THE BERYSTEDE HOTEL & SPA, ASCOT Old meets new at this delightful property, home to traditional features coupled with a modern twist. The star feature is the ornate oak staircase which greets guests plus there are fairytale-inspired, chateaux-style turrets and history to be uncovered at every turn. The property was designed as a romantic gesture for the original owner’s French wife. Located in a leafy residential area just one mile from Ascot Racecourse, the hotel is home to a luxurious spa, perfect for some pre-wedding pampering. The stunning landscaped gardens provide the perfect space for outdoor ceremonies during the summer and make a wonderful backdrop for big-day photographs - there’s even a secluded woodland ideal for couple portraits. Ceremonies and receptions take place in the Windsor & Eton Suite, a modern, elegant ballroom setting with a bright and airy feel. The suite is tastefully decorated to blend with the chosen décor and offers views stretching across the gardens. It has its own bar and lounge area and an outdoor terrace and can seat up to 220 guests for the wedding breakfast and up to 350 loved ones for the evening reception. Alternatively, The Library Located in the traditional part of the hotel provides a beautiful setting for an intimate ceremony. It’s still home to its original fireplace and ornate bookshelves. This room is perfect for a more intimate wedding breakfast seating up to 25 guests and has an adjoining private bar and lounge area for your evening celebration. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01506 815 135, www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk We love... that all of their packages include a menu-tasting meal for the couple and the bridal suite for the night of the wedding. The team at the hotel also invite couples back on their first anniversary for dinner or an overnight stay depending on the wedding package that was booked. ASCOT RACECOURSE Located within the beautiful wooded Berkshire countryside near the ancient Windsor Great Park, the Ascot Racecourse setting is steeped in history. The Ascot Grandstand is as impressive as it is unique. The instantly recognisable building with its modern architectural design and engineering has a curved roof, glass frontage and impeccable views over Ascot Heath and Berkshire countryside beyond. The venue offers a multitude of spaces ranging in style from traditional to contemporary, and in size from intimate to spacious. Each area has its distinctive character, from the sumptuous and inviting interior of the Parade Ring Suite to the modern and clean aesthetic of the flagship ON 5 Suite. Ceremonies and receptions take place in a variety of areas including in the Ascot Authority Suite which lies at the heart of the Grandstand, next to the Royal Box, and features double-height windows and an expansive terrace with spectacular views of the racecourse. The Parade Ring Suite situated opposite the Royal Box is a sophisticated area with beautiful interior finishes and a wide, sunny balcony overlooking the Parade Ring. Alternatively, the historic Pavilion Suite consists of three sections which may be used individually or together and occupies its standalone building overlooking the Plaza Lawns and Bandstand. There’s also the ON 5 Suite positioned on the fifth floor of the Grandstand offering spectacular views, with a roof terrace and an impressive balcony spanning its length that can host the wedding breakfast and reception. The Furlong Suite, which is a luxury trackside marquee with a large private terrace leading down to the extensive lawns, gives another option for summer (available from May until October). Surrounding all of these venues are the lawns, a series of beautifully landscaped and immaculately maintained outdoor ‘rooms’ perfect for summer soirees. There’s complimentary food and wine tasting for the happy couple. The team at this iconic venue place food at the heart of everything they do. The in-house catering teams are masters at creating sumptuous wedding menus, ensuring the food is a true highlight of the day. With the space to host up to 1,500 guests and strong relationships with a range of Asian catering specialists, Ascot is a popular location for Asian weddings. The Furlong and Pavilion Suites are particularly suited to these unique celebrations. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 0344 346 3611, www.ascot.com/wedding-venue We love... that an invitation to return to Ascot to celebrate the first anniversary at one of the selected race days is extended to the newlyweds. 28
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