We'll exchange vows in the Oak Room at 3pm — a romantic space that we instantly fell in love with as soon as we visited the venue. The whole building is full of character and charm, with the old architecture that we always envisioned in our forever home.
Please arrive from around 2pm so we can get everyone seated. If you're even earlier, then feel free to grab a drink from the bar while you wait.
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The celebration
After the ceremony, we'll celebrate with drinks, canapés, and a finger buffet. There'll be dancing into the evening — everything wraps up at midnight.
Dress code is smart — whatever you'd wear to a nice dinner out. If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know when you RSVP.
Where to stay
We're staying at the hotel on the night — and we'd love you to as well. The Rose & Crown has 39 bedrooms, with preferential rates for wedding guests.
If you'd like a room, ask us for the booking details and then contact the hotel reception directly to reserve.
On-site roomsContact us for the guest booking details, then call the hotel reception to reserve your room at a discounted rate.
Colchester town centrePlenty of hotels and B&Bs within walking distance or a short taxi ride if you'd prefer to stay elsewhere.
NearbyManningtree, Wivenhoe, and the Essex coast are all within easy reach if you'd like to make a weekend of it.