Prested Hall

(54)
£2,450 - £5,400 for Venue Hire
Up to 140
20 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

Prested Hall is a stylish country mansion surrounded by 75 acres of superb parkland, with manicured lawns and tranquil waters forming a magical backdrop for wedding photography. A number of stylish reception rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships, including their lovely gazebo at the end of a timbered bridge in a romantic outdoor setting. With exclusive use of the entire mansion and grounds for your wedding, and with 16 elegant bedrooms for overnight guests, this award-winning luxurious boutique venue in Essex is truly a hidden gem.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Rachel Hull
Thank you for viewing our listing. We are delighted that you are considering Prested Hall as the venue for your forthcoming wedding. Prested offers tranquil seclusion at the end of a beautiful tree-lined drive, our exclusive use policy guarantees wedding parties the freedom to enjoy The Hall as if it were their own private house. Please do contact us if you would like to visit and have a look around. It would be our pleasure to make the day of your dreams become a reality.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2002
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of Prested Hall

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
140
Reception Capacity
160
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
20
Sleeps No. of People
54
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Fireworks permitted
Wedding license
Sound system available
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Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted
Water view
Landscaped gardens
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Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
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Pricing for Prested Hall

Wedding Venue Hire Only
£2,450 - £5,400
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What's Included?
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Exclusive use
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Our venue hire charge includes exclusive use of Prested Hall from 11.30am on your wedding day, until 11am the following morning. Use of our Bridal Suite is also included for the brides preparations and the couples overnight stay. If you are getting married between May and September, the hire charge also includes the use of our traditional, waterside marquee for your wedding breakfast. All couples are allocated their personal wedding co-ordinator who will work alongside you during your planning stages, liaise with your suppliers and be there by your sides on the wedding day itself. The co-ordinator will head up a team of amazing staff on the wedding day, who are there to cater to you and your guests requirements. All furniture, linen, cutlery, crockery, glassware is included.
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In-house Catering (price per head)
£47 - £52
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Packages (price per head)
Price from £70
Minimum number of guests: 60

Reviews for Prested Hall
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Andy Scott
Happy couple married in October
November 2018
Such A Magical Day

Our wedding day was such a magical day, thanks to Prested Hall Hotel My wife and I feel like we are only now getting back to normality since getting wed a month ago at Prested Hall. What a crazy journey, but so much fun and our wedding day was such a magical day. Leanne Walsh (Events Manager) and her team deserve all our praise for making our wedding such a wonderful event. Their help and support from when we first approached them to be our wedding venue, all the way through the build up, the wedding day itself and on departure, the following day after breakfast - they were absolutely marvellous. From helping guests on the day and guiding my wife and I through the wedding, Leanne and her team were brilliant and we couldn't have asked for a better venue, a better team or a better day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Love Mr & Mrs Scott

Kim & Nithin
Happy couple married in September
December 2017
"Everything was perfect!"

We hosted our wedding at Prested Hall in late September and accommodated as many family and friends as we could there on the night. Our events manager Melissa was fantastic - providing us with support long before the week of the wedding and during the week itself was instrumental with calming those wedding nerves :) Everything was perfect; from the warm professionalism shown by all the team at Prested Hall to the wedding breakfast and the fluid nature of the event. The guests had an extremely comfortable stay overnight and have all since provided feedback to us that this was truly an event in which they felt welcomed in a genuine manner by all at Prested. This hospitality in of itself is priceless and we would like to again extend a thanks to Melissa and crew and recommend this venue wholeheartedly for those who would like to hold a wedding here in future.

Sarah & Ralf
Happy couple married in August
November 2017
Perfect wedding venue

I could summarise this review in 3 words- Book this venue. Prested Hall is an absolutely amazing wedding venue, made even more amazing due to the awesome staff working here. Even from the first viewing of the venue, we were made to feel very special, and it was clear right away that these guys go far above and beyond what one would normally expect. Due to my partner working away, a date (25th August) was held back for 3 weeks until he could see the venue, which I can't see every venue doing! All the meetings we had in the planning phase, along with meal tasting and wine tasting, were superb. Everything, down to the smallest detail was discussed and noted, and by the time our wedding came around it was wonderful to see everything come together. Kathryn, our wedding event manager at Prested, the rest of the team and other events managers, are the most lovely people you could hope to have running your wedding day. In the weeks running up to the wedding, Prested liaise with all your vendors without you needing to, and set everything up on your behalf. Many people noted how relaxed both Ralf and I were on the day, and this is because there really was nothing to worry about- everything was covered. The actual day, with outdoor ceremony, was absolutely perfect in every way. Everyone noted how amazing Kathryn was in making everything so seamless. The meal in the marquee with the front side taken down was awesome, and the evening was perfect too, with the buffet seemingly never ending! All in all, I can't use the words amazing, perfect, etc enough, and we couldn't stop smiling on the day. Definitely visit this venue and have a look, you won't be disappointed!

Jacquie & Mark
Happy couple married in September
November 2017
2nd time around at Prested Hall!

My husband and I got married at Prested Hall 3rd September 2017. We decided to have the afternoon tea garden party, and as the weather was kind to us we were able to say our vows under the pretty gazebo by the lake. From start to finish the day went perfectly, the food was amazing, all freshly cooked and baked, and we especially enjoyed the jugs of pimms and beer on our tables instead of wine. The staff were fabulous! Every attention to detail covered, and our co-ordinator Melissa was wonderful, she went above and beyond her duties to make sure our day was perfect. We love Prested Hall so much it has become a second home to us! We have been back for lunch, and we will be going back on our 1st anniversary. Prested Hall is like a warm and inviting home from home. We would do it all again if we could!

Mel
Happy couple married in May
November 2017
Our beautiful wedding!

We were married at Prested Hall in May 2017 and it was a perfect day. The grounds are beautiful and it was the most glorious setting for our outdoor ceremony by the lake . Our reception took place inside where we had a gorgeous sit-down evening buffet. The food was delicious. Our wedding organiser took care of everything from start to finish and it was a wonderful day. I would very highly recommend this venue!

Chris and Clare Scarfe
Happy couple married in June
November 2017
Simply the most perfect day of our lives

Chris and I got married here on the 24th June. This was the most perfect day of our life. The venue is amazing. Our day couldn’t have gone better, thanks to the staff here. Nothing was too much trouble.

Nichola and Max
Happy couple married in July
November 2017
Amazing wedding day!

The first time we saw Prested Hall my partner and I knew it was perfect for our wedding day! The venue is absolutely beautiful and the staff are friendly and helpful. We visited Prested on several occasions before our wedding day and each time we fell in love with it more. We even visited for an afternoon tea.

Kerry
Happy couple married in October
October 2016
our wedding day was all we had every dreamed off...

our wedding day was all we had every dreamed off mainly due to the venue and the staff are absolutely amazing. They take all the stress away and give you so much confident that the day will run smoothly to which it did. Our wedding planner was Kat and she is a super star. not only is she lovely she is so professional in her job. She made me feel so relaxed on the day and looked after everyone so well. From start to finish prested Hall have been amazing.

Holly
Happy couple married in October
September 2016
We were over the moon with the service we received...

We were over the moon with the service we received from Prested Hall. The team were friendly, professional and really went the extra mile to ensure our day ran smoothly and was how we wanted it to be. The venue was beautiful and impeccably maintained, the food was excellent we were very happy with the services from the lost of recommended suppliers too.

Debbie Claydon-Flower
Happy couple married in October
September 2016
Staff were amazing, food was gorgeous

Just wow. 18 months of planning for the best day of my life. Married just 2 days ago and cannot fault a single second. My event co-ordinator was amazing and looked after us from start to finish. I was close to tears when she clocked off in the evening as I wanted her to stay and party with us. The staff were amazing, the food was gorgeous and I cannot rate this place high enough. All of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and we've had many a "best wedding ever" comment. Thank you so much xxxx

Location & Contact Details for Prested Hall

Wedding Venue Address
Feering Hill, Colchester, Essex, CO5 9EE, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Prested Hall?

We have so many beautiful weddings that it's difficult to choose just one. Each has their own wonderful theme with so much attention to detail, but some recent weddings that stand out are a 60's themed wedding where the bride was escorted down the drive by 50 vintage scooters, an Alice in Wonderland themed wedding and one couple hired a hot air balloon in which they got some amazing pictures!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Choose a venue like Prested, where you will be allocated your own personal wedding co-ordinator. Build a relationship with them and it will be worth its weight in gold. Our wedding planners will take care of every last little detail, including contacting your suppliers, ensuring times are confirmed etc.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

At a wedding recently we had place cards to put out on the table plan, but each person had been allocated a special animal place card holder. It was a lovely detail and each guest got to keep their particular animal to take home as a memento of the wedding

Describe Prested Hall in 5 adjectives

Charming, personal, welcoming, warm, friendly

Where’s the best photo spot at Prested Hall?

Somewhere either overlooking our grounds or next to the 15th century moat. There are so many great photo opportunities for photographers around the 75 acres of grounds here at Prested.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Prested Hall?

Yes, we've had many celebrities here at Prested, but we are too discrete to mention them by name

What’s your favourite canapé?

Prested handmade beef sliders with mature cheddar

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

a lovely warm bacon roll with lashings of brown sauce, or a devilish cheeseboard platter

What is Prested Hall most unique feature?

Our 15th Century moat, and the pretty wooden gazebo next to it, fully licensed for outdoor ceremonies.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our staff - nothing is ever too much trouble and all our staff have the same kind-hearted nature. We're human beings - we're often in tears at the weddings ourselves - and nothing matters more to us than our guests happiness, just take a look at our Tripadvisor reviews
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