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

HIGH HOUSE WEDDINGS 01621 929 178 | www.highhouseweddings.com What to expect High House is set in six acres of landscaped gardens and rolling meadow in the Essex countryside. The Monet inspired bridge offers an amazing photo backdrop against the weeping willow. The Couples Retreat within its own secret garden is the perfect location for couples to end their wedding day in a luxurious yet comfortable cottage Time to celebrate You have the option to marry in High House’s stunning 1750 Essex Barn or outside at the thatched gazebo within the landscaped gardens. Both spaces can accommodate up to 120 guests. For your celebrations following the ceremony there’s the exquisite marquee, offering views of the heart-shaped lake with the hidden dancefloor reveal for your evening party. We love At High House, enjoy your secluded dressing room which overlooks the fabulous swimming pool for your morning preparations. HYLANDS ESTATE 01245 605 500 | https://hylandsestateweddings.co.uk What to expect Award-winning Grade II* listed mansion, Hylands House, is set in 574 acres of landscaped parkland. Here, you’ll find the beautifully restored ceremony and reception rooms, plus the Grand Pavilion and outdoor wedding ceremony garden a few steps away. Stunning parkland and never-ending views of the Essex skyline are all around you. The grounds and formal gardens within Hylands Estate offer the dream setting for your wedding photos. Take a stroll into the Pleasure Gardens filled with seasonal flowers, including the Estate’s famous wisteria. Time to celebrate The beautifully restored neo-baroque Banqueting Room provides a perfect setting for your wedding ceremony for up to 100 guests. With 24-carat gold leaf and scroll decorations, silk lined walls and handpainted wall motifs, this opulent space provides a stunning backdrop for your wedding ceremony or reception. The Drawing Room is a remarkable space for up to 100 guests. It has a fabulously ornate and gilded ceiling, complemented by the beautiful, hand-painted wall motifs and a stunning marble fireplace. The new outdoor ceremony garden gives couples the chance to say their vows under the graceful tree canopy of the Estate’s woodland. The area includes a bespoke oak structure for couples and wooden seating in keeping with the woodland theme. Complete with sparkling chandeliers and ivory drapes, the Grand Pavilion offers a stylish celebration space for up to 300 guests for a reception or ceremony. It’s perfect for you to decorate in your own way. We love The Wisteria Room is a breath-taking suite with huge antique mirrors to give brides a full view of their dress. There’s hanging space to accommodate long wedding veils, dress trains and accessories. With fantastic views of the back lawn, the Wisteria Room is decorated with beautiful hand-painted images of the cascading purple flowers of this climbing plant – a key feature of the Estate’s Pleasure Gardens. https://mattchungphoto.com/portfolio/weddings https://mattchungphoto.com/portfolio/weddings 26

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