Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 75)

Woughton House, MK6 3LR Following an extensive refurbishment, Woughton House, in the Ouzel Valley Park outside Milton Keynes, is perfect for an idyllic countryside wedding. The Clubhouse Suite can accommodate 180 loved ones for a sit-down meal and 250 for an evening reception, and there are 50 stylish bedrooms, including the converted stable Gallery rooms. And the intimate, romantic atmosphere of the venue lends itself to possibilities beyond the big day, from pre-wedding get-togethers to anniversary celebrations. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01908 661 919 sofitel.com We love... that the hotel offers a Bletchley Park experience, where you can enjoy a ride in a chauffeur-driven vintage car to the historic World War II codebreaking headquarters. Oxford Thames Hotel, OX4 4GS Just a short drive from Oxford, in Sandford-on-Thames, the Oxford Thames Hotel is a blend of medieval character and modern charm. The beautiful sandstone buildings set the scene from the start, and there are 30 acres of grounds, on the banks of the River Thames, making for a perfect storybook setting. There’s even a walled garden and a Riverside Gazebo, licensed for outdoor ceremonies and spacious enough for up to 200 of your loved ones. You can also wed in the Little Barn, Kennington Room or River Room for ceremonies and receptions of up to 100 of your loved ones For more lavish events, there’s the Oxford Suite and Conservatory, which can both hold up to 200 of your friends and family. And if you want to get married on the water, you can say your vows aboard Saint John’s College Barge, with up 30 guests. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01865 334 444 devere.co.uk/oxford-thames Did you know? You can hire a boat cruise down the River Thames for your drinks reception. HOTEL VENUES 35