An Essex Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 91)

REGIONAL VENUES 25 MARYGREEN MANOR HOTEL 01277 225 252 | marygreenmanor.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Found in the heart of Brentwood, this 16 th -century Tudor building is bursting with original features. From its warming fireplaces and oak beams to the glorious Baronial Hall, the venue exudes heritage and charm while offering everything a modern couple could need. Outside, the manicured and secluded courtyard garden is a great spot for wedding photos. LET’S CELEBRATE! Couples can choose between two historic ceremony rooms. The Samuel Pepys Room (60 guests) is tastefully decorated with high ceilings and elegant picture windows. The Henry VIII Suite (100 ceremony guests and up to 150 evening guests) interconnects with the Samuel Pepys Room and can be used to host a ceremony followed by a sumptuous wedding breakfast and reception under the Tudor oak beams. Loved ones can also spill out into the gardens for an al fresco drinks reception, or in the wood-panelled Oak Lounge if the weather is inclement. WE LOVE… After the celebrations, parties can choose to say in either the Deluxe Garden Rooms, or the opulent Tudor Bedrooms. HALLMARK HOTEL LONDON CHIGWELL PRINCE REGENT 0330 0283 418 | hallmarkhotels.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? This Grade II listed Georgian mansion boasts landscaped gardens, sweeping lawns and pretty blossom trees. The patio terrace is the ideal location for an outdoor drinks reception, while the picturesque pavilion and imposing chapel provide a showstopping big-day backdrop. Inside the hotel, visitors find Georgian panelling, stunning lighting and receptions rooms that can cater for just about any size of celebration from intimate family gatherings to grand affairs of more than 300 guests. All suites are extremely versatile and provide a blank canvas. LET’S CELEBRATE! Celebrations are held in a number of spaces for all sizes of wedding, from the large Regency Suite (400 guests) right down to the intimate Drawing Room (30 guests). The Princess Suite (180 guests) boasts four glamorous chandeliers, while the Duchess Suite (70 guests) blends a traditional setting with abundant natural daylight. WE LOVE… Both the Regency and Princess suites have their own fully equipped kitchens, making them an ideal choice for couples wanting to use their own caterers.