Wedding Venues Chelmsford

Channels has one of the finest Wedding Venues in Chelmsford. Whether you picture an intimate drinks party in a contemporary space streaming with daylight or a traditional dinner and dance for 400 of your closest friends, Channels offers Chelmsford’s best selection of rooms for a wedding. An experienced team of banqueting designers, florists and our Executive Chef provide a bespoke service to ensure your day is as perfect as you imagined.

The beautifully restored 17th century thatched Essex Barn is a idyllic venue for your special day. Set in tranquil surroundings, with large outside areas, a fountain, an avenue of mature tress & an 4 Stars Gold Award 14 bedroom lodge.

With years of experience our Wedding coordinators & Head Chefs will ensure your dream comes true. Every wedding is Special to us. You can be confident that you will find us professional & organised, ensuring your day is relaxed, happy & memorable.

Whether you prefer a traditional church wedding or a more modern civil ceremony, the Essex Barn is the ideal venue for your special day. The capacity for a civil Ceremony is 90 seated, & 130 for the wedding breakfast. Alternatively we are licensed for the Trophy Room, a small venue for those intimate weddings. Capacity 20 maximum.

From arriving after your church ceremony, your car will enter the courtyard & our Wedding coordinator will be ready to welcome you to Channels. It's not long before you & your guests are invited onto t he patio where canapes & refreshing welcome drinks are served. The back drop being a 20 ft fountain, stunning golf course views and attractive flowerbeds. The mature tree lined avenue also provides welcome shade on the hottest of days, plus many options for your photographer.

Your special day at Channels includes:

• Beautiful surroundings for those memorable photos
• 18th Century thatched Essex Barn set in 300 acres of parkland golf course
• Silver served meal by our own experienced and fully trained waitresses
• Professional team of coordinators who pride themselves on superb hospitality dedicated to giving you total commitment at every stage to ensure your day is perfect
• We are proud to be able to offer the facility of Civil Ceremonies under the 1994 Marriage Act
• Civil Ceremonies maximum of 90, Wedding Breakfast maximum of 130, evening Reception maximum of 200
• Delightful covered patio overlooking the golf course
• Ample free car parking
• Complimentary Master of Ceremonies
• Cake Stand and Knife
• Table Numbers
• Flexible and accommodating to your individual requirements
• Association with accommodation within the grounds
• No service charge and no hidden extras

Wedding Day Itinerary:

To help guide you through the day we have complied an itinerary which you may find of help.

• Church wedding (local) suggested time 1pm-2pm
• Civil ceremony at Channels 2pm-3pm
• Waitress served arrival drinks and canapes during photos on the patio 3pm-4pm
• Introductory top table line up 4.15pm
• Sitting down for silver served wedding breakfast 4.30pm
• Finish meal and speeches 7pm
• Bar open and entertainment sets up 7pm
• Extra guests invited for 7.30pm
• Evening buffet served from 9pm
• Bar open until 11.30pm
• Music and dancing until midnight

These times are for guidance only, if you prefer to get married earlier or later we shall accommodate these changes accordingly.