An Essex Wedding - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 86)

24 WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Set within five acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, Ivy Hill Hotel is a family-owned 31-bedroom boutique hotel. Dating back to 1891, and with traditional values still very much at its core, this lovingly converted Victorian country house offers exceptional levels of comfort and service along with contemporary styling. It’s also affectionately known as the spectacle house due to some quirky windows on the front of the hotel. LET’S CELEBRATE! The venue can hold 80 people for ceremonies in the Ingatestone Room or it can be combined with the Ivy Room, which leads on to the patio and extends into the gardens holding up to 120 guests. There are two spaces for post-vow celebrations. The Margaretting Suite is an elegant setting flooded with natural daylight and refined neutral décor. It has ample room for up to 160 loved ones, a spacious polished-oak dancefloor and integrated mirrored bar. For smaller groups, the Ivy Suite seats a maximum of 70 people with doors that flow out on to the patio and gardens. There’s also total flexibility to divide the area for more intimate occasions. Couples receive a complimentary taster meal before the big day. IVY HILL HOTEL 01277 355 111 | ivyhillhotel.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Fresh from winning the Best Countryside Wedding Venue at the British Wedding Awards 2019, this established venue in the valley of Crondon boasts stunning views across the Essex countryside. The pretty water feature in the Baronial Gardens is a wonderful backdrop for wedding photographs. The Baronial Hall is a fine example of a Tudor light-oak beamed barn. With its rustic charm it’s become a premier venue in the county. LET’S CELEBRATE! The “I dos” take place in the Ryder Room, which has a capacity for 100 attendees and looks amazing adorned with twinkling fairylights. There’s also the option to hold the ceremony al fresco. Wedding breakfasts take place in the Baronial Hall where couples can enjoy their meal with up to 148 loved ones followed by an evening reception for up to 200. Those getting married here will love the luxurious bridal suite and guests can stay in the five en suite bedrooms. CRONDON PARK WEDDING VENUE 01277 843 034 | crondonpark.com