With landscaped gardens and magnificent views towards the River Blackwater, Layer Marney Tower is your perfect wedding venue. The mellow Tudor brickwork and terracotta decorations make a fabulous backdrop for your photos. From the first time you see Layer Marney Tower you will be overwhelmed. It is a magnificent building with efficient, friendly staff, who make sure that your special day is indeed special. With great attention to detail our small team ensure that you and your guests have a worry free, fantastic day. Our caterers use only the best ingredients, where possible, locally sourced. Come and see us, you won't be disappointed.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Karen Brand

Congratulations on your engagement and thank you for your interest in Layer Marney Tower. I look forward to welcoming you for a private viewing, where you can start to envisage your perfect day here.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1991

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Layer Marney Tower

Wedding Venue Type

Barn

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

140

Reception Capacity

180

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Fireworks Permitted

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Marquee Permitted

Pet Friendly

Disabled Access

Grade I/II Listed Building

On-Site Parking

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Outdoor Reception Space

Water View

Wedding Catering

In-house Catering

No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Alcohol Licence

Pricing for Layer Marney Tower

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£2,350 - £7,700

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What's Included?

External caterers not permitted

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Furniture included

Couple accommodation included

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Prices dependant on season, day of the week and year. The reception fee is a venue hire charge and therefore includes use of the Long Gallery, garden and grounds, heating, lighting, tables and chairs. Also included is an overnight stay in the Honeymoon Suite, known as the de Zoete Rooms and use of the chauffeur driven 1930's Rolls Royce.

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Reviews for Layer Marney Tower
(40)

Ted and Charlotte

Happy couple married in November

December 2024

A fantastic wedding experience

We had a fantastic wedding at the end of November at the magical LMT. Karen and Nick were helpful throughout and constantly supportive. Nothing was too much trouble and they were always responsive. The tower, barn, long gallery and grounds all looked stunning even on an overcast winter day. Thanks to the LMT team we will have memories to cherish for a long time.

Sharon & Peter

Happy couple married in May

December 2024

Our wedding day

A beautiful place to be married. Karen's professional and welcoming show-round helped us choose the perfect rooms for our ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening entertainment. The gardens are well maintained and along with the impressive Tudor Gatehouse, the venue provided the stunning background for our most treasured wedding day photographs. Our guests were suitably impressed too and talked about the day long after we had left. We were well looked after by the Caterers and their helpful staff. Thank you to everyone who made our BIG day a really memorable one.

Courtney

Happy couple married in June

December 2024

Amazing venue, amazing staff!

Layer Marney Tower is an amazing wedding venue! There are so many special areas where you can celebrate different parts of the day - from the beautiful gardens to the Long Hall to the barn. We utilised all of the spaces and it worked so well to have our guests move from one to the next for different sections of the celebration. The team at LMT is also a joy to work with, from recommending local vendors to quickly responding to any queries we had, we can't recommend them enough as hosts on your special day. Wish we could celebrate this day at LMT again and again!

Geena and Jack

Happy couple married in September

November 2024

The most magical day of our lives

Karen was amazing all the way through out planning process. Allowed us to book visits as much as needed, even went as far as agreeing to have our engagement shoot at the beautiful layer marney before our amazing ceremony there. Helped calm my nerves and made the whole process so easy and relaxing. We rode in on horse back and carriage and had smoke bombs in the beautiful garden. It couldn't have gone smoother. Thank you so much ❤️

Response from the venue

It was our absolute pleasure; we are so happy to read your review! Best wishes from the LMT team.

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Katie & Charlie

Happy couple married in August

November 2024

Best wedding venue!

I would highly recommend layer marney as a wedding venue. The process was very smooth & Karen was extremely helpful. The venue is beautiful & they are very flexible for you to be able to make the day exactly how you want it. The venue comes with approved caterers that you have to use, and they are also great. All our guests complimented the venue & the food. We were so happy we chose here to get married.

Response from the venue

Thank you so much for your testimonial; it was a fantastic day, and even the rain couldn't dampen your spirits! We hope you have some amazing memories from your wedding day. Best wishes from the LMT team.

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Fiona

Happy couple married in September

November 2024

Incredible venue

I'm so happy we chose Layer Marney for our wedding! The venue is just amazing, and everything went so smoothly in the run up and on the day. Karen was fantastic, liaising with suppliers, walking us through the logistics of the day, and graciously dealing with all of our questions. The building and grounds are stunning, so full of character, and made for some wonderful photos. Wish we could do it all again!

Tanya and Greg

Happy couple married in June

July 2024

We would certainly recommend Layer Marney Tower

Layer Marney Tower provided the perfect venue for our wedding day. Karen was amazing and I could not fault the venue or the Layer Marney staff. We would certainly recommend Layer Marney as it was a beautiful setting and everything we dreamed of for our big day. The Rolls Royce and Routemaster Bus were a fantastic addition to our day.

Amy and James

Happy couple married in September

July 2024

Best day of our lives

Dear Karen, Nick and the LMT team, Thank you SO much for providing the perfect venue for our perfect wedding day. We honestly had the best day of our lives and the build up ran so smoothly and efficiently thanks to you all. Our guests all said how beautiful the venue was, and we were so lucky with the weather too! We could not have asked for anything more.

Katie and Dan

Happy couple married in August

July 2024

An unforgettable day

Thank you so much for all your help in planning our wedding. Time has flown since August but we wanted to thank you and all the team at Layer Marney and Bouquet Garni for an unforgettable day.

Chris and Kate

Happy couple married in September

July 2024

Such a special place

Dear Karen, Thank you so, so much for all your help to make our wedding such a perfect day - it was so wonderful and we couldn't have asked for anything more. Layer Marney Tower is such a special place and it was a dream getting married there. Thank you for making it so easy and straightforward! Thank you again.

Location & Contact Details for Layer Marney Tower

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Layer Marney, Colchester, Essex, CO59US, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Colchester

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M25

Nearest Train Station

Witham

Nearest Airport

Stansted

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Wedding Viewing Weekend

18th January 2025

On Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th January 2025 we are giving you the perfect opportunity to view with private tours of the venue, by appointment only. See the reception rooms dressed for a wedding.

Wedding Open Day

9th February 2025

A chance to tour the venue dressed for a wedding with one of our friendly team. Meet our caterers and a selection of trusted wedding suppliers, for extra inspiration for your special day.

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Layer Marney Tower?

They are all the best weddings! Each one is magical.

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

Discuss a realistic budget and then get organised with your plans by prioritising the most important aspects of your day. Delegate jobs, (as friends and family love to help) and never be afraid to ask the venue for help.

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

Too many to mention but we always enjoy hearing a personalised reading or vows during the ceremony, and seeing the four legged friend of the wedding couple accompany them down the aisle.

Describe Layer Marney Tower in 5 adjectives

Friendly, Picturesque, Romantic, Flexible, Countryside.

Where’s the best photo spot at Layer Marney Tower?

Photographers tell us they are spoilt for choice, whether inside or outside but we love all pictures taken on the steps with the backdrop of the magnificent Tudor tower.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Layer Marney Tower?

Danny Dyer, Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. There are many more, but we couldn't possibly divulge any details...!

What’s your favourite canapé?

A miniature Yorkshire pudding with roast beef and horseradish sauce.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

A ransack of the sweet cart.

What is Layer Marney Tower most unique feature?

The 500 year old magnificent Tudor buildings and Tower, nestled in the Essex countryside.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The feedback and reviews we receive about our friendly, professional team.

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