An Essex Wedding - January/February 2023 (Issue 108)

OLD BROOK BARN 07747 116100 | www.oldbrookbarn.co.uk Located within the village of Navestock, Old Brook Barn is a 17th century barn that hosts just 25 weddings per year between April to October. Offering stunning views across a meadow, it houses a secret garden for your outside ceremony or drinks, as well as a natural brook and secluded courtyard. Then there’s the barn itself, featuring exposed beams, high ceilings and carved wood detailing, along with a secluded courtyard furnished with gazebo, rustic bar area and bespoke timber furniture, created to match the character of the barn itself. Become newlyweds in front of 180 friends and family in the Secret Garden, with its impeccable lawns and attractive painted gazebo. There’s also the Courtyard (120 guests), the Barn (96 seated with a further 12 standing), or the Minstrel’s Gallery (120 guests) – positioned above the main hall with views across the meadow. You can then celebrate back in the Barn, Minstrel’s Gallery, or the Main Hall (150 guests) – furnished with round tables and chivari chairs, here you’ll enjoy a delicious meal created by Limeberry Catering. CHANNELS ESTATE 01245 440005 | www.channelsestate.co.uk Fancy getting hitched in a 17th century thatched barn? Head to Channels Estate and their Essex Barn, full of historic character, excellent lighting and beams – plus a bar in the same space for dancing. Situated in the midst of Chelmsford’s Channels Estate, it also houses the Channels hotel and Brasserie restaurant within the complex, giving you plenty of options to choose from. Your ceremony is held in the Wedding Garden, with a maximum of 130 guests, under a thatched cart house, complete with amazing surround sound music system incorporating microphones for the couple and registrars. If the weather won’t allow an outside ceremony, the decision to bring it inside the Barn can be made right up to 10 minutes before! Your reception can then take place again in the exclusive garden for drinks and canapés, followed by the main reception and party in the Essex Barn, which seats up to 130 for your wedding breakfast and 200 for the evening. www.weddingsbyanesta.com www.seweddingphotography.co.uk www.weddingsbyanesta.com www.seweddingphotography.co.uk 26

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