For couples who want a relaxed, evening-focused celebration, Twilight Weddings at Blake Hall begin later in the day and flow beautifully into drinks, music and dancing beneath the ancient barn beams.
Not everyone wants to start at noon. Some couples are happiest when the day feels unhurried, informal and centred entirely on the moments they love most; the ceremony, the celebration and the dancing that goes on just a little too long.
A Twilight Wedding begins later in the afternoon with your ceremony, followed by drinks, evening food and a lively reception with the people who matter most. No rigid schedule, no rushing through the day. Just the good stuff.
Twilight Weddings are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and some Sunday dates from April to October for a minimum of 80 guests
Your Twilight Wedding begins with a ceremony set within the historic barns and gardens of Blake Hall, home to the Capel Cure family for nearly 230 years and quite possibly one of the loveliest spots in Essex to get married.
Couples can exchange vows inside the elegant Hay Barn, with its beam-lined aisle and stunning picture window, or outside beneath the canopy of the Saddlery, with guests looking on from cedar wood benches on the lawn as the afternoon light softens around you.
Celebrate into the night
Following the ceremony, guests spill out on the the lawns between the barns for drinks, canapes and may be more substantial bowl food (weather permitting) before the celebration moves into the magnificent Essex Barn.
This glorious 17th century barn provides the perfect setting for an evening party, with dining space, a dance floor and a licensed bar all under one roof. Whether you opt for relaxed sharing platters, grazing boards or something a little more celebratory, the focus of a Twilight Wedding is exactly what it should be; good food, good company and a night worth remembering.
Why couples choose twilight weddings
Twilight Weddings suit couples who prefer a relaxed and informal atmosphere over a traditional full-day schedule, who love the idea of a late afternoon ceremony flowing straight into a lively reception, or who simply want to invite a larger group of friends and family for the celebration without the constraints of a seated wedding breakfast. By keeping things focused on the ceremony and evening, the whole day feels effortless and joyful.
No need to rush away
When the last song plays, there is no need to think about taxis or late-night drives. The Stable Cottage is yours for the night of your wedding until 12 pm the next day, so the wedding experience can drift gently into the following morning.
“You guys are the dream team, you really go the extra mile with all the extra touches and we are so grateful for everything you did to make our day so stress free and enjoyable. We loved every minute of it.”
Shona & Rob
If you’re dreaming of a relaxed evening celebration surrounded by historic barns and beautiful gardens, we would love to show you Blake Hall.
