East Berkshire and Reading CROWNE PLAZA READING EAST Discover the enchanting 4 Silver Star, 2 AA Rosette-awarded Crowne Plaza Reading East Hotel and Spa. The hotel is conveniently situated in picturesque, landscaped surroundings next to the Winnersh Triangle Station (with easy access to Reading station on the Elizabeth line). The property presents an ideal location for a wedding, located within easy reach of London, Reading, Wokingham and Bracknell. The highly experienced talented events team at this award-winning venue expertly manage each celebration ensuring a worry-free experience. Guests can enjoy the hotel’s exceptional facilities including the Esprit Wellness & Spa, which is home to a 19-metre indoor heated pool with sun loungers; a Life Fitness gym; five spa treatment rooms; a sauna and a steam room. There’s complimentary secure parking and accommodation is available in a choice of luxurious spacious bedrooms, ranging from king-size and twin rooms to family options and suites. The 2AA Rosette-awarded Caprice Restaurant serves both modern British and authentic Indian cuisine. Civil ceremonies and wedding receptions take place in a choice of stylish function suites, including the stunning new Buckingham Suite, with floor-to-ceiling windows, that accommodates up to 260 guests for a ceremony and 180 for a sit-down wedding breakfast. The Frogmore Suite, a beautiful and intimate space, hosts up to 140 for a ceremony, and up to 110 guests for the wedding breakfast. There’s a variety of wedding packages on offer including the Silver Package which provides a complimentary bridal suite on the night of the wedding, with breakfast in bed the following morning, and a menu tasting for the couple. The Gold Package offers all of the above plus dinner, bed, and breakfast for the couple on their first anniversary. The Platinum Package includes all of the above plus the wedding breakfast and evening reception room hire. www.cpreading.co.uk/wedding-venue-in-wokingham Spotlight on... Images courtesy of www.pettittphotography.co.uk MONKS’ BARN, HURLEY Set in the riverside village of Hurley between Marlow and Henley, this 13th-century, Grade 11-listed medieval barn offers a special venue for ceremonies, wedding receptions and parties. It’s licensed for ceremonies, that can take place anywhere in the building, with the added option of saying I do under the stunning archway leading to the lawn. The Great Hall in the barn can seat up to 120 people on long tables or up to 150 at round tables for the wedding breakfast. Adjacent to the Great Hall is the Monks’ Bar and The Dance Hall which has ample room for a DJ. Guests can be received on Monks’ Barn Lawn, where there’s plenty of room for a marquee plus there’s secure overnight parking. This versatile venue allows receptions to take place anywhere inside the building too and couples can create a bespoke day with their choice of caterer, florist and furnishings. There are many activities for guests staying nearby to take part in, from walks along the River Thames to paddle boarding and canoeing. https://hurleyriversidepark.co.uk/about-us/monks-barn LOCAL VENUES 21
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