ROYAL BERKSHIRE This stunning Queen Anne-style mansion house adds a touch of old-world charm and character to any wedding. The red brick, stone pillars and grand bay windows make the hotel a home for couples and their guests to make their own. Set within 15 acres of sprawling grounds, home to a stunning standout pond, there's no end of big-day photo opportunities. With the backdrop of the mansion house, the grounds provide the ideal setting for beautiful couple portraits. Outdoor ceremonies occur in the pretty Walled Garden for up to 150 guests. This private yet spacious area has white lawn chairs and a wooden pergola. The Wentworth Suite is an indoor ceremony option for up to 120 guests with its Art Deco mirrors and abundant natural daylight. There's also the Marlborough Suite for up to 100 guests with elegant tall ceilings and boasting fantastic views of the mansion house. For intimate ceremonies, the Library hosts up to 30 loved ones and there's also the cosy Polo bar ideal for winter celebrations and summer soirées with its access to the terrace during the warmer months. The spiral staircase that takes centre stage in the reception can be used by couples getting married in any of the chic spaces. Warm and welcoming and intimate but spacious, the Berkshire Suite offers a versatile wedding space. This dedicated wedding room accommodates up to 150 loved ones. The room can be split in two with a partition for celebrations of up to 90 guests and then opened up for the evening reception, transforming it into an open-plan masterpiece. Recently refurbished, the neutral tones coupled with the natural light and Art Deco mirrors give each couple the ability to put their stamp on Royal Berkshire. All wedding parties have access to discounted bedroom rates the night before, the wedding night and the night after the wedding, including special packages to hire one entire floor. Each wedding package includes a complimentary menu tasting for two and the hire of a personal wedding coordinator to assist in the planning process. www.exclusive.co.uk/royal-berkshire THE POST BARN, NEWBURY, BERKSHIRE Set within 120 acres of parkland and private gardens, this stunning venue offers a flexible outdoor space with terraces, a manicured lawn, a pretty sunken garden and a dramatic rose arch walkway that provides a popular photo spot! During the day, the roses bloom, making for a romantic backdrop for those all-important photos. By night, the arch is lit with twinkling fairylights. There's even the OutPost, an equipped outdoor kitchen. The barn offers a flexible space with a fireplace and a cosy mezzanine level overlooking the main barn. The traditional oak-framed structure boasts a cool, contemporary style with exposed beams, floor-to-ceiling Crittal doors and a limestone floor plus all the latest technology. Indoor ceremonies are held within the main barn while outdoor celebrations can be held on the top lawn (the larger lawn) or in the sunken garden, a more intimate location surrounded by blooming flower beds and a stunning water feature. Receptions typically take place within the barn with couples utilising the bar and lounge area to welcome evening guests and facilitate entertainment such as photo booths and live artists. In the main barn, there's plenty of space for dancing and the area lends itself perfectly for a band or DJ. A maximum of 150 guests can be hosted in the daytime and up to 200 party-goers during the evening. Couples are offered a complimentary menu tasting (depending on the package booked) and a suite is also offered at the sister hotel, Donnington Valley for the happy couple on their wedding night. www.thepostbarn.co.uk Images courtesy of The Kensington Photographer www.thekensingtonphotographer.co.uk and www.jackaldridgephotography.co.uk/weddings https://rosswillsherphotography.co.uk www.denisewinterphotography.co.uk 21 THEMED VENUES
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