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County Wedding Events coming to Layer Marney Tower, Essex!

Layer Marney Tower on a sunny day, aerial view

If you're newlyweds-to-be embarking on your wedding planning journey, pop along to the County Wedding Events fair at Layer Marney Tower, Essex on Sunday 12th October 2025!

Sister company to County Wedding Magazines, the event brings couples in touch with local professionals who are on hand to help plan the wedding day. From photographers to cake makers, musicians to florists you're sure to tick a lot off of your to-do list by attending one of our County Wedding Events.

The beautiful Tudor buildings are surrounded by picturesque gardens set in attractive parkland, with breath-taking views to the Blackwater Estuary. The Tower and gardens combine formality and intimacy, ensuring a Layer Marney Tower wedding will leave you with wonderful and lasting memories.

A unique church and garden wedding venue in Essex, Layer Marney Tower has been skilfully adapted to meet the requirements of the twenty first century bride. You, together with your friends and family, may now sip champagne and nibble canapés where Henry VIII and Elizabeth I once strode.

With rooms licensed for civil wedding ceremonies and with the parish church within the grounds, you have the option of celebrating either a civil or religious wedding ceremony at Layer Marney Tower. The garden wedding venue creates a delightful space for your wedding party to gather for a drinks reception, prior to your wedding breakfast and party. And at the end of the evening, the bridal suite is just a short walk across the courtyard.

The fair will be open from 11pm to 3pm, it's free entry, couples will receive a goodie bag and also have the opportunity to win their dream honeymoon.

For more details and to book your arrival time please visit Layer Marney Tower Wedding Show

When: Sunday 12th October 2025 - 11am - 3pm
Where: Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9US
Who: layermarneytowerweddings.co.uk

Find more of our local shows here! Or to download one of our free magazines visit www.county.wedding/free-download

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Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa

FAS Your Wedding, Redefined at Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa

Nestled within 200 acres of sweeping parkland, Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa is one of Merseyside’s most prestigious wedding destinations – where timeless elegance meets modern luxury.

Now under new ownership, the resort is undergoing a full refurbishment of its bedrooms and dining spaces, ensuring every element of your wedding experience is designed to the highest standard.

From a private family dinner the evening before, to a restorative spa day with your bridal party, or a round of golf on our Championship course, Formby Hall offers the opportunity to make it a full wedding weekend experience.

The Formby Hall Difference
• 76 individually designed, contemporary bedrooms for your guests’ comfort
• A luxurious spa featuring 10 serene treatment rooms and a curated range of therapies
• State-of-the-art leisure facilities and a world-class 18-hole Championship Golf Course
• A captivating backdrop of landscaped grounds, ideal for unforgettable wedding photography

Ceremonies & Celebrations
Licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships, Formby Hall can host up to 250 guests. The Ambassador Suite, with its private bar and panoramic balcony overlooking the course, provides an exquisite setting for both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations. Its versatile layout allows you to curate a celebration as unique as your love story.

Exceptional Service
Our dedicated wedding coordinators offer an unparalleled level of personal service, ensuring that every detail is flawlessly executed and every moment feels effortless.

Wedding Open Evenings
Discover all that Formby Hall has to offer at our monthly open evening, held on the last Wednesday of every month (5.00pm – 8.00pm).
At Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa, your wedding is more than a day – it is an extraordinary experience, crafted with elegance and care to create memories that last a lifetime.

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