COMPLEAT ANGLER, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE This stylish four-star hotel showcases a classic English style dating back 400 years. The light and welcoming interior boasts timeless décor and elegant styling. It’s home to a selection of stylish bedrooms and suites with four-poster beds plus there’s a choice of two on-site restaurants. The property commands the perfect location on the banks of the River Thames overlooking the suspended Grade I listed Marlow Bridge. Guests can take advantage of the on-site boarding for a short ride on the Thames during the summer months. Ceremonies take place in a choice of licensed wedding spaces including outside on the front lawn adjacent to the riverbank during the summer months for up to 100 guests. Inside the hotel, there’s the stylish Thames Suite for an intimate gathering of up to 30 people; the River Room that hosts up to 40 loved ones and the Regency Room with its private entrance and views from the covered terrace for up to 120 guests. Reception drinks and canapés can be enjoyed on the front lawn during the warmer months while the Regency Terrace and River Room are perfect all year round, hosting large receptions for up to 120 guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01628 484 444, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/compleat-angler We love... that within the selection of wedding packages, the hotel offers menu tastings and accommodation for the night of the wedding for the happy couple. THE POST, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE This modern wedding barn has been built to the highest specifications. Features include the impressive floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed oak beams and the latest sound and lighting technology along with underfloor heating and a real log fire for cosy winter weddings. The exterior encompasses red brick and cedar cladding with a slate-tiled roof and is framed with a tiled patio which overlooks the manicured grounds. At the end of the barn is The Arch where couples can get married inside or out. There’s also The OutPost which is a fully equipped al fresco kitchen and dining space that’s perfect for late-night nibbles or an outside alternative for evening dining during the summer months. Beautifully manicured lawns stretch from The Arch to the adjacent Snelsmore House. There’s a lower lawn with a water fountain and a beautiful pagoda, perfect for couple portraits. Ceremonies take place in several areas including in the main Post room, an awe-inspiring space that can be transformed into each couple’s vision, for up to 150 guests. The best option outside is on the Pavillion lawn under The Arch which seats up to 150 guests. For smaller celebrations, the lower lawn with the Pagoda is perfect. Receptions take place in the Post Room and bar with a mezzanine area in the rafters providing comfortable seating overlooking the main function space. The Post can host up to 200 guests for an evening reception. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01635 881 800, www.thepostbarn.co.uk We love... the pamper room available for the bridal party. UFTON COURT, READING, BERKSHIRE This 16th-century timber-framed tithe barn and Grade I listed manor house is nestled in 16 acres of manicured grounds located on the Berkshire/Hampshire border. An impressive sweeping driveway lined with ancient oak trees leads to this hidden gem and in addition to the expertly landscaped grounds, Ufton Court is home to a small valley and a traditional herb garden. The interior of the tithe barn offers a wonderfully romantic atmosphere with the traditional oak beams decorated with ivy and fairylights. It’s a blank canvas that can be transformed to suit any wedding theme. Ceremonies and receptions take place here for 15 to 150 guests or in Archer’s Hall located opposite the barn in the courtyard which holds up to 80 loved ones. After the wedding breakfast, tea and coffee can be enjoyed in the Archer’s Hall and this space can be used again later as a quiet area for guests to relax and chat. The Long Room in the Tudor Manor House is best suited to micro weddings and intimate gatherings of up to 50 people. These three reception rooms create a cosy and character-filled location for drinks receptions in the colder months and there are three locations for an outdoor wedding during the warmer months. The venue offers an extensive list of recommended suppliers including a choice of six caterers, plus there’s a highly experienced wedding coordinator on hand and no corkage charge. The stately dressing room and oak-panelled library marry old and new, retaining original features and offering a hint of grandeur for the bridal party on the morning of the wedding. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01189 832 099, www.uftonweddings.co.uk We love... that all profit from weddings is gift aided to their on-sit children’s charity, helping fund and support disadvantaged children and their families, raising aspirations and developing personal and behavioural skills in the great outdoor. Scan to view video 23 THEMED VENUES
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