Unique and Unusual Wedding Venues in Essex

We got married at the Canary Shed in Sept 2023. It really was the perfect venue for our wedding and the team were incredible both in the run up and on the day. Having a space where we could have lots of people stay with us over 2 days was really important to us. We found a few venues that offered this but the Canary Shed was by far the best in terms of accommodation and the venue itself. I work in the wedding industry and I see a LOT of venues, which made me quite a fussy bride! I had worked at the Canary Shed before and met Emily just after they had finished building the barn. The whole ethos they have around the business, sustainability, supporting artists and small businesses and the community more widely was something I absolutely loved and something you really don't see from a lot of wedding venues which can be quite 'conveyer belt' like. Jade came on board as venue coordinator about a year before our wedding and she was absolutely brilliant. She answered every question we had so quickly and efficiently, she was way ahead, contacting suppliers on our behalf and advising us on lots of things. On the weekend of our wedding, the team let us have access to everything we needed to setup and were on hand for any questions. It was wonderful to see the vision I'd had for the last 2 years really come to life! Some of our family enjoyed the spa and hot tub and we all spent the evening in the Granary which was lovely. On the day, Emily led the coordination and was a lovely calm presence. She nailed the music timing (which was something really important to me!) and the whole day ran so smoothly at one point we were half an hour ahead of schedule (which NEVER happens at weddings!) So many guests commented on how lovely the accommodation was and were delighted to be able to stay on site. The nearby accommodation too offered great options for other guests and although I was a little worried about taxi availability (a few people had struggled to pre-book) everyone who needed to, got away absolutely fine. I can't recommend the Canary Shed enough. It will always have a very special place in our hearts. Being able to bring our little pup along with us too was a lovely addition as he's a big part of our family! Emily, Jade and the team are fantastic and will do everything they can to make your wedding day everything you want it to be. Thank you so much ❤️

Dmarleybob

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We had the most incredible wedding at Chalkney Water Meadows. It's the perfect place to be creative and create the wedding of your dreams. The staff were extremely accommodating and flexible and as excited as us about creating the perfect day. We hired the log cabins and Bell tents as accommodation for us and guests and it will forever be the most unique special memories we hold. I'd recommend this venue 100%

what an amazing wedding reception held yesterday at the Kings Oak Hotel for Steven & Sian Dinnadge, from arrival they definitely had the "WOW" factor, Winter Wonderland - absolutely perfect. Staff were absolutely amazing, the foods was very good and also the evening buffet - plenty of food - the owner could not have been more accommodating and upon collecting the gifts this morning they had won the 2014 Wedding Venue award and deservedly so - Well Done to the Kings Oak and thanks for everything x

From our very 1st visit to Woolston Manor to the big day itself, we were looked after by the charming staff, nothing was to much trouble. The food was exquisite with matching service. We had a wonderful day and have received fantastic comments from our guests.