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

HOEDOWN THROWDOWN Beautiful big-day barns Monkton Barn, SL7 3RF Hidden away in the Chiltern countryside and set in 10 acres of rolling meadows, this converted barn is an ideal setting for open- air and outdoor-themed weddings of all varieties. Ceremonies can take place in the barn itself, which holds up to 130 of your loved ones, or outdoors in the meadow for unlimited numbers. The barn’s oak flooring, ancient beams and simple décor are the perfect blank canvas. And it’s up to you how you want to use the flower-filled courtyard and the chandelier-lit entrance hall, as well as the heated marquee (which, together with the barn, can hold 250 friends and family for an evening reception), but the expert staff are there to help you every step of the way. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01494 538 726 monktonbarn.co.uk We love... that the setting offers camping, glamping and live music without noise limits.  Notley Tythe Barn, Aylesbury, HP18 9ER At the foot of the Chiltern Hills, the exclusive-use Notley Tythe Barn enjoys uninterrupted views of the rolling countryside. The 12 th -century barn has been brought up-to-date with beautiful reed insulation, while the immense arched beams give a chapel-like feel. There’s seating for up to 170 for the ceremony, while receptions can also be held for up to 200. Couples can also use the adjacent marquee or a lawn marquee, allowing each wedding to be tailor-made to fit, while the elegant structure of the barn provides a perfect backdrop in its own right. With many delightful features, including a Minstrels Gallery and inglenook fireplace, it has a large garden that accommodates adults and children alike. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01844 201 226 notleyfarm.co.uk We love… the canapé and cocktail lawn. BARN VENUES 31