Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding - October/November 2019 (Issue 79)

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. 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 Did you know? The hotel is now able to host outdoor ceremonies. WORTON HALL, OX29 4SU Sitting within 450 acres of rural farming countryside, Worton Hall was rebuilt in 2014 in the traditional Cotswold style as a flexible, exclusive-use venue. Tie the knot in the Hayloft Gallery, which holds up to 120 friends and family, or with 280 loved ones in the Main Hall, with its whitewashed walls, Yorkstone floor and oak woodwork. Alternatively, get married outdoors in the wooden pagoda, also with up to 280 guests. There’s also a wealth of photo opportunities, from the Little Orchard and the weeping willow pond to Worton Lakes and a private woodland. Enjoy drinks in the Farmhouse Garden or Poolside before returning to the Main Hall for a sit-down meal with up to 250 friends and family or 600 for an evening reception. With built-in surround sound and bespoke LED lighting, the hall is the perfect blank canvas for your big-day themes and dreams. Ceremony licence ? Yes Contact 01865 882 644 wortonhall.co.uk Did you know? There’s even accommodation available at the estate’s stone cottages. www.danrayner.co.uk REGIONAL VENUES 23