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On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: December 2024

Planning your wedding is such an exciting and important moment for you both, and we’re so pleased you’ve landed on our page to learn more about what we offer.

We understand that there’s a lot to consider, so we’ve made it easier by offering a selection of packages to suit your needs.

Classic Package

Perfect for larger celebrations, the Classic Package is for 40 day guests and 70 evening guests. It includes:

  • Room hire for your wedding breakfast and evening reception
  • Welcome drink
  • Wine with your wedding breakfast
  • Two-course wedding breakfast
  • Toast drink
  • Chair covers and sashes
  • Disco and evening buffet

Pricing:

  • £3,750 for 2025
  • £3,850 for 2026
  • £3,950 for 2027

Note: If you’d like to increase the number of guests, that’s absolutely fine, as long as it doesn’t exceed the capacity of the room.

Twilight Package

If you’re planning a more intimate evening celebration, the Twilight Package may be just what you’re looking for. This package is for 50 evening guests and includes:

  • Room hire for the evening reception
  • Welcome drink
  • Canapés
  • Finger buffet
  • Disco

Pricing:

  • £2,450 for 2025
  • £2,550 for 2026
  • £2,650 for 2027

Note: As with the Classic Package, guest numbers can be increased as long as they fit within the room’s capacity.

Intimate Package

For those who want to celebrate with close friends and family, our Intimate Package is ideal. This is for up to 40 guests and includes:

  • Room hire
  • Welcome drinks
  • Two-course wedding breakfast
  • Toast drink

Pricing:

  • £65 per person for 2025
  • £70 per person for 2026
  • £75 per person for 2027

Cultural Celebrations

If you’d like to incorporate cultural traditions into your wedding, we offer self-catering options to ensure your celebration reflects your unique heritage. Whether it's a Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Caribbean, or any other celebration, we’re here to help. Plus, you’re welcome to bring in specialised caterers to serve your authentic cuisine.

Self-catered Packages:

  • £3,250 for 2025
  • £3,750 for 2026
  • £4,250 for 2027

Add-Ons

For all packages, you can add ceremony room hire for £400. The guest numbers can also be increased, as long as this does not exceed the capacity of the room you can bring as many guests as you wish.

Bespoke Packages

If you want something truly unique, our event planning team is happy to help you create a bespoke package tailored to your vision.

Complimentary Perks

All packages include a complimentary stay for the happy couple on the night of the wedding and discounted accommodation rates for your guests.

If you’d like more details or would like to discuss a personalized package, feel free to reach out. We’re here to make your wedding dreams come true!

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Asian wedding
Large hotel
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool
Health suite
Beautician
Fitness centre

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Holiday Inn Colchester

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8 reviews
100% recommend it
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Tammy
Tammy W. Sent on 16/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Nothing was too much trouble

From the start of plannig till the day after our wedding I cannot fault the Holiday Inn and the fantastic wedding coordinator Darrell. The whole team were amazing and our day went so smoothly thanks to the entire team. The transformation of the ceremony and reception rooms were incredible. We had our wedding fully vegan aside from the kids and they even made special effort to check the wines served were vegan. Thank you so much for an amazing day.
Adam
Adam Sent on 23/09/2023
4.8 out of 5 rating

Wedding ceremony, breakfast and evening reception

Me and my wife

Got married here hoilday eight ash green 2/9/23

The team here where brilliant we got married a year early then we planned for a few reason so we had 8/9 mths to planned from start to finish and it was was no problem at all from the team at hoilday inn Colchester highy recommend
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Keah M. Sent on 07/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Day!!!

From the very first meeting until the end of the wedding day, all of the staff was nothing but helpful. Everything was catered to our needs with no issues. Food was absolutely incredible. The perfect venue, amazing staff!!
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Linda N. Sent on 18/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Linda and David Nicholls

our day was more than what we expected, Sam from hoiliday inn was incredible, the day went with no hitch. the guests remarked on their day enjoyed every minute. our venue meal was lovely. the service, meal and evening we could not ask for more. we would like to thank all staff for all their work. Thank you. Linda and David Nicholls.
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Johan Sent on 22/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Venue

We had our wedding here this week and it was arranged excellently and exactly how we wanted it. The staff were wonderful and made sure we and our guests were well looked after. We stayed for two nights afterwards the room was just as we would expect it to be very comfortable and ideal for what we wanted
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Paul Sent on 15/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating

fabulous and nothing was too much trouble

Thank you so much for organising our day . It was fabulous and nothing was too much trouble for the staff involved. Please can you pass on special thanks to Hannah who was brilliant while I had a diva moment .
Every guest had a great time including Pauls mum who appreciated the attention given to her with meal choices etc .
We will try and pop in with some pics for your wedding planner book if youd like to use them .
Thanks once again
Best Regards
Julie and Paul
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Corina Sent on 15/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely Time

We had a lovely time. Everyone was very accommodating and helpful, especially Scott.

We also enjoyed our stay in the hotel. We will definitely be coming back. Lee and I would like to thank you and everyone at Holiday Inn for helping make our wedding day a success!
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Anonymous Sent on 15/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating

Prefect Day

Will you please thank Hannah and Scott for all they did Saturday it was a perfect day with no problem at all.
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