An Essex Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 85)

SOUTHEND PIER Situated at the end of the world’s longest pleasure pier The Royal Pavilion, Southend- on-Sea offers spectacular views for more than a mile into the Thames Estuary. The modern building is quickly becoming one of the area’s most sought after venues thanks to its location. The interior is ideal if you’re looking for a blank canvas allowing you to put your own spin on your nuptials. There is also a covered terrace where you and your guests can revel in a drinks reception while enjoying the breathtaking views from the Victorian pier. The Grand Pavilion offers exclusivity for your big day including a special train service which will take you and your friends and family from the coast to your ceremony. You can say your ‘I dos’ in front of 140 witnesses and enjoy your first meal and evening reception with up to 120 guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01702 215 620 | visitsouthend.co.uk CLIFFS PAVILION Situated proudly on Southend-on-Sea’s famous clifftop, the Cliffs Pavilion is the largest purpose-built performing arts venue in the county. If you want your day to have the wow factor, what better setting than this iconic venue? Coastal meets countryside here as this spot boasts both panoramic views of the Thames Estuary and scenic gardens. There are four rooms in which you can wed and celebrate afterwards. The Maritime Room, the most popular wedding space, accommodates 180 and overlooks the estuary. It has its own terrace that leads out to the clifftop gardens and seafront. Alternatively there’s the more intimate Admirals Room with space for 40 of your nearest and dearest or the Pavilion Room, with estuary views, that can hold 100 loved ones. If you have a larger guest list of up to 1,600, you can opt to say your ‘I dos’ in the theatre’s main auditorium – now that’s a showstopping wedding! Post-vows, take a wander down the beautiful paths to the seafront with your photographer for some just- wed album shots. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01702 344 553 | southendtheatres.org.uk 32