NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around the county HOT OFF THE PRESS! An Essex Wedding is pleased to announce the newest luxury wedding venue launching in your favourite county. Say hello to St Osyth Priory, now taking bookings for summer 2023 at the estate’s newly refurbished wedding venue, Darcy House. Currently, the venue boasts two main function suites, each with the capacity for 110 seated guests. Darcy House Great Hall can be used to host civil ceremonies, followed by drinks and canapés. Upstairs, you’ll find Darcy House The Gallery, where guests can enjoy a fine dining wedding breakfast alongside the happy couple. This, however, is just the start of the story, with the continuing multi-million-pound restoration of the historic site set to see further wedding facilities introduced to the estate. This includes the expansive Tithe Barn, Abbotts Lodgings and The Chapel, plus a Gazebo overlooking the 1920s Lily Pond for outside weddings. Visited twice by Queen Elizabeth I during her royal progresses of the 16th century, the estate offers guests the chance to follow in her footsteps, while the sprawling parkland features ancient lakes and woodland, providing an incredible habitat for wildlife and birdlife. www.stosythpriory.com LOVE BY THE LAKE Essex wedding venue Markshall Estate has always been known for their stunning flower garden, romantic 18th century coach house and secluded tipi spaces. Now, they’ve held their first lakeside ceremony, set in the heart of 2,350 acres of serene Essex countryside. Since the launch of Markshall’s tipi and woodland weddings in 2020, many couples have married under the canopy of ancient trees and danced the night away in the secluded Brick House Farm Meadow. Now, the venue’s lakeside wedding location is the ideal setting for those seeking the ultimate outdoor celebration. With prices starting from just £2,500, weddings at Markshall include a number of props available to decorate your ceremony and reception, completely free of charge, as well as a host of incredible extras, from access to their in-house caterer and DJ, or the option to use your own suppliers. www.markshall.org.uk PARTY TIME! Located in the heart of Epping Forest; and providing the wow factor for over 100 weddings per year; this Christmas will bring a broader mix of events for the team at Kings Oak Hotel. December sees the inclusion of Glitter Party Nights for groups, along with their stunning Christmas-themed weddings. Providing a fabulous atmosphere, at the nights you can dance and celebrate into the early hours to shake off any pre-wedding jitters, with the venue’s Mistletoe and Wine Lunches offering a tamer gathering for more reserved family and friends. There’s even a Boxing Day Brunch with the fabulous Fil Straughan – finalist of ITV’s Starstruck – who’ll entertain guests all afternoon. Finally, why not finish off 2022 with an all-family New Year’s Eve gathering? The party hats and streamers will have barely been put away before the Kings Oak spring wedding season gets started! https://kingsoakhotel.com https://danrousephotography.com https://danrousephotography.com https://miniandmephotography.com 9 LOCAL NEWS
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