An Essex Wedding - July/August 2022 (Issue 105)

Hotel stay Looking for a stunning hotel wedding venue where you and your guests can bed down for the night? We’ve got you covered DOWN HALL 01279 731441 | www.downhall.co.uk Established as one of England’s most established country house hotels, Down Hall is situated in 110 acres of picturesque woods, parks and landscaped gardens, complete with a stunning wedding gazebo that’s perfect for outdoor ceremonies. The impressive Italianate mansion – with ornate stone masonry and detailed architecture – provides a stunning backdrop to any wedding with a truly historic setting. Connected to the 19th century Italianate mansion house, the enhanced West Wing underwent a £1.2m refurbishment in 2019, creating a stunning stand-alone space which caters for weddings for up to 220 guests. Decorated in traditional heritage colours with bright accents in classic country house meets contemporary chic, the banqueting and ballrooms feature panoramic views over the beautiful gardens, creating the perfect backdrop for the most elegant of ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and receptions. Psst ! Down Hall’s recently refurbished gallery provides the perfect classical backdrop for photographs and is the perfect area for guests to relax and congregate before the ceremony. 25 THEMED VENUES

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