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Here at Prested Hall, we have been hosting weddings for over 20 years and we are proud to be one of the most prestigious dry hire wedding venues in Essex, no matter the type of event you are planning we have experts on hand to discuss the intricate details of your special day.
Prested Hall is a beautiful, privately owned, 15th-century country manor house, positioned at the end of a tree-lined drive in 75 acres of gorgeous Essex parkland. We have fabulous reception rooms available for exclusive hire and our delightful waterside Pavilion & Bridge are all licensed for civil ceremonies. So, whether you are looking for an alfresco summer ceremony on the lawn or an intimate winter ceremony in our warming oak-paneled room, Prested Hall has something for all
You also have the option to dine in our traditional marquee with picture-perfect views across the manicured lawns, moat, and the stunning parkland beyond, creating the perfect backdrop to any wedding breakfast.
At Prested Hall every wedding and event is as unique as you are! We give you the freedom and flexibility to choose your own suppliers, from caterers to decorators and entertainment, the choice is yours.
We host Traditional and Multicultural weddings & events and are LGBTQ+ friendly.
Known for our relaxed welcoming atmosphere, personable service, and wonderful staff that go the extra mile for every couple.
Our ethos is “One venue. Many cultures. Endless love.”
What our clients say…
Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Ellie WatlingDecember 18, 2025We had a fantastic experience hosting our work Christmas party at Prested Hall. From the moment we arrived, the decor was absolutely beautiful, so festive, cosy, and perfectly captured the Christmas atmosphere. The venue itself is stunning, with lots of comfortable, cosy areas to sit and relax, which made it easy for everyone to enjoy the evening at their own pace. The layout worked brilliantly. We especially loved that the dining area was separate from the dance floor and photobooth, allowing conversations during dinner without feeling rushed, and then a seamless transition into the party afterwards. The evening flowed perfectly from start to finish. The food was excellent, with generous portions and great quality, and all dietary requirements were catered for thoughtfully and professionally. Everyone felt well looked after. The DJ also had a really good vibe, keeping the energy up well into the evening! Overall, it was a beautifully organised, festive, and memorable night. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our Christmas celebration and would highly recommend it!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Adriana DolinskaOctober 28, 2025We had our wedding at Prested Hall and had the best day ever. The hosts and managers were great and accommodated to all of our needs. Thank you so much!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Alia ShahzadiJuly 26, 2025Really niceTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on David CoxmannJuly 20, 2025We had our wedding at Prested Hall and literally cannot recommend them enough. The venue is beautiful and diverse with so many different aspects to work with. The grounds are large and we were able to have a number of different photo opportunities both for groups and as the couple. The ability to have guests utilise all of the space in the building in all of the different rooms made for a much more enjoyable experience for us and all of our guests. We used the Orangery and the team made it look beautiful and accommodated our requests wonderfully so we were able to marry looking out over the lake. They were then able to turn the room around into an amazing dining space. We had some challenging circumstances with a diagnosis in the family meaning we needed to arrange the wedding from scratch in 10 weeks. Prested Hall was the only venue to actually read our initial enquiry email and not just send a boiler plate "Congratulations on this exciting time" message. They understood the circumstances like actual human beings and recognised that while of course this was a happy occasion, that we were in a different position to most. Everyone that we spoke to there was so understanding and helpful, they helped us plan everything out according to how we wanted things to be and recommended exceptional suppliers. Lauren and Chetan were there the whole day with their great team and managed everything perfectly making sure we were happy. Through everything we felt incredibly supported and that the team were looking after us. The end result was not just incredible for what we could arrange in 10 weeks, it was an incredible day full stop. We honestly couldn't hope for moreTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Allana Bradshaw-MannJuly 20, 2025Amazing venue and staff, our wedding here was great, the grounds are stunning, the rooms are full of character and there are multiple lounges for guest to spread out into over the day, cannot recommend enoughTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.Posted on Sahil SinghJuly 20, 2025Thankyou lauren and Chetan for the best experience you guys are really very amazing service staff everything was just amazing 🫶🏻
When you choose Prested Hall to host your wedding or event you will have exclusive use of the entire manor house, it’s various different characterful rooms and the surrounding grounds, enabling you to relax and really make Prested Hall your own.
We can host weddings of all sizes, from a small and intimate civil ceremony, gathering with your closest family and friends or a much larger celebration of up to 220 guests, whatever your requirements are you’ll always find a calm, professional and welcoming environment at Prested Hall.
The Hall offers 13 individually styled bedrooms, providing a fantastic night’s sleep for you and up to 32 guests. The accommodation is split over three floors and our rooms are a mixture of double, twin, and family rooms all with private facilities.
We have parking facilities for up to 150 cars.
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