An Essex Wedding - May/June 2022 (Issue 104)

RAYLEIGH WINDMILL 01702 318120 | www.rochford.gov.uk/windmillweddings How cool would it be to get hitched in an actual windmill? That’s right – Rayleigh’s Grade II listed Windmill boasts more than 210 years of history, and has now been sympathetically refurbished and restored to its original grandeur for weddings and other celebrations! An iconic and unique venue for intimate ceremonies, it offers seating for up to 20 guests (22 including yourselves) for those seeking a smaller wedding gathering. The ground floor ceremony room is also a blank canvas for your choice of decorations, with an optional hire of chair covers and a choice of sashes. Adjacent to the Windmill are the peaceful Windmill Gardens and the historic Rayleigh Mount; two perfect backdrops for capturing pictures of your special day. And don’t forget to get those picture-perfect snaps of you as a newly-married couple in front of the Windmill’s iconic sails! THE OLD HOUSE 01702 318120 | www.rochford.gov.uk/oldhouseweddings The Old House is a Medieval Grade II listed building that has all the fairy-tale touches of a larger venue, but in a charming quaint residence. One of the oldest buildings in England, The Old House is the perfect location for intimate weddings and other special celebrations. Its magical Old Hall, dating from 1270, hosts 24 ceremony guests. With its stunning altar-inspired fireplace and beautiful hammer beam ceiling, this is an enchanting setting to exchange your vows. To the rear of the property, you’ll find a large garden for exclusive use on your special day. There are also two glamorous rooms for the wedding party to get ready ahead of the ceremony, and cosy reception spaces to toast you as a happy couple. The reviews certainly speak for themselves… “We were so pleased we decided to have our wedding ceremony at The Old House,” say Kevin and Jackie Lapage, who married at The Old House in 2019. “The building was set in wonderful surroundings, and the features inside were stunning. It definitely made for some treasured memories and incredible photographs.” https://clarekentish.com www.lauraleaphoto.co.uk 29 THEMED VENUES

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