Venue Henley Greenlands has expanded its wedding licence Set within the stunning 30-acre Henley Business School estate in the Oxfordshire countryside, Venue Henley at Greenlands offers an unforgettable setting for couples seeking a wedding rich in character, charm and natural beauty with tailored packages. Overlooking the River Thames, the Grade II listed house provides a timeless backdrop, perfectly complemented by sweeping lawns. The elegant main house features in-house ceremony rooms that accommodate up to 120 guests, enabling couples to host their entire celebration in one location. The grounds provide the perfect setting for drinks receptions, garden games and breathtaking big-day photography. There’s a 100-bedroom hotel on-site, just a short stroll from the main house and marquee lawn. The venue offers the opportunity to hire the grounds for a spectacular marquee wedding, accommodating up to 300 guests and creating a bespoke space that reflects each couple’s unique style. Venue Henley Greenlands has recently expanded its wedding licence, meaning couples can now hold legal ceremonies outdoors on the lawn against the picturesque riverside backdrop, including as part of a marquee celebration. hospitalityuor.co.uk/venue-henley As wedding season approaches, last-minute bookings are popular, with availability at Reading’s picturesque De Vere Wokefield Estate. Usually planned three to six months in advance, couples can swap stress for spontaneity. With a £20 million restoration and rich history dating back to the 1560s, this wonderful venue sets the tone for an elegant countryside wedding. Just a one-hour drive from London, the Victorian mansion house offers manicured gardens, a sweeping drive, its own private lake and plenty of venue options. The impressive Terrace Suite holds up to 250 guests with its own terrace overlooking the gardens. With off-peak prices available during what is usually a peak month, couples can book the suite from just £129 per person throughout August (usually £175 per person), including a three-course wedding breakfast (with a pre-wedding menu tasting), a red carpet, a one-night stay in the Honeymoon Suite, plus a one-year anniversary stay for the couple and more. Next to the Mansion House is the Wokefield Suite hosting up to 300 guests. The largest on-site venue, it is a popular dry-hire choice featuring its own satellite kitchen. Throughout select dates in August, the hotel is offering a limited-edition package of exclusive hire, a two-night stay in the Honeymoon Suite, private drinks reception space, and more for £8,000 (usually £12,000). devere.co.uk/wokefield-estate/weddings NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from the regions LAST-MINUTE WEDDINGS AVAILABLE AT DE VERE WOKEFIELD ESTATE WEST OXFORDSHIRE HOLIDAY HOME IS RUNNER-UP IN PROPERTY OF THE YEAR AWARDS Holiday rental franchise Pass the Keys has announced the winners of its Property of the Year 2026 Awards, which recognise properties that offer standout guest experiences across a range of categories, including affordable design-led and eco-conscious stays. The runner-up property was the charming pet-friendly family cottage in Eynsham, West Oxfordshire. Judges noted that this is a “superb property” and “a special blend of old and new.” Sleeping up to seven people with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, prices start from £205 per night. book.passthekeys.com/listing/charming-pet-friendly-family-cottage-in-eynsham Read more online at yourberksbucksoxon.wedding LATEST NEWS 9
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