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Mulberry House, wedding venue in Essex, UK
Wedding Venue
Wedding Venue
5.0(331)

Mulberry House

Chelmsford Road, High Ongar, Essex, CM5 9NL, Essex, UK

Guest capacity
40 to 150 guests
Per person from
Menus from £125

About Mulberry House

Mulberry House is a family-owned and operated wedding venue located in High Ongar, England. This Essex estate is nestled on 22 acres of rolling fields, wishing wells, and lakes that create a breathtaking backdrop. The historic house has been subtly converted into a boutique hotel while retaining its origional charm and details. Featuring stunning Georgian architecture mixed with 21st-century additions, this venue is a luxurious and unique setting to hold weddings all year through. Facilities and Capacity Mulberry House is licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 140 people. The venue has two beautiful wedding reception spaces, both of which come equipped with working bars and can seat between 50 and 140 guests. The Copper Room is furnished with exquisite chandeliers and exposed beams, while the Marquee is draped with white cloth and fairy lights. Before dining and dancing, drinks receptions can be held on the terrace overlooks the grounds and lake. After the festivities, you and your loved ones can retire to the hotel's 25 overnight accommodations. These comfortable and tastefully-designed en-suite bedrooms will allow you to relax and unwind after a fun-filled day with all your friends and family. Services Offered Mulberry House only hosts one wedding per day, meaning that no other couple is married here on the same day. For your big day, you will have a dedicated Wedding Co-Ordinator, Function Manager, and waiting staff at your disposal to ensure everything goes seamlessly. NATIONAL Award Winning.. we cannot help but shout it from the rooftops, we a SO PROUD! 2025 Essex Wedding Awards – Outstanding Contribution - Claire O'Sullivan 2024 National Winner of the Wedding Industry Awards – Wedding Venue (Hotel) 2024 Essex Wedding Awards – Best Events Team of the Year 2023 National Winner of the Wedding Industry Awards – Wedding Venue (Hotel) 2023 Essex Wedding Awards – Best Historic Venue of the Year 2023 Essex Wedding Awards – Best Hotel Venue of the Year

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Styles & facilities

Historic
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
In the country
Small hotel
Stately home
Outdoor license
Civil ceremony licence
Wedding coordinator
Accessible facilities
Corkage option
DJ facilities
Live band facilities
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Changing room for wedding guests
Exclusive use
Evening reception facilities
Alcohol licence
In-house catering
Car parking
Seated meal facilities
Dance floor
Buffet meal facilities
Health suite
Marquee available
Overnight accommodation for guests
Pet-friendly
Confetti permitted
Entertainment licence

Reviews

5.0(331)5/5 from 331 couple reviews

5/5 review

LaurenAugust 2026

5.0

I can’t even start to find the words - we got married at Mulberry House in early August, and I cannot speak highly enough of everyone who works there and the venue itself. From the morning, the getting ready spaces are just perfect - myself, my mum, my aunt and 4 bridesmaids got ready at the venue and there was so much space. My husband said the same about the men’s changing room too. We used the outside ceremony space which was just gorgeous - all of our guests commented on how lovely the grounds are, some of them got up early for breakfast the next morning just to explore and take pictures! The fact that we could have so many people stay and debrief over breakfast the next morning was perfect, and all of the rooms were modern and comfy. All of the staff at Mulberry House were amazing, there was nothing that was too much. Claire made our day so so easy, and made sure that amongst all of the busyness, we still had moments just the two of us to catch up together and take it all in. She always made sure we had a drink, asked whether we needed water or food, she got my elderly grandparents teas and made sure they were comfortable, and made the whole day run so smoothly, we would have been absolutely lost without her. Sammy as well was so helpful in the evening, and helped set up the nightcap at the end of the evening and made sure we had everything we needed. We’re so grateful for all of the work behind the scenes that makes the day run so smoothly so that we could just take it all in. Our guests still talk about Mulberry Hous

5/5 review

ReissAugust 2026

5.0

Demi and I were married on 23 August 2026, and from start to finish Mulberry House delivered an experience that genuinely made our dream wedding come true. Every department played a part, and the level of care, communication and professionalism was exceptional. Chloe, Nicola & Jo This team worked seamlessly with all our chosen suppliers, ensuring everything transitioned smoothly on the day. Their communication was clear, supportive and reassuring throughout the entire planning process. No question ever felt too small or too obvious — they guided us with patience and expertise from beginning to end. Aaron & the Catering Team Food was one of the most important elements for us and our guests when choosing a venue. We wanted an authentic Caribbean menu that honoured our heritage, and Aaron’s team delivered beyond expectations. After providing feedback at the tasting, the team absolutely smashed it on the day. Our guests were blown away from the very first canapé — mac and cheese balls, ackee and saltfish plantain cups, and mini Jamaican patties. The mains were just as impressive: boneless curry mutton, jerk chicken, rice, homemade coleslaw and fresh salad. The most common feedback we received was that it felt like being back in Barbados. Sammy & the Bar Team Sammy and the bar team kept the drinks flowing effortlessly, making sure our guests were well looked after and that we, the bride and groom, always had what we needed. The small touches made a big difference — from matching the energy of the groomsmen to easing nerves before speeches and keeping the excitement high during our entrance. They were on our “wave” from the very beginning. The only downside to having such an attentive, talented team in every department is that the day goes by far too quickly — it leaves you wanting to do it all over

5/5 review

LauraAugust 2026

5.0

Our wedding day at Mulberry House was absolutely incredible! Can’t recommend this venue enough! From the first viewing, the Mulberry House team have been incredible! Chloe and Nicola were amazing and so helpful throughout the planning and Jo, Claire, Bonnie and the team were phenomenal on the day! Everyone was so lovely and helpful and went above and beyond for us. The day ran so smoothly and we are so grateful for all the hard work that the team put in to ensure that we had the perfect wedding day. The venue is so beautiful and we loved that we got to use so much of the venue as we got married at the lakeside gazebo, had the wedding breakfast in the copper room and used the marquee for the evening. The food was absolutely incredible and all

5/5 review

KieraJuly 2026

5.0

Booking Mulberry House was a no brainer for us, we fell in love straight away and couple picture our special day there so clearly. They have everything a more you could possibly want, from the grounds to the food it was all perfect! You will be so looked after here, as a bride I was made to feel like part of their family. My husband and I was their main priority and t

5/5 review

CatherineJuly 2026

5.0

Mulberry House is the most stunning venue. Our daughter got married there on Friday and it was an absolutely perfrct day! From day one when we came to view the venue right up to tidying up our last remaining wedding bits the day after the wedding, everyone at Mulberry was so kind and helpful, attentive and professional throughout the whole process. The venue is absolutely stunning. The way the wedding flowed from the outside gazebo for the ceremony onto the outside patio and conservatory for drinks and canapés then into the copper room for the wedding breakfast and then the marquee for the evening was seamless. You can choose the most amazing venue which takes your breath away as soon as you drive up the gravel path, but it’s the people that are working their socks off behind the scenes inside that make this place run like clockwork. We could see how hard every single one of the staff worked yet always smiling and stopping what they were doing to make sure we have everything we needed. The food was amazing too! Everyone said they had never tasted food so good at a wedding (that was still hot when it came out too!!) We chose suppliers that have worked at the venue countless times. The rapport they have with each other and the p

5/5 review

JulieJune 2026

5.0

We had the most anazing day here for my daughters wedding, the staff are simply the best and go beyond and above to make your day perfect, which it was..the grounds are stunning and food spectacular..the attention to detail spot on..they are with you morning till night..we were upset tp leave on Sunday as it felt like leaving family but we will be back for events.. thank you to all the wedding team, ladies and gents behind the bars, chefs. Reception team and everyone that makes mulberry house what it is,

5/5 review

NaomiMay 2026

5.0

We had an incredible wedding day, we would not change a thing! Claire and the team were truly amazing and helped us out so much, they helped the day run so smoothly and without them none of it would’ve been possible. We are beyond grateful to every individual who worked on making sure our wedding was everything we’d imagined! Our wedding from the begging right until the end would not have been possible without all the help we had - Our venue viewing with Jo, meetings with Chloe, emails with Nicola and Chloe with any questions we had (they answered every single query we had big or small), Food tasting, a phone call with Olivia, the drop off the day before, the on the day team, Claire, JoJo, the lady on reception and the bar staff and the team who were there for breakfast the next morning. We chose the traditional british BBQ for our wedding breakfast and the pizza buffet for our evening food - The food was amazing, we’ve even had our guests tell us how much they enjoyed the food. Claire you are amazing at what you do and I could not have got through the day without you, Liam and I are so grateful for you 🤍 JoJo, thank you so much for you help the morning of the wedding and making sure that my dress was laid perfectly before walking down the aisle, I am so grateful ☺️ We want to say a HUGE thank y

5/5 review

MichelleApril 2026

5.0

We cannot put into words how incredible Mulberry House and every member of staff are! From the 1st look around with Georgia, we knew Mulberry House was special and the venue to hold our dream day. It has beautiful grounds and lovely, clean, modern accommodation for guests...the honeymoon suite is something else! Staff were all so wonderful, friendly and caring, ensuring every little detail was taken care of making us feel so relaxed. We mainly communicated with Chloe and at times, Nicola too. Both are such lovely, easy to talk to ladies who really made our experience of planning our wedding smooth and stress-free. Claire & Jo were fantastic on our wedding day, truly making us feel like VIPs. T

5/5 review

MatthewApril 2026

5.0

We honestly don’t have enough words to thank the incredible team at Mulberry House for everything they did to make our wedding day so perfect. From the very beginning, Chloe and Nicola were absolutely amazing. Their support, guidance, and attention to detail throughout the entire planning process made what could have been a stressful experience feel so smooth and enjoyable. They were always there to answer questions, offer advice, and make sure every little detail reflected exactly what we wanted. Their passion and dedication truly shone through, and we felt completely confident knowing we were in such capable hands. Plus supporting Matthew in all the secret planning for his surprise for his future husband and guests on the day by keeping details off all the paperwork but still remembering every private planned detail. In the lead-up to the big day, their organisation and care reassured us constantly, and it meant we were able to relax and genuinely look forward to our wedding. On the day itself, Jo was simply incredible. Having her there as our wedding coordinator meant everything ran seamlessly from start to finish. She was calm, professional, and so attentive, making sure everything was perfectly in place and that we didn’t have to worry about a single thing. Because of her, we were able to fully soak in every moment of our special day. Mulberry House is a beautiful venue, but it’s the people behind it who truly make it special. The whole team went above and beyond for us, and we are so grateful for the care, effort, and love they put into making our wedding unforgettable. We would wholeheartedly recommend Mulberry House to anyone looking for

5/5 review

PaigeMarch 2026

5.0

We had such a great experience with Mulberry House, from the booking right up until the day after the wedding. The staff couldn't do enough for you, they were so helpful, friendly and made you feel relaxed. The booking process was great, we had to move our date and the staff made it so much easier for us. T

4.4/5 review

PaulFebruary 2026

4.4

We had our wedding here on Friday 30th January 2026.. we booked mulberry house for our wedding on our first viewing, we loved how the venue looks, how adaptable it was and it is set in some lovely grounds, The team are very friendly and welcoming and we always felt we had a good amount of support and advice available on the lead up to the day. We had some trouble with forms that needed filling out, as we are a same sex couple we were surprised to find that forms were sent to us with “brides” information on it as there was obviously no bride to be! I did have to ask the team to be mindful that we are a male gay couple and received a swift apology however we did receive further forms relating to “the Bride” which was disappointing to us, as the venue advertises that they are proud to support gay marriage. On the day the team were great and very helpful, Our on the day coordinator Jo was fantastic and ensured that everything was just as we wanted it as well as giving support to a very emotional groom to be! The whole day ran very smoothly without any hiccups and it’s clear that they are fantastic at what they do here.. we did feel that the teams sense of importance did taper off somewhat the following morning and we found it difficult to get help with questions we had, we also didn’t like that our props and personal belongings had been bundled into a big cage for us to collect and pack away, it all felt a little bit rushed the following morning be

4.6/5 review

RichardFebruary 2026

4.6

We got married at Mulberry House on January 31st 2026 and we couldn't have wished for a better wedding. Chloe was awesome in the booking/planning process and Nicola too on the day. We were taken care of so well in such a lovely setting, with a historic house, modern ceremony room/marquee, and simply stunning grounds for photos and guests to walk around etc. The food suppl

5/5 review

LauraJanuary 2026

5.0

From start to finish, we had the best wedding experience at Mulberry House. The staff was extremely detailed, thorough, and overall helpful leading up to our day and the day itself. A special shoutout to Chloe, Nicola, and Claire for all their hard work helping with our wedding. All of our guests raved ab

5/5 review

CharlotteDecember 2025

5.0

Mulberry House from start to finish were absolutely incredible. Their attention to detail and warm welcoming to everyone was something special. Me and my husband had the best wedding day last Friday. Everything was perfect and every single guest said that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The fact that it was Christmasy was also just perfect. Special shout outs to Nicola and Chloe who made sure all of the planning went smoothly and they were beyond helpful. Also Jo and Claire were so attentive on the day, nothing was too much trouble and they looked after us so well making our day just so amazing. Thank you guys so much, g

5/5 review

PaulDecember 2025

5.0

We held our wedding on 30th November 2025 at Mulberry House and honestly, we are so happy we chose this venue. Every single staff member showed the highest level of care and professionalism, and they all went above and beyond even for the smallest things, from the day we first looked around right up to the big day. No ask ever felt too much of a burden, and they were always available to help - whoever you asked a question of seemed to know what was going on at all times which made us feel like we were super important and valued, and this didn’t just go for us. The entire bridal party and the guests were kept on schedule and informed thanks to our wonderful co-ordinator, Claire, (who even brought me canapes outside during the photos as she realised I hadn’t eaten anything yet). We also had some very elderly guests who were kept warm and full of tea by the reception team when things got too chilly for them outside. The venue itself is stunning and very photogenic, inside and out, from the Copper room where we held the ceremony and breakfast, through the Garden room to the Marquee. The honeymoon suite itself is very spacious and comfortable (and perfect for your first night as husband and wife!) The Christmas decorations are a wonderful touch too if you get married during their Christmas period as we did and complimented our own theme perfectly. The food was delicious and cooked perfectly with everyone’s preferences catered for, from religious requirements to how well done their meat was cooked. Honestly, if you’re considering Mulberry House for your wedding, you won’t regret it!

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