**WEDDING OPEN DAY SUNDAY 6TH APRIL 10.30AM TO 2PM**

Set beside the natural beauty of the River Stour lies one of the finest wedding venues in Colchester, Essex: Talbooth Restaurant & Marquee. Here, you can enjoy your special day in the most stunning surroundings. Established in 1952 and located in the heart of Constable Country, Talbooth Restaurant is a modernised, 16th-century listed building with a stunning marquee set within the riverside gardens that gently curve along the River Stour.

Stay the night before in the stunning riverside cottage, Idle Waters, and soak in the views of the glorious wedding venue across the river bank whilst getting ready for the big day. Alternatively, book a room at the luxury Talbooth House and Spa and enjoy some pampering the afternoon prior to the wedding while relaxing in the knowledge that everything is being taken care of.

The licensed restaurant is full of stunning period features and looks out onto the River Stour, terrace and perfectly manicured lawns. Getting married in the River Room, followed by a wedding breakfast in the marquee, means that the wedding party has exclusivity of Talbooth Restaurant during the wedding day, from the ceremony through to early evening.

It really is all about the food at the Talbooth. With great ingredients, imaginative menus and 70 years of expertise in catering for fabulous events, their chefs can create incredible options for your wedding based on all kinds of menu tastes and styles. Menu options include fine dining standard and restaurant-quality three-course banquets or exciting sharing-style menus for a slightly more relaxed vibe.

Three fabulous event planners are also on hand to assist throughout the planning process, and a dedicated event manager ensures that everything runs smoothly from start to finish on the day.

The nearby Talbooth House & Spa has 12 luxurious bedrooms, a tennis court and an outdoor pool (heated to a sizzling 85 degrees Fahrenheit), as well as a sauna and hot tub. The spa has six treatment rooms and offers a wide range of services enabling the wedding party plenty of time to pamper and relax before the big day. You can even take the whole house and spa and enjoy a fabulous wedding weekend. In addition to the Talbooth House and Spa, sister property Milsoms offers a buzzing brasserie restaurant with gorgeous grounds and a further 15 bedrooms. The Talbooth House and Spa is available for exclusive hire, and wedding weekends are a real thing at this venue!