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Wedding Venue Colchester.

Have the perfect wedding day at one special venue..

Conveniently located in a quiet area on the outskirts of the historic town of Colchester, Holiday Inn Colchester is the perfect venue for your perfect wedding day - our attractive grounds make for a pleasant backdrop for your photographs. Our resourceful and accommodating team of events staff can help you build the perfect package for your big day.

To organise a show around of our beautiful venue, please do contact our dedicated Wedding Coordinators on 03333 209 326.

Wedding Venue Colchester.

The Priory Helena Suite

The Priory Helena Suite is conveniently located on the ground floor of the hotel and can hold up to 100 guests for a sit down wedding meal and up to 150 for an informal buffet or evening reception. The room has plenty of natural daylight and is fully air conditioned ideal for those warm summer days and can be partitioned across for smaller weddings and ceremonies. It also has an optional private bar and dance floor so you can continue your celebrations into the night. 

Key features include:

  • Licensed for civil ceremonies & partnerships for up to 100 people
  • Can accommodate up to 100 people for a wedding breakfast & 150 for your evening reception
  • Natural Daylight
  • Ground floor
  • Neutral Decorating
  • Air-conditioning
  • Private bar
  • Dancefloor
Wedding ceremony Holiday Inn Colchester.

The Castle Abbeygate Suite

For more intimate receptions, the Castle Abbeygate Suite is the perfect choice. Also located on the ground floor of the hotel, this fabulous suite has patio doors that open onto a grassed area which can be used if the weather permits.  

Key features include: 

  • Licensed for civil ceremonies & partnerships for up to 60 people
  • Can accommodate up to 50 people for an evening reception
  • Natural Daylight
  • Ground floor
  • Neutral Decorating
  • Direct Access to the hotel grounds
Civil wedding ceremony Colchester.

Our Restaurant

Our restaurant has a relaxed and informal feel with wood beam ceiling features. The restaurant can hold up to 50 guests for a sit down relaxed meal. It is located on the ground floor of the hotel with an outdoor terrace area and an adjoining children’s
play area is available to help the kid's burn off some excess energy.

Outdoor wedding venue Colchester.

An Outdoor Wedding That's You

Our Venue offers an amazing outdoor setting for those looking to create their dream wedding in a magical Tipi or Marquee from our nominated supplier. The hotels surroundings also make the perfect backdrop for those cherished photos. The Holiday Inn Colchester is also licensed to hold civil ceremonies and have ample car parking spaces for your guests. 

Being located on the grounds of the hotel also means you and your guests can celebrate the night away and book an overnight stay where you can enjoy a freshly cooked English breakfast the following day. 

We can recommend our nominated supplier for your outdoor event Magical Events

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