An Essex Wedding - May/June 2023 (Issue 110)

VALENTINES MANSION & GARDENS 020 8708 8100 | www.valentinesmansion.com Georgian in appearance, the impressive Mansion stands proud within a serene corner of Valentines Park, an awarding-winning open space. With a grand porte cochere, stylish brick exterior and romantic balcony, the Grade II listed house is surrounded by lush historic gardens and parkland. Valentines Mansion’s period features, combined with contemporary finishes, make it a stylish venue for weddings and celebrations. It has several rooms across two floors, each boasting their own charm and character and beautiful views across the gardens and parkland. Striking features include the Venetian stained-glass window, dating back to 1810 overlooking the impressive grand staircase. Ornate fireplaces adorn each room, with many of them dating back to when the house was built in 1696. CELEBRATE IN STYLE For your ceremony, The Holcombe is a stylish room on the ground floor, with French doors opening up on to the outdoor terrace, overlooking the incredible gardens and park. This particular room is ideal for small and intimate ceremonies of up to six people. The Morning Room is a beautiful room on the ground floor, with a lovely bay window offering stunning views into the gardens and park. This lovely space holds up to 40 of your nearest and dearest. On the first floor, The Drawing Room is a gorgeous space for larger ceremonies. Take your vows surrounded by 70 of your family and friends, this room also includes a romantic balcony overlooking the gardens. For your reception, enjoy exclusive use of the Mansion, including all of the above rooms, as well as the quaint Regency Parlour, which holds 12 people, and the Bird Room on the ground floor (12 people), as well as the historic Victorian kitchen - complete with original stone flooring and plenty of character and charm. Overall, for receptions, the Mansion has a capacity of 120 guests. We love... Each couple is appointed their own wedding coordinator and are given a commemorative certificate to take home. GOSFIELD HALL 01787 472 914 | www.gosfield-hall.co.uk Previously a Royal Palace, Gosfield Hall is a stunning stately home which offers a different backdrop around every corner. The south façade boasts sashed windows and a beautiful sun terrace, while the east façade, the main entrance, comprises an imposing red brick frontage and grand triple-height front door. The west entrance, the oldest aspect dating back to Tudor times, offers a picturesque carriageway exclusively for the couple and wedding party, leading to the well-kept courtyard. CELEBRATE IN STYLE For your ceremony, make an entrance with the 120ft-long aisle in Queen Charlotte’s oak-panelled gallery. The dual-aspect windows flood the room with light, and the neutral array of silk house flowers completes this space. Alternatively, the Grand Salon seats 84. The high hand-painted ceiling and double-height sash windows make this a bright and airy space in which to say ‘I do’. The feature fireplace is a beautiful backdrop, and the baby grand piano offers live musical accompaniment. You can even opt for an outside ceremony. The original carriageway is the licensed setting for this, and you can choose from the inner or outer courtyard setting. For your reception, The Marquis of Buckingham’s formerBallroom is a breathtakingly stunning setting for fine dining, where guests dine under giant crystal chandeliers and huge double-height mirrors. We love... There are 23 period bedroom suites, offered exclusively to you for your wedding night, including the Rococo Honeymoon Suite. www.chromaphotography.co.uk https://miniandmephotography.com 20

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