Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - Page number 10 - August/September 2021 (Issue 90)

ASCOT RACECOURSE LAUNCH WEDDING PACKAGES World-renowned Ascot Racecourse has launched a series of traditional wedding packages for small weddings of up to 30 guests and large celebrations of up to 1,200 people. The size, variety and flexibility of the venue mean endless opportunities for bespoke weddings. A sweeping walkway past the Victorian Bandstand guides guests to the Parade Ring, an atmospheric spot for welcome drinks in the summer. Inside, a variety of wedding suites with both contemporary and traditional décor can be easily transformed to provide classic layouts for dinner, cabaret and dancing, or more informal settings are available for buffets and lounge-style receptions. Award-winning catering is offered by Events at Ascot’s hospitality partner, 1711 by Ascot. Whether it’s a sumptuous buffet, seated dinner, bowl food, outdoor barbecue or the popular chef’s station, couples can expect a bespoke culinary experience. The three wedding packages are called Rose, Silk Orchid and Champagne Peony and each comes with an invitation for couples to return to the racecourse to celebrate their first anniversary at an Ascot Raceday. To find out more and to book, visit www.ascot.co.uk/weddings EDITOR’S PICK Countrywide Coaches offer luxurious and competitively priced coach hire onboard modern and pristine vehicles to transport guests from the ceremony to the reception. To book, visit www.countrywide-coaches.co.uk COLETTE ASHBY CELEBRANT AWARD NOMINATION Local celebrant Colette Ashby, a wedding, vow renewal and naming celebrant, has been nominated for the Rising Star Award in 2021 The Celebrant Industry Awards (TCIA) hosted by The Celebrant Directory. An industry first, these global awards are set to recognise those delivering excellence as nominated by fellow celebrant colleagues, industry suppliers, couples and families. Founder of TCIA and The Celebrant Directory, Jennifer Claire Constant tells us: “I’m so excited to finally launch these awards to shout about our fantastic celebrant community and recognise the talent we have.” To book, visit https:// coletteashby.com 10