Getting Married in Essex
Are you planning a wedding in Essex? If so, I may be able to help. Across my career I’ve been lucky to photograph dozens of weddings in the area & I reckon I’ve got a decent idea of what works well on a wedding day. There are many ways to celebrate your wedding & the memories are the same no matter how you choose to do it.
Essex is a regular stop for me & again there is a huge choice of venues from the local register office, marquee in the garden, hotels, barns, outdoor weddings, DIY vibes, winter weddings & lots more.
I’ve been to most places over the years – Colchester, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Southend, Braintree, Epping & many more.
Here are a few of my favourite venues I’ve been lucky to get to in Essex in the last few years:
Apton Hall
Beautifully maintained venue near Southend with a rustic feel. Lots of onsite rooms & it feels modern yet vintage at the same time.
Gaynes Park
If you’re looking for a barn wedding or for outdoor space Gaynes Park is somewhere I would really recommend. Beautiful grounds & you have exclusive use of the entire place & it’s pretty big – love going here.
Holiday Inn, Southend
I wasn’t sure what to expect on my first trip to this hotel which is located right next to the airport, but I really like it – plus last time I talked the couple into going into the McDonald’s across the road for a few photos.
The Great Lodge
Another rural wedding venue not far from Braintree with a barn & amazing grounds with so many photo ops – plus indoor & outdoor ceremony options.
Channels
Beautiful outdoor ceremony space if the weather is on your side, or there is a large barn function room if you prefer that feel.
Gosfield Hall (near Braintree)
This place has the largest bridal suite I’ve ever seen, there are pillars actually in the room. Good for an indoor or outdoor ceremony with a beautiful upstairs dining room. Also big fan of the stone Stags outside.
Mulberry House (near Ongar)
Another beautiful country wedding venue I like going back to, it even has a big lake with geese & ducks wandering around.
Orsett Hall
This one is a regular stop & was the first wedding I shot when I moved to the area. Amongst many other things it has its own chapel – it’s an extensive complex with all sorts on site. The main thing I’m often looking for are photo related & this place has them all.
Roslin Beach Hotel, Southend
My favourite thing about this place is the fact it is literally across the road from the beach. Hard to resist popping over there for a few photos if the weather is ok.
Ye Olde Plough House, Bulphan
This is a regular stop for me, love the outdoor areas & the main reception room.
Langtons, Hornchurch
As register offices go I rate this one highly, it has its own grounds at the back meaning you can take all the photos on site if necessary – couple photos & groups.
