OLD ESSEX BARN 01376 386166 | www.oldessexbarn.co.uk If character and charm are what you’re searching for, look no further than Old Essex Barn. Rustic meets luxury inside this lovinglyrestored 15th century space, packed with original features and high vaulted ceilings. Boasting a beautiful rural setting and wide-reaching countryside views, the classic black wood exterior contrasts beautifully against the sculpted gardens. Large windows offer romantic glimpses of the barn’s interior, while the rest of the grounds feature an intimate courtyard that leads down to a picturesque pond and fountain. When it comes to your happily ever after, Old Essex Barn provides a choice of two ceremony spaces. Couples can say their vows in the historic main barn, with a capacity of 76, or amid the romantic garden gazebo, again for up to 76. Wedding receptions then take place back in the main barn for up to 76 seated and 140 in the evening. Psst ! If you’re looking to wed at the venue from 2023 you’ll be pleased to hear that luxury accommodation is due to be completed next year, along with a purpose-built bridal dressing suite. PRESTED HALL 01376 573300 | https://prested.co.uk Prested Hall is a privately-owned country manor house, located at the end of an impressive tree-lined drive in 75 acres of Essex countryside. At Prested, you’ll find modern comfort and quality, plus good oldfashioned service. A grade II listed building – parts of which date back to the 1400s – the Hall has been lovingly restored ensuring that many original features remain, including a large open fireplace, stained glass windows, exposed beams and oak panelling. Outside, seasonal hanging baskets adorn the venue year-round, with wedding parties able to enjoy drinks and canapés on the lawns beside the moat – or while strolling through the parkland. Prested Hall offers four areas licenced for civil ceremonies. The waterside Gazebo can accommodate a maximum of 140 guests seated on the lawn; the Oak Room is a beautiful panelled space with feature fireplace for up to 60; the Garden Room looks out over the moat and gardens and seats up to 85; or there’s The Orangery, the venue’s largest space for up to 140. Couples can then host their wedding breakfast from May to September in the waterside marquee – draped in ivory fabric and featuring handmade copper effect lighting. Alternatively, choose the Orangery, available year-round and able to seat up to 100 guests for your wedding breakfast. www.eps-photography.co.uk www.eps-photography.co.uk 23 LOCAL VENUES
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