Wedding Venues - Our Top Three Essex Wedding Venues

If you are on the hunt for your dream Essex Wedding Venue then look no further! We have compiled a list of our Top 3 Essex Wedding Venues. Essex has a beautiful range of wedding venues, ranging from luxury manor houses through to exclusive country houses reserved for your nearest and dearest. So, as you hunt for your perfect Essex wedding venue we hope we can shed some light on our favourites and some must-sees as you make your choice. 

MILSOMS, DEDHAM

It would be impossible to compile this list without mentioning the stars at Milsoms. Milsoms have on offer two gorgeous wedding venues in Dedham, Colchester. And both of these wedding venues can provide different wedding experiences, so really you’re spoilt for choice! 

Maison Talbooth

Le Talbooth

Let’s look first at Maison Talbooth, an intimate, luxurious, rural Essex wedding venue, perfect for couples looking to keep it small. You have access to the entirety of the 12 bedroom country house, making it the perfect background for your picturesque and peaceful wedding. The house is designed to be taken over by your family and friends for the entire weekend, making it the ultimate weekend wedding venue. With two ceremony spaces available within Maison Talbooth, choose to say ‘I Do’ overlooking the beautiful valley in the Garden Room or fulfill your outdoor ceremony dreams by the Pool house.
Maison Talbooth can also host a rather epic hen or stag do for you and your wedding party, making it a truly versatile Essex wedding venue. 

Just around the corner lies another gorgeous Essex Wedding Venue from Milsoms, Le Talbooth.
Sitting on the edge of the River Stour, Le Talbooth is a luxurious marquee wedding venue in rural Essex. The magical riverside setting provides the perfect backdrop for your wedding, where you can choose between the idyllic riverside restaurant for something a little more intimate, or party the night away in the Marquee on the terrace. This beautiful venue offers you total flexibility in guest numbers, whether you're looking for a wedding for 50 or a larger celebration for 150 guests, they have a stunning setting waiting for you.

These two venues in the Milsom portfolio are not to be missed when bringing your dream Essex wedding to life. 

Take a look at www.milsomweddings.com to see more about these two fabulous venues, and the other properties in the Milsom Wedding collection.

CAPTAINS WOOD BARN, GREAT TOTHAM

Nestled in the Essex Countryside is a hidden rustic woodland wonderland in the form of Captains Wood Barn. Choose to say ‘I Do’ surrounded by their whimsical woodland before celebrating with family and friends in the barn. Captains Wood barn is the perfect setting to escape the everyday and focus on the most magical moments of your big day. The barn is an empty canvas, so you can have full artistic license when creating your vision. Throughout the cocktail hour you and your guests can explore the private grounds to find the hidden lakes and fairy bridges which make for the perfect photo opportunity. If you want to push your day to the next level you can hire tractor tours for your guests, which arguably goes down even better with the adults than the kids. 

Captain Woods Barn is the perfect Essex wedding venue for the rustic couples who aren't willing to sacrifice that little but of luxury. It is the perfect mesh of bohemian extravagance and classic elegance, which is exactly what we love to see in a woodland wedding venue!

Images: dreamwavelighting.co.uk and miracle-moments.co.uk

GOSFIELD HALL, HALSTEAD

For those looking for high end, traditional elegance, Gosfield Hall is the perfect Essex Wedding venue for you. If Bridgerton captured your heart and now all your after is some regency, Bridgerton wedding vibes, then look no further!

Stationed in glorious rural Essex, Gosfield Hall is a palatial mansion venue. This gorgeous wedding venue can be made completely yours, choose to hold your ceremony within the mansion with a choice of two gorgeous ceremony rooms, or take the affair outside to the private courtyard. For your reception, make the most of the characterful library room by enjoying the views overlooking the gorgeous grounds and sparkling lake. And Of course, you can dance the night away inside on their LED ‘starlit’ dance floor. 

Gosfield Hall is the hallmark of traditional opulence and as a couple you have so much scope to make the day your own. We think it’s perfect whether you’re choosing to keep it cosy and intimate or embracing the surrounding grandeur and making the most of the expansive grounds.

Images: gosfield-hall.co.uk and jasminejadephotography.co.uk


These gorgeous Essex Wedding Venues encompass every need for every couple. From the bohemian bride to the classic couples, the one thing these venues all have in common is that they are some of the best Essex has to offer.

Happy Planning!

V&C x

Victoria Ewing