An Essex Wedding - Page number 30 - September/October 2021 (Issue 100)

THE BOUNDARY 07833 227 706 | www.the-boundary.uk The Boundary is set within the 10 acres of privately owned Garons Park Trust land in the heart of Southend-on-Sea. The informal yet immaculate grounds marry perfectly with the beautiful Essex landscape, and include a large nature reserve, pond and sensory garden. Coupled with the cricket field, it’s an exceptional backdrop for photographs. Set on the edge of the cricket ground, surrounded by previously mentioned beautiful landscapes, the recently renovated Scoreboard Barn and outstanding marquee offer couples the perfect blank canvas for wedding dreams and visions. Soon to be licensed ceremony spaces ‒ you can currently use these for blessings – the Scoreboard Barn and Outdoor Pavilion can hold up to 120 guests. Post-vows, the fully lined ivory-toned marquee boasts a custom-built, fully stocked, solid oak bar and comes furnished with two adjoining vintage-style lounge areas. Sheer curtains lead the way into the main marquee room which can hold a maximum of 200 seated guests or 500 standing. What’s more, the space has a large wooden parquet dancefloor located at the end of the room with a beautiful starlight containing thousands of twinkling lights hanging above. Four fully opening panels lead out to the venue’s private patio area overlooking the cricket pitch; weather permitting, these panels can remain open throughout the event to bring the outside in. The patio comes with outdoor furniture and festoon lighting which provides a gentle glow when the evening sets in. Psst! Couples benefit from a free tasting evening with any fine dining package booked. THE OLD PARISH ROOMS 01268 833 101 | www.theoldparishrooms.com A beautiful red brick old school house, The Old Parish Rooms is set within the grounds of the church at the top of the high street in the picturesque town of Rayleigh. Boasting a historic façade, inside has a contrasting cool and contemporary interior of white brick walls and exposed steel beams. The venue offers a blank canvas for big-day styling, with two mezzanine floors that couples can utilise to create different areas but keep guests together in the same room. For ceremonies, there’s a choice between the ‘chapel’ mezzanine if you’re going for a VIP only guest list of 30; or for a larger gathering, hold the ceremony on the ground floor with it’s high ceiling and huge window ‒ flooding the space with natural light ‒ and standout lightbulb chandelier. The venue as a whole can seat 80 guests across all mezzanine and ground floors which makes for an amazing atmosphere. For a non-seated party or reception 100 friends and family can attend. Psst! A favourite photo spot is right outside the venue between the huge windows ‒ the couple standing between the windows has become the iconic shot of this gorgeous building. www.mia daviesphotography.com www.pho tographybyashley.co.uk http://ma riewoottonphotography.co.uk 30