An Essex Wedding - March/April 2024 (Issue 115)

MULBERRY HOUSE 01277 365 398 | https://mulberry-house.com What to expect This stunning Georgian country house offers a wealth of beautiful space to accommodate your dream wedding. On the first floor of the house is the exquisite, newly-renovated honeymoon suite which is available for you to enjoy on the night of your wedding. The beautiful grounds stretch to 22 acres and include the Mulberry tree from which the house gets its present name. There’s a Wellingtonia Fir planted to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo as well as many other mature trees including Lime, Ash, Elm, Yew and Chestnut. Within the grounds, there are many photo opportunities for couples, which includes a wishing well, Chippendale bridge and long grass meadows. The back paddock is home to the venue’s herd of alpacas, who all enjoy being involved on the day. Time to celebrate The Lakeview Gazebo provides a truly picturesque setting for a dreamy outdoor wedding, available between April to September on days when the weather is fine. If the British weather decides not to play along, Mulberry House offers complete flexibility and can arrange for your celebrations to be moved inside under the vaulted ceiling of the Cedar Suite. Both spaces seat 130 guests. For your reception, the air-conditioned Mulberry Suite boasts a stunning vaulted ceiling and statement chandelier. Seating up to 120 for your wedding breakfast, it’s perfect for a contemporary whilst traditional wedding breakfast and evening reception. Located on the ground floor of the main house, it also has its own private bar and cloakroom. The décor has been kept neutral, with wooden floors and exposed oak beams ready to be dressed as you wish! Hidden behind the beautiful Georgian house lies our stunning and newly refurbished all season’s marquee, seating up to 130 guests for a sitdown meal or 200 informally for an evening reception. It also has its own built-in bar and private decking area with lower outside terrace for use on warmer days or simply for some fresh air. The ivory draped, starlit ceiling with crystal chandeliers creates a magical feel for those special night-time occasions. The Marquee can be accessed via the main house, making it ideal for winter weddings, or from the woodland gardens during those sunny summer days. We love... On the first floor are the changing suites for the wedding parties for the morning of your wedding. Bridal changing facilities are available from 8am and a new ‘Lads Lounge’ is available for the guys to get suited up from midday. THE MAGIC MUSHROOM RESTAURANT 01268 289 963 | www.magicmushroomrestaurant.co.uk What to expect The Magic Mushroom Restaurant is set on Barleylands Road on the edge of Barleylands in Billericay. The front of the restaurant has pretty floral borders. The wedding function rooms have been designed with a contemporary and modern look with charming wooden beams providing a bright and airy space perfect for your special day. The décor is neutral to allow you to decorate with your own colour theme. The private dining room has its own entrance with a modern, mirrored bar. Time to celebrate There are two choices for your ceremony and reception: the private dining room, a modern, bright, and charming room; or the Back Restaurant. By hiring the Back Restaurant, you also have the private dining room which has its own entrance, bar and toilets. The two rooms are joined by bi-folding doors. The Back Restaurant is a beamed, bright and airy room with one side being glass windows to allow in lots of light. The Back Restaurant can accommodate between 36 to 100 guests for your reception. We love... This fine dining restaurant with its team of highly talented chefs can put together a bespoke, exquisite menu for your wedding breakfast and reception using only the best fresh ingredients. 22

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