An Essex Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 93)

 THE ROSE AND CROWN HOTEL 01206 866 677 www.roseandcrowncolchester.co.uk What can you expect? Built in the 14 th century, making it Colchester’s oldest hotel, The Rose and Crown Hotel is one of the town’s most iconic buildings. The interiors are brimming with period character and quirky artefacts, while oak-beamed walls create a romantic, cosy atmosphere. Bursting with heritage, the 39-bedroom hotel even has a prison in the basement! Step outside to find the Secret Garden and its jasmine-covered arbour. Let’s celebrate! Celebrations can be held in a number of spaces for up to 80 ceremony guests and 160 evening guests. Partition doors between the Rose Suite and the Oak Room give the flexibility to open up the space into a much larger banqueting suite. For a memorable, intimate wedding, couples can opt for the Prison Wine Bar (20 guests). We love… Newlyweds will love spending their first night as a married couple in one of the hotel’s most luxurious four-poster bedrooms. They’ll also benefit from free menu tastings and a red-carpet arrival. DE ROUGEMONT MANOR HOTEL & SUITES 01277 554 128 www.derougemontmanor.co.uk What can you expect? Nestled within the Great Warley Conservation Area near Brentwood, De Rougemont Manor is an elegant four- star country hotel overlooking Italian- inspired gardens, acres of forest and a stunning outdoor swimming pool. The hotel is steeped in a rich history and remains in keeping with its traditional manor house style. Dressed with trees, manicured flower beds and hanging baskets, the eye-catching facade has an impressive yet inviting feel. Inside, guests are met with classic features such as marble fireplaces, ornate ceilings and Tudor-style windows, alongside contemporary chandeliers, crushed velvet upholstery and newly renovated bedrooms. Let’s celebrate! The ornate Garden Lounge (90 ceremony guests) is the perfect setting in which to tie the knot, with its feature fireplace, bay window and white baby grand piano. Evening receptions can be held here for 80 loved ones. Post-vow celebrations can also be held in the modern Golding’s Suite (up to 250 guests), which is the largest function space. Adjacent to the main hotel, it houses its own catering facilities, bars, bathrooms and reception area. It also has nine bedrooms and a bridal suite. Parties wanting to stay in the main building are suited to The Champers Suite (up to 250 guests). It has windows running the length of the room and a beautiful decking area with views across the grounds. With its private bar and dancefloor, its the ideal party space. We love… Couples can expect a complimentary menu tasting before the big day. HOTEL VENUES 25