Includes all the essentials and a few magical touches to bring your dream wedding to life, including reception drinks, three course meal with wine and a toast.
Weddings
Cherished moments
For five magical decades, we've been crafting fairy tale dream weddings.
Our idyllic setting is the perfect romantic backdrop as you stroll through enchanted woodlands and reside by glistening lakes.
From larger wedding parties to more intimate, small wedding venues in Essex, say 'I do' in a beautiful suite or rustic tipi on the green surrounded by your loved ones, before celebrating with bubbles on the private terrace or under the stars. Our wedding team is with you every step of the way. Plan your dream wedding weekend with your loved ones around you with our wedding accommodation at our showstopping venue.
Your canvas to create
No matter the guest count, we've got the perfect space for your special day. From grand showstopping celebrations to intimate gatherings and vibrant cultural weddings, we offer settings that inspire, with versatile suites and breathtaking backdrops. The choice is yours.
Accommodating up to 300 guests, our spacious and elegant banquet suite offers expansive windows across serene views over the Dedham Valley. Blending timeless luxury with sophistication, this function room is filled with grand chandeliers, soft draping, and twinkling ceiling lights that create the perfect romantic atmosphere for a modern and classic dining experience for loved ones, as well as a lively dance floor for your special day.
For a more intimate, small wedding reception, choose our constable room. With the versatility to adapt the space with two connecting rooms, you will be able to create the ideal atmosphere for the size of your party and the needs of your wedding guests. Adorned with sweeping, daylight-filled views across the countryside and an outside terrace. The room can be used for a ceremony and a banquet and fits any themed wedding, contemporary or more traditional.
Rustic, boho bliss
If you prefer something a little more enchanting, what better way than an outdoor wedding in the sunshine? Your whimsical woodland wedding awaits. Exchange vows in the beautiful countryside landscape, dance like nobody’s watching in our giant tipis, and share special moments beneath the stars. Turn your outdoor wedding dreams into a reality. Our tipis are a magical way to transform your marquee wedding. It’s all yours for the taking!
Wedding Packages
Looking for your dream wedding venue in Essex? Book a tour and discover our wedding packages with accommodation, so all of your guests can celebrate together through to the early hours.
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Our most popular package features the key ingredients for a fabulous celebration. Treating guests to a choice of reception drink, canapes, three course meal with wine and a toast.
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Our gold-standard package provides all the luxury trimmings for the ultimate wedding. Indulge in bottomless reception drinks, plates of canapes, three course meal with wine and a toast.
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Celebrate Christmas magic with a stunning winter wonderland themed wedding with reception drinks, canapes, three course festive menu and wine for 60 guests, evening catering for 80 and a DJ. The most wonderful time awaits!
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Elegant, intimate, and simplistic - enjoy a romantic celebration with your nearest and dearest. Join together in an evening ceremony on a private terrace at sunset with reception drinks, an evening buffet, and a toast.
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Celebrate the end of the year with the start of your happily ever after! Indulge in a two-night stay and ceremony in our winter wonderland venue alongside a reception drink, 5 course NYE meal with wine for 60 guests, a champagne toast and fireworks at midnight.
Best wedding venue ever!
“We had the most amazing wedding day and experience at the Stoke by Nayland resort. From our first meeting with our wedding coordinator and team to the day after the wedding itself, there was absolutely nothing they could've done better. We all had the best day, and I cannot thank everyone involved enough!” - Sarah
Exclusive Offers
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Start your love story with a beautiful winter wedding at an exceptional price, including complimentary DJ hire.
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Secure your dream summer 2026 wedding date and enjoy £800 off your big day in our stunning Devora Suite.
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A summer celebration with extra touches to make your day unforgettable, including complimentary upgrades worth up to £600!
Twilight Wedding
“We celebrated our wedding at Stoke by Nayland Golf Club on December 28th, and it was truly a day to remember. Our wedding planner went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect.
Every aspect of the day was seamless, and we couldn't have asked for a more fantastic experience. The venue was beautifully decorated, the staff were incredibly attentive, and every detail was meticulously taken care of. Our guests were thoroughly impressed, and we received countless compliments on how wonderful everything was.” - Debbie
Explore our wedding wonderland
Meet our friendly team of expert wedding planners, here to help you get the most from your special day. Explore our beautiful wedding spaces, wander through woodlands, and pause for a moment to envision the setting on your big day. From small intimate weddings to large family celebrations, your wedding journey starts here.
You’re in safe hands
Say hello to Simone and Victoria, our expert wedding team duo. They understand exactly how much planning, energy, and care go into creating the perfect day, and will support you with ideas, guidance, and enthusiasm every step of the way. Our wedding and event planners are here for you!
From larger weddings to intimate, small-scale ceremonies, we are passionate about making your special day as spectacular as it can be. That’s why we partner with suppliers we trust, who love weddings as much as we do and do not negotiate on quality. Contact us for our list of preferred suppliers from flowers to DJs.
Our helpful guide will walk you through the essential steps to plan a beautiful and stress- free wedding day.
An essential checklist for making a wedding venue yours.
Good food is a big deal when it comes to weddings!
FAQs
What time can I have my ceremony?
You are welcome to have your ceremony at any point during the day; it’s entirely up to you and the registrars. Usually, we recommend a 1-2pm ceremony. The only restriction is if you have booked our Twilight Package - in this case, ceremonies can commence from 5pm onwards.
Can I have my ceremony outside?
Yes! As a licensed venue, you are more than welcome to have your wedding on the Devora Terrace or our Magical Tipi. Get in touch with our team to find out the maximum capacity for an outside ceremony.
What’s the maximum capacity?
If you are in our Constable Rooms, the maximum capacity for the day is 65 guests, and for the evening it’s 150 guests. If you are in the Devora Suite, the maximum capacity for the day is 250 guests, and for the evening it’s 300 guests. Please be aware that if your civil ceremony is in the Constable Rooms, we are only licensed for 200 guests.
How do I secure the big day?
We are so pleased you are looking to book! We can provisionally hold a date for 2 weeks; during this time, we ask for a deposit. The deposit is £1,000.00 at the time of confirming.
Do you have a preferred vendor list, or can we bring our own?
You are welcome to use any supplier you wish to (apart from our restriction on fireworks). All we ask is that they have Public Liability Insurance and that any of their electrical equipment is PAT tested. These certificates will be required prior to them coming on-site. All external supplier details will need to be sent to your wedding coordinator before your wedding so that we can email them over access times.
For more frequently asked questions, visit our FAQs page.
Wedding Awards
Established excellence
Photography Credits
Jade Greenbrooke • Holly Waters Photography • EPS Photography • Love & Bloom Photography • Alexander Parnell • Flowtography
