Wivenhoe House
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About this venue
On Hitched.co.uk since 2022
Last update: October 2026
Wivenhoe House is an 18th-Century wedding venue nestled in the beautiful countryside in Colchester, Essex. The country house hotel creates the perfect backdrop for your wedding and is set in the most idyllic locations. Host your milestone occasion here among your nearest and dearest for a magical event to remember.
Facilities and Capacity
Wivenhoe House is licensed for civil ceremonies and has an outdoor Gazebo overlooking the breathtaking grounds, surrounded by nature and tranquillity should you want an outdoor ceremony.
The traditional Drawing room accommodates up to 100 guests for your ceremony, with the beautiful Signatures lounge or Sunken Lawn available for the reception drinks after your ceremony.
The Garden Suite can accommodate up to 120 guests for a sit-down wedding breakfast and then up to 200 for your evening reception.
Services Offered
The team at Wivenhoe House goes above and beyond to produce the event of your dreams. The group believes that your day should not be shared, so operate a one wedding per day policy so that you receive the undivided attention of the professionals. The venue offers all-inclusive packages featuring three-course wedding breakfasts, a choice of items for the evening finger buffet, and Bucks Fizz or Pimms for the drinks reception. The venue's in-house chef creates delicious menus, and prosecco is provided for the toast. You have access to the venue for pre and post-wedding photos, ensuring you get the perfect shot before going home. The venue also offers event rentals, including white linens, cutlery, crockery, glassware, and a cake knife, giving you one less thing to worry about.
“All Under One Roof, Your Day Your Way!”
Our Bedrooms and Suites
We have 40 bedrooms; 16 elegant and spacious rooms and suites in the meticulously restored historic house, and 24 rooms and suites with delightful views over the gardens and parkland in the contemporary garden wing. We can offer special rates.
One Wedding a Day Promise
So that your wedding is absolutely perfect, you can be sure that our dedicated team will take care of every detail to exceed your expectations. We only hold one wedding a day, promising you the undivided attention of our professional dedicated wedding team.
Our Wedding Packages
We have a range of flexible options to offer your wedding requirements to make your day perfect. venue hire includes
Our Venue Hire includes
Exclusive use of our luxurious Signatures room and Drawing room, both situated in the historic main house for your ceremony and drinks
Exclusive use of our Garden Suite with private bar and light up dance floor for your wedding breakfast and evening reception
White pleated backdrop with star lights, uplighters and drapes for décor in our Garden suite
Chiavari chairs with sashes
Our outdoor wedding gazebo situated in our beautiful grounds for your outside ceremony and/or drinks reception **
Sound system for music during your welcome drinks and photographs, including microphones for outdoor ceremonies **
Beautiful grounds for photographs
Use of furnishing, white linen, crockery, glass and tableware
Access to the venue for pre or post-wedding photographs
Personal attention of our wedding team from the first meeting right up to your wedding day as well as use of our excellent operations team and servers on the day
** not included in low season
The Complete Wedding Package
All remaining dates for 2026 including Saturdays, have been reduced from £12,239.00 to £9999.00
Prices include 12 garden wing bedrooms
Off-Peak Wedding Dates
2027 Off-Peak Season £13,050*
January – April 2027 (any day of the week)
October – December 2027 (any day of the week)
2028 Off-Peak Season £13,750*
January – April 2028 (any day of the week)
October – December 2028 (any day of the week)
*In addition this price is available for both off-peak & peak dates, Sunday to Thursday all year-round giving you even more flexibility when choosing your perfect date.
Peak Wedding Dates
2027 Peak Period £14,050
May to September 2027 – Fridays and Saturdays
2028 Peak Period £14,750
May to September 2028 – Fridays and Saturdays
These peak dates are in high demand and tend to book quickly, so early reservation is strongly recommended if you're dreaming of a prime summer weekend celebration.
Contact Us
Call: 01206 878450 (Events Team) or 01206 863666 (Hotel Reception)
Email: events@wivenhoehouse.co.uk
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Our wedding renewal
Samm and her team were brilliant
Thank you for an amazing experience
thank you to Lisa and all the team at Wivenhoe house for making our day just perfect
all of our guests commented on the quality of the food and the venue - there was plenty of staff on service and no one had to wait for a drink at the bar !
we honestly couldn’t have wanted anything more and thoroughly recommend this venue
only wished we could do it all again !
The most perfect place for our wedding
The brilliance of it all is that although Wivenhoe staff cater for weddings every single week, they were 100% focussed on us and our day, as if it was the wedding of the year.
Amazing wedding at Wivenhoe House, thank you!
Our wedding at Wivenhoe House Hotel was more amazing than we could have ever hoped for. Louise, the sales manager, was absolutely incredible - she answered all of our questions promptly and provided guidance and flexibility to ensure we had the most perfect day. The house and grounds are gorgeous and well maintained, providing an amazing backdrop for our wedding photos. The food was enjoyed by all of our guests, meeting all dietary requirements and special requests without hesitation. Everyone was so friendly and polite when sorting drinks and serving food, contributing to the welcoming atmosphere. The bridal suite was beautiful - amazing bath and shower, and a great breakfast with lots of options! As someone who has never been married before, we were unsure of the order of the day! Thankfully, the team at Wivenhoe House were so helpful in talking us through each part of the day and ensuring everything ran smoothly, and we’re so grateful we didn’t have any stress. Paula, Samm and Millie were incredible, ensuring the day ran to schedule at every point and keeping us updated of the timings; we can’t thank them enough for helping set up and arrange everything too!
We would definitely recommend Wivenhoe House for an amazing wedding, everything went to plan and the beautiful house and grounds made the day so special. Thank you for everyone at Wivenhoe House Hotel!
Above and beyond once in a life time experience
Such a lovely venue with the most amazing staff
Absolutely fabulous!
The service was outstanding, the food was delicious, and the venue itself was absolutely stunning—such a beautiful and romantic place. From the first planning stages until the very last minute of the celebration, everything went smoothly and exactly according to our wishes.
A special thank you to Phoebe and her amazing team. They were truly exceptional and made our day unforgettable. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a perfect wedding experience. Every penny was worth it!
Amazing Phoebe!
A dream wedding brought to life
One of the most memorable gestures was how she looked after our dog during the ceremony, making sure he was calm, comfortable, and part of the day. She even brought treats for all six dogs that attended the wedding, which was such a thoughtful touch and meant the world to us and our guests.
The entire team worked seamlessly behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment. Their professionalism, kindness, and genuine care shone through from start to finish.
If you’re looking for someone who will treat your wedding as if it were their own, look no further. We cannot recommend Pheobe and her team highly enough! They helped make our day truly perfect.
Our dream day Wivenhoe made a reality
The venue itself is perfect for couples looking to have everything in one place. We enjoyed a beautiful meal with our closest family and friends the evening before, stayed overnight at the hotel, had a lovely breakfast the next morning, and were able to get ready together in the rooms before the ceremony. The layout and organisation could not have been better — everything flowed naturally and felt thoughtfully arranged.
We chose the Ultimate Package, and it exceeded every expectation. Absolutely everything we could have needed was included, which made the entire experience stress-free and genuinely enjoyable.
Wivenhoe House Hotel, and especially Phoebe, helped create a day we will cherish forever. Wholeheartedly recommended!
Our perfect day!
The venue itself has beautiful top spec rooms, manicured gardens and a lake where we captured the most stunning golden hour shots.
We highly recommend wivenhoe house for your perfect wedding venue!
Amazing hosts for our wedding
Nothing was too much trouble.
In the day of the wedding they dressed the venue to the highest standard and were so attentive, even helping my daughter when her speech became so emotional.
I cannot rate them high enough.
Stunning venue with the highest level of service.
Price was reasonable with so many extras included saving the stress of sorting discos and catering.
1000% the best choice we made.
Thank you Wivenhoe house for making our dream wedding come true.
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Meet the team
Louise has been part of the Wedding & Events team for over 11 years.
Helping couples plan their magical day.
Previously had 20 years as a professional dancer on cruise ships, she brings her passion for dance and travel to her work.
Louise's keen attention to details ensures every aspect of your wedding is expertly handled
Pheobe, with over 10 years of experience, is a key member of the wedding team, known for her meticulous attention to details and passion for perfection.
Creative and organiser, Pheobe ensures each couples vision becomes a stress-free realitly
With a warm approach (and occasional help from her office dog Peanut) she makes every wedding extraordinary.
Lisa, is a seasoned professional in the hotel and events industry since 1988.
As an experience wedding coordinator, she values organisation and careful planning.
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