Weddings at Essex Stays

1. Stay-Only Wedding Base

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Planning your big day elsewhere but need somewhere luxurious, private, and perfectly located for your closest friends and family?

 

We offer the ideal space to:

• Host your bridal party prep with space for hair, makeup and photos

• Enjoy pre-wedding drinks in the garden or lounge

• Sleep up to 24 guests in stylish, spacious bedrooms

• Relax post-wedding in the hot tub, bar, and garden igloo

• Extend the celebration with a BBQ or brunch the day after

Whether you’re getting married at Hylands Estate, or another nearby venue, Essex Stays offers the perfect setting to begin and end your celebration in comfort and style.

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2. Host Your Wedding at Essex Stays

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Looking for an intimate wedding venue where you can celebrate your “I do” and stay all in one place? We can host:

• Up to 45 guests for a formal, sit-down meal

• Up to 60 guests for a relaxed, intimate evening party

 

Let us help you create a dream 3-night wedding itinerary:

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Day 1 – Arrival & Build-Up

• Welcome your guests with garden drinks & grazing boards

• Relax on the decking or enjoy a casual evening in the private bar

Day 2 – The Big Day

• Ceremony (off site)

• Elegant sit-down meal with white linen or a stunning grazing feast

• Hosted cocktail soiree and live singer to get the party started

• Dance the night away with a DJ, karaoke room, and private bar open late

Day 3 – The Wind Down

• Morning brunch or BBQ to reconnect and unwind

• Late checkout so there’s no rush

Retire to your luxurious bridal en-suite with garden access, plush super king bed, rainfall shower, and tranquil privacy away from the main house.

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What’s Included:

• Private bar, karaoke room, hot tub and garden igloo

• Hosts, bar staff, private chef, entertainment

• Sleeps up to 24 across beautifully styled bedrooms

• Tailored extras, including styling, live music, and more

Your wedding, your way — but hosted to perfection.