SILCHESTER FARM OFFERS WEEKEND WEDDING CELEBRATIONS Silchester Farm is a countryside wedding venue perched on the Hampshire and Berkshire border offering modern English farm weddings that feel relaxed, personal and connected to their surroundings. Silchester Farm marries historic barns, open countryside, and picturesque accommodation with exceptional food and drink. The estate offers a collection of spaces that allow couples to customise their day, from exchanging vows beside the tranquil Lakeside Ceremony space, with the water, willow trees and open landscape creating a romantic backdrop, to welcoming guests into the Old Hen House for drinks and canapés. The surrounding fields, formal gardens and kitchen garden provide opportunities for guests to enjoy lawn games and for the happy couple to capture their big-day photos. At the heart of the wedding setting is the Hampshire Threshing Barn, a characterful 400-year-old space that can host up to 140 guests, whilst The Cow Shed provides the perfect setting for guests to continue the evening, with space to dine, dance and celebrate late into the night. Food is a central part of the Silchester Farm experience, with the Dutch Barn home to the estate’s outdoor kitchen and a hub for memorable dining moments. Seasonal menus champion locally sourced ingredients, with everything from wood-fired cooking and sharing feasts to relaxed outdoor dining designed around bringing people together. For couples looking to spend more time with their guests, Silchester Farm offers on-site accommodation designed to turn the wedding into a weekend countryside escape. Options include the charming Granary cottage hideaway and cosy Pyggies, plus the larger Grade II listed Farmhouse and Barn House for guests to gather. A new wedding concept, The Day You Actually Remember, launches at the venue this autumn. Guests are invited to disconnect from their phones and immerse themselves in the celebration, with no live posting, no filming of the vows and no pressure to capture every moment. Instead, professional photographers discreetly document the day, allowing couples and their guests to simply enjoy it. The concept is built around the idea that privacy is the ultimate luxury, offering an intimate countryside celebration where conversation replaces notifications, candlelit dinners replace content creation, and memories take precedence over social media. silchesterfarm.co.uk/weddings jajafoodstudio.com Experiences.co.uk launches Hampshire-based gifts An exciting new range of gifts for bridesmaids and groomsmen has been launched by Experiences.co.uk that are thank-you gifts with a difference, designed for adventurous, fun-seeking individuals. Imran Malek, corporate sales manager at Experiences.co.uk, said: “Bridesmaids and groomsmen play a vitally important role at weddings, providing much-needed support on the big day and beforehand, so it’s only fitting they be thanked for their hard work.” Imran adds, “Some people can find it a challenge to choose a gift they will truly treasure, and that will provide many happy memories, which is why we’ve launched even more amazing experiences ideal for bridesmaids and groomsmen in time for this summer’s wedding season.” Among the new gifts for groomsmen is the sporty-based activity of a one-hour family and group Target Shooting Choice Session at the Woodland Activity Centre in Eversley, located in Hampshire. Activities to choose from include archery and axe throwing. experiences.co.uk LATEST NEWS 9
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