The Lion House Wedding Venue

An Essex wedding venue in Boreham, near Chelmsford

A busy dance floor at The Lion House, a popular Essex wedding venue. Newlyweds dance at the center while a waiter walks by. Located near Chelmsford and conveniently accessible from the A12.

A bridesmaid wearing a Mori Lee dress, STYLE #21667 Chiffon Bridesmaid Dress with Flutter Sleeve and Front Slit. Flower girls are the focus of the photograph, giggling as they are waiting in the bar for the ceremony at the Lion House. They are wearing Tulle bridesmaid dresses in ivory from Monsoon. Documentary style wedding photography by Tracy Morter Essex wedding photographer.

Just off the A12 in the village of Boreham, on the outskirts of the City of Chelmsford you can find two very different wedding venues down the very same road.

The oldest would be The Lion Inn, formerly known as the Red Lion for centuries. Originally it was a farmhouse built way back in 1495, then a farmer and hop grower splendidly named Septimus Mallet bought it in 1578 and turned into into an alehouse.
I am also quite fond of the name of the innkeeper in 1706, Cedric Mimsey.

These days The Lion Inn is a very popular restaurant and hotel, and alongside it is The Lion House, the wedding venue.
It is a unique venue for Essex, not a barn or stately home, designed in an art deco style making wonderful use of natural light…something photographers and videographers really appreciate.

And importantly, staff who really care, who remember. The wedding coordinators really look after their couples, guests and the wedding suppliers. Handling every detail, helping out with anything that can arise on a wedding day, and making sure everything runs smoothly.

Lexi Brownfield the makeup artist applies the final touch of lipstick to the bride. They are standing in the open door of the hotel room at The Lion Inn wedding venue in Essex. The bride is wearing a white dress from Serena Bridal in Wickford. The flower girls are sat together in a chair. Desiree wedding dress 69536 by Ronald Joyce. A romantic lace, tulle and organza ball gown wedding dress. An unstaged candid photograph by documentary wedding photographer Tracy Morter Photography based in South Woodham Ferrers.

Lexi Brownfield the Essex based makeup artist applying the final touches, just before the wedding ceremony at The Lion House.

Father walking his daughter down the aisle at The Lion House in Chelmsford.

A Registrar’s Wedding

The Lion House wedding venue in Boreham, Chelmsford. One of the registrars available for your special day is Penny, who works with the Essex Registration Service and has her own wedding moment walking down the aisle.

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Playing at The Lion House during the evening reception.

Jupiter Ray, the wedding band Sam Ryder used to perform with, at a wedding reception at The Lion House in Chelmsford.

Jupiter Ray (of Sam Ryder fame) performing at a spring wedding at The Lion House.

Planning a Chelmsford Wedding at The Lion House?

I was born in Chelmsford, not far from The Lion House, and grew up down the road in South Woodham Ferrers. I have over fourteen years of experience photographing weddings all over the UK and Europe.

To determine if my documentary wedding photography style aligns with your vision, please do get in touch to schedule a Zoom consultation. This initial discussion allows us to delve into your plans, chat about how I work, and the kind of pictures you can expect.

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