CREEKSEA PLACE MANOR 01621 784535 | www.creekseaplace.co.uk Set in an impressive 42 acres of stunning Essex countryside, all within a stone’s throw of the River Crouch, Creeksea Place Manor is another impressive venue to consider. The magnificence of this Elizabethan Manor House begins the minute you enter through the wrought iron gates, with native trees adorning the lawns and scented flowers dispersing their glorious fragrance throughout the day and night. Inside, enjoy the manor’s many original features in the stunning panelled room, complete with 16th century fireplace, before opting to relax with a drink in the new Cigar Lounge. The venue has a license for 350 guests and a total of seven wedding areas. Choose from The Orchard, with marble pagoda and stone statues (180 capacity); The Pannelled Room, with wooden floor and original features (60 capacity); The Regency Room, with double aspect windows overlooking the gardens (90 capacity); the Pagoda on The Lake, a pure white wooden pagoda nestled among water lilies (80 capacity); the Walled Garden, enclosed by ancient walls and decorated with ferns (180 capacity); the Tudor Hall/Garden, a secluded terrace overlooking the lake lawn (80 capacity); or the Music Room, with piano and windows overlooking the grounds (20 capacity). You can then enjoy your reception and dance the night away in Creeksea’s luxury silk-lined marquee. GAYNES PARK 01992 660329 | www.gaynespark.co.uk With a backdrop of lush rolling fields, enchanting woodland and the London skyline on the horizon, it’s safe to say that Gaynes Park offers a location like nowhere else. The exquisite Walled Gardens provide couples with a picturesque setting to while away the hours and drink in their atmospheric surroundings, while the Gather Barn and Mill Barn give a sense of the venue’s past life. Picture exposed beams, vast tree trunks and mementos of the venue’s history adorning the walls, while the Orangery combines an expansive roof and windows with an oak frame that’s perfect for adorning with flowers and fairy lights. Despite its rustic feel, Gaynes Park comes fully equipped with all the modern comforts a couple could wish for to make their wedding day just the way they want it to be. When it comes to ceremonies, Gaynes Park offers plenty of choice. The Orangery, with space for 150, lets the sunlight pour in and boasts exquisite views of the garden all around. The Gather Barn, meanwhile, is a unique, open-sided structure that hosts civil ceremonies in the great outdoors. Available separately from Gaynes Park, a select number of weddings can also be held each year in the surrounding woodland. This is the perfect setting for an enchanting and romantic ceremony, while the Walled Garden holds a number of picturesque spots to tie the knot outdoors, too. Ready to party as newlyweds? The Mill Barn is a magnificent, all-inone reception venue, with plenty of space for 150 guests for a wedding breakfast and 200 for an evening celebration. With its dancefloor, bar and seating all under one roof, couples and their guests will never be more than a few steps away from the party. https://justin-bailey.co.uk https://justin-bailey.co.uk 29 THEMED VENUES
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