Suite dreams These chic hotels are perfect for hosting weddings and first-night stays THE GREAT HOUSE SONNING, BERKSHIRE Coppa Club’s Sonning-On-Thames boutique hotel, home to 49 bedrooms, was the first Coppa Club property to open its doors six years ago boasting a café, bar, restaurant and lounge with an informal, relaxed private members club feel without the fees. Sist r properties in the three regions include those in Henley-On-Thames, Maidenhead and Streatley-on-Thames. It’s an ideal location for a wedding with beautifully designed party spaces that can host ceremonies for up to 120 guests overlooking the gardens and river. Couples wanting a church wedding can do so in one of the nearby villages and then head back to the hotel for the celebrations. The Private Dining room is a light-filled space that can seat up to 120 guests for the wedding breakfast and hold up to 200 party-goers for the evening reception. The room is also adaptable for a more intimate celebration, and a selection of other private rooms are also on offer, accommodating between 10 and 120 loved ones. These spaces are also the perfect spot for a pre-wedding family dinner or a morning-after breakfast. The Coppa Club chefs have created a collection of menus for the wedding breakf st with a fresh, modern approach and a complimentary tasting is included in the wedding packages. Couples can arrive at their wedding their way! Why not sail up to the hotel, arrive in a vintage car or take a stroll from the bedroom after spending the night there? Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 0118 969 2277, www.greathouseatsonning.co.uk www.facebook.com/greathouseatsonning www.instagram.com/the_great_house ♥ We love... that the hotel is dog-friendly. THE SWAN STREATLEY, BERKSHIRE Streatley-on-Thames’ Coppa Club location features this tranquil countryside getaway set in 17 acres of grounds along the River Thames. The 47-bedroom property has been newly refurbished and offers rooms opening on to the garden lawn overlooking the river furnished with comfortable beds and rain showers. For couples staying over on the night of their wedding, a suite is included in their wedding package and guests will also receive a special rate. The grounds include the property’s own private island, perfect for riverside weddings, seating up to 130 people. Guests can aarive at the property via car, boat or helicopter and have access to a selection of events, on-site paddle boarding, exercise classes, and a gym, plus the hotel is dog-friendly. Listed as one of The Sunday Times 80 Best British Hotels, this laid-back hideaway hosts ceremonies in The Aviary for up to 130 guests (and a total of 200 for the evening party) and couples wishing to marry in a church can do so nearby at St Mary’s Church and continue the celebrations back at the property. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01491 878 800, www.theswanatstreatley.com www.facebook.com/SwanatStreatley www.instagram.com/swanatstreatley ♥ We love... the delicious wedding breakfast menu including vegan and vegetarian options. THEMED VENUES 23
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