EAST MERSEA HALL 01206 384 630 | https://eastmerseahall.com East Mersea Hall, located just five minutes from East Mersea Beach, boasts extremely picturesque grounds all landscaped around a central breathtaking lake. There’s also a mature tree woodland, landscaped gardens and walled garden for licensed outdoor ceremonies – photo opportunities aplenty! East Mersea Hall offer couples tying the knot here two different types of venue. The first is a barn venue with a draped ceiling providing couples with a rustic wedding feel, and the second venue is a tipi for those desiring a boho or festival-themed day. The barn venue has a spacious patio outside with teak patio furniture, as well as stunning views over the water because of the floor-to-ceiling windows; come rain or shine, it’s the perfect location for a wedding breakfast. The tipi is in the Secret Garden which is fully surrounded by nature and a mature tree line allowing the wedding day to full immerse itself in natural surroundings. For ceremonies, couples can choose from the Drawing Room for up to 100, The Pavilion (250) or al fresco in the Walled Garden (250). Postvows, The Pavilion can host 150 guests for a meal and 250 for an evening reception, while the tipi in the Secret Garden can hold 250 for a meal and 350 loved ones for an evening do. When choosing this big-day venue, couples benefit from a complimentary menu tasting, use of the bridal suite from 10.30am and for the evening, and a wedding team is on hand throughout the planning. THE BARNS AT LODGE FARM 01992 892 377 | https://lodgefarmnazeing.co.uk The Barns at Lodge Farm is also a working arable farm, nestled within rolling fields it boasts incredible views of the surrounding countryside (and some epic sunsets!). Exclusive use of the venue includes use of a beautiful grassland area next to the barns, which can be used for tipis, marquees or glamping overnight. Comprising several different converted barns, creating a unique space for each part of your day, the venue offers The Granary, a stunning 150year old traditional timber frame barn; The Bar, a chic industrial converted steel-frame building; The Grain Store, an epic space to eat, drink and dance the night away. Centred around a central courtyard area, all the barns have their own unique feel – from the traditional timber-clad exterior of The Granary to the original brickwork and exposed steels of The Bar, and the epic floorto-ceiling glass doors of The Grain Store. Ceremonies are hosted in The Granary for up to 160 loved ones, post-vows The Bar provides a flexible space to serve drinks and nibbles and The Grain Store is an epic space for evening receptions and parties of up to 250 attendees. Additional breakout areas include, The Yard, a lovely weatherproof area between the three main barns, perfect for drinks receptions and, The Field, a beautiful grass meadow adjacent to the barns and yard. When tying the knot here, couples can also utilise The Old Workshop, a gorgeous modern converted barn with its own kitchen, exclusive for the morning of the wedding to have breakfast and get ready in with friends and family. www.weddingsbyanesta.com https://thechamberlins.co www.kelsielowphotography.co.uk 20
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