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An Essex Wedding is pleased to announce the newest luxury wedding venue launching in your favourite county. Say hello to St Osyth Priory, now taking bookings for summer 2023 at the estate’s newly refurbished wedding venue, Darcy House.

Currently, the venue boasts two main function suites, each with the capacity for 110 NEWS Nearlywed seated guests. Darcy House Great Hall can be used to host civil ceremonies, followed by drinks and canapés. Upstairs, you’ll find Darcy House The Gallery, where guests can enjoy a fine dining wedding breakfast alongside the happy couple. This, however, is just the start of the story, with the continuing multi-million-pound restoration of the historic site set to see further wedding facilities introduced to the estate. This includes the expansive Tithe Barn, Abbotts Lodgings and The Chapel, plus a Gazebo overlooking the 1920s Lily Pond for outside weddings. Visited twice by Queen Elizabeth I during her royal progresses of the 16th century, the estate offers guests the chance to follow in her footsteps, while the sprawling parkland features ancient lakes and woodland, providing an incredible habitat for wildlife and birdlife. www.stosythpriory.com All the latest from around the county

LOVE BY THE LAKE Essex wedding venue Markshall Estate has always been known for their stunning flower garden, romantic 18th century coach house and secluded tipi spaces. Now, they’ve held their first lakeside ceremony, set in the heart of 2,350 acres of serene Essex countryside.

Since the launch of Markshall’s tipi and woodland weddings in 2020, many couples have married under the canopy of ancient trees and danced the night away in the secluded Brick House Farm Meadow. Now, the venue’s lakeside wedding location is the ideal setting for those seeking the ultimate outdoor celebration. With prices starting from just £2,500, weddings at Markshall include a number of props available to decorate your ceremony and reception, completely free of charge, as well as a host of incredible extras, from access to their in-house caterer and DJ, or the option to use your own suppliers. www.markshall.org.uk

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PARTY TIME!

Located in the heart of Epping Forest; and providing the wow factor for over 100 weddings per year; this Christmas will bring a broader mix of events for the team at Kings Oak Hotel.

December sees the inclusion of Glitter Party Nights for groups, along with their stunning Christmas-themed weddings. Providing a fabulous atmosphere, at the nights you can dance and celebrate into the early hours to shake off any pre-wedding jitters, with the venue’s Mistletoe and Wine Lunches offering a tamer gathering for more reserved family and friends. There’s even a Boxing Day Brunch with the fabulous Fil Straughan – finalist of ITV’s Starstruck – who’ll entertain guests all afternoon. Finally, why not finish off 2022 with an all-family New Year’s Eve gathering? The party hats and streamers will have barely been put away before the Kings Oak spring wedding season gets started! https://kingsoakhotel.com

Looking for an Essex cake maker who bakes tasty creations no guest can refuse? Step forward Sarah Gearing of Heart and Soul Cakes; recently expanding her business to offer clients more choice, thanks to a self-designed barn kitchen and consultation room in White Roding.

“The move was an easy decision to make once I found the perfect setting, giving me the space and capacity to make more intricate works,” says Sarah. “I’m now not only able to offer cakes, but can also create a wider range of sweet treats ideal for an evening reception. My consultations are held in a separate stylish room, with lots of cakes on display – and there are of course samples on offer, from personalised biscuits and cake-filled chocolate geode hearts, to cake pops and more. It’s a perfect setting to relax with a cup of tea or something bubbly, and chat all things cake.” www.heartandsoulcakes.co.uk

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FIRE STARTER

Looking for a winter wedding that doesn’t break the bank? Step forward Coggeshall venue Houchins, who are offering a Fireside Winter Wedding package that will save you nearly £3,000!

Enjoy the full Houchins experience when you book a wedding on a Thursday or Friday in November 2023, February 2024 or March 2024. If you book the farmhouse for the night of your wedding, they’ll give you the night before completely free of charge! Normally costing £2,500, the extra night’s accommodation, which sleeps up to 14, allows you plenty of time to set up the venue. Enjoy the full country house experience relaxing by the fire in their oak panelled drawing room, before retiring for dinner in the adjacent dining room. And, just to entice you further, the venue has even thrown in up to £500 of wedding props including uplighters, drapes, large LOVE lights and two firepits to get the party started! www.houchins.co.uk

LET THE PLANNING COMMENCE

County Wedding Events is delighted to announce it’s hosting its first wedding show of 2023 at Braxted Park, Witham, on Sunday 15th January between 11am and 3pm — perfect for those who got engaged over the festive period!

A magnificent country house surrounded by a 500-acre wooded estate, Braxted Park is one of the most beautiful exclusive use wedding venues in Essex. It offers a choice of exquisite locations for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, and boasts luxury accommodation for newlyweds and their guests. Visit this amazing event to view the incredible grounds of Braxted Park and meet a huge variety of wedding suppliers such as florists, photographers, musicians and more!

Visit www.braxtedparkweddings.co.uk and pre-register for the event at www.countyweddingevents.com.

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