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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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![The Summerhouse at Colchester Weddings in Colchester, Essex]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Summerhouse
20 guestsColchester WeddingsColchester, EssexThe Summerhouse is an Outdoor Space in Colchester Weddings and serves as a compact, sheltered garden pavilion for intimate outdoor moments. Design: The space features ornamental cast-iron railings, paved stone flooring and
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![Ballroom at Hatfield Place in Essex]()
from £75
per person / per dayCheck availabilityBallroom
50 guestsHatfield PlaceEssexHatfield Place is a period country-house ballroom that retains classical proportions and architectural detail, providing a formal, adaptable interior for private events.
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![The BALLROOM Space at The Georgian Mansion in Essex]()
from £1000
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityThe BALLROOM Space
70 guestsThe Georgian MansionEssexThe Ballroom is within The Georgian Mansion at Greenstead Hall Estate and can be hired as a standalone event space or within a wider Staycation/Event Package.
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![Entire Venue at The Essex Mansion & Spa, Chigwell in Essex]()
from £250
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilityEntire Venue
18 guestsThe Essex Mansion & Spa, ChigwellEssexThe Essex Mansion & Spa, Chigwell is a country house that combines formal period architecture with an on-site spa and guest accommodation. Venue highlights: The house offers a mix of formal reception rooms and outdoor terraces
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![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 a Function Room in Mercure Thurrock Stifford Hall Hotel defined by abundant natural light from its large sash windows. Design: The Regency has a traditional Regency-inspired interior with high ceilings, moulded
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![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
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![Downham Hall at Downham Hall in Chelmsford, Essex]()
from £89
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDownham Hall
110 guestsDownham HallChelmsford, EssexWeddings are a big part of what we do too, with ceremonies and receptions in the house, the barn or the garden.
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![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,
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![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.
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![Smallholding and Farmhouse at Thorpe Farm in Essex]()
from £150
hire fee / per hourCheck availabilitySmallholding and Farmhouse
21 guestsThorpe FarmEssexIndoor rooms can be configured for seated meals or standing receptions to match event needs. Best for: Intimate weddings, family celebrations and corporate day meetings.
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![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.
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![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.
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FAQs about Top Small Wedding Venues in Essex
Prices of small wedding venues average £1200 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:
| Typically between £1000 | and £4000 | hire fee per day |
| Typically between £250 | and £2000 | minimum spend per event |
| Typically between £32 | and £70 | per person |
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