Tucked away in the Essex countryside, That Amazing Place lives up to its name in every way. This charming former monastery, now a stunning country house wedding venue, offers an exclusive-use setting where historic character meets contemporary elegance.
Set within beautifully manicured grounds and overlooking a serene lake, it provides a peaceful, picture-perfect backdrop for weddings of all styles and sizes.
Located just outside Harlow, That Amazing Place feels like a hidden retreat, yet is easily accessible from London and surrounding areas — ideal for couples seeking a unique and memorable venue that blends historic charm with modern luxury.
The Wedding
Rhian and Joseph
Thursday 29 May 2025
That Amazing Place, Essex
Ceremony and Drinks
The Wedding Ceremony
Today the wedding was held outside and, despite some wind, it was quite a warm day and so once again we were choosing our position based on availability of shade. Fortunately we could be positioned just to the right of the ceremony space as requested whilst benefiting from the shade of the trees. Although trees can bring their own problems as in the wind they tend to shed bits which, if they get in our instruments, cause many pounds worth of damage as we have found out in previous years!
Anyway today all was well and we were set up outside for the ceremony.
Music for the ceremony
Pre Ceremony
Halo – Beyonce
Birds of a feather – Billie Elish
Ordinary people – John Legend
Isn’t she lovely – Stevie Wonder
Love – Keyshia Cole
Bridal Entrance
Brian McKnight – Back at one (Original song played through speakers)
Signing
n/a
Exit
So into you – Tamia ft. Fabolous
After the ceremony it was easy enough to relocate to the patio area where we continued to play live music as the guests enjoyed drinks and canapés on the terrace.
Our setlist for today’s drinks reception included:
You’re still the one – Shania Twain
Fast Car – Tracy Chapman
All my life – Kci & JoJo
Easy like Sunday morning – Lionel Richie
Yellow – Coldplay
Tale as old as time- beauty and the beast – (please could you play this when we’re around so we can hear it?)
Can’t take my eyes off of you – Frank Valli
Love story – Taylor swift
Holy – Justin Bieber
A thousand years – Christina pierri
Fly me to the moon – Frank Sinatra
A whole new world – Aladdin
Here comes the sun – Beatles
Pink Pony Club – Chapelle Roan
A thousand miles – Vanessa Carlton
Dancing in the moonlight
Married life – From “Up”
A million Dreams – greatest showman
I’m kissing you – Desree
Someone you loved – Lewis Capaldi
L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
A sky full of stars – Coldplay
Wildest dreams – Taylor Swift
Back at one – Brian McKnight
Everything – Micheal Buble
We really enjoyed being a part of Rhian and Joseph’s wedding and wish them both all the very best for their married future together.
