Hawkwell House Hotel has appointed a new wedding planner to help put the venue on the map as the ultimate destination to host bespoke wedding ceremonies and celebrations in Oxfordshire. Lauren Hill has been appointed to boost the hotel’s event planning services and create bespoke wedding packages for couples. In 2021 Hawkwell House joined the Mercure hotel group and underwent a £3.5 million refurbishment and rebrand to transform the venue into a boutique hotel equipped with all amenities for guest comfort and 77 bedrooms. The hotel now sits within three acres of landscaped gardens and features a stylish restaurant, lounge bar and elegant heated terrace. The interior design incorporates an Oxford theme throughout with hints of vintage Oxford fashion like Oxford brogues and Oxford shirts. With three versatile event spaces, the hotel can cater to wedding celebrations of all kinds. Lauren tells us: “The Thames Suite, which is the lergest of our event spaces, is perfect for parties looking for a traditional wedding experience. Meanwhile, the Cherwell Suite is ideal for smaller, more intimate celebrations. As one of the only venues in Oxford with the capacity to host outdoor ceremonies, we can offer a truly unique wedding experience. Our peaceful gardens make a stunning backdrop for large or small weddings or the perfect spot to enjoy drinks before the wedding breakfast.” Lauren adds: “Our wedding and event spaces are self-contained with their own bar, terrace and bathrooms so couples can enjoy their special day away from the day-to-day activity of the hotel. Next to the main hotel is Elm House, a self-contained 15-bed house which is perfect for wedding parties who want to experience an intimate, private stay within the hotel grounds. For couples that desire it, we can even offer exclusive use of the entire hotel.” To encourage couples to host their wedding at Hawkwell House, Lauren has created a special, discounted wedding package for Fridays and Sundays. The all-inclusive package caters to up to 100 guests and includes ceremony and reception room hire, a threecourse wedding breakfast, access to the bridal suite and a DJ for the reception for just £5,950. General manager Nick Jefford added: “We wanted to take our wedding and event planning services to the next level so we knew we needed a dedicated wedding planner to help us achieve this.” He adds, “Lauren’s combined years of experience and brilliant contacts in the industry made her a standout candidate for the job and will help us elevate the guest experience.” For more information on weddings and events at Hawkwell House Hotel, visit https://mercureoxfordhawkwellhouse.com This hidden gem situated at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers elegantly styled suites, great food, high-quality service and beautiful surroundings. There’s a wedding package to suit every type of celebration. The talented team recognise that every wedding is different and are flexible and happy to discuss specific requirements to ensure that the hotel and grounds provide imagination and flair. The various wedding packages include the Head Over Hills Package for mid-week weddings taking place from Sunday to Thursday. A 10% discount applies and this is aimed at a minimum of 50 guests. It includes, but is not limited to a red carpet on arrival; a seasonal wedding breakfast menu; drinks on arrival (bucks fizz or orange juice); white table linen and napkins; room hire for the wedding breakfast and evening reception; a glass of house wine per person during the wedding breakfast; sparkling wine to toast; a menu tasting for the couple and a hot and cold buffet for 80 evening guests (four items). There’s also a complimentary overnight stay for the couple including breakfast with preferential accommodation rates for wedding guests. The Twilight Package is based on 100 guests and includes room hire from 7 pm; a cake stand and knife; a reception drink (Pimm’s or bucks fizz); a six-item finger buffet; a DJ and disco plus white table linen. There’s also the Sweetheart Package, and the Lovebird Package which includes a hog roast for a minimum of 50 guests. The wedding breakfast menus (which differ depending on which package is booked) include oak-smoked salmon to start, cornfed chicken as the main course and a trio of chocolate desserts. For the evening catering, couples can choose from a pizza bar. All of the 49 bedrooms at the hotel provide comfort for guests with specially discounted accommodation rates available. These preferential rates can also be extended before, and after the wedding day. For more information, visit www.lambertarms.co.uk MERCURE OXFORD HAWKWELL HOUSE HOTEL APPOINTS A NEW WEDDING PLANNER THE MERCURE THAME LAMBERT HOTEL UNVEILS WEDDING PACKAGES 23 LOCAL VENUES
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