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Holiday Inn Colchester

Colchester, Essex5.0 · 9 reviewsWebsite

Planning your wedding is such an exciting and important moment for you both, and we’re so pleased you’ve landed on our page to learn more about what we offer. We understand that there’s a lot to consider, so we’ve made it easier by offering a selection of packages to suit your needs. Classic Package Perfect for larger celebrations, the Classic Package is for 40 day guests and 70 evening guests . I

Venue type
Large hotel
Capacity
0–100 guests (100 seated)
Ceremony licence
Celebration only

About Holiday Inn Colchester

Planning your wedding is such an exciting and important moment for you both, and we’re so pleased you’ve landed on our page to learn more about what we offer. We understand that there’s a lot to consider, so we’ve made it easier by offering a selection of packages to suit your needs. Classic Package Perfect for larger celebrations, the Classic Package is for 40 day guests and 70 evening guests . It includes: Room hire for your wedding breakfast and evening reception Welcome drink Wine with your wedding breakfast Two-course wedding breakfast Toast drink Chair covers and sashes Disco and evening buffet Pricing: £3,750 for 2025 £3,850 for 2026 £3,950 for 2027 Note: If you’d like to increase the number of guests, that’s absolutely fine , as long as it doesn’t exceed the capacity of the room. Twilight Package If you’re planning a more intimate evening celebration, the Twilight Package may be just what you’re looking for. This package is for 50 evening guests and includes: Room hire for the evening reception Welcome drink Canapés Finger buffet Disco Pricing: £2,450 for 2025 £2,550 for 2026 £2,650 for 2027 Note: As with the Classic Package, guest numbers can be increased as long as they fit within the room’s capacity. Intimate Package For those who want to celebrate with close friends and family, our Intimate Package is ideal. This is for up to 40 guests and includes: Room hire Welcome drinks Two-course wedding breakfast Toast drink Pricing: £65 per person for 2025 £70 per person for 2026 £75 per person for 2027 Cultural Celebrations If you’d like to incorporate cultural traditions into your wedding, we offer self-catering options to ensure your celebration reflects your unique heritage. Whether it's a Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Caribbean, or any other celebration, we’re here to help. Plus, you’re welcome to bring in specialised caterers to serve your authentic cuisine. Self-catered Packages: £3, 25 0 for 2025 £ 3,75 0 for 2026 £ 4,250 for 2027 Add-Ons For all packages, you can add ceremony room hire for £ 4 00 . The guest numbers can also be increased, as long as this does not exceed the capacity of the room you can bring as many guests as you wish. Bespoke Packages If you want something truly unique , our event planning team is happy to help you create a bespoke package tailored to your vision. Complimentary Perks All packages include a complimentary stay for the happy couple on the night of the wedding and discounted accommodation rates for your guests. If you’d like more details or would like to discuss a personalized package, feel free to reach out. We’re here to make your wedding dreams come true!

Facilities, accommodation and access

  • Confetti permitted
  • Entertainment licence
  • Outdoor fireworks permitted
  • Wedding coordinator
  • Accessible facilities
  • Corkage option
  • DJ facilities
  • Swimming pool
  • Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
  • Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
  • Exclusive use
  • Evening reception facilities

The venue in photographs

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Finding us

Holiday Inn Colchester, Colchester, Essex, CO6 3QL, England

Reviews

5.0 average from 9 reviews

Imported

Hi coco and Sarah! The best wedding planners ever! Can I just say what an amazing team you guys and your staff at the holiday inn are. You guys and your team were fantastic wedding planners. Your support to make our day so special was second to none. The venue was stunning ,Your staff were so…

Gertrude · 2025-08-17

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From the start of plannig till the day after our wedding I cannot fault the Holiday Inn and the fantastic wedding coordinator Darrell. The whole team were amazing and our day went so smoothly thanks to the entire team. The transformation of the ceremony and reception rooms were incredible. We had…

Tammy · 2024-10-16

Imported

Will you please thank Hannah and Scott for all they did Saturday it was a perfect day with no problem at all.

Anonymous · 2016-08-15

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We had a lovely time. Everyone was very accommodating and helpful, especially Scott. We also enjoyed our stay in the

Corina · 2016-08-15

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Thank you so much for organising our day . It was fabulous and nothing was too much trouble for the staff involved. Please can you pass on special thanks to Hannah who was brilliant while I had a diva moment . Every guest had a great time including Pauls mum who appreciated the attention given to…

Paul · 2016-09-15

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We had our wedding here this week and it was arranged excellently and exactly how we wanted it. The staff were wonderful and made sure we and our guests were well looked after. We stayed

Johan · 2016-09-22

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our day was more than what we expected, Sam from hoiliday inn was incredible, the day went with no hitch. the guests remarked on their day enjoyed every minute. our venue meal was lovely. t

Linda · 2023-09-18

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Me and my wife Got married here hoilday eight ash green 2/9/23 The team here where brilliant we got married a year early then we planned for a few reason so we

Adam · 2023-09-23

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