Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - Page number 19 - October/November 2021 (Issue 91)

A L I T T L E dream Dream Fairytale-inspired wedding venues RACKLEY’S CHILTERN HILLS, CADMORE END, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE This charming wedding barn has a long history dating back more than 300 years. It has been fully restored, now benefitting from underfloor heating and air conditioning throughout, and natural light floods the airy space, especially in the glass conservatory that showcases sweeping views of the Chilterns and leads out on to the sun-filled York Terrace with ample seating where guests can enjoy a cocktail reception at sunset. The seven acres of rolling grounds provide ample opportunity for garden games. A fantastic photo opportunity in the courtyard is the illuminated millstones water feature and this area also houses a colourful, manicured garden. The wildflower meadow with pathways winding down to the fields below, where nature thrives, also provides a picturesque backdrop and there’s also a pergola lit up with fairylights. Ceremonies and receptions take place in the main barn where oak beams are draped with fairylights, creating a romantic ambience for a rustic-inspired wedding. Smaller ceremonies of up to 60 loved ones can enjoy the Upstairs Gallery and micro wedding ceremonies of up to 20 guests are best suited to the Meeting Room. There’s also an outdoor option on the York Terrace for an intimate gathering of just eight people. When a wedding is booked, the couple gets the option of a complimentary food tasting and also a luxury goodie bag. There’s ample car parking on-site for 62 cars with an allocated registrar and disabled parking plus a ground floor disabled toilet with baby change facilities and highchairs available on request. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01494 412 515, https://rackleys.co.uk www.facebook.com/RackleysChilternHills ♥ We love... that the bridal party have exclusive use of the Bridal Room with en suite facilities for the entire day. CHICHELEY HALL, MILTON KEYNES, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE This Grade 1 listed Georgian country house is surrounded by 80 acres of parkland, including a lake and formal gardens. An avenue of lime trees leads to the house past an octagonal Grade II listed dovecote. The interior was lovingly restored in 2007. The original front door opens to reveal the Grand Hall which boasts a double-height ceiling where an original painting is showcased alongside many original features. The main focal point of this light-filled space is the marble columns and oak staircase. Ceremonies for up to 80 guests take place in the Grand Hall within the main house or in Wolfson 1 that’s situated within the Wolfson Centre for a minimum of 60 and a maximum of 100. There’s also the option of an outdoor ceremony in the Formal Garden. Receptions take place in the Grand Hall or Wolfson 1 and these areas also host the wedding breakfast with guests seated at round tables. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01234 230 396, www.chicheleyhall.co.uk www.facebook.com/chicheleyhallhotel ♥ We love... the menu tasting as part of the package, the Honeymoon Suite available on the night of the wedding that includes breakfast and the private room available for the bridal party to get ready on the morning of the wedding. Images of Rackley’s Chiltern Hills courtesy of www.chriscaldicott.com THEMED VENUES 19