An Essex Wedding - September/October 2024 (Issue 118)

RETTENDON LODGE 01245 320060 | www.rettendonlodgeevents.com This family-run venue, is located 10 miles from Southend in picturesque Battlesbridge. Hosting your celebration in the venue’s beautifullypresented silk-lined marquee, your celebration includes the use of your own private event lawn – an amazing setting for your ceremony, with a starlit roof and dancefloor perfect for that first dance. Time to celebrate Indoor ceremonies are held in the marquee or outside on the lawn, with Rettendon accommodating 40 to 130 guests. Receptions are then hosted in the marquee for up to 200, which includes a fully stocked licensed bar for celebratory tipples. The venue’s catering team are also on hand to serve a delicious array of food, choosing either a three-course sit-down meal, carvery, hog roast or BBQ – not to mention their mouth-watering fork or finger food buffet options. We love... Set in the grounds of a country pub – the venue has eight en-suite hotel rooms available. RAYLEIGH WINDMILL www.rochforddistrictvenues.co.uk/rayleigh-windmill The beautiful Rayleigh Windmill is a Grade II listed building more than 215 years old, whose iconic sails are a perfect backdrop for your allimportant photographs. Time to celebrate The Rayleigh Windmill is a historic venue for your ceremony, with both rustic and traditional wedding flare. It offers an intimate ceremony room for up to 20 of your nearest and dearest. We love... Adjacent to the Windmill are the Windmill Gardens and the historic Rayleigh Mount, which offers a perfect and peaceful setting. www.irockvisuals.com www.irockvisuals.com www.lauraleaphoto.co.uk www.lauraleaphoto.co.uk LOCAL VENUES 27

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