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HENLEY GREENLANDS, OXFORDSHIRE

The impressive approach to this venue is along a private drive leading the 30 acres running alongside the River Thames. The beautiful white Grade II listed building with a portico entrance takes centre stage in the heart of these grounds decorated with wisteria and magnolia. The rolling lawns, flower-filled sunken and secret gardens and the riverside terrace all command a waterside backdrop.

The elegant interior is home to sweeping staircases, decorative pillars, elegant panelling and magnificent architecture. Each reception room within the main house offers something individual which adds to the inspirational interiors. There are 100 double en suite bedrooms in total with reduced rates offered for wedding guests. The happy couple will receive a complimentary overnight stay, a bottle of champagne and a basket of fruit.

Ceremonies take place in the Garden Common Room revealing unique hand-painted décor or the River House for up to 120 guests, and more intimate gatherings of up to 60 loved ones are best suited to the Blue Room.

Receptions take place in The Heyworth Restaurant which opens on to the terrace and overlooks the main lawn cascading down to the river. This stylish space has room for up to 120 guests seated for a wedding breakfast and the evening reception can take place here. There’s also the option of erecting a marquee down on the riverbank and fireworks are permitted within the grounds using the venue’s preferred suppliers.

Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01491 418 810 www.hospitalityuor.co.uk/venues/henley/weddings-at-henley

♥ We love...the two wedding packages for the high and low season that include, but are not limited to, full use of the grounds for photographs, one drink per person on arrival, one glass of champagne per person to toast and three-course wedding breakfast.

MONKS’ BARN, HURLEY, BERKSHIRE

Set in the riverside village of Hurley between Marlow and Henley is this 13th-century, Grade II listed medieval barn offering a special venue for ceremonies, wedding receptions and parties. It’s licensed for up to 150 guests for ceremonies and can seat up to 150 loved ones for the reception. It boasts a separate dancefloor, bar area and manicured lawn that’s perfect for a drinks reception during the summer months. Couples can create a bespoke day with their choice of caterer, florist and furnishings and the venue can be styled to suit any theme.

This versatile venue allows ceremonies and receptions to take place anywhere inside the building, with the added option of saying ‘I do’ under the stunning archway leading to the lawn.

Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01628 823 501 https://hurleyriversidepark.co.uk/about-us/monks-barn www.facebook.com/HurleyRiversidePark ♥ We love...the many activities for guests staying nearby to take part in, from nature trail walks to paddle boarding and canoeing.

THE POST BARN, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE

This new barn destination, located within 120 acres of stunning rolling grounds in Donnington Valley, has been built to the highest specifications made using traditional English oak with contemporary limestone tiles. Standout features include stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, a real log fire and sculptured garden zones. The venue offers a slick, contemporary feel with bespoke design and exquisite attention to detail.

Ceremonies take place inside the barn, under the arch outside and on the pavilion lawn while the wedding breakfast for up to 150 guests and the reception for up to 200 takes place inside.

Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01635 881 800 | www.thepostbarn.co.uk ♥ We love...that the venue work with a selection of the best wedding suppliers in Berkshire.

Wedding & Event Venue

Situated in the grounds of a 17th Century Farmhouse, Winters Tale Country Barn can seat up to 120 guests for your wedding breakfast and accommodate an additional 80 guests in the evening. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies with a choice of locations in the main hall or in the quiet country gardens. The barn has many features including twinkling fairy lights, a high vaulted and heavily beamed ceiling, a well stocked bar on the ground floor and a cocktail bar on the gallery above. Adjacent to the barn is a large silk-lined marquee with chandeliers and festoon lighting. New for 2021/2022 is a Secret Garden for photo shoots with a water feature, bridal swing and more... Also included on the night of your wedding is on-site accommodation just across the courtyard in Harvest Moon Barn and Ember Eve Barn.

Please call or email for further details & availability.

info@winterstalecountrybarn.co.uk 01296 738040

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On the Woolley Estate, we have a range of beautiful backdrops and locations, allowing you to create your own truly unique, countryside venue on the Berkshire/Oxfordshire border.

WASING ESTATE, ALDERMASTON, BERKSHIRE

Wasing Park is an award-winning, exclusive-use wedding venue situated on a 4,000-acre estate in the beautiful Berkshire countryside offering outstanding facilities in a quintessentially English setting. The historic buildings boast more than 250 years of history and the walled gardens and picturesque lakes provide a romantic photographic backdrop.

The estate hosts a variety of wellbeing activities, including meditation and traditional yoga classes at its new Pavilion. Workshops are often held here by world-renowned wellbeing practitioners.

Wasing Park sits at the heart of the estate. It’s ideal for a romantic barn wedding and boasts 26 boutique rooms for guests including the fairytale Dovecote, a circular suite with a freestanding bathtub, and The Granary raised on staddle stones. There’s also a bridal cottage for use the night before plus a room dedicated to the groomsmen and a late-night bar. Ceremonies take place in the Victorian Summerhouse or the glasswalled Garden Room with the wedding breakfast held in the Castle Barn and outside under the new covered terrace. There’s also the option of marrying in the 15th-century Parish Church of St Nicholas located on-site.

Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 0118 907 0199 | www.wasing.co.uk/weddings www.facebook.com/Wasingweddings www.instagram.com/wasingweddings ♥ We love...the organic farm location and ‘Estate to Plate’ ethos meaning the wedding venue can offer the very best produce whilst reducing the impact on the environment.

WOOLLEY PARK (ON THE WOOLLEY ESTATE), OXFORDSHIRE

This historic house set in amongst the formal lawns with extensive views of the parkland and valley below boasts a selection of grand opulent rooms with a feature staircase which is the ideal spot to have big-day photographs taken. The elegant Drawing Room, designed in 1841, features large mirrors and gold gilding to replicate a French salon.

The main marquee area is across a small bridge from the house surrounded by a pretty walled garden, perfect for hosting smaller weddings. It was traditionally used for growing vegetables for the main house and is now completely enclosed and private with pergolas, arches, tree-lined avenues and floral borders. Guest accommodation is also available here in either a modern cabin or traditional potting shed.

Another outdoor option for a celebrant-led ceremony is the woodland clearing where an unlimited number of guests can gather. Receptions, like celebrant-led ceremonies, can take place anywhere across the estate for an unlimited number outside, and up to 30 loved ones inside although the most popular location is in the park in front of the house. This features the backdrop of the house on one side and trees around the others. There’s also the Cowleaze perched on top of a hill next to the woodland area with views across to the nearby villages.

Ceremony licence? No Contact: 01488 638 835 | www.woolleyestate.co.uk ♥ We love...that couples can mix and match parts of the estate. They can choose the location and design aspect of their day and it gives them a blank canvas suited to any theme.

DE VERE WOKEFIELD ESTATE, READING, BERKSHIRE

This mansion house hotel, part of the De Vere portfolio of country estate hotels and event destinations, sits in 250 acres of parkland and recently enjoyed a £20million refurbishment that saw the renovation of an additional 37 luxury bedrooms, the introduction of a golf driving range and the complete renovation of its modern event destination, Wokefield Place.

Offering 87 luxury guest rooms in the Mansion House, and a further 289 bedrooms in Wokefield Place and Wellington Lodge, each one showcases luxurious, distinctly British interiors blending a heritage colour palette of muted greens, greys, taupe and cream with contemporary fixtures and fittings to create spaces that are restful and calming. Classic Roberts radios, quality toiletries and smart TVs are just some of the features provided.

The 90-seater 1560 Restaurant & Bar in the Mansion House serves a British-inspired menu, alongside a range of craft beers, wines and classic cocktails. The Whiskey Lounge is another drinking establishment and stylish restaurant The View, and Benedict’s Bar located in Wokefield Place, offer a range of delicious dishes. An outdoor pizza oven has also been introduced on the terrace, which serves artisan stone-baked pizzas on warmer days.

Ceremonies and receptions take place in the Terrace Suite with direct access to a private terrace overlooking the lake. There’s also the outdoor gazebo set against spectacular views licensed to hold ceremonies. Intimate celebrations and micro weddings can enjoy the Palmer Suite, Old Lounge and Mortimer Suite with feature ceilings and stunning chandeliers.

The Wokefield Suite accommodates 280 loved ones for civil ceremonies or wedding breakfast and is home to a private bar, bedrooms and leisure facilities.

Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01182 077 471 | www.devere.co.uk/wokefield-estate www.facebook.com/DeVereHotels

♥ We love...the mouth-watering choice of menus.