Layer Marney Tower Weddings You won't forget your first sight of Layer Marney Tower - one of the most beautiful and romantic places in Britain. Whether for its a garden wedding ceremony, a church wedding ceremony, or your wedding reception, Layer Marney Tower is the perfect Essex wedding venue for your special day. The beautiful Tudor buildings are surrounded by picturesque gardens set in attractive parkland, with breath-taking views to the Blackwater Estuary. The Tower and gardens combine formality and intimacy, ensuring a Layer Marney Tower wedding will leave you with wonderful and lasting memories. A unique church and garden wedding venue in Essex, Layer Marney Tower has been skilfully adapted to meet the requirements of the twenty first century bride.