An Essex Wedding - March/April 2022 (Issue 103)

HUTTON HALL 01277 402 992 | www.huttonhall.co.uk Hutton Hall is a Georgian Manor house with a very interesting history. On arrival, a sweeping driveway will lead you through the beautiful gardens, past the duck pond to the front door of the hall. The Grade II* listed 300-year-old house boasts many historic features such as the large Jacobean fireplace and listed grand staircase in the hall. Now a luxurious wedding venue that has been completely refurbished creating a fabulous blend of traditional elegance and modern styles. The panoramic marquee situated in eight acres of manicured gardens overlooks the fountain and the Rose Garden providing a stunning backdrop on your wedding day. The gardens are particularly beautiful in spring, summer and early autumn with flower beds filled with stunning flowers, perfect rolling lawns, trees and a partial historic moat with a bridge leading to the village church. The gazebo for outdoor weddings stands on the lawn in a beautiful position to the side of the Rose Garden. Ceremonies take place in the panelled Blue Room for up to 100 people, al fresco under the rustic gazebo situated on the rear lawn for up to 120 people, or couples can choose the village church situated on Church Lane 150 yards from the hall to the side of the moat. Post-vows, the Blue Room, the Grand Hall, the Library and the Piano Room are all stunning reception rooms; what’s more, afternoon drinks receptions can be hosted in the Rose Garden directly to the rear of the marquee. Wedding breakfast can be held for up to 120 people and the evening reception 150. When tying the knot here, one feature that couples absolutely fall in love with is the stunning two-storey Bridal Preparation Room on the first floor. Included in packages is an overnight stay in the Bridal Suite for the couple on the night of their wedding. THE MAGIC MUSHROOM RESTAURANT 01268 289 963 | https://magicmushroomrestaurant.co.uk The Magic Mushroom Restaurant is set on Barleylands Road on the edge of Barleylands in Billericay – offering a tranquil setting. The front of the restaurant has pretty floral borders and the car park is just opposite the restaurant. Its Wedding Function Rooms have been designed with a contemporary and modern look with charming wooden beams providing a bright and airy space perfect for your special day. The décor is neutral to allow you to decorate with your own colour theme. When tying the knot here, couples have the following options; the Private Dining Room is a modern, bright and charming room which can accommodate between 4 to 50 people for vows, and 16 to 35 for the wedding breakfast and up to 55 loved ones for the reception. The room has wooden beams and a light neutral décor, benefiting from its own entrance, bar and toilets. Alternatively, Back Restaurant is a beamed, bright and airy room with one side of glass windows to allow in lots of light. The restaurant can accommodate between 30 to 100 guests for your nuptials, sit-down meal and evening do. By hiring the Back Restaurant, you also have the Private Dining Room which has its own entrance, bar and toilets, as the two rooms are joined by bi-folding doors. Being one of the best fine dining restaurants in Essex, couples can rest assured its team of highly talented chefs can put together a bespoke, exquisite menu for the wedding breakfast and reception using only the best fresh ingredients. www.dayandknightphotography.co.uk LOCAL VENUES 29

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