HYLANDS ESTATE 01245 605500 | www.hylandsestateweddings.co.uk Hylands House is a beautiful Grade II* listed mansion and one of the most iconic buildings in the East of England. The grandeur of the portico, with its elegant ionic pillars, provides the ideal backdrop for wedding photos, while the Rose Garden on the East Terrace offers couples another truly romantic setting. That’s before you’ve even accounted for the 574 acres of historic parkland, including ancient woodlands, grassland, ponds, lakes and formal gardens. Guests can enjoy anything from a short stroll to admire the ornate Victorian Pleasure Gardens, to a four-mile walk around the estate, taking in the rolling parkland and Serpentine Lake. Get married in the Drawing Room (80 guests) with its gilded ceiling, hand-painted wall motifs and stunning marble fireplace; Banqueting Room (100 guests) – lavishly decorated with 24-carat gold leaf swag and scroll decorations – or The Glade (100 guests), a new outdoor wedding ceremony space constructed within the garden’s woods under a graceful canopy of trees. You’ll then host your reception in the Grand Pavilion (300 guests), boasting sparkling chandeliers, floor-to-ceiling windows and a private outside decked area. LEEZ PRIORY 01245 362555 | www.leez-priory.co.uk Essex Tudor manor Leez Priory has long been admired for its unrivalled stately elegance and welcoming feel. Set within 40 acres of private grounds, the venue offers you exclusive use of a charming carriageway, the great Tower, two reception rooms, bar and characterful cellar disco. Surrounded by lush greenery, its gardens are home to woodland, parkland, two beautiful lakes and a brook, all of which are ideal for outdoor weddings and memorable post-ceremony snapshots. The inner courtyard even includes a croquet lawn and is the perfect sunny spot for a drinks and canapé reception. There are seven beautiful ceremony options for up to 100 guests available to you, including three outdoor spaces to take your breath away. The Tower is a popular choice – a particularly intimate area with many church-like features, you’ll feel like a Prince or Princess when saying ‘I do’! A characterful room with vaulted ceiling, the Great Hall is another option to wed in, and includes exposed beams and a feature fireplace. The rustic Coach House has its own barn-like charm, while al fresco choices include the carriageway beneath the Tower, or underneath the main carriageway in the Tudor manor itself. Afterwards, retreat to the Great Hall for an intimate dining experience for up to 74 guests, or head to the Coach House barn for up to 100 guests for some authentic country charm. https://mattchungphoto.com 20
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