Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - August/September 2024 (Issue 108)

Wonderful waterside wedding venues BADGEMORE PARK, HENLEY-ON-THAMES, OXFORDSHIRE Badgemore Park is nestled within a 120-acre parkland estate located on the edge of the historic market town of Henley-on-Thames in the heart of the Chilterns. The converted 19th-century Coach House boasts a smart interior and a modern bar blended with the charm of a country house hotel. Double ornate glass doors lead guests out on to the covered courtyard providing an ideal setting for outdoor drinks and canapés. The Walled Garden boasts stunning stone walls and is loved by photographers and videographers. The lake and pond with a feature fountain ensure gorgeous photos - couples can even be driven in a golf buggy to explore some favoured photo spots! The Coach House is a spectacular setting in which to say I do with the stunning golf course as the backdrop. This room can be used for ceremonies and dancing the night away after the wedding breakfast with guests wandering outside to mingle in the courtyard. The Fairway located on the second floor is used for the wedding breakfast and evening reception and can be accessed by a lift. Its elevated position offers spectacular panoramic views over the entire estate. This stylish self-contained suite can host up to 124 guests seated. It features a kitchen ensuring full exclusivity for any event and offers a blank canvas for couples wishing to bring their big-day vision to life. www.badgemorepark.com/wedding-venues-henley-on-thames www.instagram.com/badgemorepark www.facebook.com/BadgemorePark Make a splash CHERWELL BOATHOUSE, OXFORDSHIRE Couples and their wedding guests can arrive by punt at this waterside wedding venue located on the banks of the River Cherwell in a scenic spot opposite beautiful meadows. It’s home to a marquee perched overlooking the river offering a bright and airy space for a wedding ceremony and reception of up to 125 guests. It’s decked in fairylights with white lining and an outdoor terrace. The Lower Boathouse is an alternative rustic-inspired brick space styled with rustic décor, a large reconditioned wooden bar and fairylights suspended from the ceiling providing a romantic atmosphere during the evening. Ceremonies take place here for a maximum of 85 guests while a group of 125 loved ones can gather for the reception party with music and dancing. It’s also a great spot for arrival drinks that can be enjoyed outside on the sun-soaked terrace. www.cherwellboathouse.co.uk www.instagram.com/cherwellboathouse www.facebook.com/CherwellBoathouse www.brucecleghorn.com 25 THEMED VENUES

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