An Essex Wedding - March/april 2021 (Issue 97)

19 Tie the knot in Essex’s great outdoors gardens BADDOW PARK HOUSE 01245 473 969 | www.baddowparkhouse.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Couples tying the knot here have a vast expanse of gardens, terraces and parkland at their disposal, which has been designed to flow from the venue and maximise any al fresco elements to the day. The exclusive-use Baddow Park House is a stylish sanctuary allowing parties to explore their surroundings undisturbed. The quintessentially English country house retains its original charm while offering incredibly high levels of comfort, style and attention to detail. Following an extensive refurbishment, it has relaunched as a private country venue with a sumptuous bridal suite and nine elegantly furnished guest bedrooms. LET’S CELEBRATE! For smaller weddings, couples should consider the oak-panelled Oak Room (40 guests) or the beautifully light Drawing Room (80 guests), which offers stunning views across the parkland. The breathtaking Orangery holds up to 150 loved ones, while to-be- weds can also make the most of the perfectly crafted pavilion to say their vows outside. Couples will love the sunset views over the vineyard at the rear of the house, while enjoying a delicious barbecue or pizza from The Log Shed Bar. As the sun sets, step into the whimsical woodland to enjoy toasted marshmallows and hot chocolate around the fire pit. WE LOVE… The venue offers whole-weekend weddings so couples can extend the celebrations with family and friends. GLORIOUS  HEDINGHAM CASTLE 01787 460 261 | www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? The impressive drive through a leafy avenue takes guests through a classical sweeping landscape past mature trees, clipped hedges and the lake, which allows reflections across the water to the castle and house. Hedingham has the best of both worlds, from the imposing Norman keep on top of the hill with its romantic Tudor bridge, to the grand Georgian house surrounded by formal gardens. LET’S CELEBRATE! The magnificent Banqueting Hall (130 guests) or The Tapestry Room (100 guests) in the Castle offer an atmospheric ceremony location surrounded by intriguing history and flickering candlelight. More intimate ceremonies are held in The Ashurst Room (40 guests) in the house. Couples can then choose to dine and dance in the elegant halls of the Georgian house and the stunning tulip marquee (up to 200 guests), or within the majestic walls of the castle (70 guest). WE LOVE… The venue fee includes a beautiful Bridal Cottage within a private orchard, as well as a driver to take nearlyweds to and from the house. www.broa dhousemedia.co.uk www.broa dhousemedia.co.uk www.broa dhousemedia.co.uk THEMED VENUES