Description
Wivenhoe House is an 18th-Century wedding venue nestled in the beautiful countryside in Colchester, Essex. The country house hotel creates the perfect backdrop for your wedding and is set in the most idyllic locations. Host your milestone occasion here among your nearest and dearest for a magical event to remember.
Facilities and Capacity
Wivenhoe House is licensed for civil ceremonies and has an outdoor Gazebo overlooking the breathtaking grounds. Wed surrounded by nature and tranquillity or enjoy an indoor celebration with up to 250 evening guests. You are welcome to hire the Garden Suite for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception for an all-in-one celebration without the added stress of multiple locations. You and your beloved are welcome to choose between the unique suites available, and family and friends can opt for one of the 40 luxury bedrooms on-site.
Services Offered
The team at Wivenhoe House goes above and beyond to produce the event of your dreams. The group believes that your day should not be shared, so operate a one wedding per day policy so that you receive the undivided attention of the professionals. The venue offers all-inclusive packages featuring three-course wedding breakfasts, a choice of items for the evening finger buffet, and Bucks Fizz or Pimms for the drinks reception. The venue's in-house chef creates delicious menus, and prosecco is provided for the toast. You have access to the venue for pre and post-wedding photos, ensuring you get the perfect shot before going home. The venue also offers event rentals, including white linens, cutlery, crockery, glassware, and a cake knife, giving you one less thing to worry about.
Key Details
Capacity:
10 - 150Price from:
£92Details & FAQs
Venue type:
- In the country
- Small hotel
- Stately home
- Historic
- Outdoor license
Ceremony options:
- Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
- Seated meal facilities
- Alcohol licence
- Buffet meal facilities
- In-house catering
Evening entertainment:
- Dance floor
- Entertainment licence
- Evening reception facilities
- DJ facilities
- Outdoor fireworks permitted
Overnight accommodation:
- Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
- Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
- Wedding coordinator
Venue leisure facilities:
- Hairdresser
Other features:
- Exclusive use
- Accessible facilities
- Car parking
- Helipad
- Confetti permitted
User Reviews
Deals
Midweek packages from £5895
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Expires on 30/04/2026
Weddings / our wedding packages, Mid-week wedding package or Your perfect mid-week wedding.
Package includes:
White linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware and cake knife
Drinks - After ceremony Bucks fizz, bottle of beer or soft drink, 1 per person. Prosecco, or orange juice for toast drinks reception. Prosecco for the toast drinks
Wedding breakfast - Three-course delicious wedding breakfast or choose our bbq & dessert option
Evening food - Bacon rolls, wedges and dessert option for evening buffet
Venue access - Access to the venue for pre or post-wedding photographs
Wedding team on hand - Personal attention of our wedding team, from your first visit through to the last dance
Accommodation - Luxury bedroom for the happy couple on the night of the wedding
Decor - Chair covers and sashes
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* Terms and conditions
New bookings only.
Based on package numbers of 40 day guests with additional 30 evening guests or 60 day guests for the day and evening £5895. Additional guests can be added on for a supplement or 50 day guest all day and evening for £5999. Additional guests can be added on. For Monday to Thursday up until 30th April 2026 including bank holidays.
Outside ceremony £500 supplement and not included in package.
Late key dates available until September 2024 £8999
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Expires on 31/12/2025
Package overview
Everything you need in one package from venue, to food & drink, entertainment, décor & planning.
Package includes:
Dinnerware white linen, crockery, cutlery, glassware and cake knife
Drinks - Either prosecco, bucks fizz, bottles of beer or soft drink for drinks reception [1 per person], half a bottle of house wine per person. [Mocktail option if preferred], prosecco toast drinks.
Wedding breakfast - Three course wedding breakfast from our menus including tea, coffee & petit fours, or opt for our two-course BBQ & dessert option. Canapes to be served during drinks reception
Evening food - Evening buffet consisting of hot & cold finger buffet [7 items] or picnic buffet
Venue access - Access to the venue for pre or post-wedding photographs
Wedding team on hand - Personal attention of our wedding team, from your first visit through to the last dance
Accommodation - Luxury bedroom night before & night of wedding with breakfast in the morning
Decor - White chair covers & bows
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* Terms and conditions
New bookings only
Based on package numbers of 50 day guests with additional 30 evening guests or 60 day guests for the day and evening. Additional guests can be added on for a supplement
2024 Monday to Sunday dates including Saturdays, subject to availability £8999
Outside ceremony £500 supplement and not included in package.
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