Wedding Venue Review: Layer Marney Tower
An historic wedding venue on the Blackwater Estuary
Where you say I Do
Layer Marney Tower is a beautiful Tudor gatehouse set in picturesque gardens. This large venue has plenty of character and is ideal for bigger weddings. The old buildings (built in 1520) have a rich history, yet work extremely well as a setting for a modern wedding. It is perfect for getting that feeling of intimacy, regardless of the size of your party.
There are a couple of options for where to hold your wedding ceremony, but the church on site is a firm favourite for us. The natural light inside is perfect for bright, clean photos, which is unusualy for traditional English churches! There is enough room for us to move around and document this sacred moment from a variety of angles, giving you lots of beautiful final images in your wedding gallery.
Dancing the night away
The long gallery is an excellent place for your wedding breakfast with its natural beams and astounding fireplace. The impressive stairway leading up to the room will make your guests feel very special before being seated for what feels like a royal banquet! There is the option of hosting your evening reception in the long gallery - imagine having your first dance in such a grand room! Or you can move the celebrations to the adjacent barn for a large disco.
The Grounds
Set in the heart of rural Essex there are plenty of photo opportunities to take advantage of throughout the site. Set over various levels, the gardens provide a great space for your guests to enjoy reception drinks and play lawn games in the sun while you make the most of the magnificent surroundings for your portraits.
A thumbs up from us!
This venue is definitely one that we would whole heartedly recommend. Being fully licensed for holding wedding ceremonies as well as stunning receptions, this venue will not disappoint. The site is full of history and character – it presents an excellent opportunity to get married somewhere that you and your guests will agree is unforgettable. Layer Marney Tower offers something unique for every type of wedding and is definitely worth checking out.
The ideal venue if you’re looking for:
An historic venue
Exclusive venue hire
A countryside location
01206 330784
www.layermarneytower.co.uk
Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Nr. Colchester, C05 9US
Written by Eleth Mageehan, (c) 2020, all rights reserved.
Layer Marney Tower is an absolutely stunning wedding venue in Colchester. This couple got married in the church on site at Layer Marney, and then celebrated into the evening in the barn. Check out a full wedding gallery at Layer Marney.