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

VAULTY MANOR 01621 842884 | www.vaultymanor.co.uk Vaulty Manor’s tree-lined driveway leads you up to a Georgian Manor House, sympathetically restored with modern glamour. From here you’ll find their stunning Essex Barn, the oldest part of which dates to the 17th century. Ready to say ‘I do’? Why not choose to wed in the venue’s Pergola, a stunning outside ceremony area with a capacity of 180? Currently being updated to include a natural wicker fence with flower beds and hanging baskets, the Vaulty team are also installing a patio path from the Manor House to the Pergola – so be sure to watch this space! Alternatively, say your vows in the beautiful Essex barn in front of 125 guests, before heading to the Baronial Barn for your wedding breakfast. Seating up to 180 guests for your meal and up to 200 guests for your evening reception, it’s the perfect setting for your special day. Psst ! During the pandemic Vaulty Manor restored its drinks reception area, which used to be pig sheds! Now a beautifully glass panelled space, it’s perfect for post-ceremony bubbles and leads onto a terrace with blooming flower beds. OLD ESSEX BARN 01376 386166 | www.oldessexbarn.co.uk If character and charm are what you’re searching for, look no further than Kelvedon’s Old Essex Barn. Rustic meets luxury inside this lovingly restored 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. www.lavenhamphotographic.co.uk https://shelbyellis.co.uk THEMED VENUES 29

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