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The Reid Rooms

Marks Hall Lane

Margaret Roding

Chelmsford

Essex

CM6 1QT

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0800 169 3087

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Mary Briscoe

Built nearly 200 years ago as stables for the working horses on Marks Hall Farm, The Reid Rooms provide a unique rural setting combining the best of modern facilities with timeless charm. The attractive weather boarded buildings are set in beautiful countryside and back on to the moat of the Grade II Listed 15th century farmhouse and its superb gardens.

The Reid Rooms offers a linked series of rooms surrounding a landscaped courtyard, ideal for capturing the more informal moments as the bride and groom mingle with their guests.

The farmhouse and it's gardens are particularly nice for shots of the brides preparations and also offers some seclusion for more formal portraits whilst guests relax with drinks and canapés in the courtyard.

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The Ceremony Room. With an exposed timber framework, this cleverly converted room can accommodate up to 100 guests and provides an intimate and very special setting for all civil ceremonies. From the Ceremony Room, a paved walkway leads between raised planting beds to The Courtyard.

The Courtyard. This attractive, landscaped area is sheltered on three sides, and provides views over the moat and 15th century Marks Hall Farmhouse. Tables, chairs, parasols and a “minstrel’s gallery” above provide a delightful setting for drinks in fine weather.

The Reception Room. A spacious, tasteful reception area complete with a bar hand-built by local craftsmen. There is also a dance floor for evening entertainment. For larger ceremonies, the bar may also be used as an alternative ceremony room for up to 120 guests.

The Dining Room. The fine oak and elm beams, trussed with American pine, combine with subtle lighting to evoke warmth and tranquillity, giving depth and character to this great room. The Dining Room can seat up to 120 guests

After the Wedding Breakfast, the Drawing Room, complete with log burning fire, and the adjoining Garden Room offer a comfortable retreat for drinks and coffee in a quiet, relaxed atmosphere.

All images used courtesy of db photography

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