Colchester’s Wivenhoe House's new packages

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If you're after an exclusive and bespoke wedding package in a venue packed with history, consider Colchester's Wivenhoe House.

This 18th century four-star hotel, once painted by Constable, is a magnificently restored country house with a wealth of history between its walls. Offering a trio of wedding offerings, designed to make the most of any size wedding, their Classic Brettingham Package starts at £78.95 per person and includes your wedding breakfast, welcome drink and Prosecco for toasts, evening buffet options and a night in one of the hotel's bedrooms, including breakfast in your room the next morning.

Alternatively, choose the Deluxe Rebow Package, starting from £96.95 per person. This includes a three-course wedding breakfast, half a bottle of wine per person, welcome drinks and Prosecco, and a luxury evening buffet selection. You'll also get chair covers, bows and a sweet cart filled with treats, as well as a luxury bedroom with breakfast the next day.

Or why not consider the Luxury Constable Package from £111.95 per person? Starting with a choice of welcome drinks and canapes, it includes a luxury wedding breakfast, half a bottle of wine per person and Prosecco for toasts. Add to that your evening buffet, chair covers and bows, sweet cart and accommodation – plus you can stay in the hotel the night before and get ready in a luxury room as part of the deal.

Check out www.wivenhoehouse.co.uk