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Top Small Wedding Venues in Essex
Essex offers a lovely balance of charm, style, and flexibility for a smaller wedding. From countryside settings to polished private spaces, there are plenty of venues that help an intimate celebration feel warm, personal, and well put together. Small wedding venues in Essex are a strong choice for cosy ceremonies, relaxed receptions, and wedding meals with your favourite people. Whether you want something rustic, elegant, or somewhere in between, there are plenty of attractive options to browse. See what feels like the right fit.
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![Ballroom at Hatfield Place in Essex]()
from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBallroom
50 guestsHatfield PlaceEssexThe Ballroom is a beautiful room located within the main house and furnished to a very high standard. This stylish room lends itself to small intimate weddings, parties and corporate events. -
![Exclusive Use at The Old Parish Rooms in Essex]()
from £70
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
80 guestsThe Old Parish RoomsEssexBut if 'weddingy' is your thing, we're up for that too! We're a boutique venue, perfect for intimate weddings and parties. Due to our unusual split level layout, here's how many people we can accommodate: wedding ceremony -
![Lake Suite & Terrace at Warley Park Golf Club in Brentwood, Essex]()
from £7999
minimum spendCheck availabilityLake Suite & Terrace
150 guestsWarley Park Golf ClubBrentwood, EssexLake Suite & Terrace is a beautiful nature-surrounded space for weddings, parties, and other types of events. It seats up to 150 guests and includes a private bar, easy catering access, and various layouts for formal and -
![The Summerhouse at Colchester Weddings in Colchester, Essex]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Summerhouse
20 guestsColchester WeddingsColchester, EssexLocated just behind Colchester Castle and overlooking the park, The Summerhouse provides a secluded setting for an intimate wedding ceremony and reception. -
![Priory Helena Room at Holiday Inn Colchester in Colchester, Essex]()
from £1400
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPriory Helena Room
120 guestsHoliday Inn ColchesterColchester, EssexThe suite can also be divided into two separate rooms, allowing the space to be used for smaller gatherings, breakout sessions or more intimate wedding celebrations. -
![The Banqueting Hall at Fennes in Essex]()
from £2400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Banqueting Hall
500 guestsFennesEssexThe Banqueting Hall is an exquisite room ideal for evening receptions, galas, and charity events. Featuring luxurious silk-lined walls, stunning chandeliers, and two sets of double doors opening to a patio and private garden, -
![Exclusive Use at Leez Priory in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £5500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
100 guestsLeez PrioryChelmsford, EssexWelcome to Leez Priory, where a sweeping driveway leads you to a place of forgotten grandeur, and imposing gates reveal an intimate wedding venue set around a tranquil inner courtyard. -
![The Regency at Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel in Essex]()
from £30
per person / per dayCheck availabilityThe Regency
110 guestsMercure Thurrock Stifford Hall HotelEssexThe Regency is an elegant bespoke function space which is situated on the ground floor of the manor house and definitely lives up to its name. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, framed with floor to ceiling windows and doors, -
![Exclusive Use at Downham Hall in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £89
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
110 guestsDownham HallChelmsford, EssexShould you need more space, you can celebrate your wedding day at a marquee set in the garden. It is possible to hold an outdoor ceremony as well. The grounds offer plenty of seating areas, including a patio and a raised -
![Entire Venue at Rivenhall Garden in Essex]()
from £4000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityEntire Venue
600 guestsRivenhall GardenEssexRivenhall Garden is a brand new wedding venue in Essex. We just opened! up to 600 plus seating capacity with 60 hotel rooms and 153 free car parking spaces. -
![The Mega Marquee at The Chigwell Marquees in Essex]()
from £7000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Mega Marquee
1500 guestsThe Chigwell MarqueesChigwell StationEssexSituated in the picturesque grounds of Chigwell Hall in Essex, the Mega Marquee is a spacious and versatile venue for large events, accommodating from 300 to 1,000 guests. -
![The Oak Suite at Chelmsford City Racecourse in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe Oak Suite
50 guestsChelmsford City RacecourseChelmsford, EssexSituated on the first floor, overlooking the Parade Ring, this oak-paneled room provides an ideal setting for smaller functions. Our most intimate space features a private bar and personal balcony.
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FAQs about Top Small Wedding Venues in Essex
Prices of small wedding venues average £1800 hire fee per day. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Essex, based on Tagvenue data from May 2026:
| From £1000 | to £4000 | hire fee per day |
| From £500 | to £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| From £18 | to £70 | per person |
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