Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - February/March 2023 (Issue 99)

DENHAM GROVE HOTEL, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE This modern hotel is tucked away in the rural village of Denham, overlooking 48 acres of idyllic parkland surrounding Denham Grove and the Colne Valley. The pretty grounds offer the perfect backdrop for a summer drinks reception and breathtaking wedding photos. Inside, it’s furnished in a chic contemporary style, with dining pods that are perfect for a pre-wedding dinner, and a terrace. A creative and quirky space, the hotel provides something for everyone, from the comfortable refurbished bedrooms to the stylish bar lounge, on-site gymnasium, swimming pool with Jacuzzi and a sauna. Ceremonies and receptions take place in the Durdent Suite and the Princess Suite for up to 180 guests, and in the Chalfont Suite for up to 100 loved ones. The Pavillion, a pretty pergola located on the Grounds, is an intimate ceremony choice for up to eight people. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01895 833 338, www.denhamgrove.com We love... that with certain wedding packages, the happy couple get a bridal suite on the night of their wedding and if they book the 10 bedrooms located in the courtyard, the team can look at hosting an exclusive pre or post-wedding barbecue or social event. MACDONALD BERYSTEDE HOTEL & SPA, ASCOT This four-star manor house is in the style of a French château nestled in secluded grounds and woodland. The traditional interior showcases a sweeping oak staircase, perfect for big-day photographs, and romantic open fireplaces. Highlights are the award-winning restaurant, rooftop terrace and the state-of-the-art thermal spa with six spa treatment rooms, an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, rock and infra-red saunas and an 18-metre swimming pool. The fairytale-inspired venue is home to a range of stylish function rooms for the ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception including the Windsor & Eton Suite. The Elizabeth Suite is offered as a room to get ready in as part of the Imperial and Majestic wedding packages and other features, depending on which package is booked, include a red carpet arrival, a personalised table plan, place cards and menu cards, an LED dancefloor plus the opportunity for the newlyweds to return for dinner and an overnight stay on their first anniversary. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01344 623 311 www.macdonald-hotels/berystede www.instagram.com/macdonaldhotelsandresorts We love... that there’s a team of specialist wedding coordinators availabl to take care of every part of the planning and private viewings of the venue can be booked. Photography of Macdonald Berystede Hotel & Spa courtesy of https://galileophotography.co.uk 20

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