Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - Page number 38 - October/November 2021 (Issue 91)

Our table plan was created by suspending five 12-inch Guns N’ Roses records from a fishing wire under the canopy as guests entered the Grade II-listed Castle Barn. We added in plenty of personal touches. Our tables were named after our favourite Guns N’ Roses songs and we had 7-inch records by the band displayed on each table that formed part of our centrepieces. Along with the records, our centrepieces included three candles in tall candlesticks, and champagne flutes, placed on a mirrored plate scattered with hydrangea petals. The flutes were engraved with each guests’ name and doubled up as favours to give everyone a keepsake from our special day. We had a live acoustic duo perform for the drinks reception, and during the evening, which our guests loved. Ben said that seeing me for the first time as I was walking down the outdoor aisle was a wonderful memory t hat he’ll never forget. Witnessing Ben and my dad’s reactio ns the first time they saw me in my dress was magical and I still get very emotional thinking about this special moment . We wanted an exclusive-use wedding venue where all of our 30 guests could stay overnight so we chose Wasing in Berkshire which felt like our own private village. We loved the different choices of accommodation with each room, including The Dovecote and The Smithy offering something a bit quirky for our guests. The energy that our loved ones exuded on the day was contagious and, considering that we only had 30 guests, I’ve never been to a wedding where there were so many people crying! It was a very emotional day for everyone. Because we had a summer wedding, we were able to hold our ceremony in the Victorian Summerhouse located within the stunning grounds which was just magical. It’s decorated with a hand-painted mural that looked stunning in our photographs. 38