HOUCHINS 01376 561 448 | www.houchins.co.uk What to expect The farmhouse at Houchins dates back to 1623 and has been beautifully and sympathetically restored to offer maximum comfort for couples. The formally landscaped wedding garden has been cleverly planted to show interest all year. Beyond the garden is the woodland area for woodland weddings fronted by the recently renovated pond and fountain providing an elegant arrival. The Main Barn known as the Grain Store incorporates a large, open fireplace and mezzanine gallery to make full use of the 35-foot-high ceilings. The Grain Store is centrally located between the bar and dance barn helping your evening flow. Time to celebrate The marquee is available from April to October and is set in the wedding garden and seats up to 150 guests. Adjoining the Grain Store, the Foundry is a perfect space for out-ofseason weddings with a central fireplace and overlooking the formal wedding garden. This has recently undergone a facelift with new panelling, uplighters and mirrors combined with a rich, dark paint colour to transform the room into a more sophisticated and intimate space. Set beyond the formal wedding garden is the woodland area which has a meandering pathway mown through it to a ceremony area with seating for up to 150 guests. Finally, set within the house is the oak panelled drawing room for smaller more intimate weddings for up to 25 guests. Receptions take place on the west facing terrace overlooking the wedding garden with capacity for up to 150 guests. Out-of-season receptions take place inside the Chitting Shed around the bar area for up to 150 guests. We love... The Terrace Bar (launched in June 2023) is a rustic outside bar set at one end of the terrace from where reception drinks will be served and perhaps a ‘cocktail hour’ offered following the wedding breakfast. GREENWOODS HOTEL & SPA 01277 829 990 | www.greenwoodshotel.com What to expect Situated in the rural village of Stock in Essex, the 17th century manor house is set in over 10 acres of landscaped gardens. Renovated and totally refurbished within the last 10 years, the façade and stunning dome-style entrance, together with a sweeping stone staircase has real wow factor. Time to celebrate The Manor House is steeped in history and real care has been taken to ensure the original features of the Library and Boardroom suites including original fireplaces, decorative wood panelling and impressive chandeliers. These rooms hold up to 20 guests for a ceremony and wedding breakfast. Proud to offer a truly bespoke experience, the venue’s talented chefs offer a variety of wedding breakfast and evening celebration menus and can cater for all dietary needs. The Garden Suite is the result of a million-pound renovation and refurbishment programme of the venue. This contemporary space has floor to ceiling windows, incorporating the original brick of the garden wall. High spec facilities include presentation screens, partitions to suit all party sizes and a fabulous bar! It has the capacity for up to 200 guests. We love... There’s an individual suite at the top of the venue, a really luxurious hideaway with sofa, king-sized bed and free-standing bath. www.jessicamoorephotography.co.uk www.farliephotography.co.uk Clare Kentish Photography Clare Kentish Photography 23 THEMED VENUES
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