Your Wedding - Essex County Council

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Your Wedding
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braintree
the White Hart’s
essex barn
The Essex Barn is a stunning structure in the grounds of The
White Hart, Great Yeldham. Situated on the Essex/Suffolk
border the natural English countryside surrounds the venue.
The decor is a mixture of old and new, contemporary, yet set
within a traditional style barn and can hold upto 200 guests.
The open mezzanine floor creates a romantic setting for your
ceremony and the main barn is warm and welcoming for your
meal and evening reception.
Your wedding breakfast will be cooked and prepared by our 2AA
Rosette team of chefs, who pride themselves on fresh produce
delivered daily. Our serving staff are professional and discreet
giving you both reassurance that your wedding breakfast will be
one to remember.
We have a bridal preparation room in the main building for
the bride and her bridesmaids or the bridal party to use as
they prepare for the day. In the barn the couple have their own
bathroom too where they can freshen up throughout the day.
We also have eleven en suite bedrooms, to Four AA Gold Star
standard for you and your guests to retire to.
Approved Venue
To find out more about our stress free ceremonies, please call
our wedding advisor.
t 01787 237250
w www.whitehartweddingvenue.co.uk
Poole Street, Great Yeldham, Halstead CO9 4HJ
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Welcome
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Ceremonies Guide: the Formalities
WeddingsinaRegistrationOffice
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GivingNotice
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Documentsyouwillneed
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Contents
essex registration Offices
Braintree
Ceremonies Guide: Your Choices
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Brentwood
PersonalisingyourBigDay
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CastlePoint&Rochford
OntheDay
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Chelmsford
WeddingTraditions
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PopularReadings
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Harlow
NamingCeremonies
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Uttlesford
RenewalofVows
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essex Services
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Colchester
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EppingForest
Approved Venues in essex
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reception Venues in essex
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TheDress
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EssexWeddingAwards
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ApprovedVenues&RegistrationAreas
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TheonlywayisEssex
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Welcome
Welcome to Celebrate in Essex where you can find out why our
great county is one of the most popular in the country for civil
ceremonies.
Whether you already have a vision of what your dream day will
look like or are searching for inspiration, we can help. Essex has
so much to offer and we are delighted to be able to showcase
the wealth of venues on offer for your very special occasion.
Civil ceremonies are permitted at ‘Approved Venues’ and Essex
can boast something for everyone from historic towns to coastal
charm and beautiful countryside settings.
At the Essex Registration Service we are proud of our customer
service and the quality and range of venues on offer. We always
ensure that every ceremony is an enjoyable and memorable
occasion, whether it takes place in one of our Registration
Offices or any of the Approved Venues.
We are sure you will find Celebrate in Essex inspirational and we
look forward to being part of your special day.
The choice of venues in Essex is ever increasing see pages 45 and 46 for the current list of Approved Venues.
For an up to date list of Approved Venues, visit our website
www.celebrateinessex.co.uk
For more information, please contact us:
[email protected] or telephone: 0845 603 7632.
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Weddings in A registration Office
Each year over 7000 couples get married in Essex which
makes it one of the most popular wedding destinations in
England. Increasingly a civil ceremony is the preferred choice
with 70% of couples now opting for this type of ceremony.
With a civil ceremony in mind, there is the choice of
Registration Offices or Approved Venues for the important day.
In 2010/11, 1751 couples chose a Registration Office wedding.
It may surprise you to learn that the most popular civil
ceremony location in the whole of Essex is The Roman Rooms
in Colchester Registration Office, where more than 440
couples ‘tie the knot’ each year. For more information on the
ceremony rooms visit www.celebrateinessex.co.uk
You may wish to marry in the area where you and your partner
live, but you don’t have to. You can choose to marry in any
Register Office in England or Wales, as well as in Approved
Venues. With so much choice, where do you begin? Fortunately,
Essex Registration Offices have something for everyone.
If you’re planning a simple wedding, we have attractive,
contemporary rooms. If you’re looking for something more
traditional, we’ve got historic buildings with a wealth of character.
If you want a stylish background to your wedding, you’ll find
something to match your taste. Many of our offices have their
own gardens for photography, while others are close to attractive
public parks or gardens that are favourites with wedding
photographers.
Register Offices
When you’re planning your special day, you can now choose
from a variety of options for your wedding ceremony. The Essex
Register Office is located in Brentwood in a converted cottage on
the edge of Shenfield Common. The ceremony room is tastefully
decorated and can accommodate 30 guests.
Former Register Office ceremony rooms
Seven former Register Office ceremony rooms are now available to
couples for wedding ceremonies. These can be found in Braintree
(John Ray House), Benfleet (The Registration Suite), Chelmsford
(The Chelmer Rooms), Colchester (The Roman Rooms), Epping
(The Victoria Suite), Harlow (The Watergarden Suite) and Saffron
Walden (The Civic Suite). Each venue has a character of its own,
but they all share the same commitment - to make your wedding
an occasion to remember.
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Most important of all, you’ll be dealing with people who know
how to make your day really special. The staff of the Essex
Registration Service pride themselves on making each wedding a
unique experience to treasure.
Telephone any of our offices and talk about the ceremony, your
preferred choice of music, flowers and the photography. Or
simply go and see for yourself. You’ll find the staff friendly and
approachable and they’ll do their best to make your wedding day
relaxed and enjoyable for everyone. For your own peace of mind,
please contact us as soon as possible. That way, you’re more likely
to get the location you really want.
All our offices give you the opportunity to make a provisional
booking for your wedding up to 24 months in advance. The
earliest you can legally enter your official notice of marriage is 12
months in advance of the wedding. A provisional booking can be
made simply by telephoning, calling at the office of your choice or
by written application.
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A perfect day
Rebecca and Steve
Williams were
married at Braintree
Registration Office
on 31st August 2010.
This is their story…
Where did you meet?
We met through friends on an evening out. We had known
each other for 5 years before we started dating.
Who proposed to whom?
Steven proposed. We went for a day out to Colchester and
took a walk to the castle park. It was a lovely spring day. We
were surrounded by beautiful daffodils the scene was perfect.
It was a complete surprise. It was very romantic!
Why did you choose a Registration Office
in preference to an Approved Venue?
We chose a Registration Office because wanted a low key but
intimate ceremony.
Why did you choose Braintree Registration Office?
We live in Braintree and we wanted to get married locally.
The ceremony room has a lovely vaulted ceiling with ornate
white plasterwork against a dark blue background, which
looked stunning - it was just what we wanted. We both
thought it was tasteful. Also, the room was just right for the
number of guests we needed to accommodate. The lovely
gardens outside were a bonus for us - a great place to have
our photographs taken.
Give an overview of the ceremony
The ceremony was very intimate and everything we wanted.
Did you have any readings? What did you choose and why?
Yes. We had Pam Ayres “Yes I’ll marry you” it was a light
hearted and comical poem that we fell in love with as soon as
we read it.
How many people attended the ceremony?
We had 65 guests.
Where did you have your reception?
We had our wedding reception at the White Hart Hotel in
Braintree.
Sum up your wedding in one word!
Perfect!!!!
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registration Offices in essex
John Ray House
Mon-Fri: 8.30am-5.00pm
Lavish or simple, traditional or contemporary, John Ray House in the heart of Braintree
provides an elegant backdrop to your perfect day. With its magnificent neo-Georgian
features, including colonnade, vaulted ceiling, ornate white plasterwork and extensive
paved gardens, this Grade II listed venue has all the ingredients for a ceremony to
remember. Seating 50 guests and an additional 30 guests standing, with air conditioning,
excellent wheelchair access, hearing loops and private parking, John Ray House has
something for everyone. The professional, friendly team will guide you through every step
of your personalised wedding, giving you plenty of time for photographs at the end of the
ceremony either in the John Ray room, private gardens, or nearby public gardens.
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t: 01376 323463 | e: [email protected]
Braintree Registration Office,
John Ray House, Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9RW
Essex Register Office
The Ceremony Room is located in a converted cottage on the edge of Shenfield Common
and can accommodate 30 guests seated. In front of the cottage is a mature paved garden
where you can wait with your guests before and after the ceremony. After the ceremony
you will find Shenfield Common, with its wooded areas and pond, an ideal spot for
photographs.
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Essex Register Office,
1 Seven Arches Road, Brentwood CM14 4JG
The Registration Suite
In the South East of the county you will find the Castle Point and Rochford area.
The services are located in the Borough Council offices in Benfleet.
The Registration Suite is small, light, modern and particularly suitable for those
looking for a more personal and intimate ceremony. Capacity is limited to 12 seating
and 12 standing.
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Castle Point & Rochford Registration Office,
Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Benfleet SS7 1TF
The Chelmer Room
The Chelmer Rooms form part of the County Hall complex in the centre of Chelmsford
and has an attractive public square where your guests can meet before the ceremony.
The Ceremony Room can accommodate 40 guests. Public car parking is available nearby.
Chelmsford Registration Office,
County Hall, Chelmsford CM1 1GF
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Mon-Thu: 9.00am-5.00pm | Fri: 9.00am-4.30pm
Our recently decorated Roman Room can be found at Stanwell House, with its own
attractive private garden offering a perfect back drop for those special photographs.
Centrally situated in the historic town of Colchester it offers near access to the beautiful
gardens of Castle Park and many restaurants and hotels and easy parking within the town.
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The Roman Room
The Roman Room is an extremely popular venue and hosts more wedding ceremonies
each year than any other Registration Office in Essex. It can accommodate 43 guests
seated and 7 standing. We look forward to welcoming you here and we will make every
effort to suit your own requirements for your special day.
The Victoria Suite
The Victoria Suite is located in a modern building close to the centre of town and
Central Line underground station. We look forward to welcoming guests in the pleasant
contemporary area before the Ceremony.
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t: 0845 603 7632 | e: [email protected]
Colchester Registration Office,
Stanwell House, Stanwell Street, Colchester CO2 7DL
The Victoria Suite has been decorated to an extremely high standard and can
accommodate 45 seated and 15 standing guests. It is air-conditioned, bright and elegant
and the friendly staff are happy to personalise your day to ensure you have a truly
memorable occasion.
The Watergarden Suite
The Watergarden Suite is centrally located within the new shopping precinct. You and
your guests can meet in an attractive entrance atrium where curved walls of brick and
panelling meet.
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Epping Forest Registration Office,
St John’s Road, Epping CM16 5DN
The Watergarden Suite can accommodate 50 guests.
The Civic Suite
Mon, Tue & Fri: 9.00am-4.30pm | Wed : 9.00am-4.00pm
The Civic Suite is located in the heart of historic Saffron Walden. Your guests enter
through a glass atrium and reach the Civic Suite by a striking staircase. The Council
Chamber, which is ideal for larger parties of up to 100 seated, is available on Saturdays –
a large circular room with light oak panelled walls and a dark blue carpet. This stunning
room has an attractive domed ceiling and large windows that overlook mature gardens.
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t: 0845 603 7632 | e: [email protected]
Harlow Registration Office,
Watergarden Offices, College Square, The High, Harlow CM20 1AG
Uttlesford Registration Office,
Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4ER
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the only way is essex
When it comes to Weddings ‘The Only Way Is Essex’
Where are the Approved Venues wedding ‘hotspots’ in Essex?
The Marriage Act 1994 enabled couples to marry in what are
commonly known as ‘Approved Venues’ which are specifically
licensed by local authorities for civil ceremony purposes.
Previously, couples had to choose between a Church and a
Register Office wedding.
Some of the most popular ceremony venues in Essex include:
The increase in popularity of weddings in ‘Approved Venues’
has been staggering. There are now over 140 such venues in
the County. In 2010/11, 47% of all ceremonies took place at
such venues. When you see the range and quality of ‘Approved
Venues’ in Essex it is no surprise that this type of civil ceremony
has become the preferred choice.
LEEz PRIORY
A stunning Tudor mansion set in the heart of Essex was awarded
The Wedding Ideas Magazine ‘Best Wedding Venue’ in 2007
and 2008. Civil ceremonies can be held in any of five different
settings including the stunning Great Tower.
PARKLANDS, QUENDON HALL
Parklands is a 17th Century Mansion on the Essex/Herts border.
The venue is set in 100 acres of one of the country’s oldest deer
parks. Ceremonies take place in various locations including
the silk-lined pavilion and a beautiful gazebo adjacent to the
mansion.
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GOSFIELD HALL
Winner of the Wedding Ideas Magazine ‘Best Wedding Venue’ in
2011, Gosfield Hall is a stunning Georgian Manor House which
was once a Royal residence. The Queen Charlotte oak panelled
gallery with a 120ft long aisle is perfect for wedding ceremonies
as is the carriageway which enables guests to sit outdoors
during the ceremony.
THE FENNES
The Fennes won the ‘Best Wedding Venue’ award in 2008. The
Georgian Manor House is set in 100 acres of beautiful Essex
countryside. Elegant reception rooms overlook landscaped
gardens providing the ideal backdrop for your perfect day.
Other popular venues include The Reid Rooms at Margaret
Roding, Stockbrook Manor in Stock, Hedingham Castle and
Gaynes Park in Epping.
With Essex venues taking the ‘Best Wedding Venue’ award for
four out of the last five years, we can confidently say that for a
quality ceremony ‘The Only Way Is Essex’.
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Braxted Park
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essex Approved Venues: A perfect day
Lynsey and Simon King were married at Boreham House
on Thursday 26th May 2011. This is their story…
Where did you meet?
Simon and I met on Valentines Day 14th February 2007,
strangely enough when I bought my car. He was the sales
manager at the local VW dealership. It was very much love at
first sight!! I was completely smitten!
Who proposed to whom?
We used to go to Hylands Park on our lunch breaks when we
first started dating. It was so romantic we went over there
on the 7th June 2009 and we sat on the bench we always
used to sit on. Simon got down on one knee and asked me to
marry him.
How long did it take you both to decide on the venue for the
wedding and reception?
We decided to set a date about 2 weeks after Simon had
proposed, we decided on Boreham House straight away, we
both immediately fell in love with the venue.
What made you choose Boreham House in Chelmsford in
preference to other Approved Venues?
We both loved the look of Boreham House, as soon as we
entered the grounds. We fell in love with the venue and
didn’t even look anywhere else after that. I was born in
Chelmsford and it was very important to me to be married in
my home town. Boreham House is a Grade 1 listed building
dating from 1730. It is set in 35 acres of landscaped grounds
which make the place ideal for weddings.
As you drive into the venue there is a beautiful avenue of
trees between a breathtaking formal lake. It just had the
Wow factor for a wedding that we were looking for.
Give an overview of the ceremony
The ceremony was full of emotion. As soon as Simon saw
me and the girls walking down the aisle he became very
tearful which made all of our guests tearful. It was perfect in
everyway, full of so much emotion that we will never forget.
Did you have any readings? What did you choose and why?
Our eldest daughter Morgan really wanted to give a reading.
She chose ‘The Magic of Love’. The whole build up was so
emotional for her. Emotions completely took over her so
Morgan was helped with her reading by my mum. The words
were so beautiful and it meant so much for Morgan to read
them out.
How many people attended the ceremony?
We had 65 guests to the day and 135 in the evening.
Who was more nervous during the ceremony and why?
Definitely me, Simon is so laid back. I was extremely nervous
in the build up to walking down the aisle. It was very nerve
racking saying our vows in front of so many people.
I remember getting my words wrong on a few occasions.
Any humorous moments during the ceremony?
This would have to be the wedding co-ordinator. When we
were announced as Mr & Mrs Smith instead of Mr & Mrs
King my face must have looked like thunder at the time.
I can see the funny side now and it’s a moment our guests
and ourselves with never forget.
Sum up your wedding in one word!
Amazing.
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Fennes
Nestled in 100 acres of beautiful Essex countryside, Fennes,
a beautiful Georgian Manor House, has such a welcoming
feel that you could imagine it was your own home. Fennes is
licensed for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies. The elegant
reception rooms overlook the beautifully landscaped gardens,
providing the ideal backdrop for your perfect day.
t 01376 324555
e [email protected]
w www.fennes.co.uk
Approved Venues
Fennes Estate, Bocking, Braintree CM7 5PL
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Parklands
With its exquisite décor, our beautiful 17th Century mansion,
nestled in one of the country’s oldest deer parks, creates the
perfect setting on your special day. Our vast grounds provide
a beautiful setting for reception drinks and canapés, and our
stunning silk-lined pavilion can accommodate up to 450 guests.
Parklands is licensed for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies.
t 01799 543800
e [email protected]
w www.quendonpark.co.uk
Quendon Hall, Quendon CB11 3XN
BRAINTREE/UTTLESFORD
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The Tabor Group is a prestigious wedding venue company, offering exclusive use at a choice of four premier locations. With over 15 years’
collective experience of hosting and holding tailor-made weddings, and a team of Wedding and Events Managers to cater for your every
need, you can be assured that your special day will be perfect in every way. The Tabor Group aims to provide the bride and groom with a
heartfelt welcome, delicious food and drink, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Built in around 1837 The Old Rectory is a beautiful old manor
house. Set in four acres; a picturesque venue in evergreen
surroundings, offering unrivalled tranquility, charm and
hospitality.
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The Old Rectory
This exclusive Wedding Venue hosts one wedding a day
and offers civil ceremonies inside the main building or outside
in our evergreen landscaped gardens in the Pergola. A well
stocked licensed bar until 1am. We have 11 en-suite hotel rooms
for exclusive use. Our chefs can liaise with you for our menus to
be tailored to suit your individual needs.
t 01268 544417
e [email protected]
w www.theoldrectoryweddingvenue.co.uk
Rayleigh Windmill
The Windmill was built in 1809 and has been sympathetically
refurbished. It is located next to the sensory garden and historic
Rayleigh Mount, owned and managed by the National Trust – a
perfect backdrop for your pictures.
With seating for up to 20 guests, Rayleigh Windmill offers an
intimate venue for your civil wedding, civil partnership, naming
ceremony, or renewal of vows. Several packages are available
including the option to hold your reception at The Mill Arts and
Events Centre adjacent to the Windmill.
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The services of a dedicated event co-ordinator are at your
disposal to ensure that your special day runs perfectly.
t 01702 546366 Ext 3619
e [email protected]
w www.rochford.gov.uk/weddings
Approved Venues
CASTLE POINT & ROCHFORD
Lower Dunton Road, Brentwood CM13 3SW
Bellingham Lane, Rayleigh SS6 7ED
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Runnymede Hall
& The Paddocks
Two impressive yet affordable venues in the heart of the
local community. Both are fully licensed for civil ceremonies,
weddings, civil partnerships, renewal of vows and naming
ceremonies.
RUNNYMEDE HALL
Runnymede Hall is a fantastic newly refurbished hall and venue
in the heart of Benfleet.
With seating for up to 230 dinner guests in the fabulous main
hall or for smaller functions in the more intimate, beautifully
decorated ceremony room area, it is the ideal location for your
special day.
THE PADDOCKS
The Paddocks is a wonderful, recently renovated complex,
situated in the centre of Canvey Island. This is the perfect venue
for any event.
With a variety of rooms available including the impressive
main hall which seats 300 for a full dinner, and smaller halls for
more exclusive events The Paddocks has all the amenities
you require.
t 01268882200
e [email protected]
w www.castlepoint.gov.uk
RunnymedeHall,KilnRoad,SouthBenfleetSS71TF
CHELMSFORD
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ThePaddocks,LongRoad,CanveyIslandSS80JA
Newland Hall
One of the best Wedding Venues in Essex. The Newland Hall
Country Estate is situated 4 miles west of Chelmsford. It consists
of a large picturesque 15th Century Tudor Manor House with
a moat, beautiful gardens and over 100 acres of grass and
woodland with four lakes surrounded by unspoilt countryside.
Long established and recently fully refurbished Newland Hall
is a premier wedding venue, catering for exclusive wedding
ceremonies and receptions.
• Well established, specialist wedding venue - over 16 years
experience of organising and running weddings
• Beautiful Grade II Listed Tudor Manor House set in 100 acres
• 100% Guaranteed Exclusive Use
Approved Venues
• Ceremony & Reception customised to match your
exact requirements
t 01245 231010
e [email protected]
w www.newlandhall.co.uk
Roxwell, Chelmsford CM1 4LH
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Holiday Inn Colchester provides an appealing venue in which to
mark the ceremony and ensuing celebrations.
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COLCHESTER
Holiday Inn Colchester
Conveniently located in a quiet area on the outskirts of the
historic town, our attractive grounds make for a pleasant
backdrop for your photographs. Our resourceful and
accommodating team of events staff can help you build the
perfect package for your big day.
t 0871 942 9020
e [email protected]
w www.hicolchesterhotel.co.uk
Layer Marney Tower
Layer Marney Tower is a spectacular historic venue with first
class facilities. You and your guests will enjoy wandering
through the formal gardens, surrounded by parkland, with
magnificent views to the River Blackwater. The Tudor gatehouse
is the perfect background for stunning photography.
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Layer Marney Tower provides a unique setting for civil
ceremonies, partnerships and wedding receptions. It has the
highest reputation for good food and service; you can rely on
our staff to make your special day perfect.
Wedding Receptions at Layer Marney Tower include the
complimentary use of a 1931 Rolls Royce driven by our
experienced uniformed chauffeur. At the end of a memorable
evening, the Bridal Suite is also included with every booking.
t 01206 330784
e [email protected]
w www.layermarneytower.co.uk
Approved Venues
COLCHESTER
Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green, Colchester CO6 3QL
Layer Marney, Colchester CO5 9US
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Kings Oak Hotel
Located in the heart of Epping Forest this unique & exciting
venue is the perfect location for a magical wedding or private
function.
We have 4 stunning function rooms available along with our
beautiful Beach Club Terrace overlooking the Pool Garden.
We are licensed to hold Civil ceremonies in our Oak Lounge,
Kings Room & Beach Club Marquee & all rooms can be dressed
to your individual taste. Our magnificent Kings Room also
contains a state-of-the-art lighting system.
Our events team pride themselves on personal service and can
accommodate all budgets.
t 02085085000
e [email protected]
w www.kingsoakhotel.com
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Paul’sNurseryRoad,HighBeach,LoughtonIG104AE
Mulberry House
Mulberry House offers a combination of traditional Georgian
architecture and modern, twenty first century additions,
successfully combining the character of the old and new. The
22 acres of beautiful gardens provide a romantic and magical
backdrop for your perfect wedding day.
Whether you are looking for intimacy or grandeur, Mulberry
House offers exclusivity and has a variety of rooms from which
to choose for your wedding celebrations. Licensed for Civil
Ceremonies and offering guest accommodation, we shall ensure
that your wedding is seamlessly perfect from beginning to end.
Approved Venues
Coupled with first rate service and delicious catering using
the finest ingredients, we are extremely proud of our growing
reputation as a wedding venue and our experienced team are
dedicated to creating your everlasting memories.
t 01277 365398
e [email protected]
w www.mulberry-house.com
Chelmsford Road, High Ongar CM5 9NL
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Golf and Country Club
Woolston Manor is the ideal place for your dream wedding.
We offer you a choice of two special and distinctive rooms.
Our private rooms are flooded with natural daylight and have
idyllic views of our championship golf course, with its luscious
greens and lakes.
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Woolston Manor
The stunning rooms at Woolston Manor are frequently used for
functions and business conferences offering a professional and
pleasant atmosphere.
We can cater for small groups and large quantities of people
offering food, drink and entertainment any day or night of the
week.
As an extra special touch both rooms have their own beautiful
balconies which allow your reception drinks to be served
al fresco.
t 0208 500 2549
e [email protected]
w www.woolstonmanor.co.uk
The Reid Rooms
Your Unique Country Wedding Venue…
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• Licensed for all civil ceremonies
• The Meadow Pavilion licensed for an open air country wedding
• Exclusively yours for the day
• Up to 150 seated / 200 buffet
• Provide your own drinks
• No corkage or service charge
• Choose your own caterer
• On-site accommodation in our beautiful 15th Century
moated farmhouse
For a friendly and helpful discussion of your venue requirements
please contact Mary Briscoe.
t 01245 231800
e [email protected]
w www.thereidrooms.co.uk
Approved Venues
UTTLESFORD
Abridge Road, Chigwell IG7 6BX
Marks Hall Lane, Margaret Roding, Nr Chelmsford CM6 1QT
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BRAINTREE
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Braintree Town Hall
The Town Hall is without doubt one of the town’s most beautiful
buildings. This Georgian style building is steeped in history
and provides a perfect venue for your wedding. The friendly and
professional staff will help you through your planning to make
sure your special event will be perfect in every way.
With the combination of high quality services and affordability
we will ensure a unique and memorable experience whatever
your needs.
t 01376 557776
e [email protected]
w www.braintree.gov.uk/townhall
BRAINTREE
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Market Square, Braintree CM7 3YG
Gosfield Hall
Georgian country house set in 10 acres
• Licensed for Civil Ceremonies
• Exclusive use
• 120 ft aisle and new area for outdoor ceremonies
• Seating for 110 guests for the reception meal
• 21 luxury bedroom suites • Exquisite food
• 30 minutes from Stansted Airport and the M11
• Winner of Wedding Ideas ‘Best Wedding Venue’ 2011
t 01787472914
e [email protected]
w www.countryhouseweddings.co.uk
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Gosfield,HalsteadCO91SF
Prested Hall
If you choose Prested Hall you will feel almost “at home” in this
stylish 15th Century manor house with 12 beautiful bedrooms
exclusively for you and your guests. Prested is known for its
unique and relaxed house party weddings, its wonderful staff,
delicious food and fabulous setting. Invite your special guests
to stay and others for the ceremony and celebrations. A special
house for a special day.
t 01376 573300
e [email protected]
w www.prested.co.uk
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Approved Venues
Prested Chase, Feering, Colchester CO5 9EE
Smeetham Hall barn
Our beautiful, water-fronted, privately owned 16th Century barn,
set within a property listed in the Domesday Book, is ideal for
civil ceremonies, wedding receptions, parties and dances.
• Seating for up to 150 guests • Fully fitted caterers kitchen
• Ample car parking • Dance floor & full PA system
• Full bar services • No corkage
• Landscaped courtyard with marquee
t 01787 374544
e [email protected]
w www.smeethamhall.co.uk
Smeetham Hall Lane, Bulmer, Sudbury CO10 7EU
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Spains Hall offers history and romance of an English country
estate with modern facilities, catering and service.
We will ensure that your special day is truly inspirational.
brAintree
BRAINTREE
Spains Hall
You will have exclusive use of the public rooms within the house
and The Stables complex, as well as our extensive grounds. And
because Spains Hall is family-run, we have the flexibility and the
knowledge to cater for most wishes, budgets and imaginations.
t 01371811596
e [email protected]
w www.spainshall.co.uk
the essex Golf &
Country Club
The Essex Golf & Country Club is set in the heart of the Essex
countryside, with four functions suites, a 42 bedroom hotel,
leisure facilities, two golf courses and hair and beauty facilities.
brAintree
braintree
Finchingfield,BraintreeCM74NJ
A premier choice venue for the special day in your life, the
beautiful surroundings and fantastic facilities will help make
your day truly memorable.
t 01787 224466
e [email protected]
w www.theclubcompany.com
De Rougemont Manor
Hotel & Suites
The perfect day and the perfect venue - Set in 10 acres of elegant
landscaped gardens, a former Manor House now transformed
into the leading wedding venue in Essex.
brentWOOd
BRENTWOOD
Earls Colne, Colchester CO6 2NS
We are licensed for indoor and outdoor ceremonies, wedding
breakfasts & hotel accommodation including luxury bridal suites.
Our service and food are second to none with our award winning
Head Chef and our professional function & events team ready to
guide you through your special day.
t 01277 226418
e [email protected]
w www.derougemontmanor.co.uk
Your Perfect Wedding starts with the choice of a Perfect Venue.
The Marygreen Manor is a Tudor Manor House dating from the
16th Century and comes complete with Period Function Rooms,
Secluded Courtyard Garden, Delicious Food, Exceptional Service
and a range of Stunning Guest Accommodation. Your search for
the perfect venue ends here!
t 01277 225252
e [email protected]
w www.marygreenmanor.co.uk
Approved Venues
Marygreen Manor
brentWOOd
BRENTWOOD
Gt Warley Street, Warley, Brentwood CM13 3JP
London Road, Brentwood CM14 4NS
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BRENTWOOD
brentWOOd
Wat Tyler Country Park
A beautiful and uniquely different venue for your Wedding or
Civil Partnership. The stunning backdrop of heritage cottages
and picturesque green adds an extra touch of romance to
your special day.
An 18th Century barn and contemporary suites are perfect for
the ceremony and reception.
Excellent in-house catering.
t 01268 550088 or 01268 465388
e [email protected]
w www.wattylercountrypark.org.uk
green
CENTRE
CHELMSFORD
ChelmSFOrd
Pitsea Hall Lane, Pitsea, Basildon SS16 4UH
Braxted Park
Set majestically in 500 acres of parkland, Braxted Park is the most
romantic and photogenic backdrop you could ever wish for.
Exclusively yours for the day, we can cater from 50 to 300 guests.
We are licensed for civil marriages and are able to offer a variety
of different rooms within the main house and renovated walled
garden. There is a 12th Century parish church located in the
grounds.
t 01621892305
e [email protected]
w www.braxtedparkweddings.co.uk
CHELMSFORD
ChelmSFOrd
BraxtedParkRoad,WithamCM83EN
Crowne Plaza Resort
Colchester - Five Lakes
Set in the heart of Essex and surrounded by 320 acres of
breathtaking countryside, the elegant surroundings will provide
the perfect backdrop for your special day. Let us use our extensive
events experience to take care of every last detail.
• Catering for up to 2,000
• 194 bedrooms
• Spa, Golf & Hair Salon on-site
t 01621 868888
e [email protected]
w www.cpcolchester.co.uk
CHELMSFORD
ChelmSFOrd
Approved Venues
Colchester Road, Tolleshunt Knights, Maldon CM9 8HX
Forrester Park
Based around a 16th Century family home and set in beautiful
countryside, Forrester Park has several different function areas.
We are renowned for our friendly atmosphere, and welcome all
sizes of wedding party. You can choose from one of our inclusive
packages or tailor the day exactly as you wish.
t 01621 891406
e [email protected]
w www.forresterparkltd.com
Beckingham Road, Great Totham, Nr Maldon CM9 8EA
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Spa & Retreat
Greenwoods Hotel, Spa & Retreat is a beautiful 17th Century
Grade II listed Manor House. Whether you are looking for an
intimate gathering or grand banquet, Greenwoods will ensure
that each ceremony is planned to perfection. The Manor House or
the stunning new Marquee are both available for your special day.
ChelmSFOrd
CHELMSFORD
Greenwoods Hotel
t 01277 829990
e [email protected]
w www.greenwoodshotel.co.uk
Leez Priory
Tudor manor house
• Exclusive use
• Licensed for Civil Ceremonies
• Exquisite food
• Seating for 110 guests
• 40 acres of parkland
• 15 gorgeous bedrooms & beautiful cottage in the grounds
• 15 minutes from Chelmsford and the M11
ChelmSFOrd
CHELMSFORD
Stock Road, Stock CM4 9BE
t 01245 362555
e [email protected]
w www.countryhouseweddings.co.uk
Royal Burnham Yacht Club
Situated in the heart of picturesque Burnham on Crouch by the
river, we are only 55 minutes from London by train, we also have
extensive car parking if you are travelling by road.
ChelmSFOrd
CHELMSFORD
Hartford End, Great Leighs, Chelmsford CM3 1JP
With rooms overlooking the river, a fully equipped bar, dining
facilities for 150 and recently refurbished accommodation,
we can make your event special.
t 01621 782044
e [email protected]
w www.rbyc.org.uk
Attention to detail, AA Rosette food and the friendliest team on
hand to make sure that your special day is memorable for all the
right reasons. The freedom to work within your budget without
compromising quality. Packages or individually priced meals and
buffets.
Catering for 20-130 with special B & B rates.
t 01245 455700
e [email protected]
w www.countyhotelchelmsford.co.uk
Approved Venues
The County hotel
ChelmSFOrd
Chelmsford
The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch CMO 8AU
Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2PZ
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COLCHESTER
COlCheSter
Colchester Town Hall
• Beautiful grade 1 Edwardian building
• Ceremony rooms seating 20 to 250 guests
• Reception rooms seating up to 200 guests
• Fantastic photo opportunities
• Versatile catering options
• Free car park, disabled access and hearing loops
t 01206 506905
e [email protected]
w www.colchester.gov.uk/wedding
High Street, Colchester CO1 1PJ
COLCHESTER
COlCheSter
agine…
East Mersea Hall
Imagine an island off the coast of England accessible by water, air
off the coast of England accessible by water,
or the ancient Roman causeway known as the ‘Strood’. Here sits
Roman causeway known as the ‘Strood’.
a historic
c Hall surrounded by a thousand
year Hall
old surrounded by a thousand year old moat next to a
unning medieval church…stunning medieval church…
East Mersea Hall is a stunning Elizabethan manor house providing
s a stunning Elizabethan manor house providing
a wedding
and celebration
venue with a difference, complete with
elebration venue with a difference,
complete
with
a full Civil
Ceremony licence and personal attention to detail.
ony licence and personal attention
to detail.
with the most stunning Elizabethan building and
you have ever seen… t 01206 383499
e [email protected]
w www.eastmerseahall.co.uk
Church Lane, East Mersea, Colchester CO5 8TJ
COLCHESTER
COlCheSter
East MErsEa Hall
Milsom Weddings
01206 383499
(07842) 195221
Church Lane, East Mersea, Colchester CO5 8TJ
erseahall.co.uk | e: [email protected]
Visit our dedicated wedding website for stunning locations,
inspirational food, finest accommodation to exceptional service
it’s all here – including a unique price planner allowing you to see
how much your wedding breakfast will cost!
Our dedicated event team based at Le Talbooth will help you plan
your day from start to finish with great attention to detail.
They will ensure that each wedding runs
smoothly and is truly a day to remember.
t 01206 323150
w www.milsomweddings.com
colchester
COlCheSter
Approved Venues
Le Talbooth Restaurant, Gun Hill, Dedham, Colchester CO7 6HP
rose & crown hotel
The Rose and Crown Hotel is a historic romantic place in which
to celebrate your most special and momentous event. Our
weddings are a combination of quality, thought and care with
tailor made menus, wine list chosen to suit every taste, fresh
flowers and attention to the smallest detail. Licensed for Civil
weddings and partnerships.
t 01206 866677
e [email protected]
w www.rose-and-crown.com
East Street, Colchester CO1 2TZ
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The perfect seaside setting for your special day.
COlCheSter
COLCHESTER
The Kingscliff Hotel
We have several rooms to choose from for large and small
weddings. All our rooms are licensed to hold Civil Ceremonies and
Civil Partnerships.
Make an appointment to meet our wedding planner or to
request a wedding brochure please contact us on 01255 812343
or [email protected].
t 01255 812343
e [email protected]
w www.thekingscliffhotel.com
Blake Hall
• Your exclusive use of our magnificent 17th Century barn and
surrounding gardens
eppinG FOreSt
epping forest
55 Kings Parade, Holland on Sea CO15 5JB
• Licensed for civil ceremonies indoors and outdoors, under the
Old Saddlery. Accommodates 150 seated
• A beautiful three bedroom cottage with stunning dressing room
available to hire for the night before and after your wedding
• New for 2012 – gorgeous honeymoon cottage
t 01277 366687
e [email protected]
w www.blakehall.co.uk
Hendersons
at Roydon Marina Village
Roydon Marina Village is pleased to announce we are now
licensed to carry out Civil Ceremonies.
eppinG FOreSt
EPPING FOREST
Bobbingworth, Ongar CM5 0DG
We hold up to 200 guests in our newly refurbished Function/
Ceremony room with hotel and luxury lodges, with hot tub
availability.
t 01279 792777
e [email protected]
w www.roydonmarinavillage.co.uk
Our enchanting 16th Century barn has been sympathetically
restored providing an excellent backdrop for all occasions. Our
Boutique hotel has a luxurious Bridal suite and we are licensed
to hold a range of civil ceremonies. The Barn at Bury Lodge offers
a warm welcome for any family celebration or fund raising event,
with a beautiful garden to set the scene.
t 01279 816737
e [email protected]
w www.burylodge.com
Approved Venues
Bury Lodge
UttleSFOrd
UTTLESFORD
Roydon Mill Estate, Roydon CM19 5EJ
Bury Lodge Lane, Stansted CM24 8QE
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UTTLESFORD
UttleSFOrd
Great Dunmow Maltings
The unforgettable ambience of the beautifully restored
16th Century Maltings - with seating for up to 60 guests,
a reception room and a walled garden - makes it a truly
special venue for your special occasion.
Our dedicated wedding co-ordinator will help you plan and
ensure that you have a memorable day.
t 01371 873381
e [email protected]
w www.greatdunmowmaltings.co.uk
UTTLESFORD
UttleSFOrd
Mill Lane, Great Dunmow CM6 1BG
Great Hallingbury Manor
Great Hallingbury Manor is a stunning Tudor-style Manor
with a contemporary interior.
It offers licensed function rooms as well as 46 luxurious bedrooms
and the most dazzling bridal suite in the area. The delicious
menus created by our head chef will impress your guests,
whilst the lush gardens and beautiful lake form the perfect
backdrop for your photos.
t 08444 119068
e [email protected]
w www.greathallingburymanor.com
UTTLESFORD
UttleSFOrd
Great Hallingbury, Bishop’s Stortford CM22 7TJ
Hunters Meet
Hotel, Restaurant & Spa
‘Family Run, You’ll Love The Difference’
With over 300 Weddings in the past 20 years, you can trust the
Hunters Meet for your perfect day, whether you choose our
stunning gardens or indoors.
Contact Brendan Carrig on 01279 730549.
t 01279730549
e [email protected]
w www.huntersmeet.co.uk
UTTLESFORD
UttleSFOrd
Approved Venues
ChelmsfordRoad,HatfieldHeathCM227BQ
Saffron Hotel
The Saffron sits just below the beautiful St. Mary’s Church and
next to the ‘Close Garden’ perfect for photographs and Pimm’s!
Your day will be unique and personal, so relax and leave the fine
details to us just like Elizabeth and Jason did...
“It was the best wedding we could ever have dreamed of, thank
you so much for making our day so wonderful, for taking care of
every little detail and for being so hospitable”.
t 01799 522676
e [email protected]
w www.saffronhotel.co.uk
High Street, Saffron Walden CB10 1AZ
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upmarket hen parties
in our spa…
Chingford
• 17th Century Grade II listed building
• Receptions for up to 180 guests
• 41 bedrooms (35 en-suite)
reCeptiOn VenUe
RECEPTION VENUE
Gilwell Park
Gilwell Park, set in 108 acres on the edge of Epping Forest on the
London/Essex border, combines historic location with amazing
facilities and service.
Wedding receptions at Gilwell Park get exclusive use of our
venue. This includes use of our lounge bar, outdoor areas
for reception drinks or an evening barbeque, the grounds for
photographs and our large main hall for your wedding breakfast
with space for up to 180 people.
Whether you are looking for a cozy winter wedding reception
in February or a sizzling summer event in June, Gilwell Park is
available for wedding receptions, subject to availability, seven
days a week.
t 0208 498 5300
e [email protected]
w www.towntocountry.co.uk/gilwell
Clocktower
Restaurant & Bar
Close to Epping Registration Office, we are an established family
run local restaurant priding ourselves on home cooked food and
friendly service.
reCeptiOn VenUe
RECEPTION VENUE
Chingford, London E4 7QW
Suitable for parties of up to 60 with private hire available, we
have a standard party menu or free menu planning service to suit
your requirements. Our rear outside terrace is perfect for drinks
receptions during the summer.
t 01992 575707
w www.clocktowerrestaurants.co.uk
The Fletcher’s Suite
• Wedding Receptions
• Business Lunches, Conferences & Seminars
• Parties & Special Occasions
• Catering & Bar Facilities for up to 100 guests
all in Air Conditioned comfort
t 01268 544567
e [email protected]
w www.duntonpark.co.uk
reception Venues
Dunton park
country club
reCeptiOn VenUe
reception venue
4 Station Road, Epping CM16 4HA
Lower Dunton Road, Dunton, Nr Brentwood CM13 3SX
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Giving Notice
Since April 1995 it has been possible for civil marriages to take
place regularly in hotels, stately homes, civic halls and similar
premises. The choice of venues in Essex is ever increasing.
Contact any Registration Office in Essex or visit our website
celebrateinessex.co.uk for an up-to-date list of venues.
Marriages are not currently allowed to take place outdoors, in
marquees or other temporary or moveable structures. The secular
nature of civil marriage precludes the use of any building with a
recent or continuing religious connection.
To arrange a wedding in an Approved Venue, you must first
contact the venue to make provisional arrangements.
You must then contact the local Registration Office for the area in
which the premises are located to ensure the Registration Officers
can attend your wedding on the date and time of your choice.
Details of giving formal notice of marriage can be given to you at
that time.
There is an additional fee for getting married at an Approved
Venue.
Before you can marry in a Registration Office, Approved Venue,
church or chapel in England and Wales (other than a Church of
England where you may have banns called), you must give notice
of your intention to marry.
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Each person wanting to marry has to give their own notice of
intention to marry to the Superintendent Registrar or nominated
deputy in the area in which they reside. In Essex, this can be any
office (except Southend and Thurrock). Both parties must have
resided in a district of England or Wales for at least 7 whole days
immediately prior to giving a Notice of Marriage.
This notice will then be displayed on the public notice board for 15
days, after which, provided all documentation has been received
and cleared, a certificate for marriage to proceed may be issued.
If you live in a different area to where the marriage will take
place, you will need to apply for and obtain the authority for your
marriage to take place. This authority must be delivered to the
Minister of the church, Superintendent Registrar or their deputy of
the area where you are to marry.
You will still be able to marry in any Registration Office or
Approved Venue in England or Wales irrespective of where you
live, and your notice can still be taken up to one year in advance
of the date of your wedding. A fee is currently charged for each
notice given.
If either yourself or your partner are subject to immigration
control, new rules introduced on 1st February 2005, require each
of you to give Notice of Marriage at a designated Registration
Office. For more information, contact the Essex Register Office
Brentwood, Castle Point & Rochford, Colchester or Epping Forest
(contact details on pages 7 & 8).
Documents
When giving notice of marriage, each party will need to produce
proof of identity (name, age, marital status and nationality),
together with evidence of place of residence. Verifying documents
include birth certificate, passports, driving licences, change of
name statements and divorce documents. Our staff will be happy
to advise further.
If either of you has been married before, either in this country or
abroad, you will need to show proof of your divorce.
If either of you was divorced in England or Wales, we will need
to see a court-stamped copy of the decree absolute (the final
divorce paper). If the divorce took place in a foreign country, we
will need to see the original document issued by that country and
an English translation, if the document is in a foreign language. If
no documents were issued in the foreign country, we will tell you
what we can accept as proof of the divorce.
If you have married each other in a foreign country you only need
to get married here if you think that marriage was not legal. If you
decide to get married here we will need to see any documents
issued by that country when you give us notice of your marriage.
If either of you is under 18, we will need to see proof that your
parents or guardian agree to the marriage. If your parents are
divorced we may also need to see the court order that gives
custody to one of them.
The Registration staff will give you advice on this matter.
If either of you is a widow or widower we will need to see a
certified copy of your former partner’s death certificate from the
registration authority of the country where your former partner
died. Also the widow needs to show a copy of the marriage
certificate.
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Words
The ceremony will begin with an introduction by the
Superintendent Registrar.
Each of the parties must also say to the other (choosing one of the
following statements):
The bride and groom will then be asked, in turn, to repeat the
following solemn declarations:
“I call upon these persons here present to witness that I …
do take thee … to be my lawful wedded wife (or husband).”
“I do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment
why I … may not be joined in matrimony to …”
or
“I … take you … to be my wedded wife (or husband).”
or
or
“I declare that I know of no legal reason why I … may not be
joined in marriage to …”
or by replying “I am” to the question
“I … take thee … to be my wedded wife (or husband).”
The ceremony may be enhanced by making additional vows and
commitments to each other beyond the legally required ones.
“Are you … free lawfully to marry …?”
The Registration staff in each area will be happy to discuss the
ceremony options available to you. The Superintendent Registrar
will state that the parties have made the declarations required.
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personalising Your big day
The bride and groom
may choose to be interviewed
separately allowing the bride
to enter the room escorted by
a friend or relative.
You may provide your
own choice of music.
It can be played as
background music
while your guests assemble
and again at the conclusion of the ceremony.
The Registration staff will need to have your requirements
at least six to eight weeks before your wedding.
Another way to personalise the ceremony is
to incorporate a reading of verse
or a suitable piece of prose. Our offices have
a selection of popular readings, which may
be read by you or by one of your guests.
You may wish to provide a piece of verse or
prose which you prefer. However, due to legal
constraints, no religious material may be used
and the Superintendent Registrar or their
nominated deputy must therefore approve
the intended reading beforehand.
At Approved venues
Weddings in these venues are more popular than ever, as couples
discover that they offer any number of options and ideas including,
the convenience of the ceremony, reception and entertainment all
in one location.
The ceremony provided by the Essex Registration Service is a civil
ceremony, with no religious elements. It should also be noted that
marriages are not allowed to take place outdoors, or in temporary
or moveable structures.
However, an increasing number of the venues now have gazebos
and other facilities that enable couples to have a unique and
memorable ceremony experience.
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It is not unusual for the bride and groom to be nervous on the
day of the wedding. It helps to know what to expect, so hopefully
the following information will help ease your mind.
Arrival
On The Day
Witnesses
The law requires that you are accompanied by at least two credible
witnesses at your wedding. They may be relatives, friends or
colleagues who must be able to speak and understand English.
It is very important for you and your guests to arrive at least 10
minutes earlier than the time of your marriage. This will allow you
to be interviewed before the ceremony and for your guests to be
seated. You will be greeted by the Registrar who will see the bride
and groom privately to check details and take fees for the marriage
ceremony and certificate.
Recording the event
Flowers
Parking
All Ceremony Rooms are tastefully decorated. You may, however,
wish to make your own floral arrangements. Please discuss this
with the Registration staff or the venue.
The amount of parking varies at each Registration Office. For further
information, please contact the Registration Office where your
wedding will be taking place. Most Approved Venues have ample
parking available.
A wedding album is a very special memento – we are happy to
allow photography in the Ceremony Room at specified times. A
single video recording is also permitted, but please inform the
Registration staff beforehand.
Music
Confetti
Music systems with CD players are provided in all our Registration
Offices with a selection of suitable music. If, however, you have a
favourite or meaningful piece you wish to have played, discuss it
well before the day with the Registration staff who will be happy to
advise you. In an Approved Venue, you have other options,
including live music.
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Confetti is a familiar part of any wedding, but please ask your
guests not to throw confetti inside the building!
If your ceremony is at an Approved Venue, they will be happy to
advise you regarding these details.
Wedding traditions
The origins and meaning behind some of our most cherished
wedding traditions may surprise you. Many of the traditions
associated with modern day weddings can be found to have their
roots in the customs and rituals of our ancestors.
Why does the bride stand on the left and groom on the right?
Throwing confetti
It is believed the practice goes back to times when the groom
would ‘capture’ his bride by kidnapping her. Should the groom
have to fight off other men who also wanted her as their bride, he
would hold her with his left hand whilst leaving his right hand free
to use his sword.
Originates from the ancient Pagan rite of showering the happy
couple with grain to wish them a fruitful union.
S E Photography
Engagement and wedding rings are traditionally worn on the third
finger of the left hand. The Romans believed that the vein in that
finger runs directly to the heart. The wedding ring represents a
never-ending circle, symbolising everlasting love.
In days gone by, women would try to rip pieces of the bride’s dress
and flowers in order to obtain some of her good luck. To get away
from the crowd the bride would toss her bouquet and run away.
Nowadays the bouquet is tossed to single women with the belief
that whoever catches it will be the next to marry.
Third finger, left hand
Tossing the Bouquet
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed,
Something Blue, and a Silver Sixpence in your shoe
‘’Something Old’’ signifies the bride’s link to her family and the
past. The bride might, for example wear a piece of family jewellery
or her mother’s/grandmother’s wedding dress.
‘’Something New” reflects hope for good fortune and success
in the future. The bride often chooses the wedding gown as the
‘new’ item.
‘’Something Borrowed’’ is often an item already worn by a happy
bride at her wedding, such as a handkerchief or item of jewellery.
‘’Something Blue’’ dates back to biblical times when the colour
blue was considered to represent purity and fidelity. Over time
this has evolved from wearing blue clothing to wearing a blue
band around the bottom of the bride’s dress and more modern
times where the bride wears a blue coloured garter.
‘’And a Silver Sixpence in your shoe’’ - the placing of a silver
sixpence in the bride’s left shoe is a symbol of wealth. Not simply
to bring the bride financial wealth but also a wealth of happiness
and joy throughout her marriage.
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Readings
Yes I’ll marry you
(Pam Ayres)
Yes, I’ll marry you, my dear,
And here’s the reason why;
So I can push you out of bed
When the baby starts to cry,
And if we hear a knocking
And it’s creepy and it’s late,
I hand you the torch you see,
And you investigate.
Yes, I’ll marry you, my dear,
You may not apprehend it,
But when the tumble-drier goes
It’s you that has to mend it,
You have to face the neighbour
Should our labrador attack him,
And if a drunkard fondles me
It’s you that has to whack him.
Yes, I’ll marry you,
You’re virile and you’re lean,
My house is like a pigsty
You can help to keep it clean.
That sexy little dinner
Which you served by candlelight,
As I do chipolatas,
You can cook it every night!
It’s you who has to work the drill
And put up curtain track,
And when I’ve got PMT it’s you who
Gets the flack,
I do see great advantages,
But none of them for you,
As so before you see the light,
I do, I do, I do!
Where there is love
(Helen Steiner Rice)
Where there is love the heart is light,
Where there is love the day is bright,
Where there is love there is a song,
To help when things are going wrong
Where there is love there is a smile
To make all things seem more worthwhile,
Where there is love there’s quiet peace,
A tranquil place where turmoil’s cease Love changes darkness into light
And makes the heart take “wingless flight”.
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Marriage is a promise of love
(Edmund O’Neill)
Marriage is a commitment to life – to the best that two people can find and bring out in each other.
It offers opportunities for sharing and growth no other human relationship can equal, a physical and emotional joining that is promised
for a lifetime.
Within the circle of its love, marriage encompasses all of life’s most important relationships.
A wife and husband are each other’s best friend, confidant, lover, teacher, listener and critic.
There may come times when one partner is heartbroken or ailing, and the love of each other may resemble the tender caring of a parent
for a child.
Marriage deepens and enriches every facet of life. Happiness is fuller; memories are fresher; commitment is stronger; even anger is felt
more strongly and passes away more quickly.
Marriage understands and forgives the mistakes life is unable to avoid.
It encourages and nurtures new life, new experiences, and new ways of expressing love through the seasons of life.
When two people pledge to love and care for each other in Marriage, they create a spirit unique to themselves, which binds them closer
than any spoken or written words.
Marriage is a promise, a potential, made in the hearts of two people who love, which takes a lifetime to fulfil.
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We are delighted to offer non-statutory Civil Naming
Ceremonies.
These may be held at any of our Registration Offices or any one of
numerous venues throughout the county and could be combined
with a Marriage Ceremony. Ceremonies are also available in
private homes and the outdoors, subject to prior inspection for
suitability of the location.
There may be a variety of reasons why you would want to choose
such a ceremony - welcoming a new born child into an extended
family; choosing one or two supporting adults to have the
opportunity to enhance the life of your child and take a special
interest in that child throughout its life; announcing the news that
a child has been adopted into a family; or simply making this an
occasion to announce the names that have been given to your
child and perhaps to give the reasons behind the choice.
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naming Ceremonies
Whatever your reasons, Essex Celebrants will offer a quality
service. Their aim will be to make the occasion truly memorable
and meaningful, ensuring a perfect occasion.
You may choose readings, either poetry or prose, or ask your
guests to select something especially relevant to express their
wishes for the child or children. Your Celebrant will help you
plan the ceremony to include friends, grandparents, supporting
adults and absent guests. There will be opportunities for
music and reflection. At the close you will be presented with a
commemorative record of the ceremony. You will then be free to
proceed to your own celebrations.
renewal of Vows
The Essex Registration Service is delighted that married
couples can renew their marriage vows in a unique and
personal ceremony.
Often these ceremonies are associated with a special wedding
anniversary such as the tenth, twenty-fifth, fortieth, etc, but
the ceremony is just as appropriate for couples at any stage of
marriage. The ceremonies are particularly attractive to couples
who have recently married abroad and who would then like to
have a further ceremony involving friends and family who were
unable to attend the wedding.
Is there a choice of ceremony?
Certainly. The ceremony is put together by you from a wide range
of choices on offer. This ensures that no two ceremonies are
exactly the same and you are creating a unique event that you
and your guests will remember. Special people in your lives can
take part in your ceremony, your children, guests who were at the
wedding and any friends and relatives. You will also need to ask
two people to witness the signing of the certificate of the event.
Where can Renewal of Marriage Vows ceremonies be held?
Ceremonies are being offered in Registration Offices on weekdays
and at weekends, subject to availability. They are also available
in buildings, like hotels, that have been licensed by the County
Council as venues for civil marriage. Most of the venues listed
elsewhere in this booklet are available for ceremonies but it is
recommended that you check venue availability. Ceremonies are
also available in private homes and the outdoors, subject to prior
inspection for suitability of the location.
www.mcdalton.com
When should a ceremony take place?
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Let our images capture your fairytale.
t 0845 468 0159
e [email protected]
w www.theedgephotography.co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHY
phOtOGrAphY
essex Services
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The Edge Photography
‘Bloke’ offers a refreshingly different approach. The style is
essentially reportage, mixing with guests and blending into the
background - ideal for the modern wedding couple. His flexible,
affordable service saves you £££ - take all the images on disk and
do whatever you like with them.
phOtOGrAphY
PHOTOGRAPHY
Bloke With A Camera
Friendly, informal, discrete, quietly professional.
David Islip photography
David and Sandra Islip work as a team ensuring a relaxed, polite
and friendly service, without being intrusive or keeping you and
your guests standing around for hours.
phOtOGrAphY
photography
t 01206 396849
e [email protected]
w www.blokewithacamera.co.uk
They have a passion to create elegant and contemporary
photographs in a relaxed, fun and friendly manner.
Mark Dalton
Photography
Fun, original and spontaneous.
I always remember that your wedding is “yours” and I will be
led by your wishes for how the wedding is remembered, and
reflect the character of the day and the people who are there
in my photographs.
phOtOGrAphY
PHOTOGRAPHY
t 01376 517955
w www.david-islip-photography.co.uk
Wedding Photography with a difference...
MPA WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2010
FOR ESSEX/LONDON
Female Wedding Photographers
t 07808 954956 or 01245 600967
e [email protected]
w www.seweddingphotography.co.uk
essex Services
S E photography
phOtOGrAphY
photography
t 07808 119381 or 01279 465639
e [email protected]
w www.mcdalton.com
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photography
phOtOGrAphY
Slight & Watts
photography
Slight and Watts photography’s vision is to capture your wedding
day in a unique style that you can look back on again and again.
Our creativity and professionalism guarantee you memories to
cherish for a lifetime.
Offering very competitive wedding packages starting from just
£499!
t 0845 458 3714
e [email protected]
w www.slightandwattsphotos.com
photography
phOtOGrAphY
Mill Lodge, Mill Street, Hastingwood CM17 9JG
Storm photography
Qualified with British Institute of Professional Photographers.
BIPP London & East Wedding Winner.
Contemporary & Reportage modern wedding photography,
supplying the best albums worldwide from Italy and New Zealand.
View our Creative Gallery online, true artistic wedding
photography from one of the most creative wedding
photographers in the eastern counties.
t 01206 212542 or 07870 441540
e [email protected]
w www.stormphotography.co.uk
PHOTOGRAPHY
phOtOGrAphY
80 Keable Road, Marks Tey, Colchester CO6 1XR
Tara Lee Photography
Specialising in capturing modern and natural images.
Full day packages and hourly packages available.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
phOtOGrAphY
essex Services
t 07990 517494
e [email protected]
w www.taraleephotography.co.uk
Town & Country
Photographic
THE ART OF WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY…Wedding photography
is our passion. Our approach is refreshing and chic, with an
emphasis on style and detail. Ivan will provide you with stunning
photographs that capture the spirit and fun of your day, creatively
presented in a beautiful and unique album.
Ivan’s true passion is photographing weddings and considers
his work a privilege. Indulge yourselves in our award winning
photography!
t 0208 502 3293
e [email protected]
w www.townandcountryphoto.co.uk
CArS & trAnSpOrt
CARS & TRANSPORT
Mike Crees
Vintage & Classic Wedding Cars
Rolls-Royce elegance for that special occasion.
Travel in comfort and style in a professionally maintained and
presented maroon over black 1929 Vintage Rolls-Royce 20hp
Open Tourer or 1963 black over burgundy 1963 Classic RollsRoyce Silver Cloud III, driven by an experienced, uniformed
chauffeur.
Fully insured for Weddings and Public Liability.
nixon’s
Nixon’s provide Chauffeur driven Vintage & Classic wedding cars
for Civil Ceremonies and Church Weddings.
We realise that your wedding day is important to you and we aim
to provide a friendly and professional service.
NIXON’S
Chauffeurs since 1934
CArS & trAnSpOrt
Cars & transport
t 01787 461467
w www.mikecreeswch.co.uk
Please feel free to visit our website for further information.
Bow Belles String Trio
Bow Belles String Trio is an all female group of talented musicians
specialising in music for weddings in Essex and Hertfordshire.
With a varied repertoire of well known classical music and
contemporary popular arrangements we can add sparkle to your
special occasion at affordable prices.
mUSiC & entertAinment
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
t 01376 583373
w www.nixons.uk.com
I play Classical & Popular Music for:
Ceremonies • Receptions • Dinners • Anniversaries
Full-sized Concert Harp • Internal Microphone feeds my Bose
Column Sound Reinforcement • Trolley moves Harp, I play
outside/another room • My Silk Ballgown matches your Colour
Theme • Hear me play on my website
t 0208 883 8961
w www.harp4u.co.uk
essex Services
Harp, sheila Watts
mUSiC & entertAinment
music & entertainment
t 07811 409072
e [email protected]
w www.bow-belles.co.uk
27 Donovan Ave, Muswell Hill, London N10 2JU
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MUSIC
mUSiC & ENTERTAINMENT
entertAinment
Jerry Harrison
Solo Guitarist
The Spanish guitar is one of the most romantic and versatile of
all instruments and will provide the perfect ambience for your
wedding day.
Jerry offers a large and versatile repertoire of classical, modern
and popular music styles to suit all or any part of your special day.
music & entertAinment
entertainment
mUSiC
t 01992 558959
e [email protected]
w www.weddingguitarist.co.uk
Patricia spero
Beautiful harp music to make your special day perfect.
Enhance the occasion with a selection of classical, popular
and folk music played during the wedding ceremony and
the reception.
Performed by a classically trained harpist, specialising in
recital work, weddings and parties.
BRIDALWEAR
bridAlWeAr
t 0208 500 6112 or 07831 115300
e [email protected]
Bridal Re-Dress
Over 330 immaculate, affordable, wedding gowns to choose
from 50 different designers. Styles range from vintage to
present day, elaborate or simply elegant. First and second
marriage, home or abroad. Size 6-24. Immediate purchase
possible. Alterations available. Customer centred service.
Easy parking and fabulous facilities.
All profits go to charity.
t 07903 320631
e [email protected]
w www.bridalre-dress.com
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eSSex sErvicEs
SerViCeS
essex Services
Jordans Farm, Wakes Colne, Colchester CO6 2AZ
Buy with confidence
Essex County Council’s Trading Standards service is working to
improve the service provided to consumers with their Buy With
Confidence Scheme. Buy With Confidence only recommends
businesses which have been vetted and approved by Essex
Trading Standards.
When you are looking for a venue for the big day, look for the
Buy With Confidence logo, or visit: buywithconfidence.gov.uk
It’s the only referral scheme approved by Essex Trading
Standards – a name you can trust.
Go online today at buywithconfidence.gov.uk or call
0845 404 0506
The benefits of using a
Buy With Confidence approved business
• You’ll get a professional job done, charged at a fair price,
giving you peace of mind
• The business terms and conditions have been checked
to ensure they are fair
• The businesses charging policy will be
fair and transparent
• The venue has agreed to abide by the
scheme’s code of practice including
a commitment to providing a quality
service for their customers.
Apart from choosing your partner, this could be the biggest
decision of your life, enjoy it.
For that reason you need to approach the choice rationally, easier
said than done with so much choice. Work out your budget before
you start looking and try to stick to it.
Choose a dress which flatters you; your figure, skin tone and
hair colour and height. It should feel right for your personality
and the venue which you have chosen. Find the dress before you
start planning the wedding theme and colours as these should
compliment the dress.
Follow a few simple guidelines. A-line dresses work best if your
hips are your focal point. If you have a tiny waist, show it off
with a quality boned bodice. If you are tall you can get away with
most shapes and styles, similarly if you are tiny, but in the right
proportions. Have you looked at short dresses?
If you rely on a good support bra then choose a dress with
shoulder straps to hide the bra straps. If you have strong
shoulders then you try and avoid halter necks. To show off your
cleavage, choose a nice sweetheart neckline. If you are modest
try a round neck.
The Dress
For the more petite bride, consider strapless with chiffon ruffling
over. To hide a larger than desired waist try ruching over the waist
or an asymmetric waistline. Empire line also works well for petite
brides as the longest length to the eye of the onlooker is from
your chest to the floor.
If this is your second wedding, fashion will have changed and
maybe you want something a bit different, with elegant lines and
maybe a bit of embroidery, colour or something a bit quirky.
Dresses come with embellishments that come in all shapes and
sizes such as jewels, sequins, flowers and lace. Choose what you
feel comfortable with.
And finally one word of advice: When you have found ‘The dress’
stop looking. It sounds like common sense but believe it or not
many girls end up buying two dresses because they don’t know
when to stop!
Ruth Eyre-Pugh
Bridal Re-Dress
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The Essex Wedding Awards
are coming!!
Save the date
29th November 2012
If you are a wedding
professional or a couple
planning your BIG day in
Essex, be part of our
BIG day - and you could
be a winner!
Check out our website today
www.essexweddingawards.co.uk
For more information please contact the Essex wedding team
t: 01622 623 164 e: [email protected]
Sponsored by
Hosting Sponsor
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Supported By
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Media Partner
Organised by
Are you essex’s most romantic couple?
Win a luxury spa break
weekend for two
How do you fancy winning a luxury spa break weekend
for two? Well if you consider yourself a romantic and are
planning to marry in the county of Essex, then you might just
be in luck! The Essex Wedding Awards are coming, and as
part of our celebrations we are on the hunt to find Essex’s
most Romantic Couple for 2012! Last year, in Kent after a
10 month search we proudly crowned Louise Frampton and
Ian Keddie our winners. But now we are bringing our search
to you!
Simply download an entry form at
www.essexweddingawards.co.uk and start writing today!
The Essex Wedding Awards are supported by key
businesses within the wedding sector, including The
Main Event Wedding Shows Ltd, incorporating Absolute
Bridal Magazine, Best Brides Wedding Exhibitions, Essex
CC, Southend and Thurrock registration services and are
sponsored by Country House Wedding Venues, Heritage
Leisure, The Lawn and Michael Frank Jewellers.
We are inviting the love - smitten couples of Essex to write
in and tell us why they should be our new winners! Our
competition is absolutely free to enter and is open to all
Essex couples who are yet to be married. For a chance to be
crowned most romantic, all you need to do is write in and
tell us your own love story! We want to hear all the details
about how you met and what qualities made you fall in love
with each other? Was it love at first sight or did it take a
little longer? Was it plain sailing, or were there problems
to resolve along the way? Are you a second-time around
couple, or teenage sweethearts? Tell us about the romantic
proposal of marriage and, of course why you think you
deserve to be our winners.
Our awards presentations will take place on the 29th
November 2012 and will be a black tie gala evening that
rewards and celebrates the best of the best within Essex’s
wedding industry. If you would like to find out more about
how you can be involved, please visit our website at
www.essexweddingawards.co.uk or contact a member
of the EWA team on 01622 623163
Essex
In return, we would like to treat one lucky couple to a
fantastic spa break weekend for two which will include a spa
treatment for both of you, plus a romantic champagne dinner
for two! So, what are you waiting for?
Meantime, we look forward to receiving your entry and wish
you the very best of luck.
Essex
Photos (clockwise from top left):
www.townandcountryphoto.co.uk • www.taraleephotography.co.uk • www.slightandwattsphotos.com • www.stormphotography.co.uk
www.sewedddingphotography.co.uk • www.mcdalton.com
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BRAINTREE AREA
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3
4
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6
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Braintree Town Hall
www.braintree.gov.uk/townhall
Coggeshall Grange Barn
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/coggeshall-grange-barn
Coggeshall Village Hall
www.coggeshall-pc.gov.uk
Colne Valley Golf Club
www.colnevalleygolfclub.co.uk
Crabbs Barn
www.crabbsbarn.co.uk
Cressing Temple
www.cressingtemple.org.uk
Days Inn Haverhill
www.haverhilldaysinn.co.uk
Fennes
www.fennes.co.uk
Gosfield Hall
www.countryhouseweddings.co.uk
Greenstead Hall Barn
www.greensteadhallbarn.co.uk
Hedingham Castle
www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk
John Ray House
Marks Hall Estate
www.markshall.org.uk
Prested Hall
www.prested.co.uk
Smeetham Hall Barn
www.smeethamhall.co.uk
Spains Hall
www.spainshall.co.uk
Sturmer Hall
www.sturmerhall.com
The Bull Hotel
www.bullhotel-halstead.com
The Essex Golf and Country Club
www.theclubcompany.com/clubs/The-Essex
The Grange
www.thegrangeguesthouse.co.uk
The Rivenhall Hotel
www.rivenhallhotel.com
The White Hart
www.essexbarn.co.uk
The White Hart Hotel www.whiteharthotel-braintree.co.uk
The White Hart Hotel www.whiteharthotel-coggeshall.co.uk
CHELMSFORD AREA
01376 557776
01376 562226
01376 562346
01787 224343
01376 572643
01376 584903
01440 716950
01376 324555
01787 472914
01842 878351
01787 460261
01376 323463
01376 563796
01376 573300
01787 374544
01371 811596
01440 705368
01787 472144
01787 224466
01376 513321
01376 516969
01787 237250
01376 321401
01376 561654
BRENTWOOD AREA
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Ashwells Sports & Country Club
www.ashwells.co.uk
Cromwell Manor
www.cromwellmanor.co.uk
De Rougemont Manor
www.derougemontmanor.co.uk
Friern Manor Country House Hotel www.friernmanor.com
Holiday Inn Basildon
www.holidayinn.com
Holiday Inn Brentwood
www.holidayinn.com
Hutton Poplars Hall
www.brentwood-centre.co.uk
Ingatestone Hall
www.ingatestonehall.com
Ivory Rooms
www.theivoryrooms.com
Katz Nightclub
Marygreen Manor Hotel
www.marygreenmanor.co.uk
Mount Avenue Banqueting Suite
www.mountavenuebanqueting.com
Stock Brook Manor
www.stockbrook.com
The Belvedere
www.the-belvedere.com
The Halfway House
www.half-way.co.uk
The Old Rectory
www.theoldrectoryvenue.com
Warley Park Golf Club
www.warleyparkgc.co.uk
Wat Tyler Country Park
www.wattylercountrypark.org.uk
01277 373828
01268 559772
01277 226418
01268 494200
01268 824052
01277 247182
01277 215151
01277 353010
01277 632378
01268 288881
01277 225252
01277 211549
01277 844200
01268 522828
01277 811235
01268 544417
01277 244891
01268 550088
CASTLE POINT AND ROCHFORD AREA
1
2
3
Lords Golf & Country Club
www.lordscountryclub.com 01702 232377
Oysterfleet
www.oysterfleethotel.com 01268 510111
Rayleigh Windmill
www.rochford.gov.uk/weddings 01702 318120
or 01702 546366 x3619
4 Runnymede Hall
www.celebrateinessex.co.uk 01268 882479
5 Saxon Hall
www.saxonhall.co.uk 01702 545554
6 Sutton Hall
www.redbrickbarn.co.uk 01702 546395
7 The Chichester
www.thechichester.co.uk 01268 561234
8 The Hollywood Restaurant www.hollywoodrestaurant.com 01702 559980
9 The Lawn
www.thelawn.co.uk 01702 203701
10 The Paddocks
11 The Registration Suite
12 The Rochford Hotel
www.therochfordhotel.co.uk 01702 544393
Whilst every care has been taken in compiling this publication, Essex County Council
and the Registration Service cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies, nor
guarantee or endorse any of the products or services advertised.
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Baddow Park
www.baddowpark.co.uk
Boreham House
www.borehamhouse.co.uk
Braxted Park Estate
www.braxtedparkweddings.co.uk
Channels Golf Club
www.channelsweddings.co.uk
Creeksea Place
www.creekseaplace.co.uk
Crondon Park Golf Club
www.crondon.com
Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester - Five Lakes
www.cpcolchester.co.uk
Forrester Park
www.forresterparkltd.com
Furze Hill Banqueting Suite
www.heritageleisure.co.uk
Greenwoods Hotel
www.greenwoodshotel.com
Hylands House
www.chelmsfordbc.gov.uk/hylands
Ivy Hill Hotel
Leez Priory
www.countryhouseweddings.co.uk
Mangapp Manor
www.mangappmanor.co.uk
Maynetrees
www.essex.gov.uk/shirehall
Moot Hall
www.themoothall.co.uk
Newland Hall
www.newlandhall-weddings.co.uk
Pontlands Park Hotel
Regiment Way Golf Club www.regimentwayweddings.co.uk
Royal Burnham Yacht Club
www.rbyc.org.uk
Shire Hall
www.essex.gov.uk/shirehall
South Lodge Hotel www.southlodgehotelchelmsford.co.uk
The Chelmer Rooms
The County Hotel
www.countyhotelchelmsford.co.uk
The Warren Golf Club
www.warrengolfclub.co.uk
Three Rivers Golf & Country Club www.threeriversclub.com
Vaulty Manor
www.vaultymanor.co.uk
01245 473969
01245 200777
01621 892305
01245 440005
01621 784535
01277 843034
01621 868888
01621 891406
01277 355111
01277 829205
01245 605500
01277 353040
01245 362555
07769 676735
01245 435824
07938 999068
01245 231010
01245 476444
01245 362210
01621 782044
01245 435824
01245 264564
01245 430700
01245 455700
01245 223258
01621 827811
01621 855628
COLCHESTER AREA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
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23
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Clarice House Colchester
www.claricehouse.co.uk
Colchester Arts Centre
www.colchesterartscentre.com
Colchester United Football Club
www.colchesterstadiumexperience.com
Comfort Hotel
www.comforthotelclacton.co.uk
East Mersea Hall
www.eastmerseahall.co.uk
Esplanade Hotel
www.esplanadehoteluk.com
Frinton-on-Sea Cricket Club www.frintoncricketclub.co.uk
Holiday Inn Colchester
www.hicolchesterhotel.co.uk
Jaywick Martello Tower
www.jaywickmartellotower.org
Layer Marney Tower
www.layermarneytower.co.uk
Le Talbooth Restaurant
www.milsomweddings.com
Maison Talbooth Hotel
Marks Tey Hotel
www.marksteyhotel.co.uk
Mersea Island Vineyard
www.merseawine.com
Ramada Hotel Colchester
www.ramada.com
Rose & Crown Hotel
www.rose-and-crown.com
St Osyth Priory
The Barn Brasserie
www.thebarnbrasserie.co.uk
The Electric Palace
www.electricpalace.com
The Kingscliff Hotel
www.thekingscliffhotel.com
The Pier at Harwich
The Roman Rooms
The Tower Hotel
www.tower-hotel-harwich.co.uk
The Town Hall, Colchester www.colchester.gov.uk/wedding
Westwood Park
www.westwoodparkweddings.co.uk
01206 734301
01206 500900
01206 755106
01255 422716
01206 383499
01255 220450
01255 675800
0871 942 9020
01255 822783
01206 330784
01206 323150
01206 322367
01206 210001
01206 385900
01206 230900
01206 866677
01279 817882
01206 212345
07786 744789
01255 812343
01255 241212
0845 603 7632
01255 504952
01206 506905
01206 272300
EPPING FOREST AREA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Abridge Golf & Country Club
www.abridgegolf.com 01708 688396
Blakes Golf Club
www.blakesgolfclub.com 01992 525151
Blake Hall
www.blakehall.co.uk 01277 366687
Chigwell Hall
www.chigwellsportsclub.com 0208 500 2735
Gaynes Park Barns
www.gaynespark.co.uk 01992 660329
Hendersons at Roydon Marina Village (please contact the Harlow Office)
www.roydonmarinavillage.co.uk 01279 792777
Kings Oak Hotel
www.kingsoakhotel.com 0208 508 5000
Mulberry House
www.mulberry-house.com 01277 365 398
North Weald Golf Club
www.northwealdgolfclub.co.uk 01992 522118
The Bell Hotel Epping
www.bellhotelepping.com 01992 573138
The Room in the Rodings
www.roomintherodings.co.uk 01245 231800
The Victoria Rooms
Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel
www.marriotthotels.com/lonwa 01992 717170
Woolston Manor
www.woolstonmanor.co.uk 0208 500 2549
HARLOW AREA
1
2
3
Moot House
www.moothouse.org.uk
Park Inn, Harlow
www.harlow.parkinn.co.uk
Swallow Churchgate Hotel
www.swallow-hotels.com/hotels/churchgate-hotel
The Watergarden Rooms
4
01279 424074
01279 829988
01279 420246
0845 603 7632
UTTLESFORD AREA
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Bury Lodge
www.burylodge.com
Down Hall Country House Hotel
www.downhall.co.uk
Great Dunmow Maltings www.greatdunmowmaltings.co.uk
Great Hallingbury Manor www.greathallingburymanor.com
Hunters Meet
www.huntersmeet.co.uk
Little Easton Manor
www.littleeastonmanor.co.uk
Little Hallingbury Mill
www.littlehallingburymill.net
Maidens Barn
www.maidensbarn.com
Parklands
www.quendonpark.co.uk
Pledgdon Barn
www.barnevents.co.uk
The Council Offices – Saffron Walden
The Crown House
www.crownhousehotel.com
The Reid Rooms
www.thereidrooms.co.uk
The Saffron Hotel
www.saffronhotel.co.uk
Whitehall Country Hotel
www.thewhitehallhotel-stansted.co.uk
01279 816737
01279 732153
01371 873381
01279 506475
01279 730549
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Your Wedding - Essex County Council

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