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Last update: August 2024

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 130 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 Mulberry Suite is furnished with two 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 23 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.

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

2024 Regional Winner of the Wedding Industry Awards – Events Team – East of England

2024 Regional Winner of the Wedding Industry Awards – Wedding Venue (Hotel) – East of England

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

2024 Essex Wedding Awards – Best Events Team of the Year

2024 Essex Wedding Awards – Highly Commended – Wedding Venue of the Year

2023 Regional Winner of the Wedding Industry Awards – Wedding Venue (Hotel) – East of England

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

2023 Hitched Wedding Award Winner 2023 Trip Advisor – Travellers Choice Awards (awarded to top 10 businesses)

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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

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Hitched Wedding Awards 2024 Winner
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Hannah
Hannah Sent on 04/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect winter wedding 💕

Our wedding last Saturday at Mulberry House was perfect.

From our first viewing, we knew that Mulberry was the perfect place for us to get married and it certainly didn't disappoint on our big day.

The staff work so hard to ensure the day ran so smoothly, nothing is ever too much for them. So a huge thank you to Claire, Jo, Sammy, Chloe and Nicola for everything on and before the day.

The food was outstanding-everyone commented how amazing it was and some of the best food they had had at a wedding.

The venue is so beautiful and this was only enhanced by the lovely Christmas decorations and our amazing florals by Elisha's Floral Design. We utilised all the spaces for our big day, especially with being a winter wedding so it didn't feel like you were stuck in the same room all day. There is so much choice at this venue.

Thank you again to everyone for the most incredible day!
Beth
Beth Sent on 31/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

29.12.24 - what a day!

We cannot thank the team at Mulberry house enough for all they did to make our wedding so special. Nothing was too much trouble for them and the day ran seamless.

Special shout out to Jo, Claire (who came in especially to make sure our day ran smoothly while battling a bad cold) Harley who was the best waiter and looked after us all night and Sammy who made sure our evening reception went off without a hitch!

The food, decorations, vibe of the whole day was amazing from start to finish and we are so so grateful and happy we chose Mulberry House as our wedding venue!

We truly felt part of the mulberry house family and will be back in 2025 to enjoy some more events

Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.. love Mr and Mrs Kelly x
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Chris Sent on 10/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Venue

We couldn’t be happier that we chose Mulberry house to be our wedding venue. The house and the grounds are stunning, but the team really make this venue as good as it is. All members of the team couldn’t have been more helpful and professional and couldn’t do enough for us. Every request was considered, and the day ran to perfection. Throughout the day we were looked after with brilliant care, and when somebody new was responsible for a section of the day, they took over seamlessly and we felt at constant ease, because of how well the team operates together. The team really does feel like a family, which in turn puts you at ease.

We were looked after by Claire, Jo and Chloe, all of whom were brilliant.

It is worth adding that we decided to use the vast majority of Mulberry Houses preferred suppliers, and the family feel extends into who they partner with. Because of their close relationships, the suppliers slotted seamlessly into the day, which added to the great running of the day even more so.

If you are looking for a stunning house in the countryside, with an experienced, professional and family feel team, Mulberry house is the perfect venue.

Thank you to everyone at Mulberry House who contributed to our day being so perfect.
Paige & Chris
7.12.24
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 04/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of my dreams

Id always imagined getting married somewhere like Mulberry House. And I must admit even when we booked the venue I was still abit sceptical, would there of been somewhere better?
Leading up to our wedding we had the pleasure of dealing with Chloe and Claire and must I say, if there was any changes that needed to be made they were quick to get back to me and was never an issue.
On our day, we had the most perfect experience from start to finish. I had no worry's at all as the staff took care of everything! Anything I needed or we needed it was taken care of. Everything ran so smoothly and perfectly leading to us all having the most perfect day.
To the team at Mulberry House, thank you so so much for giving us both and our family's a day we will remember forever.
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 02/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

From the first visit to Mulberry House we fell in love. The MHT team are both professional, available and accommodating. Every single member we spoke to was happy, encouraging and supportive. No wonder they have won so many awards. Our Wedding was the best day ever. Shout out to Chloe, Jo and lovely amazing Claire. We will definitely be back
Ana
Ana B. Sent on 26/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of dreams at Mulberry House

My (now) husband and I got married at Mulberry House very recently and it was absolutely incredible. Every corner of the venue is beautiful. The team at Mulberry House is so kind and joyful as well as super organised and very responsive. From the planning to the day itself, it all went so smoothly. Super grateful to Mulberry House for helping us make our dream day come true.
Natalie
Jon Sent on 18/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Our perfect Wedding day at Mulberry House

We got married at Mulberry House on Saturday 9 November 2024 and had the most amazing day. The team at Mulberry House are exceptional – They go above and beyond at every stage – From the first visit to planning meetings and to the day itself.

The Mulberry Suite, Cedar Suite, Marquee and Grounds are just “picture perfect” and we got lots of positive compliments about the venue. There is plenty of on-site accommodation that guests could stay, which made our wedding even more special by being able to have breakfast with our guests the next morning.

From planning the big day to the wedding day itself all the staff involved are highly professional, friendly and accommodating. It made the planning and the day stress-free and everything we could hope it to be – A special mention to Chloe, Claire and Jo who were amazing and helped our day become exactly what we wanted.


We could not recommend Mulberry House enough to any future couples – It really is the most perfect venue…we only wish we could come back and re-live our wedding day again! Thank you again to ALL the staff at Mulberry House.
L
Lyndsey Sent on 12/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding!!!

We got married at Mulberry House week and we were absolutely blown away by our experience, it was truly outstanding! The Team at Mulberry House are friendly, attentive and nothing is too much trouble, they went above and beyond to make our day so special. All of our guests were also very impressed.. the food was delicious and everything ran like clockwork. Not only is it a beautiful place and setting, but the team really make it feel like home. Thank you to mulberry House for giving us the best day of our lives
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Sharon Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mulberry House Magic - a Stunning Wedding Venue for all Seasons

We recently got married at Mulberry House on Sunday 3rd November 2024 and it was truly the most magical and memorable day, which we will both cherish in our hearts forever.
The stunning and picturesque grounds are beautiful and truly showcased an amazing wedding venue.
Every member of staff were so friendly, kind and accommodated our needs. This, in turn, made everyone feel relaxed and happy on our wedding day and made it a more memorable experience. We would both like to say a huge thank you to the Mulberry House Dream Team of Georgia and Chloe, the event organisers, Claire and Jo, who ensured that the whole day ran smoothly with an exceptional eye for detail and great customer service as they looked after both us and our wedding guests. We both did not want the day to end as it was so perfect. Also a special thank you needs to go to the Mulberry House Suppliers - TJ Florist, Lisa at Cake Cuisine, Jo at J. Hughes Wedding Stationery and Gail at Bridal Hair & Makeup. A big thank you also to Mark at Willow and Lace Photography. Their dedicated and professional efforts were greatly appreciated in showcasing our wedding day and making a truly magical and perfect day.
Everyone was impressed with the wedding breakfast. The food was delicious and made with quality ingredients.
The honeymoon suite was comfortable and provided everything and we appreciated the bottle of prosecco on ice and the freshly cut wedding cake provided in our room. The breakfast the following morning was very enjoyable.
We both cannot recommend Mulberry House enough. Excellent venue, exceptional service and great people. It felt like one big family who welcomed us wholeheartedly. Thank you for making our day so special and perfect and we will definitely be visiting again soon for an Afternoon Tea. Steve & Sharon
Anastasia
Anastasia Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful venue with a fantastic team!

We can’t recommend Mulberry House enough as a wedding venue. From start to finish they were responsive and flexible, and the whole team were kind, supportive and professional. The house and grounds are absolutely stunning, and all our guests loved their rooms and meals. Our huge thanks go to Claire, Jo and Faisal who made sure our day went perfectly, they were so on it that we even ran ahead of schedule! We will definitely be back to visit and would recommend Mulberry House to any couple looking for the perfect venue.
Grace
Grace Sent on 06/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

5+++ star venue - perfect wedding day at Mulberry House!

My wife and I got married at Mulberry House on 27 October 2024 and it was the most perfect day made even more special by the excellent staff at Mulberry House. Every single staff member was so lovely and accommodating - we truly felt at ease knowing that everything was in hand and the day ran so smoothly. Special thanks to Claire and Jo - the dream team! They helped set everything up and it looked perfect and was my vision come to life, and they were truly there for not only us as a couple but our family too - nothing was too much to ask. They were looking out for us on the day making sure we felt okay and that we were where we needed to be. And huge thanks to Chloe who was our point of contact leading up to the day and talked us through everything, answered every question and eased our worries.
The day was such a whirlwind and I was wishing it would never end! The staff thought of everything to make our day special - even going as far as putting wedding cake, card box and prosecco in our room for when we got back in the evening. Beautiful honeymoon suite, and seperate getting ready room too with an amazing breakfast spread.
As a lesbian couple we had struggled elsewhere to find a venue to accommodate 2 brides - but Mulberry had the facilities to make us both feel special and have our own spaces to get ready that weren't too gendered or typical 'bride' and 'groom' spaces. We felt completely accepted and welcomed by everyone at Mulberry House.
I could go on and on but in short if I could rate more than 5 stars I would - the venue is absolutely gorgeous and the service is top quality. It felt like one big family who welcomed us with open arms.
Thank you for making our day perfect!
Grace & Loren xxx
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Drew Sent on 05/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Mary & Drew Nov 24

We got married on 01/11/2024, an absolutely amazing day! From the minute we viewed the venue at one of Mulberry's amazing wedding shows we knew IT WAS THE ONE!
The whole process was made so easy with the support from Claire, Jo, Natalie and Chloe, and the lovely ladies on reception were always so helpful if we called.
We also had a wedding taster evening to sample the dishes which were all fantastic.
Half of the wedding party stayed the evening before and thanks to Faz for looking after everyone with taxis and drinks, he is an outstanding asset to your team.
Now onto the wedding day itself….just perfect
The bridal party arrived at 8.30am, make up and hair team around 9am. We had our own room to get ready in with breakfast too oh and Prosecco. The boys had their own lounge to get changed in. Claire was amazing setting the ceremony room up and making the Mulberry Suite look wonderful for the wedding breakfast, we couldn’t have wished for anything more!
The food was so good! So many positive reactions from our guests! Especially the soup! Most said it was the best wedding meal they had eaten.
The waiting staff and bar staff all fabulous! Couldn’t do enough for us throughout the day! Sammy and her team really are amazing and Faz again was fantastic.
The evening …. Again amazing! With the team accommodating everything we had ordered. Evening Buffett was great and served hot which was perfect.
We had so many positive comments from our guests about service, venue and grounds.
The whole venue was beautiful .
Perfect day, perfect setting, perfect staff, truly incredible 1000%
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Lesley Sent on 01/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning wedding venue and amazing food 🤩


I just wanted to say thank you so much to the amazing Mulberry House Team, we honestly had the most incredible day, it the best wedding. Dispite a few hiccupes in the morning which was out of MHT control, they really did go above and beyond to make our day as special as possible. It’s such a stunning venue, wish we could go and do it all over again, the food was incredible we had so many compliments about how stunning everything was and the service was really good. From the planning in the lead up, to the staff on the day all the way through to the night porter they were all brilliant 🤩 ✨🤍 highly recommend as a wedding venue ! (Married 27.09.24) ! Lots of love The Yiangous ! xXx
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Emma Sent on 30/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Emma and Mitch Wedding 22.10.24

We first looked at Mulberry House as a venue for our wedding in April 2023 and we immediately fell in love with the stunning grounds and spaces available. The team helped every step of the way and were always so responsive to any of our requests and shared our enthusiasm for our wedding. We cannot fault any of the team or the spaces themselves and everything about our special day was made even more special by the team at Mulberry and how amazing the venue looked. The quality of service was exceptional, from the team bending over backwards to fulfil our vision to the food that was served, everything was perfect.

We highly recommend Mulberry House to anyone who needs a top quality venue with stunning grounds, rooms and a team who care about all the details that will make your special day one to remember.
Chloe
Chloe Sent on 29/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

We got married at Mulberry House on 18/10/2024 and could not have wished for anything more. The venue and grounds are stunning – the lawn and garden is meticulously looked after and looked perfect every time we visited and of course on the day itself. This was one of the main selling points to us as it really gave us the ‘wow factor’ every time we went to the venue and we thought it would do the same to our guests – as well as being the perfect setting for our photos!

The whole Mulberry House team, from the lady who very first showed us round, Chloe the wedding specialist who helped us with all the planning, Jo the wedding co-ordinator on the day, the reception team, the bar and catering team and everyone else in between, were AMAZING.

Communication throughout the whole booking and planning period, plus even since the wedding, has been absolutely faultless – Chloe was always patiently on hand to answer my numerous questions and promptly replied to emails, took phone calls, and made us so welcome when we met in person at Mulberry House.

The day itself ran like clockwork – everything went exactly as planned with everyone in the right place at the right time, but everyone was still relaxed and having a great time – even our guests commented on how organised everything was and how smoothly it all went. Jo was so friendly and really put us both at ease on the morning of the wedding and looked after us (even helping me manoeuvre in my big dress!) the whole day.

All the food and drink was delicious – portions were a very good size and beautifully presented. We loved that we were invited to a tasting evening to help us make our choices for the day and were even able to pay an extra fee to bring my parents along for the evening so they could experience the food and venue before the big day too. The bar and catering team on the day were brilliant – with some even joining us on the dancefloor as the night went on!

Another huge benefit of this venue is the amount of accommodation. We were able to invite many of our guests to stay the night at the venue with us and then continue the celebrations at breakfast the next morning. The rooms and furnishing are of a great quality and have all the facilities you need.

We honestly cannot speak highly enough of Mulberry House and it’s amazing team and would 100% recommend. We cannot wait to visit again soon for afternoon tea or one of the other event nights!
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Mulberry House Real Weddings

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62 photos · 09/11/2024
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