Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding - Apr/May 2019 (Issue 76)

REGIONAL VENUES 23  NealeJames.com MERCURE NEWBURY ELCOT PARK, RG20 8NJ This Georgian manor is the former family home of great poet Percy Shelley. What more romantic footsteps to follow than that on your wedding day? Set in 16 acres of landscaped garden in the gorgeous North Wessex Downs, this stylish 18 th -century Georgian manor house hotel mixes original architecture with modern styling. There’s a beautiful double stairway, working fires and panoramic views, and outside features include a mini maze and old-fashioned hut. Tie the knot in the Paxton, Chatsworth, Percy Shelley or Windsor Suite, all also suitable for receptions, along with the Orangery Bar and Lounge area, with a maximum of 120 guests for the wedding breakfast and 150 for the reception. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01488 853 306 mercurenewbury.co.uk We love... that with 73 bedrooms, there’s enough overnight accommodation for everyone, so no one has to call a taxi. Stylish spots in which to wed WEST BERKSHIRE NEWBURY DONNINGTON VALLEY HOTEL & SPA, RG14 3AG Situated in the Berkshire countryside and surrounded by stunning parkland, Donnington Valley Hotel offers a memorable location for your special day. The tranquil surroundings of the patio and gardens make for a picture-perfect setting for those big-day photos. You can tie the knot and hold a sit-down reception with up to 150 of your loved ones, and an evening reception with up to 180 friends and family, and there are 111 bedrooms available for your wedding guests too. And with a dedicated planning team and bespoke menu options, expect total attention to your needs. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01635 551 199 donningtonvalley.co.uk Did you know? The hotel also has an 18-hole golf course.