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Luxury Wedding Venue Essex
Perfect for receptions of up to 3000 guests
Seated dining for up to 1100 guests
Plentiful accommodation options nearby
10 churches within a 10 minute radius
Wedding Venues Essex
Chelmsford City Racecourse is the largest and most flexible wedding venue in Essex. This means we can ensure your wedding is unique to you and tailored to your vision. With ten different venues on-site, we cater for small intimate weddings and large events up to 10,000 guests. Including dry hire weddings where you can transform our venue however you please by working with not only ourselves but your dedicated vendors.
Ensuring you have all the support you need, a dedicated wedding manager will be with you from your first site visits and guide you through the whole process. They will accompany you through food tastings and menu sampling and assist with furniture, equipment and entertainment. They will also coordinate everything on the big day, ensuring your wedding runs smoothly for you and guests. If you are interested in our venue hire for your perfect day contact us today!
Your Dream Wedding
We offer a range of different packages for your big day including,
The Twilight Package, starting at £100 per person with a minimum of 80 guests, offers an exceptional wedding experience. This includes exclusive venue hire from midday to midnight, supported by a dedicated events team, a wedding manager on the day, and pre-event planning meetings to ensure every detail is perfected. Guests will enjoy a fully stocked and staffed bar, along with stewards and serving staff, and a beautifully arranged setup featuring Chivari chairs, tables, linens, cutlery, crockery, and glassware. Each guest will be welcomed with a glass of prosecco or beer, three classic canapés, and a buffet-style wedding breakfast accompanied by half a bottle of wine, a glass of prosecco for toasting, and tea and coffee. To top it all off, couples receive a complimentary first-anniversary meal for two, making this package an unforgettable choice.
The Raceday Wedding Package, starting at £175 per person with a minimum of 100 guests, provides an unforgettable wedding experience with a unique raceday twist. This package includes exclusive marquee hire from 9 am to 10 pm and all features from the all-inclusive package, plus private tote betting facilities, the opportunity for a named raceday (if available), an engraved crystal trophy, a tipster talk, and an optional televised interview on the day. Each guest receives racecourse admission and a racecard, along with a welcome drink of prosecco or beer, three deluxe canapés, a three-course deluxe menu, half a bottle of wine, a glass of prosecco for toasting, tea and coffee, and an evening buffet. To complete the experience, couples enjoy a complimentary first-anniversary meal for two, making this package a remarkable choice for a raceday wedding.
For more information on what we have to offer click the button below to view our brochure.
Wedding Venues Chelmsford
The Raceday Wedding Package, starting at £175 per person with a minimum of 100 guests, provides an unforgettable wedding experience with a unique raceday twist. This package includes exclusive marquee hire from 9 am to 10 pm and all features from the all-inclusive package, plus private tote betting facilities, the opportunity for a named raceday (if available), an engraved crystal trophy, a tipster talk, and an optional televised interview on the day. Each guest receives racecourse admission and a racecard, along with a welcome drink of prosecco or beer, three deluxe canapés, a three-course deluxe menu, half a bottle of wine, a glass of prosecco for toasting, tea and coffee, and an evening buffet. To complete the experience, couples enjoy a complimentary first-anniversary meal for two, making this package a remarkable choice for a raceday wedding.
For more information on what we have to offer click the button below to view our brochure.
Wedding Venues Essex
The All-Inclusive Package, priced from £148 per person with a minimum of 80 guests, provides a comprehensive wedding experience from 9 a.m. to midnight. It features a dedicated events team, an experienced wedding manager on the day, and planning meetings to finalize every detail. The package includes a fully stocked and staffed bar, with stewards, security, and serving staff to ensure smooth service throughout. The venue is elegantly set up with Chivari chairs, tables, linens, and all necessary cutlery, crockery, and glassware. Each guest is welcomed with a glass of prosecco or beer, followed by three deluxe canapés and a three-course deluxe wedding menu. Drinks include half a bottle of wine per person, plus a glass of prosecco for toasting, along with tea, coffee, and an evening buffet. As a special touch, the couple receives a complimentary first-anniversary meal for two, making this package a seamless and memorable choice for a perfect wedding day.
For more information on what we have to offer click the button below to view our brochure.
Dry Hire Wedding Essex
We are excited to be able to work with couples and families from all cultures and backgrounds. We are able to accommodate specific cultural requirements, which add a unique and memorable touch to your celebrations. Our venue’s versatile spaces can be tailored to honour diverse traditions, ensuring a harmonious fusion of cultures. The picturesque racecourse provides a stunning backdrop for the union, and its experienced event staff collaborates closely to ensure that cultural elements are seamlessly integrated. This creates an enchanting and inclusive atmosphere, where love, tradition, and beauty converge in a joyous celebration.
From exquisite cuisine prepared according to specific dietary needs to ornate decor that reflects your culture, every detail can be thoughtfully curated. Our team of talented chefs can curate bespoke menus for your special day. However, should you have cultural requirements that we cannot cater to, we may allow licenced, external caterers onsite.
We have in the past year played host to many multicultural celebrations and already have bookings in for next year, be sure to contact us today if you are interested.
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Our experienced wedding planner will take you on a journey from start to finish, helping you to plan your perfect wedding. Our wedding planner curates a bespoke package tailored to you and your guests.
1.Come and have a tour of our stunning wedding spaces.
2.Let us know how you would like your wedding day to look and feel.
3.We will provide you with an initial quote for us to discuss and finalise your perfect package.
4.Once you’re happy with everything and ready to book we ask for a deposit to secure your date and begin the planning together!
All of our Wedding venues are fully accessible with lifts and ramps available where required and accessible toilet facilities in all of our venues. We also provide a buggy service for guests with mobility issues where required, to help you get around the site with ease.
Our catering team offer a variety of menus, from a classic 3 course served meal to informal buffets and food stations. All dietary requirements are easily catered to so you can rest assured every guest will enjoy each bite. If you can’t find the perfect menu listed with us, we will happily curate a bespoke menu to create the wedding breakfast you’ve always dreamed of.
We have a wide variety catering available to curate bespoke menus for your special day. However, should you have cultural requirements that we cannot cater to, we may allow licenced, external caterers onsite. Please see our dry hire package detailed below:
Dry hire package details:
– Exclusive use of your chosen venue from 09:00am
– Dressing area for the wedding party to get ready, available from 09:00am
– Ceremony & drinks reception area for up to 1,100 guests
– Dining space for up to 1,100 guests seated
– Ample onsite parking for 800 cars with car parking attendants
– Experienced Venue Manager
– Security
– Bar Area (Excludes staff, stock & glassware)
– Round Tables up to 100
– Trestle Tables up to 30
– Banqueting Chairs up to 1,000
– Highchairs up to 4
– Easel for your table plan
– Silver Cake Knife
– Cake Table
– Stage 8m x 2m
We work with a wide arrange of suppliers for different aspects of your wedding click here to see our suppliers