Wedding Venue of the Week: Ye Olde Plough House, Bulphan, Essex

Every week we will be telling you about a different Essex Wedding Venue that we have worked closely with in the past. This weeks' venue is:

Ye Olde Plough House

We have enjoyed coming to photograph and film this small but friendly venue. There are some lovely grounds at this venue and we have included pics form our latest wedding at this venue to show you.

Here is a bit more about the venue:

Set amongst 12 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, Ye Olde Plough House is conveniently situated in the village of Bulphan, within easy access to the M25, A127 & A13. Offering 71 bedrooms including 2 luxury Bridal suites and 5 executive rooms, which are scattered throughout our grounds. Boasting two function rooms which exude charm, which are ideal for Wedding Receptions, functions & conferences. Ye Olde Plough House also offers Elona’s Restaurant, Sunday Lunches and many events with entertainment taking place throughout the year.

http://www.yeoldeploughhouse.co.uk/

Wedding Venue of The Week: Mangapp Manor Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex

Every week we will be telling you about a different Essex Wedding Venue that we have worked closely with in the past. This weeks' venue is:

Mangapp Manor

We always love coming to Mangapp Manor! We always receive a wonderful warn welcome from owners Kate and Ben and from wedding organiser Sasha. We travel to many venues but we really do rate Mangapp as one of the friendliest and most organised venues we have ever visited. The grounds are truly stunning and getting married on a pontoon on a lake is very unique!

We have included some of our own photos we have taken at Mangapp to give you an idea on how stunning this venue is!

Here is a bit more about Mangapp:

Mangapp Manor is a former 16th Century Manor House set in 12 acres of formal gardens and paddocks dedicated to providing exclusive and intimate weddings in Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex.

Few Essex wedding venues can boast the colour and true spectacle of the grounds at Mangapp Manor during the spring and summer months. Offering outdoor weddings, couples can marry on a floating gazebo in a unique and stunning lake setting. Wedding receptions are held in a beautiful silk lined marquee on the lakeside, surrounded by idyllic gardens.

Mangapp Manor has charming wedding accommodation for couples and their immediate family and friends. There is further luxury accommodation for large numbers of guests very close by to this Essex Wedding Venue. There are ample hotels, pubs and B&Bs within the historic town of Burnham on Crouch, located a mile away.

Mangapp Manor is owned by Kate and Ben who moved to the house from London in 2005. Initially struck by the beauty of the grounds and the backdrop of the house they saw the potential of the location for a unique and romantic wedding venue.

Organising their own wedding reception at Mangapp Manor in 2006, they had a vision of creating a magical garden setting for wedding celebrations and of using the lake as a feature for outdoor marriage ceremonies held on water.

Based on their own experiences as a bride and groom and of being guests at many other venues in Essex, Kate and Ben attempt to offer a great deal of flexibility to couples planning their weddings matched with reasonable venue pricing. They understand that brides and grooms want to have some control over making their own arrangements for their wedding day whilst all the finer details are taken care of.

Mangapp Manor is a small, family business run by Kate and Ben and a loyal and hardworking team.

Wedding couples are well looked after and given a great deal of personal attention at Mangapp Manor within a relaxed, homely and friendly environment. These qualities are often lacking in larger or more corporate wedding venues. Kate and Ben coordinate all weddings themselves and manage the smooth running of events by both being present throughout the day and evening celebrations, ensuring their high standards are maintained.

http://www.mangappmanor.co.uk/

Wedding Venue of the Week: The Channels, Chelmsford, Essex

Every week we will be telling you about a different Essex Wedding Venue that we have worked closely with in the past. This weeks' venue is:

Channels Golf Club

Situated on the Cliffords Estate just north of Chelmsford, on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Little Waltham, and set in over 300 acres of undulating parkland with stunning views of the Essex countryside. Both venues offer the perfect setting for your memorable wedding.

The Essex Barn at Channels

The beautifully restored 17th century thatched Essex Barn is an idyllic venue for your special day. Set in tranquil surroundings, with large outside areas, a 20ft fountain, and an avenue of mature trees.

Capacity: 90 civil ceremony guests, 130 seated guests for the wedding breakfast and up to 200 guests for the informal evening reception.

The Courtyard Suite at Little Channels

This original mid-19th Century working farm complex has been superbly restored to create the perfect intimate wedding venue in Essex for your special day. The Courtyard Suite has exclusive use of the beautiful flagstone courtyard, with plenty of opportunities for those memorable photographs.

Capacity: 60 civil ceremony guests, 90 seated guests for the wedding breakfast and up to 150 guests for the informal evening reception.

http://wedding-venue-in-essex.co.uk/

Wedding Venue of the Week: Dove Barn, Sudbury, Suffolk

Every week we will be telling you about a different Essex Wedding Venue that we have worked closely with in the past. This weeks' venue is:

Dove Barn

Everyone who comes to Dove Barn discovers a unique experience. Something special, something a little different, something that stays with you long after the day is over.

Set amidst the rolling fields of South Suffolk, the barn is just two miles outside the pretty village of Boxford. It feels rural and remote but is in fact just 30 minutes from Colchester, Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds. It offers a unique and unusual venue for wedding receptions, civil ceremonies and conferences.

3 reasons to choose Dove Barn:

*Licensed for civil ceremonies

*Beautiful grounds for wedding photographs

*Unlike some venues, Dove Barn is exclusively yours for the whole weekend

The Barn has built a low key but enviable reputation as a stunning wedding venue. The combination of two inter-connecting barns and a large sheltered terrace offers brides the opportunity to organise their wedding day in a unique and personal way.
The management team is always on hand to advise, but there is no ‘house style’ at Dove Barn. We believe that it is your special day and that it should reflect your style rather than ours!

http://www.dovebarn.com

The Wedding of Victoria and James

We had a wonderful time 2 weeks ago at the wedding of Victoria and James in Wanstead Church and Maidens Barn. We thought we'd share with you the highlights from the day. Enjoy!

Please contact Mark Ammon Photography to find out how we can capture your day with stunning photography Web: http://www.markammonphotography.co.uk . Tel: 07523 953579. Email: markammonphotography@hotmail.co.uk

Wedding Venue of the Week: Hedingham Castle, Essex

Every week we will be telling you about a different Essex Wedding Venue that we have worked closely with in the past. This weeks' venue is:

Hedingham Castle

What can be said about Hedingham Castle that hasn't been said before? It is a truly stunning and atmospheric location for a Wedding. What can be better then having your Wedding staged in one of the oldest castles in England! We love photographing Hedingham as there are just so many stunning locations to shoot both photographs and video. We always receive a very warm welcome from the staff and especially Lauren the Wedding planner! We have included some shots from our latest wedding at the Castle to give you an idea of the stunning locations this venue offers.

Here is a bit about the castle:

A wedding is one of life’s great occasions, and every couple dream of a perfect day in a perfect setting. Few locations could be more suitable for a grand marriage ceremony than Hedingham Castle, which has overlooked the Essex village of Castle Hedingham for almost 1,000 years. Unquestionably one of England’s most romantic settings, the Norman keep and nearby Georgian country house collectively offer a unique and unparalleled venue for couples on their wedding day, in tandem with an enviable roster of facilities including a vintage Rolls-Royce.

Hedingham Castle was constructed in 1140AD, both by and for the famous de Vere family. These Earls of Oxford lived here for more than five centuries, and to this day the castle remains under the ownership of their descendants, the Lindsay family. As one of Britain’s oldest buildings, the stunning keep still overlooks almost the entire county of Essex, with its 12-foot thick walls and original Norman architectural flourishes having been admired by numerous royal visitors including Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. Close by is the Queen Anne House, constructed in 1720 and overlooking a lake and glorious wooded grounds which are populated by a profusion of birds, flora and fauna.

http://www.hedinghamcastle.co.uk/wedding.htm

Please contact Mark Ammon Photography to find out how we can capture your day with stunning photography Web: http://www.markammonphotography.co.uk . Tel: 07523 953579. Email: markammonphotography@hotmail.co.uk

Wedding Venue of the Week: Parklands, Quendon, Essex

Every week we will be telling you about a different Essex Wedding Venue that we have worked closely with in the past. This weeks' venue is:

Parklands – Quendan Hall

Parklands has lovely grounds and we always enjoy taking photographs and video at this venue. We have included some samples of our work from this venue on this page.

Here is a bit about the venue:

Parklands, on the Essex/Hertfordshire border, is an idyllic setting for the perfect wedding venue. Exclusive use of this beautiful listed mansion, in its own country estate, is guaranteed for the day.

It can be the perfect setting for your wedding venue and reception, business/corporate function, or any celebration, and will be your stately home for the day.

Situated on the Essex/Hertfordshire border our 17th century mansion, set in over 100 acres of picturesque deer park, is a world apart from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Create your own special atmosphere
From relaxed and intimate, to awe-inspiring and grand, the impressive elegance of Parklands has it all.

It provides the perfect setting for your wedding venue and reception in the Essex/Hertfordshire area, including Asian weddings, civil partnership ceremonies, or any celebration - and can be your stately home for the day. Parklands can also providing superior business conference facilities.

Parklands creates the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wedding. Whether you have a civil ceremony at Parklands or an alternative ceremony elsewhere, Parklands is an idyllic venue to cater for your special day.



Your personal Wedding and Event Manager will work with you from the initial planning stage right through to running your special day, ensuring we create the wedding of your dreams.



The Mansion can create a warm atmosphere for parties from 30 to 450 guests. The Drawing Room offers a cosy setting with a roaring log fire in the winter months: ideal for reception drinks or ceremonies of smaller numbers with tranquil views onto the picturesque grounds and lawns.



Parklands grand Banqueting Hall is a perfect room to seat between 30 to 120 guests for your wedding meal. This room can host up to 200 guests with a dance floor and separate stage, perfect for your evening entertainment - overlooking the fountain with doors accessing the veranda with the deer park rolling as far as the eye can see.

The Billiard Room is a perfect space in which to serve your your reception drinks. With French windows opening up to the veranda, it is accessible to the outdoor seating area.

http://www.quendonpark.co.uk

Strange Places To Put Wedding Flowers...Part 1!

All our loyal blog readers will know that we can't resist something a little different when it comes to our photoshoots so here's something that is definitely different! This shoot idea was hatched with our good friend, the very talented Clare form the Traditional Vintage Flower Company based in Maldon, Essex. The shoot idea came to us when I was thinking about some strange places that you might find wedding flowers...I had quite a few ideas and a mechanics workshop was one of them! We had great fun putting all of Clare's creations around the garage of Graham Hathaway Cars in Mundon, Essex. We thought we'd share some of our favourite shots with you. We enjoyed it so much that we have decided to make this a regular feature...Strange Places to Put Wedding Flowers! Look out for the next crazy place next month!!

Please contact Mark Ammon Photography to find out how we can capture your day with stunning photography Web: http://www.markammonphotography.co.uk . Tel: 07523 953579. Email: markammonphotography@hotmail.co.uk