Wivenhoe House

Wivenhoe House, nestled on the Essex-Suffolk border near Colchester, offers exclusive and bespoke wedding packages that are all about creating experiences with personal touches to make every wedding dream a reality.

The Wivenhoe wedding planners are on hand to work with couples to create the magic, whether the event is in the Gazebo in the sunken gardens, in the light and airy Garden Suite or in the Drawing Room with its bay windows overlooking the parkland.

Wivenhoe House, once painted by Constable, is a magnificently restored 18th-century Essex country house with a wealth of history between its walls, located overlooking the picturesque backdrop of Wivenhoe Park and the hotel’s famous oak trees.

THE CEREMONY

All rooms and grounds are licensed for Civil Ceremonies

THE ROOMS

There are 4 venue spaces to choose from: The Gazebo, The Garden Suite, Signatures and The Drawing Room

CATERING

Wivenhoe House has an in-house full catering service including canapes and fine dining

BEDROOMS

40 Luxury rooms and suites are available including a Bridal Suite

VENUE WEDDING SPACES

THE GAZEBO

The beautiful garden gazebo is located on the sunken lawn, and is perfect for a wedding in the summer season. Take advantage of the sunshine and longer daylight hours to snap some stunning wedding photos in the historic parklands, with our famous cork oak trees providing the perfect backdrop for the special occasion.

CAPACITY: 130 Guests

THE GARDEN SUITE

If you prefer light and airy spaces, then the Garden Suite is sure to deliver. The Garden Suite offers three spacious rooms, whose removable partition walls are perfect for letting you and your partner design the ultimate wedding space

CAPACITY: 150 Guests

SIGNATURES

If you and your partner are leaning toward a more traditional style of wedding, look no further than the stunning Signatures Room. Its high ceilings and large windows overlooking the parklands certainly won’t leave you or any of your guests feeling claustrophobic on the day, with plenty of space to celebrate the happy couple.

CAPACITY: 60 Guests

THE DRAWING ROOM

Light and airy with large bay windows overlooking our beautiful parklands, the Drawing Room is an ideal space for couples with a taste for traditional design. In true Wivenhoe House style, this space is filled with lovingly restored 18th- century features, not to mention the fabulous fireplace sitting at the heart of the room. During the warmer months, the Drawing Room offers special access to our impressive terrace, the ideal location for sharing a few bottles of fizz at your drinks reception.

CAPACITY: 80 Guests

THE BRETTINGHAM

The Classic Brettingham Package pays homage to Matthew Brettingham, the architect who both designed and built the romantic Georgian country house. The Classic includes a delicious wedding breakfast, welcome drink and Prosecco for the toasts, evening buffet options and a night in one of the hotel’s luxury bedrooms for the couple, including breakfast in the room the next morning.

THE DELUXE REBOW

The Deluxe Rebow Package, named after General Isaac Rebow who began building Wivenhoe House in 1759 Includes a three-course wedding breakfast, half a bottle of wine per person, welcome drinks and Prosecco for toasts, and a luxury evening buffet selection. It also includes chair covers, bows and a sweet cart filled with indulgent treats. A luxury bedroom is also included for the couple, including breakfast the next day.

THE LUXURY CONSTABLE

The Luxury Constable Package is inspired by the English painter who committed the grounds of Wivenhoe House to canvas in 1816 and offers the ultimate luxury wedding experience. Starting with a choice of welcome drinks and canapes, the package includes a luxury wedding breakfast, half a bottle of wine per person and Prosecco for all those important toasts. A decadent evening buffet is served in the evening, and the package also comprises chair covers, bows and an indulgent sweet cart. The couple can also stay the night before and get ready in a luxury room, which they can also stay in on the night of the wedding, followed by breakfast the next morning.