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

The Roslin Beach Hotel With an outside terrace overlooking the Thames and surrounded with glass windows, The Roslin Beach Hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a soirée by the sea. The boutique hotel boasts a bar and lounge area, which is perfect for guests who want to relax during the day. There is also an AA Rosette restaurant for à la carte dining, plus for 2018 a new Michelin-styled restaurant, The Hawkings. The Bay is ideal for intimate nuptials overlooking the estuary and is suitable for ceremonies for up to 40 of your nearest and dearest and an additional 30 loved ones to twist the night away. The Ballroom is a larger space with panoramic views, which is ideal for ceremonies of up to 120 people or 180 partygoers. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01702 586 375 | roslinhotel.com Rose &Crown Hotel The Rose & Crown Hotel is a beautifully maintained, 14 th -century Tudor house steeped in history with oak beams and lead windows. The original building has since been added to with a purpose- built modern wing and a recent refurbishment has seen the lighting and soft furnishings modernised while retaining the venue’s character. A river walk is just a mere five-minutes away with an amazing weeping willow tree, perfect for al fresco snaps, continue on and you’ll reach Castle Gardens Park, an award-winning space boasting an abundance of flora throughout the year. One of the hotel’s original spaces is the Oak Room, which has beautiful oak beams and a fireplace and can cater to up to 80 guests. The Prison Wine Bar, on the lower ground floor, has been lovingly restored and features prison cell doors and open brickwork – ideal for up to 30 of your nearest and dearest. Alternatively, The Rose Suite is a self-contained function room with oak-panelled walls, private bar, dancefloor and plenty of ambience, which can seat up to 100 attendees throughout your day. There’s also the options to combine The Rose Suite and Restaurant to create space for 160 evening revellers. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01206 866 677 | roseandcrowncolchester.co.uk 34