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, surrounded by nature and tranquillity should you want an outdoor ceremony.
The traditional Drawing room accommodates up to 100 guests for your ceremony, with the beautiful Signatures lounge or Sunken Lawn available for the reception drinks after your ceremony.
The Garden Suite can accommodate up to 120 guests for a sit-down wedding breakfast and then up to 200 for your evening reception.
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.
“All Under One Roof, Your Day Your Way!”
Our Bedrooms and Suites
We have 40 bedrooms; 16 elegant and spacious rooms and suites in the meticulously restored historic house, and 24 rooms and suites with delightful views over the gardens and parkland in the contemporary garden wing. We can offer special rates.
One Wedding a Day Promise
So that your wedding is absolutely perfect, you can be sure that our dedicated team will take care of every detail to exceed your expectations. We only hold one wedding a day, promising you the undivided attention of our professional dedicated wedding team.
Our Wedding Packages
We have a range of flexible options to offer your wedding requirements to make your day perfect. venue hire includes
Our Venue Hire includes
Exclusive use of our luxurious Signatures room and Drawing room, both situated in the historic main house for your ceremony and drinks
Exclusive use of our Garden Suite with private bar and light up dance floor for your wedding breakfast and evening reception
Chiavari chairs with drapes
Our outdoor wedding gazebo situated in our beautiful grounds for your outside ceremony and/or drinks reception **
Sound system for music during your welcome drinks and photographs, including microphones for outdoor ceremonies **
Beautiful grounds for photographs
Use of furnishing, white linen, crockery, glass and tableware
Access to the venue for pre or post-wedding photographs
Personal attention of our wedding team from the first meeting right up to your wedding day as well as use of our excellent operations team and servers on the day
** not included in low season
The Complete Wedding Package
All remaining dates for 2026 including Saturdays, have been reduced from £12,239.00 to £9999.00
Prices include 12 garden wing bedrooms
Off-Peak Wedding Dates
2027 Off-Peak Season £13,050*
January – April 2027 (any day of the week)
October – December 2027 (any day of the week)
2028 Off-Peak Season £13,750*
January – April 2028 (any day of the week)
October – December 2028 (any day of the week)
*In addition this price is available for both off-peak & peak dates, Sunday to Thursday all year-round giving you even more flexibility when choosing your perfect date.
Peak Wedding Dates
2027 Peak Period £14,050
May to September 2027 – Fridays and Saturdays
2028 Peak Period £14,750
May to September 2028 – Fridays and Saturdays
These peak dates are in high demand and tend to book quickly, so early reservation is strongly recommended if you’re dreaming of a prime summer weekend celebration.
Contact Us
Call: 01206 878450 (Events Team) or 01206 863666 (Hotel Reception)
Email: [email protected]
