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

NEWS All the latest from the region Nearlywed MARKSHALL ESTATE CANCELS WEDDINGS FROM OCTOBER Beautiful wedding venue, Markshall Estate, near Coggeshall, will no longer hold weddings from 1st October, according to an official announcement made by the venue. The statement on the Markshall Estate Facebook page read, “We’re very sorry that Markshall has had to make the difficult decision to cease holding weddings from 1st October 2023. As a charity we have to respond to the cultural and economic changes that are happening around us and operate in a way that ensures our long-term future. We understand that this will be very disappointing and upsetting for those affected. We will provide help and support in their search for finding an alternative location or other solution in any way we can. Markshall Visitor Centre, Orchard Kitchen and the Arboretum will remain open. We have recently announced the opening of a new adventure play area and school holiday events called Percy’s Adventures which delivers educational activities and content in an innovative, entertaining way.” If this has affected your wedding, please contact the Markshall team directly on 01376 565420. www.paulandrewsweddings.photo AWARD WINS FOR MULBERRY HOUSE Mulberry House can now proudly declare themselves a multi-awardwinning venue. Following this year’s industry awards season Mulberry House are now proud winners of the Essex Wedding Awards Hotel Wedding Venue of the Year and Historic Wedding Venue of the Year which was hosted on 17th November 2022. In addition to these honours, the hotel, set in 22 acres of stunning grounds in the Essex countryside, beat competition to win the regional award for Best Wedding Venue in the East of England before scooping the National award at the finals held at the start of this year. To top this all off the venue has been announced a winner of the Hitched Wedding Awards 2023. These well-deserved accolades come at the end of a very busy year for the venue whose team have worked tirelessly to deliver outstanding weddings to more than 100 couples. The venue is licensed for civil weddings, both indoors and in the grounds, with 23 en-suite bedrooms and flexible event spaces. If you'd like to book an appointment, please contact the events team on 01277 365 398 or email events@mulberry-house.com oject1_Layout 1 13/04/2023 11:19 Page 1 9 LOCAL NEWS

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