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Mulberry House is an estate destination wedding venue in High Ongar, United Kingdom, hosting 140 at dinner and 150 at the ceremony.

Mulberry House

High OngarEngland, United Kingdom

Mulberry House is a historic estate in High Ongar, Essex, with gardens for outdoor ceremonies and indoor reception space as a backup when the weather turns.

Guests
140 at dinner150 at the ceremony
Rooms
24 rooms
Cost
£8,750 to £17,600as a package
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
All year
Getting there
STNabout 30 min by car

About the venue

Mulberry House is a historic estate in High Ongar, Essex, with gardens for outdoor ceremonies and indoor reception space as a backup when the weather turns.

The venue is licensed for legal ceremonies on site and seats up to 150 guests for a ceremony, 140 for a seated dinner, and holds 200 standing.

With 24 bedrooms across room types from Standard Doubles to a Honeymoon Suite, plus in-house catering, a bar, dance space and an on-site coordinator, couples and their guests can stay put for the whole celebration.

London Stansted (STN) is a 30-minute transfer away, and the estate hosts weddings any day of the week, all twelve months of the year.

  • Licensed for legal ceremonies on site, outdoors in the gardens or indoors with a weather backup
  • Capacity for 150 seated for the ceremony, 140 for seated dining and 200 standing
  • 24 bedrooms including Deluxe, Superior Double, Family Suite and Honeymoon Suite options
  • Package pricing from GBP 8,750 to GBP 17,600, with off-season packages from GBP 5,000

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
140 guests
Standing reception
200 guests
Ceremony, seated
150 guests

Staying over

Rooms
24 rooms
Room types
10 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Whole property must be taken with the wedding
No

House rules

Weddings held
All year
Days of the week
Any day
Exclusive use required
No
Music until
00:00
Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
STN, 30 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

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What do the wedding packages include?
Packages cover the reception space, catering, drinks and staff. Pricing runs from GBP 8,750 to GBP 17,600, with off-season packages between GBP 5,000 and GBP 6,750. Full details are at https://mulberry-house.com/wedding-venue-essex/prices/
Can we bring our own caterer or suppliers?
Yes. External catering is permitted and there is no approved-vendors-only policy, though in-house catering is available if you prefer it.
Is exclusive use of the estate required?
No. A full buyout is available if you want it, but neither a buyout nor exclusive use is required.
How many guests can stay overnight?
There are 24 bedrooms on site, ranging from Standard and Small Double Rooms for two up to a Superior Double Room in the Courtyard Area sleeping four.
How late can the music go?
The noise curfew is midnight (00:00).

Weddings held here

2025
Jodie and Sam

Starting 2025 with a celebration like no other, Jodie and Sam married here at Mulberry House.

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2023
Karen and Richard

Karen and Richard 3rd July 2023

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  • Seated dinner: 140 guests

    “This large marquee has seating for up to 140 guests for a sit-down meal or 200 informally for an evening reception.”
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  • Standing reception: 200 guests

    “How many guests can Mulberry House accommodate? We can accommodate up to 150 day guests and 200 evening guests.”
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  • Ceremony, seated: 150 guests

    “How many people can attend a ceremony at Mulberry House? Up to 150 people can attend a ceremony at Mulberry House.”
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  • Rooms: 24 rooms

    “Can guests stay overnight? Yes, we have 24 guest bedrooms for overnight accommodation.”
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  • Room types: 10 listed

    “Deluxe Room”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Everything is included in our package, from food and beverage to full venue hire, and yes, you can have the venue exclusively to yourselves for the day.”
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  • Whole property must be taken with the wedding: No

    “Bedrooms are priced separately.”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “Can you get married at Mulberry House? Yes, we are licensed for civil ceremonies – we have an indoor ceremony room, an outdoor lakeview gazebo ceremony, and a woodland ceremony space.”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “Can we have an outdoor wedding ceremony at Mulberry House? Yes, we have two different outdoor ceremony spaces for you to choose from – The Lakeview Gazebo or The Woodland wedding.”
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  • Indoor option if it rains: Yes

    “What happens if it rains on our wedding day? If you decide you would like to get married outside and it then rains, we always have the indoor ceremony ready and prepared for back-up, so all we do is move your decorations inside and carry on as normal!”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Wedding receptions can take placed in either our Copper Room or our starlit Marquee, both spaces have bars located within the room and are suitable for your wedding breakfast, where you and your guests will enjoy the wonderful food produced by our in-house chefs, or your evening reception, where you can all party the night away before retiring to bed in one of our 25 en-suite bedrooms.”
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  • Outside caterers allowed: Yes

    “This enables you to utilise our venue spaces and grounds for your wedding with the freedom to choose your own caterers, entertainers and team.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “Wedding receptions can take placed in either our Copper Room or our starlit Marquee, both spaces have bars located within the room and are suitable for your wedding breakfast, where you and your guests will enjoy the wonderful food produced by our in-house chefs, or your evening reception, where you can all party the night away before retiring to bed in one of our 25 en-suite bedrooms.”
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  • Price: £8,750 to £17,600 as a package

    “Saturdays £16,800.00 For 80 guests (add adult guests @ £210 each) Fridays £12,600.00 For 60 guests (add adult guests @ £210 each) Sundays and Thursdays £10,800.00 For 60 guests (add adult guests @ £180 each) Monday to Wednesday £8,750.00 For 50 guests (add adult guests @ £175 each)”
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  • Off-season price: £5,000 to £6,750 as a package

    “Fridays and Saturdays £6,750.00 For 50 guests (add adult guests @ £135 each) Sundays and Thursdays £6,500.00 For 50 guests (add adult guests @ £130 each) Monday to Wednesday £5,000.00 For 40 guests (add adult guests @ £125 each)”
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  • Included: Reception space, catering, drinks and staff

    “Everything is included in our package, from food and beverage to full venue hire, and yes, you can have the venue exclusively to yourselves for the day.”
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  • Weddings held: All year

    “Does Mulberry House host weddings all year round? Yes, we host weddings every month of the year, whether it’s a whimsical summer wedding, or a festive winter wedding.”
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  • Days of the week: Any day

    “Can we get married at Mulberry House on a weekday? Absolutely, we host weddings from Monday to Sunday, you can get married whichever day suits you most.”
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  • Exclusive use required: No

    “Any areas of the Hotel you are not using will be locked.”
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  • Music until: 00:00

    “Decibel limit for sound in the Marquee is 95 decibels and music must be turned off at midnight.”
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  • Pets: Yes

    “Can we bring our dog to our wedding? Yes, Mulberry House is dog friendly, we even have two bedrooms which are dog friendly too!”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Is Mulberry House suitable for children? Yes, we welcome children of all ages to weddings here at Mulberry House.”
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  • Nearest airport: STN, 30 min by car

    “We are a short drive away from Epping railway station, we are close to the M25 and M11 as well as being a 30-minute drive from Stanstead Airport.”
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  • Parking: Yes

    “Is there parking at Mulberry House? Yes, we have free on-site parking.”
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  • Step-free access: Yes

    “Is Mulberry House accessible? Yes, here at Mulberry House we have accessible bedrooms, toilets as well as ramps throughout the venue for wheelchairs.”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “Wedding receptions can take placed in either our Copper Room or our starlit Marquee, both spaces have bars located within the room and are suitable for your wedding breakfast, where you and your guests will enjoy the wonderful food produced by our in-house chefs, or your evening reception, where you can all party the night away before retiring to bed in one of our 25 en-suite bedrooms.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “After the ceremony a full reception was hosted within the marquee and was followed by dancing through the night in the Mulberry Suite.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “The grounds of Mulberry House are an extensive oasis of beauty and tranquillity, providing the ideal setting for wedding photos.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “The historic house has been subtly converted into a boutique hotel while retaining its original charm and details.”
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  • Coordinator on the day: Yes

    “Our experienced and dedicated team of wedding planners, wedding function managers and team of chefs work closely with you to ensure that your special day is unforgettable.”
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  • Suppliers from the venue's list: No

    “This enables you to utilise our venue spaces and grounds for your wedding with the freedom to choose your own caterers, entertainers and team.”
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£8,750 to £17,600as a package

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