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  • Extensive experience in sourcing venues across the UK and Europe.
  • Access to thousands of unique venues and insights into new venue openings throughout the region.
  • Dedicated Venue Concierge to support individual events or manage your entire event calendar.

  • Tailored venue matching based on your specific needs and budget, at no additional cost.
  • Confirmation of availability, site visit arrangements, and quote requests handled for you.
  • Simplified comparison of options to expedite decision-making and secure approvals.

  • Exclusive access to top-rated suppliers, including music, photography, AV, and accommodation.
  • Comprehensive event advice and expertise from a team of experienced professionals.
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Our Concierge Team

  • 24 years experience
  • 2,000+ events planned
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Here's what our thousands of happy customers have to say about us.

  • Bhumi

    The Concierge team supported and guided us through the process and shared lots of different options that would work for us. I would highly reccomend using them for wedding planning for venues. I can't thank you enough Scott.

  • Chloe

    Thanks to the Concierge team we were able to find a unique wedding venue that reflects our personalities. Would recommend really thinking about your preferences and must haves as this is how the team whirled down the options for us.

  • Zara

    They provided me with a list of amazing wedding venues within my budget along with the prices and wedding packages the venues offer. On top of this, they arrange all your viewings for you so you don't have to spend so much time contacting venues.

  • Chris

    The Concierge team have been really fantastic, helping us book viewings in venues we selected, as well as suggesting venues he had not initially considered - their experience and expertise has been invaluable, and ultimately helped us make an informed decision on our wedding venue.

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    The Concierge team found us our perfect venue in a few days. They sent us personalized wedding venue suggestions that were clearly thought through for what we wanted. And then swiftly followed up with all the venues we were interested in. We truly felt that the hard work was taken from us!

Our Alternative Venues in Essex

Woodhall Manor

Woodhall Drive, Essex, IP12 3EG 5.0

Hoping to tie the knot at an exclusive hire wedding venue in Suffolk? Discover Woodhall Manor’s many different ceremony and reception spaces here.

  • Secluded countryside venue near the coast
  • Located just 30 miles north of Essex
  • Versatile event spaces and attractive gardens
  • Catered and dry hire options available

Kings Oak Hotel

Paul's Nursery Rd, Essex, IG10 4AE 5.0

Dreaming of getting hitched in an idyllic woodland setting without compromising on luxury and mod cons? Then learn all about the Kings Oak Hotel here.

  • Tranquil location close to London
  • Award-winning events venue
  • Several function rooms plus outdoor space
  • Catered and dry hire options

Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre

Evans Way, Essex, CM8 2FX 5.0

Celebrate your love amidst picturesque golf course views at Rivenhall Oaks Golf Centre, a popular and charming wedding venue in Essex.

  • Picturesque golf course wedding venue in Essex
  • Dedicated events team to ensure seamless planning
  • Spacious and elegant Oaks Pavilion for timeless wedding celebrations
  • Conveniently located just off the A12

Maidens Barn

Essex, CM3 1HU 5.0

Celebrate your wedding at Maidens Barn, a rustic wedding venue in Essex. Enjoy bespoke catering and breathtaking views in a peaceful and secluded location.

  • Country charm & rustic authenticity
  • Licensed venue for civil ceremonies
  • Naturally lit event spaces with oak beams
  • Exclusive venue hire available

Colchester Castle

Essex, CO1 1TJ 5.0

Get married amid history and heritage at the stunning Colchester Castle with its breathtakingly beautiful spaces, ideal for any style of wedding.

  • Historic wedding venue in Essex dating back to the 11th century
  • Gorgeous surrounding grounds with plenty of photo opportunities
  • Central Colchester — just a 20-min walk from the train station
  • Three stunning event spaces to choose from

Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate

Matching Road, Essex, CM22 7AS 5.0

Host an elegant countryside wedding at the award-winning Down Hall Hotel & Spa in Essex — a historic Italianate mansion set within 110 acres of stunning grounds.

  • Historic Italianate mansion set within 110 acres of beautiful grounds
  • Opulent wedding spaces brimming with timeless grandeur
  • Delicious event menus crafted by skilled in-house chefs
  • 98 individually designed bedrooms with plush, light-filled interiors

Layer Marney Tower

Essex, CO5 9US 5.0

Let the team at Layer Marney Tower create your perfect wedding day with a venue full of history, countryside views and beautiful Tudor architecture.

Prested Hall

Essex, CO5 9EE 5.0

Plan your dream wedding at Prested Hall — a charming 15th-century country manor house surrounded by 75 lush acres of Essex parkland.

  • Multiple stunning event spaces to choose from
  • Nestled amidst 75 acres of idyllic parkland
  • Garden marquee for summer weddings
  • Plenty of guest accommodations inside the manor house

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