An Essex Wedding - Mar/Apr 2017 (Issue 79)

Parklands, Quendon Hall With a marble-floored entrance hall and crystal chandelier, the awe- inspiring arrival at Parklands really sets you up for the rest of the elegant venue. Boasting lots of historic features and modern twists, there’s something for everyone. The mansion looks opulent from the outside with its original feature windows and red brickwork – the gorgeous columns at the front of the house really add to the grandeur of the venue. The external grounds at Parklands feature a large fountain and views over the 100-acre deer park. The Drawing Room offers a cosy setting with a roaring log fire in the winter months, ideal for smaller ceremonies of up to 40 of your nearest and dearest and intimate wedding breakfasts of 32 people. The grand Banqueting Hall is perfect for hosting between 30 and 140 guests for your ceremony. Finally, The Pavilion, which adjoins the house, is elegantly lit with chandeliers and a starlight ceiling, and makes an enchanting area for nuptials of larger numbers as it can accommodate up to 400 guests for a civil ceremony and an additional 200 evening revellers. We love... the Honeymoon Cottage nestled in the deer park, so you have the wedding night to yourselves in your own little sanctuary, including a four-poster bed and Jacuzzi bath for two. Contact: 01799 543 800 | quendonpark.co.uk Fennes Fennes is an elegant, exclusive-use Georgian manor set within 100 tranquil acres of countryside. The Library and Drawing Room both have stunning views over the pretty landscaped gardens and pond, and are perfect for stunning indoor photo opportunities. The beautiful silk-lined Pavilion and Banqueting Hall with starlight ceilings and crystal chandeliers are ideal for larger ceremonies and celebrations. The Drawing Room is a striking ceremony room, which looks out through French windows to the south-facing gardens, ideal for intimate ‘I dos’ in front of 35 of your nearest and dearest. The Banqueting Hall is perfect for larger ceremonies of 600 loved ones, again with a stunning starlight ceiling and chandeliers. The Pavilion can seat up to 200 guests for a formal wedding breakfast. With twinkling lights overlooking the landscaped gardens, the space also has a full bar and dancefloor. We love... the photos opportunities for couples out on the iconic Fennes Bridge overlooking the pond and garden. Contact: 01376 324 555 | fennes.co.uk 20