Blake Hall can accommodate up to 150 guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast, and up to 200 guests for the evening celebrations.

A minimum of 50 adult day guests is required for the wedding breakfast.

To ensure a consistently high standard of food and service, we work with our trusted catering partner, Waters Edge Catering, for most of our weddings at Blake Hall but we do offer dry hire options too. Find out more here.

We also offer dry hire options if you wish to bring in your own team. View dry hire details..

You and your suppliers will have access to the barns and grounds from 9am on your wedding day, giving you plenty of time to set up and prepare.

The spacious surroundings of the Barn offer ample opportunity for guests to stretch their legs. In the interest of safety and timings, guests are requested to remain within this area. There are many areas within the beautifully landscaped gardens and wildflower meadow for photographic opportunities.

Yes. Guests are welcome to leave their cars in our designated overnight parking area, at their own risk.

Vehicles can be collected between 9am and 12 midday the following day.

Accommodation at Blake Hall is booked directly through the couple via our secure planning portal.

Guests can contact the couple or visit our Guest Information page for a list of local hotels and B&Bs in Essex.

Yes, we welcome children at Blake Hall weddings.

The couple is responsible for their wellbeing at all times. Need a helping hand? We recommend several wedding crèche services on our Recommended Suppliers. 

Absolutely! Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome to join your ceremony and feature in your wedding photos. See our pet policy.

Not at all — we take care of all the post-wedding clean-up, so you can focus on enjoying every moment.

Just let us know who will be collecting your gifts and valuables at the end of the night.

Blake Hall does not host weddings during January or February, but we are open for viewings, show rounds, and planning meetings during these months.

No surprises. All fees and charges are clearly outlined in your initial quote and discussed at your first meeting.

We’re committed to transparent, up-front pricing to make planning stress-free.

Download a brochure to get an initial quote for your wedding day.

Winter weddings at Blake Hall are truly magical. Our historic barns provide a warm, romantic atmosphere, and the surrounding grounds look stunning. While we are closed in January and February, our historic barns offer a stunning backdrop with seasonal lighting and décor, perfect for winter celebrations in the months before and after.

Planning a winter wedding? Get in touch to explore availability and ideas for your perfect day – Availability, pricing and brochure.

Autumn weddings at Blake Hall are truly enchanting, with the venue surrounded by rich colours. Our rustic barns provide a cosy yet elegant atmosphere, while the gardens and grounds are ablaze with autumn leaves, making for stunning photo opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a warm, intimate celebration or a grand affair, Blake Hall offers the perfect backdrop for a magical autumn wedding.