An Essex Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 84)

REGIONAL VENUES 27 Stock Brook Country Club Situated on the outer fringes of the picturesque village of Stock, Stock Brook Country Club is set in more than 275 acres of stunning countryside. The venue is designed in the Lutyens-style and enjoys breathtaking views over the 27-hole championship golf course. Your ‘I dos’ can be held on the gorgeous manicured lawns in front of 400 friends and family. Inside, the romantic and vibrant, Rosewood Suite is ideal for lavish and sophisticated affairs, and offers space for up to 100 dining guests and an additional 50 evening revellers – there is also private access to a secret garden, great for big-day shots. There’s also the Garden Room on the ground level, which overlooks the luscious gardens. The suite boasts beautifully shaped windows and an attractive Victorian-style fireplace, and can comfortably seat 110 ceremony guests, and 50 loved ones for your reception. Last, but by no means least, The Ballroom is a stylish and sumptuous wedding suite, which is bright, fresh and graceful, with an oak-coloured, wooden ceiling and a large glass centrepiece. The space is perfect for hosting up to 300 partygoers during your reception. We love... that wedding tastings are available for the nearlyweds. CONTACT: 01277 844 200 | stockbrook.com Reids Whether it’s a snowy Christmas wedding you dream of or an al fresco summer soiree, Reids – formerly known as The Ivory Rooms – can cater to nuptials seven days a week, all year round. Fully licensed, it’s possible to hold every stage of your wedding under one roof. Alternatively, you can just hire its glamorous function room for a feast and reception. The venue can transform the space into a show of colours and decorations to suit your theme, as well as offer a variety of wedding breakfast and buffet options and champagne on arrival for up to 120 guests. Not only that, but spend your entire day there and you’ll automatically gain access to Reids’ main VIP bar or alternatively the gallery bar. We love... that there are three wedding packages with prices starting from just £1,999. CONTACT: 01277 632 378 | reidsbillericay.com