olivia & Nicola were fantastic, helping us craft our day, on hand for every question over countless emails and were always quick to respond. They solved any problem we had and no query is ever too big or small. Accommodating our request for bespoke cocktails is just one example. Alongside receiving the green book which covers key venue details, the team creates a working schedule tailored to your wedding. It tracks the day’s timeline and all the details you need. This is available on a portal, alongside the seating plans. We must also credit the reception team for organising all our guest room bookings and handling some swaps!

On the day itself, Jo was our utterly wonderful co-ordinator and absolute hero. We cannot thank her and the team enough. She was with us every step of the way, on hand to greet both the bridal party and later the groom’s party, making sure we had breakfast and everything else we needed. Jo ensured the whole day ran smoothly, and that we stayed relaxed and calm. She helped with my dress train, made sure a tray of canapés was waiting for us after our photos, gave us sneak peeks of the room setups before our guests, helped guests with mobility needs, herded our guests, and did so much more.

Our guests consistently commented on how delicious everything was and how beautifully it was presented. We also opted to add a snack table for children during the drinks reception which we would recommend, it went down a treat!

Mulberry House isn’t just another wedding venue, they are so supportive and there to truly make each day unique. Thank you to all the Mulberry House team!
Natalie & David
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Ashley Sent on 28/09/2026
4.6 out of 5 rating

The Best Day Of Our Lives

We recently celebrated our wedding at Mulberry House, and our wedding day itself was absolutely five-star. The venue was beautiful, the food was incredible, our suppliers were fantastic, and we had the most wonderful and unforgettable day.

However, while I would happily give the wedding day itself five stars, I cannot say the same for the wedding specialist service and the administration surrounding our wedding.

Unfortunately, our experience with the wedding specialist did not live up to the level of service we expected when planning such an important occasion.

We paid our final balance in full, only to receive an email three days later chasing us for £1.50. We also added some guests to the evening and upgraded our drinks package. We paid the additional amount, but again, the payment was not correctly accounted for on our wedding account, resulting in another email chasing us for money we had already paid.

We completely understand that mistakes can happen, but once is a mistake; twice is not acceptable, particularly when dealing with something as important as a wedding and after we had already made the payments requested of us.

My husband called Mulberry House and spoke with Olivia. We requested to speak with someone more senior, but unfortunately we were unable to do so. It also took several days for the missing payment to be located and the matter resolved. This created unnecessary stress at a time when we should have simply been able to focus on our wedding.

Unfortunately, the communication issues have continued after the wedding. It has now been nine days since our wedding and we still have not received our security deposit back. I have personally chased this, yet nobody has emailed us with an update or response. Given the previous issues with payments being incorrectly recorded, this has been particularly disappointing.

That said, Claire absolutely saved the day.

Claire was amazing from the moment we stepped onto the site until the moment we left that evening. She was there throughout the entire day and night, looking after both me and my husband and making sure everything ran smoothly.

She is an absolute credit to Mulberry House. Claire is professional, attentive, kind and genuinely a wonderful human being. We absolutely loved meeting her, and we cannot thank her enough for everything she did for us. She made us feel completely looked after and allowed us to relax and enjoy our wedding day.

The food was absolutely incredible, with excellent feedback from our guests on the day. Our suppliers were also fantastic.

We used the preferred suppliers recommended by Mulberry House, and every one of them was brilliant.

Scott from The Edge Photography was fantastic and captured our day beautifully. Aaron from Lux Videos and Films was wonderful and captured memories we will treasure forever.

Grace from Candy Floss provided our evening décor and disco ball, which was a huge hit with our guests.

Lisa from Cake Cuisine made the most beautiful wedding cake, and we could not have been happier with it.

Finally, TJ was our florist and stylist, and we honestly could not have expected anything more. The display of real, fresh flowers was absolutely incredible. Everything looked stunning and came together perfectly.

So, ultimately, our wedding day itself was five-star. We had the most beautiful day, our guests had an amazing time, the food was fantastic, Claire was exceptional, and our suppliers were brilliant.

Our disappointment lies specifically with the wedding specialist service, communication and administration before and after the wedding. These aspects unfortunately did not feel five-star and did not match the standard of the wedding day itself.

We will always look back on our wedding at Mulberry House with incredibly happy memories, and we are hugely grateful to Claire and all of our wonderful suppliers for making the day so special.

We would simply encourage Mulberry House to review its wedding planning, payment administration and post-wedding communication processes, as this is where our experience fell short of the five-star standard we otherwise experienced on our wedding day.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 26/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful venue

I can’t even start to find the words - we got married at Mulberry House in early August, and I cannot speak highly enough of everyone who works there and the venue itself. From the morning, the getting ready spaces are just perfect - myself, my mum, my aunt and 4 bridesmaids got ready at the venue and there was so much space. My husband said the same about the men’s changing room too. We used the outside ceremony space which was just gorgeous - all of our guests commented on how lovely the grounds are, some of them got up early for breakfast the next morning just to explore and take pictures! The fact that we could have so many people stay and debrief over breakfast the next morning was perfect, and all of the rooms were modern and comfy.
All of the staff at Mulberry House were amazing, there was nothing that was too much. Claire made our day so so easy, and made sure that amongst all of the busyness, we still had moments just the two of us to catch up together and take it all in. She always made sure we had a drink, asked whether we needed water or food, she got my elderly grandparents teas and made sure they were comfortable, and made the whole day run so smoothly, we would have been absolutely lost without her. Sammy as well was so helpful in the evening, and helped set up the nightcap at the end of the evening and made sure we had everything we needed. We’re so grateful for all of the work behind the scenes that makes the day run so smoothly so that we could just take it all in.
Our guests still talk about Mulberry House three weeks later, and we’re already planning which events we can go back for. Absolutely recommend this beautiful venue!!
Reiss
Reiss Sent on 26/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Making our dreams become a reality

Demi and I were married on 23 August 2026, and from start to finish Mulberry House delivered an experience that genuinely made our dream wedding come true. Every department played a part, and the level of care, communication and professionalism was exceptional.

Chloe, Nicola & Jo
This team worked seamlessly with all our chosen suppliers, ensuring everything transitioned smoothly on the day. Their communication was clear, supportive and reassuring throughout the entire planning process. No question ever felt too small or too obvious — they guided us with patience and expertise from beginning to end.

Aaron & the Catering Team
Food was one of the most important elements for us and our guests when choosing a venue. We wanted an authentic Caribbean menu that honoured our heritage, and Aaron’s team delivered beyond expectations. After providing feedback at the tasting, the team absolutely smashed it on the day.
Our guests were blown away from the very first canapé — mac and cheese balls, ackee and saltfish plantain cups, and mini Jamaican patties. The mains were just as impressive: boneless curry mutton, jerk chicken, rice, homemade coleslaw and fresh salad. The most common feedback we received was that it felt like being back in Barbados.

Sammy & the Bar Team
Sammy and the bar team kept the drinks flowing effortlessly, making sure our guests were well looked after and that we, the bride and groom, always had what we needed. The small touches made a big difference — from matching the energy of the groomsmen to easing nerves before speeches and keeping the excitement high during our entrance. They were on our “wave” from the very beginning.


The only downside to having such an attentive, talented team in every department is that the day goes by far too quickly — it leaves you wanting to do it all over again.

Mulberry House, thank you for turning our vision into reality.
Demi and I wish you continued success.

With love,
Reyss & Demi
Laura
Laura Sent on 18/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Venue

Our wedding day at Mulberry House was absolutely incredible! Can’t recommend this venue enough! From the first viewing, the Mulberry House team have been incredible! Chloe and Nicola were amazing and so helpful throughout the planning and Jo, Claire, Bonnie and the team were phenomenal on the day! Everyone was so lovely and helpful and went above and beyond for us. The day ran so smoothly and we are so grateful for all the hard work that the team put in to ensure that we had the perfect wedding day. The venue is so beautiful and we loved that we got to use so much of the venue as we got married at the lakeside gazebo, had the wedding breakfast in the copper room and used the marquee for the evening. The food was absolutely incredible and all our guests raved about it!
What a perfect place to get married and what a fantastic team! Five stars is not enough for Mulberry House!
Kiera
Kiera Sent on 22/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding venue of dreams!

Booking Mulberry House was a no brainer for us, we fell in love straight away and couple picture our special day there so clearly. They have everything a more you could possibly want, from the grounds to the food it was all perfect!

You will be so looked after here, as a bride I was made to feel like part of their family. My husband and I was their main priority and they took such good care of us. A special shout out to Claire, everyone needs a Claire of their wedding day! We can’t thank them enough xx
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Catherine Sent on 13/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding venue

Mulberry House is the most stunning venue. Our daughter got married there on Friday and it was an absolutely perfrct day!

From day one when we came to view the venue right up to tidying up our last remaining wedding bits the day after the wedding, everyone at Mulberry was so kind and helpful, attentive and professional throughout the whole process.

The venue is absolutely stunning. The way the wedding flowed from the outside gazebo for the ceremony onto the outside patio and conservatory for drinks and canapés then into the copper room for the wedding breakfast and then the marquee for the evening was seamless.

You can choose the most amazing venue which takes your breath away as soon as you drive up the gravel path, but it’s the people that are working their socks off behind the scenes inside that make this place run like clockwork. We could see how hard every single one of the staff worked yet always smiling and stopping what they were doing to make sure we have everything we needed.

The food was amazing too! Everyone said they had never tasted food so good at a wedding (that was still hot when it came out too!!)

We chose suppliers that have worked at the venue countless times. The rapport they have with each other and the praise and respect they have for everyone at Mulberry House filled us with such confidence that we knew the day was going to run like clockwork.



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Julie Sent on 16/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding 13.6.26

We had the most anazing day here for my daughters wedding, the staff are simply the best and go beyond and above to make your day perfect, which it was..the grounds are stunning and food spectacular..the attention to detail spot on..they are with you morning till night..we were upset tp leave on Sunday as it felt like leaving family but we will be back for events.. thank you to all the wedding team, ladies and gents behind the bars, chefs. Reception team and everyone that makes mulberry house what it is, was just the perfect day for everyone who attended. I have not left photos as my camera simply doesn't do it the justice it deserves
Naomi
Naomi Sent on 17/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST day of our lives!

We had an incredible wedding day, we would not change a thing! Claire and the team were truly amazing and helped us out so much, they helped the day run so smoothly and without them none of it would’ve been possible. We are beyond grateful to every individual who worked on making sure our wedding was everything we’d imagined! Our wedding from the begging right until the end would not have been possible without all the help we had - Our venue viewing with Jo, meetings with Chloe, emails with Nicola and Chloe with any questions we had (they answered every single query we had big or small), Food tasting, a phone call with Olivia, the drop off the day before, the on the day team, Claire, JoJo, the lady on reception and the bar staff and the team who were there for breakfast the next morning.

We chose the traditional british BBQ for our wedding breakfast and the pizza buffet for our evening food - The food was amazing, we’ve even had our guests tell us how much they enjoyed the food.

Claire you are amazing at what you do and I could not have got through the day without you, Liam and I are so grateful for you 🤍 JoJo, thank you so much for you help the morning of the wedding and making sure that my dress was laid perfectly before walking down the aisle, I am so grateful ☺️

We want to say a HUGE thank you to Mulberry House for hosting our beautiful day, everything was perfect and I wish we could do the whole day again! 🤍
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Michelle Sent on 18/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding day we dreamt of and more!

We cannot put into words how incredible Mulberry House and every member of staff are!
From the 1st look around with Georgia, we knew Mulberry House was special and the venue to hold our dream day.
It has beautiful grounds and lovely, clean, modern accommodation for guests...the honeymoon suite is something else!
Staff were all so wonderful, friendly and caring, ensuring every little detail was taken care of making us feel so relaxed. We mainly communicated with Chloe and at times, Nicola too. Both are such lovely, easy to talk to ladies who really made our experience of planning our wedding smooth and stress-free.
Claire & Jo were fantastic on our wedding day, truly making us feel like VIPs.
The food is absolutely amazing and so many of our guests commented that it was the best they've had!
We 100% recommend Mulberry House!
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 15/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Day of Our Lives

We honestly don’t have enough words to thank the incredible team at Mulberry House for everything they did to make our wedding day so perfect.

From the very beginning, Chloe and Nicola were absolutely amazing. Their support, guidance, and attention to detail throughout the entire planning process made what could have been a stressful experience feel so smooth and enjoyable. They were always there to answer questions, offer advice, and make sure every little detail reflected exactly what we wanted. Their passion and dedication truly shone through, and we felt completely confident knowing we were in such capable hands. Plus supporting Matthew in all the secret planning for his surprise for his future husband and guests on the day by keeping details off all the paperwork but still remembering every private planned detail.

In the lead-up to the big day, their organisation and care reassured us constantly, and it meant we were able to relax and genuinely look forward to our wedding.

On the day itself, Jo was simply incredible. Having her there as our wedding coordinator meant everything ran seamlessly from start to finish. She was calm, professional, and so attentive, making sure everything was perfectly in place and that we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Because of her, we were able to fully soak in every moment of our special day.

Mulberry House is a beautiful venue, but it’s the people behind it who truly make it special. The whole team went above and beyond for us, and we are so grateful for the care, effort, and love they put into making our wedding unforgettable.

We would wholeheartedly recommend Mulberry House to anyone looking for not just a stunning venue, but a team who genuinely care about making your day as perfect as it can be.
Paige
Paige Sent on 30/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Great venue, amazing food, staff and grounds.

We had such a great experience with Mulberry House, from the booking right up until the day after the wedding. The staff couldn't do enough for you, they were so helpful, friendly and made you feel relaxed. The booking process was great, we had to move our date and the staff made it so much easier for us. The bedrooms are lovely, food is amazing all through out our day. Really recommend this venue, they went above and beyond.
Paul
Paul Sent on 09/02/2026
4.4 out of 5 rating

Overall a great venue for our wedding

We had our wedding here on Friday 30th January 2026.. we booked mulberry house for our wedding on our first viewing, we loved how the venue looks, how adaptable it was and it is set in some lovely grounds, The team are very friendly and welcoming and we always felt we had a good amount of support and advice available on the lead up to the day.
We had some trouble with forms that needed filling out, as we are a same sex couple we were surprised to find that forms were sent to us with “brides” information on it as there was obviously no bride to be! I did have to ask the team to be mindful that we are a male gay couple and received a swift apology however we did receive further forms relating to “the Bride” which was disappointing to us, as the venue advertises that they are proud to support gay marriage.
On the day the team were great and very helpful, Our on the day coordinator Jo was fantastic and ensured that everything was just as we wanted it as well as giving support to a very emotional groom to be! The whole day ran very smoothly without any hiccups and it’s clear that they are fantastic at what they do here..
we did feel that the teams sense of importance did taper off somewhat the following morning and we found it difficult to get help with questions we had, we also didn’t like that our props and personal belongings had been bundled into a big cage for us to collect and pack away, it all felt a little bit rushed the following morning because they were setting up for another wedding but overall we were happy with the venue and the service we received on our wedding day.
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Richard Sent on 03/02/2026
4.6 out of 5 rating

Amazing winter wedding!

We got married at Mulberry House on January 31st 2026 and we couldn't have wished for a better wedding. Chloe was awesome in the booking/planning process and Nicola too on the day. We were taken care of so well in such a lovely setting, with a historic house, modern ceremony room/marquee, and simply stunning grounds for photos and guests to walk around etc. The food supplied on site was excellent and nothing was too much for the team. A great breakfast and so on the next day too. Just superb, thank you.
Laura
Laura Sent on 06/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t recommend more!

From start to finish, we had the best wedding experience at Mulberry House. The staff was extremely detailed, thorough, and overall helpful leading up to our day and the day itself. A special shoutout to Chloe, Nicola, and Claire for all their hard work helping with our wedding. All of our guests raved about the venue and all the thoughtful attention to detail Mulberry provided. We have absolutely nothing negative to say about our experience.
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Open Door

We're delighted to invite you to experience everything Mulberry House has to offer. Explore our beautiful ceremony and reception spaces, wander through our picturesque lakeside grounds, and meet our experienced wedding team, who will be on hand to answer your questions and help bring your dream wedding to life.

To ensure every couple receives a personal experience and dedicated time with one of our Wedding Coordinators, viewings are by appointment only.

To book your appointment, please call us on 01277 365398 or email our team at events@mulberry-house.com, and we'll arrange a time that's perfect for you.

Please note, if you register your interest through Hitched, your appointment is NOT confirmed, you must call or email.

We can't wait to welcome you to Mulberry House and help you start your wedding journey with us.

Date: From 04/11/2026 to 04/11/2026 Schedule 16:30 - 20:30
Place: Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Essex

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