Sam and Ewan's wonderful wedding at the simply stunning Blake Hall in Ongar, Essex.


Blake Hall is a truly distinctive wedding venue in Ongar, Essex, combining historic character, beautiful countryside and the flexibility to create a day that feels entirely your own. Set within 60 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland, this exclusive-use Essex wedding venue offers a romantic, private setting for ceremonies, celebrations and unforgettable photographs.


At the heart of Blake Hall are three beautifully restored 17th-century barns: the Essex Barn, Hay Barn and Old Saddlery. Each space has its own atmosphere, allowing the day to flow naturally from ceremony to drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening party. Original beams and period charm bring warmth and personality, while the grounds offer elegant lawns, rose gardens and ancient trees in every season.

Couples benefit from having the venue exclusively to themselves, creating an intimate experience shared only with the people who matter most. Blake Hall can accommodate up to 150 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, with space for up to 200 guests in the evening. The Stable Cottage, included for the wedding night, offers a relaxed and memorable end to the celebration.


Conveniently located near Ongar and within easy reach of Epping, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Harlow and London, Blake Hall gives guests the feeling of a rural escape without being difficult to reach. For couples seeking an elegant barn wedding venue in Essex with history, beautiful grounds and genuine exclusivity, Blake Hall is a wonderful place to begin married life.

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Three women in matching blue pajamas smile holding drinks outside a charming white house entrance.
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Seven bridesmaids in matching light blue pajama sets pose with bride in white outside an elegant home.
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Smiling blonde bride in white halter dress holding colorful bouquet of pastel flowers outdoors.
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Smiling blonde bride in white halter dress holding pastel bouquet at outdoor wedding reception.
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Two bridesmaids in blue satin gowns walk down the aisle holding bouquets at an elegant barn wedding.
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Two bridesmaids in blue satin dresses walk down a flower-petal aisle in a rustic barn wedding venue.
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Groom in navy suit with blue tie and white boutonniere at wedding ceremony.
Bride in white halter gown walks down aisle with father in barn venue, holding colorful bouquet, guests lining the path.