VENUES
With 20 years of experience in the industry, Sam has had the pleasure of visiting and working with the most amazing venues in Essex & Hertfordshire. The two counties are well-known for their beautiful countryside, making Essex & Hertfordshire a very popular choice for couples.
Sam is also a recommended and well-trusted supplier to some of the most prestigious venues across the counties.
HATFIELD PLACE
Hatfield Place is an exquisite Georgian country house wedding venue, located in the heart of Essex. The house sits within 15 acres of mature gardens and includes a nurtured and intricately planted Walled Garden. The perfect setting for your wedding and reception and all exclusively yours.
FANHAMS HALL
It’s not often you get a medieval hall, Jacobean mansion, Japanese tea house and modern conference facility all rolled into one. But then Fanhams Hall is anything but ordinary, this is a one-of-a-kind country house and gardens just outside Ware, in Hertfordshire.
QUEDON HALL
A luxurious mansion of exquisite elegance and grandeur with deer roaming the landscape, a truly picturesque venue for fairytale weddings.
Parklands, Quendon Hall offers the choice of the most lavish of celebrations to more intimate, our versatile reception rooms overlooking beautiful, landscaped gardens, offer endless scope and flexibility whatever your dream day demands.
Exclusively yours for your day.
FENNES
Timeless, romantic and elegant weddings set in a gorgeous Georgian Manor house amidst 100 acres of picturesque grounds.
Fennes offers the magnificent grandeur of a beautiful stately home with a charmingly intimate atmosphere. The impressive high ceilings, spacious rooms and opulent décor provide an exquisite setting for your special day. Exclusively yours
HINTELSHAM HALL
Dating back to the 1400s, Hintlesham Hall is an impressive building with traditional decor, which is steeped in history.
Hintlesham Hall is used today as a plush four red star hotel serving award-winning cuisine. Extremely popular for weddings – large and small, and an excellent venue for corporate hire, the Hall is an impressive and versatile grade l listed building nestled in the tranquil Suffolk countryside.
CHANNELS ESTATE
The beautifully restored 17th century thatched Essex Barn is an idyllic wedding venue for your special day. Tie the knot with your soulmate in surroundings full of character with up to 100 of your loved ones there to share the moment (Channels).
Little Channels is one of the top venues in Essex for intimate weddings. Our beautiful room complete with a private flagstone courtyard and wedding garden is perfect for any number of guests up to a maximum 85 sit down and 130 informal guests in the evening (Little Channels).
BRAXTED PARK
At Braxted Park, discover the intimacy and warmth of a family home meets the opulent grandeur of a house steeped in history. The tree-lined drive and view of the Georgian mansion standing proud at its head will amaze you, but get closer and the walled garden and secluded spaces at the heart of this magnificent 500-acre estate will win your love.
Pure Pride and Prejudice outside, immaculate decor and superb facilities inside, Braxted Park marries the romance of the old with the best of the new to create the perfect wedding venue for your 21st century wedding.
TEWINBURY FARM
(Tythe Barn) Exposed beams, a maisonette balcony, and that all-important riverside setting - this is the perfect space for a rustic wedding and will be exclusively yours for the day.
Located on the neighbouring fish farm - Kingsbridge Estate is the ultimate showstopper wedding venue. With it's own private access off the main road, fishing lakes, plenty of quirky accommodation (like our lakeside huts with al-fresco tubs!) & stunning manicured gardens, it really doesn't get any better.
DOWN HALL
Down Hall has an extraordinary history that can be traced back to the 11th century. The present 19th century Italinate mansion has a wonderful array of rooms and suites to host the most intimate of ceremonies, luxury wedding breakfasts and stunning receptions; most with panoramic views over our beautiful gardens.
LEEZ PRIORY
A wedding at Leez Priory comes with over 30 years' experience of creating wedding day dreams.
Nestled in the glorious Essex countryside, this Tudor manor house is exclusively yours and all just over an hour away from Central London.
CRONDON PARK
Set in the beautiful valley of Crondon, with stunning views across the Essex countryside – Crondon Park has established an outstanding reputation as a premier venue in Essex and the UK.
Alongside the character, romance and charm that Crondon Park effortlessly showcases, our impeccable reputation is upheld with two recent Hitched awards; winner of ‘The Best Countryside Wedding Venue’ and highly commended for ‘The Best Barn Wedding Venue’ as voted by our couples, setting the bar for wedding venues in Essex.
BLAKE HALL
Blake Hall is only offered for exclusive use and is licensed for civil ceremonies either inside the beautifully converted Hay Barn or outside under the canopy of the old Saddlery. Reception drinks can be enjoyed outside on the pretty lawn and terraces between the barns, or inside in the spacious Hay Barn. This leaves the Essex Barn for the wedding breakfast and evening entertainment.
RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS
Over the years, Sam has worked with a wide variety of different suppliers. Here are a few handpicked suppliers she trusts and has a lot of experience working alongside with.
BRIDAL HAIR BY MARINA
‘When it comes to perfecting your dream bridal hair, Marina will create a style that is timeless, elegant, and Pinterest-worthy.
With over 25 years experience in hair styling, Marina knows how to make a bride-to-be feel amazing, with a bespoke, luxury service that goes beyond just hair styling. Once you step inside the studio, every moment is about you, where you can relax and talk through your style and your wedding.’
MATT HEATH PHOTOGRAPHY
‘I specialise in documentary wedding photography in Essex, Hertfordshire and all over the UK! Having photograpahed over a 1000 weddings spanning over 15 years I find the best thing to do at a wedding is blend in, observe and let the day unfold, capturing all the special moments from the laughter to the tears.
This is what matters, these are the memories that really tell the story! I blend in some beautiful portraits of you both to create the perfect wedding gallery for you to relive forever!’
WEDDING HAIR BOUTIQUE
‘Anna has been a bridal hair specialist for over 20 years offering a unique and detailed service for all her brides. Going above and beyond to make sure your wedding morning is perfect.
Based in Essex , Anna travels all around the UK, regularly visiting venues in Essex, London, Surrey and further afield. She delivers a professional and luxury service for all her bridal parties, which is long lasting, polished and camera ready with exceptional attention to detail. Tailoring every look to suit you and your bridal party.’