An Essex Wedding - July/August 2024 (Issue 117)

KINGS OAK 020 8508 5000 | www.kingsoakhotel.com What to expect The Kings Oak, an authentic Victorian gem, graces the picturesque landscape of Epping Forest with its grand exterior and original features that radiate enduring charm. Overlooking High Beach and Pillows Mounds and with expansive forest gardens, this venue stands as a testament to its 1887 heritage while meeting the contemporary demands of today’s weddings. Time to celebrate Step into the Kings Room, the heart of the venue and a favourite among couples for its adaptability in seamlessly integrating with the Beach Club or Oak Lounge. This space can accommodate up to 120 guests for a memorable wedding breakfast and up to 200 standing for your evening. For a more intimate ceremony, the Oak Lounge offers a charming Victorian setting, while ultimate glamour awaits at The Beach Club, where guests can relax in the upper and lower terraces with views of the stunning pool area. The Kings Suite stands ready to host grand celebrations. It has seating for 200 guests during the wedding breakfast and an additional 100 for the evening celebrations. The suite combines the elegance of the Kings Room with the trendy vibes of the Beach Club. The interplay of beautiful bi-folding doors transforms these spaces into a seamless and expansive area for your festivities. We Love... The fully functioning 100-foot lido pool, a unique vintage gem from the ’20s, adds a special touch. ORSETT HALL HOTEL, RESTAURANT & SPA 01375 891 402 | www.orsetthall.co.uk What to expect Orsett Hall’s Main Building is beautifully designed and rebuilt to replicate the original building which was built initially around 1750 and then rebuilt in the early 20th century, but unfortunately burned down in a fire in 2007. The hotel features individually designed and stylishly decorated guest bedrooms, superb dining in Garden Brasserie, elegant function rooms, a gorgeous chapel and boutique spa. Time to celebrate Orsett Hall has an on-site chapel, licensed to conduct religious and nonreligious wedding ceremonies, as well as civil partnerships. Its stunning interior resembles something out of a fairytale and must be seen in person to be fully appreciated. Designed in soothing pastel tones and framed by elegant white beams covered in white flowers, the chapel offers traditional seating and a large balcony where additional guests can be seated and music can be played. The gazebo offers couples the opportunity to get married outdoors within the gardens of Orsett Hall. Perfect for weddings in the summer months, it offers couples an intimate setting al fresco. All function rooms are also licensed for wedding ceremonies. The Gold Room with its exquisite chandeliers, period fireplace and large window areas, is a bright, welcoming setting for a wedding. It can cater for up to 80 guests seated, and up to 200 for an evening reception. Whitmore is decorated in warm rich tones and can comfortably accommodate up to 120 seated guests, or 250 for a standing reception. It includes a large bar and is the perfect venue for a special occasion. The Grahame Thomas Pavilion is the largest suite; it contains its own private bar and can seat up to 350 people for a banquet or wedding. The Pavilion is fully air-conditioned and even boasts its own koi carp pond and bridge, where outside seating is also provided. We love... The twinkling chandelier catches everyone’s eye as it stretches from the lower ground level of the hotel corridor to the second floor. 27 THEMED VENUES

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