Layer Marney Tower

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£2,350 - £7,700 for Venue Hire
Up to 140
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Description

With landscaped gardens and magnificent views towards the River Blackwater, Layer Marney Tower is your perfect wedding venue. The mellow Tudor brickwork and terracotta decorations make a fabulous backdrop for your photos. From the first time you see Layer Marney Tower you will be overwhelmed. It is a magnificent building with efficient, friendly staff, who make sure that your special day is indeed special. With great attention to detail our small team ensure that you and your guests have a worry free, fantastic day. Our caterers use only the best ingredients, where possible, locally sourced. Come and see us, you won't be disappointed.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Karen Brand
Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for your interest in Layer Marney Tower. I look forward to welcoming you for a private viewing, where you can start to envisage your perfect day here.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1991
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
12

Overview of Layer Marney Tower

Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
140
Reception Capacity
180

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
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Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
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Wedding Catering

In-house Catering
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Alcohol Licence

Pricing for Layer Marney Tower

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£2,350
Maximum Price
£7,700
Prices dependant on season, day of the week and year. The reception fee is a venue hire charge and therefore includes use of the Long Gallery, garden and grounds, heating, lighting, tables and chairs. Also included is an overnight stay in the Honeymoon Suite, known as the de Zoete Rooms and use of the chauffeur driven 1930's Rolls Royce.
What is included in this pricing:
External caterers not permitted
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day

Reviews for Layer Marney Tower
(36)

Katie & Charlie
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
Best wedding venue!

I would highly recommend layer marney as a wedding venue. The process was very smooth & Karen was extremely helpful. The venue is beautiful & they are very flexible for you to be able to make the day exactly how you want it. The venue comes with approved caterers that you have to use, and they are also great. All our guests complimented the venue & the food. We were so happy we chose here to get married.

Fiona
Happy couple married in September
November 2024
Incredible venue

I'm so happy we chose Layer Marney for our wedding! The venue is just amazing, and everything went so smoothly in the run up and on the day. Karen was fantastic, liaising with suppliers, walking us through the logistics of the day, and graciously dealing with all of our questions. The building and grounds are stunning, so full of character, and made for some wonderful photos. Wish we could do it all again!

Tanya and Greg
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
We would certainly recommend Layer Marney Tower

Layer Marney Tower provided the perfect venue for our wedding day. Karen was amazing and I could not fault the venue or the Layer Marney staff. We would certainly recommend Layer Marney as it was a beautiful setting and everything we dreamed of for our big day. The Rolls Royce and Routemaster Bus were a fantastic addition to our day.

Amy and James
Happy couple married in September
July 2024
Best day of our lives

Dear Karen, Nick and the LMT team, Thank you SO much for providing the perfect venue for our perfect wedding day. We honestly had the best day of our lives and the build up ran so smoothly and efficiently thanks to you all. Our guests all said how beautiful the venue was, and we were so lucky with the weather too! We could not have asked for anything more.

Katie and Dan
Happy couple married in August
July 2024
An unforgettable day

Thank you so much for all your help in planning our wedding. Time has flown since August but we wanted to thank you and all the team at Layer Marney and Bouquet Garni for an unforgettable day.

Chris and Kate
Happy couple married in September
July 2024
Such a special place

Dear Karen, Thank you so, so much for all your help to make our wedding such a perfect day - it was so wonderful and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Layer Marney Tower is such a special place and it was a dream getting married there. Thank you for making it so easy and straightforward! Thank you again.

Alexandra and James
Happy couple married in May
July 2024
Guests were blown away

We wanted to express our sincere gratitude for making our wedding on 26th May such a magical day. From the very beginning, you were all very helpful and accommodating. Our guests were blown away by Layer Marney Tower and it provided the most perfect backdrop to our day. Thanks to your hard work and dedication, our wedding was everything we dreamed of and more. Thank you once again!

Sam and Ciara
Happy couple married in May
July 2024
We had an amazing day...

We had an amazing day at Layer Marney Tower. So many of our guests have complimented how beautiful the backdrop was to the wedding and how it all flowed so easily from each area, the church, to the lawns for drinks and the Barn for the reception. The gardens were absolutely beautiful too. We really would change absolutely nothing. Thank you so much to the Layer Marney team (especially Karen), Bouquet Garni and the church. You were all fantastic, making the planning stress free and enjoyable.

Andrew and Katrina
Happy couple married in February
June 2024
Beauty of the location

Dear Karen and all at Layer Marney Tower Thank you for everything you did to make our wedding day so perfect. We had many comments on the beauty of the location and the amazing Long Gallery.

Chris and Kate
Happy couple married in November
June 2024
Cannot wait to come back...

Karen and Nick, thank you so much for letting us have our wedding at the gorgeous Layer Marney Tower. Was honestly the best day ever and we cannot thank you enough! Cannot wait to come back as hubby and wife. Lots of love, Mr and Mrs Steele

Location & Contact Details for Layer Marney Tower

Wedding Venue Address
Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO59US, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Layer Marney Tower?

They are all the best weddings! Each one is magical.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Discuss a realistic budget and then get organised with your plans by prioritising the most important aspects of your day. Delegate jobs, (as friends and family love to help) and never be afraid to ask the venue for help.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Too many to mention but we always enjoy hearing a personalised reading or vows during the ceremony, and seeing the four legged friend of the wedding couple accompany them down the aisle.

Describe Layer Marney Tower in 5 adjectives

Friendly, Picturesque, Romantic, Flexible, Countryside.

Where’s the best photo spot at Layer Marney Tower?

Photographers tell us they are spoilt for choice, whether inside or outside but we love all pictures taken on the steps with the backdrop of the magnificent Tudor tower.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Layer Marney Tower?

Danny Dyer, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. There are many more, but we couldn't possibly divulge any details...!

What’s your favourite canapé?

A miniature Yorkshire pudding with roast beef and horseradish sauce.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A ransack of the sweet cart.

What is Layer Marney Tower most unique feature?

The 500 year old magnificent Tudor buildings and Tower, nestled in the Essex countryside.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The feedback and reviews we receive about our friendly, professional team.
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