Unique and Unusual Wedding Venues in Essex

Kimaaronricks

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If I could live our wedding day at Chalkney Water Meadows over again every week I would happily do it! It was incredible, magical, emotional, beautiful, joyful, hilarious... just everything! Gill is one of the warmest, funniest and most reassuring people I've ever met, and I can't thank her enough for bringing my festival-style wedding to life. No question was too big, too small, or too random and she just got us, our day was everything we hoped for and so much more. The whole team were amazing too, from Sarah's patience with our glamping guest bookings to the brilliant bar team who kept the drinks flowing all day and night. If you're not sure whether to book a Browning Bros wedding venue, I say DO IT! Trust me, you won't regret it - your day will be unforgettable, and the photos will be stunning! P.s. book the Kingfisher's Nest for the weekend (or longer) for your stay over - it's AMAZING!!

We approached the KO in Oct 24 for an April 25 Wedding. we met with Paula , and from that point on they were nothing but amazing! The venue is just beautiful , and needs little vision (I was a Bride who didn't have much !!) The following 6 months everything just ran smoothly. They were constantly in contact , and they have lots of recommendations with regards DJ's , sax's etc. Food choices were all great , and everything was super easy to del with and pay . Paula and the team , Toni etc were all amazing !!!!

Emily

5.0 out of 5 rating

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We simply couldn't fault our wedding here from the first contact to the end of the night, the staff were so accommodating and helpful, all our guests said the same. They really care about making your day special and go the extra mile to make it happen. The venue was ideal for our 60 guests, had a great atmosphere and wasn't crowded at all. The food was exceptional, again all our guests were telling us how much they enjoyed it. The evening was brilliant, staff worked so hard and were excellent, our DJs Fox and Braces gave us such an amazing party. We just can't thank everyone enough, five stars hands down

We had our engagement celebration at Lakeview Marquee, and it was a great experience. The venue was beautiful, the staff were friendly and professional, and everything went smoothly. The service was good, and we were happy with the overall value. We would recommend Lakeview Marquee to other couples.

Shockeria

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Booked this venue for my mom’s wedding! It met all our expectations and some. The team was professional, very detailed and knowledgeable regarding events. We were assisted and guided and supported by very step of the way. You will not regret booking this venue if you want to add class to an event. It is great value for money whether you need a venue for an event or a place to be wed! Look no further. We had a truly unforgettable day! Guests still messages about how amazing the day was and how beautiful the venue was. Thank you to all who assisted us.

Abdul

5.0 out of 5 rating

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We had our wedding reception at Woolston Manor, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Everything from the planning to the very last moment of the evening was handled with such care, professionalism, and attention to detail. The food was absolutely amazing — our guests are still talking about it weeks later! The decor, done by the in-house decorator Zahir, was stunning and fit perfectly with our modern theme. The whole venue looked beautiful, and the staff made sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. A special mention has to go to the incredible team who made our day so effortless. Dagmara was fantastic throughout the planning process — always available to answer our calls and emails, asking all the right questions to make sure no detail was missed. She made everything feel easy and stress-free. On the day itself, Jamaal, our event coordinator, was absolutely brilliant. He worked so well with our wedding party, constantly checking in to make sure everyone had what they needed and that everything was running smoothly. His calm and organised approach made such a difference and helped the day flow perfectly. Lauren was also amazing on the day — she made sure we had plenty of photos taken around the beautiful grounds and was so attentive, even helping my wife with her dress during the photos. The day ran so seamlessly thanks to everyone involved, and we were completely over the moon with how perfectly everything came together. We’re still on a high from it all! We would 100% recommend Woolston Manor to any couple looking for a beautiful, well-organised, and reasonably priced wedding venue. The staff truly care about making your day special — and they absolutely delivered for us.

Where do we begin to talk about our wedding at the Canary Shed, it was the most magical, unforgettable and completely unique weekend of our life. I’ll say a weekend and not a day, as the moment you arrive at the Canary Shed on the Friday evening the celebrations begin. From being able to have complete creative control of the decoration of the shed, which is already such a bright and special place, to having all of your nearest and dearest staying with you on sight for the weekend! It truly was the best weekend of our lives. Jade and Paige really were incredible, from the moment we booked the venue back in 2022, there were regular check ins and genuinely nothing was too much of an ask. Jade is the wedding planner you’ve always dreamed of and made the weekend run so flawlessly, from setting up the ceremony space on the morning to fixing our damaged cake with disco balls, she’s amazing!! We’re based in the midlands, but chose the canary shed because they were dog friendly and let’s face it, you’ve never seen a venue like it! We had so many comments on how incredible the venue and the day was. It’s so great that you can completely tailor the day to you, bringing in your own caterers, crockery, and having full creative control. We wanted a relaxed alternative vibe and the canary shed was the perfect fit. We honestly would do it all over again and I can’t thank the canary shed team enough for giving us the most special weekend wedding celebration of our life. It was perfect in every single way and I genuinely have struggled to put into words what an incredible time we had. We made memories to last a life time and we can’t wait to come back and stay at the shed to reminisce on them. 5 stars wouldn’t be enough!! Lots of love, Amy & Ollie xxx

Louisa

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We held our wedding vows at The Minories and it was truly a very special experience from start to finish. The setting itself is stunning, with the garden and outdoor space creating such a unique and intimate atmosphere, we were married in the beautiful outdoor fossy which felt magical and completely right for us. Connie and Darren were absolutely amazing throughout the whole process. On the day, Connie in particular was a calming, warm and joyful presence - exactly what you hope for when emotions are high and the moment really matters. We felt so supported and genuinely cared for. We had canapés served from local suppliers which worked perfectly in the relaxed garden setting, and the team were incredibly accommodating in allowing us to bring our own sparkling wine, which had sentimental value to us. We simply paid corkage, which made it feel even more personal without any stress. The staff were attentive throughout, serving guests in the garden seamlessly and making everything feel effortless for us as a couple. For such a unique and memorable wedding venue, it was also incredibly reasonable in price. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such an important day; it felt personal, beautiful, and completely unforgettable.