Exclusively yours, Houchins is a unique Barn venue with stylish Grade 2* listed farmhouse accommodation. Located 1 hour from London in North Essex it has a rich history dating back to the 17th century

A Traditional Venue With A Modern Twist
Houchins has been designed to offer stylish entertaining for up to 180 guests in a cleverly converted barn and beautiful landscaped wedding grounds. Managed with one eye on sustainability Houchins has everything to make your wedding day dreams come true. An Expert & Friendly Team To Bring Your Wedding Dreams To Life
Houchins is a family-run business and has a dedicated team of Event Managers who pride themselves on delivering weddings completely bespoke to you. A relaxed woodland wedding, an elegant marquee wedding or choose from one of our many other intimate spaces to create your perfect day. Houchins Makes Sure You Are Relaxed & Ready For Your Day
There are make-up mirrors and hooks galore and everything you need to get the bridal party looking their best for your special day. When you book the house you have the use of two dressing rooms. Access to the dressing rooms is from 10.30am. Our Dressing Rooms Include
Make-up mirrors and full length mirrors
Lots of natural daylight for photos
Multiple hooks hung high for long dresses or suits
Separate kitchen area with cups and glasses for coffee and Prosecco
Shower room with towels and complimentary toiletries
Irons and ironing board for last minute wrinkles. Houchins Makes Sure Your Ceremony Has All The Little Extras
Process down the aisle to the marquee where your guests will be waiting. Nestled in the beautiful wedding garden and surrounded by family and friends the stage is set for the Wedding Ceremony, your big moment and sealing your vows. A Choice Of Four Unique Ceremony Areas
At Houchins you choose your ceremony location, they are all situated within our grounds and each are special in their own way. Whether you are looking for a traditional wedding or a wedding with a twist we have options to accommodate. Start Married Life Celebrating In Our Stunning Wedding Gardens
With large glass doors opening onto the terrace and wedding garden, the scene is set for the celebrations to begin! Enjoy reception drinks from our new Terrace Bar (weather permitting), play games in the garden, set up a bouncy castle for your younger guests or just mingle amongst your friends. Whatever The Weather, Houchins Has Your Reception Covered
We pride ourselves on our flexibility and friendly staff. Should the weather be unkind, the bar area and Foundry can easily accommodate your guests and flows seamlessly into the Grain Store for your wedding breakfast. A Post-Industrial Setting For A Unique Wedding Breakfast
With steel lighting rigs and corrugated walls, seating for up to 150, the space is extremely flexible and works equally well for small and large numbers of guests. The huge windows make the space light and airy in the summer months and the underfloor heating and huge open fireplace keep it warm and cosy at other times. For Your Wedding Breakfast
Seating for up to 150
Round or long tables available
Flexible layouts to suit your size of wedding
The choice of four different caterers to choose from
Option of one of our drinks packages or corkage. The Foundry Dance Barn
Discreetly hidden for the rest of the day you can now reveal the evening entertainment – DJ or band in the Foundry dance barn. With a sprung oak dance floor, discreet lighting and air conditioning it’s the perfect night club for your guests to round off the day.