Wivenhoe House Hotel

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£1,750 - £15,000 for a package
Up to 120
40 Bedrooms
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Description

Weddings at Wivenhoe House are everything you’d expect and more. Our beautiful 18th Century, country house hotel makes the perfect backdrop for your wedding and is set in the most idyllic of locations. Licensed for civil ceremonies, we also have an outdoor Gazebo, overlooking our breathtaking grounds, so you can wed surrounded by nature and tranquility. Our team of dedicated wedding coordinators, will go above and beyond, and will take care of every detail to ensure you have the most perfect day. We also believe that your special day should not be shared, so we hold one wedding per day, promising you the undivided attention of our professional wedding team. We hope to hear from you soon and can't wait to turn your dreams into the perfect reality...

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Louise
We are a friendly and experienced bunch. Call us to find out more!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1758
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of Wivenhoe House Hotel

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
250
No. of Bedrooms
40
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
01:00 PM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Pricing for Wivenhoe House Hotel

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£70
Maximum Price
£100
Minimum Number of Guests
35
Our pricing varies depending on your package and date. We are always happy to discuss your ideas and visions with you, and will always come up with a bespoke package to suit your requirements.

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£1,750
Maximum Price
£15,000

Reviews for Wivenhoe House Hotel
(6)

rob and kim
Happy couple married in July
February 2023
the best day of our lives

we had a summer wedding July 2022. we had a garden ceremony. from the day of enquiry to the day of the wedding, the team were fantastic, nothing was a problem, they were so willing to arrange, or sort out everytging. We originally booked during covid but dates were moved due to health reasons, the team were more than happy to assist they are great for advice and guidance for recommendations of suppliers that are loyal to them and reasonably priced also. they were especially kind to my father who is in a wheelchair paralysed, Lionel one of the management team made sure a member of staff was always on hand helping him, to make the day as stress free for both of my parents, from the day before when they arrived to the moment they left with their luggage. Lionel also organised the party of 20+ guests (including children) staying the night before the wedding the marquee for us all to have our evening meal together next to the restaurant, which was so kind. the groom and i got ready separately in different areas of the hotel. i had a bridal team of 10 as did he, the wivenhoe team, were there continuously helping assisting and asking if we needed anything, i had a particular set up of my décor for my tables, sweet cart etc, and lisa the events manager knew exactly my style and had it done perfectly. she was there early before she was expected helping and organising going above and beyond what she was needed to do, to make our day perfect. the food was amazing, we had cocktails, canapes, wedding breakfast and the evening buffet, everyone was impressed with the high standard of food and service. (especially the guests who had special dietary requirements, who were very well looked after and felt like VIP’s) lisa was a rock to us she was always there wherever i needed her, and she made our day flawless and perfect! the reception team, were a great help, we had 20 rooms booked in the end, and i was constantly emailing for adding more and having a spreadsheet of who has booked etc. the management team and the staff are wonderful if we could afford it we would do it all over again a heartbeat! Was the happiest day of our lives, never stopped smiling or laughing x

Mrs Lisa Bryant
Happy couple married in August
January 2023
Wivenhoe House Hotel, Colchester

Best day ever, from start to finish, the staff were spot on with everything they did to make our day perfect

Leanne
Happy couple married in September
January 2023
Dream Come True

Our wedding at wivenhoe house was everything we dreamed of!. The setting is beautiful and our wedding coordinator lisa, was just perfect. Price was very reasonable too! Amazing food and service :)

Gemma and Pete
Happy couple married in July
July 2021
Happy Wedding Couple

Wow, what an absolutely amazing day we had, we could not have asked for more! It was so stress free, both Pete and I were at ease, and the day just went exactly how we wanted! Lisa, what can I say you were amazing for sorting out our day, thank you so much! All the staff were fantastic and I had lots of compliments from our guests about their stay, the rooms and the staff who are all so friendly and calm, Wivenhoe House is a fantastic place! Louise I’m so glad you were there for the day, seems so long ago when me and Pete met you and booked our day, it's lovely you helped make our day so special! Thank you again everyone at Wivenhoe House!

Tom & Cat
Happy couple married in August
August 2019
Feedback from couple

I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU for everything! You have been so helpful and the day couldn't have gone any better! It meant a lot to both Tom and I and please pass on our thanks to everyone at Wivenhoe who was involved in making the day so great!

Louise & Suzanne
Happy couple married in August
August 2019
Feedback from a happy couple

We are so happy we decided to have our wedding with you, truly faultless, thank you so much for everything, it was perfect and we are very appreciative of how dedicated, professional, flexible and polite your staff are, top class Wivenhoe House!

Location & Contact Details for Wivenhoe House Hotel

Wedding Venue Address
Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3FA, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

All of the weddings that take place at our venue are special and unique in their own way. All of our couples ideas are different, and we love designing a bespoke package for them and seeing their visions turned into a reality!

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

Our number one wedding tip is to be as organised as possible, and try not to do anything last minute. This means that you can really enjoy the lead up to your wedding.

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

Our favorite personal touches tend to be the table favors. This is because they are all so well thought about and mean something different to each couple.

Describe Wivenhoe House Hotel in 5 adjectives

Beautiful Historic Traditional Welcoming Special

Where’s the best photo spot at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

This is a hard decision, it would either be with our stunning mansion house as a backdrop, inside our gazebo with our breathtaking Essex parkland behind you, or in front of our famous 500 year old cork tree.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Wivenhoe House Hotel?

Not at a wedding, but Nelson Mandela and Queen Elizabeth II are some of the guests we have been honored to welcome to Wivenhoe House Hotel.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini Fish and Chips

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Chocolate covered strawberries and Champagne

What is Wivenhoe House Hotel most unique feature?

Our venue's most unique feature, is the traditional and historic main house fused with the Garden Wing, which offers a more modern, contemporary feel.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our dedicated wedding coordinators who go above and beyond to ensure our couples have the wedding of their dreams.
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