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

SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN HOTEL & SPA, SL4 1PX The Sir Christopher Wren Hotel & Spa comprises several characterful buildings around a cobbled street by Windsor Castle and Eton Bridge and is located on the River Thames, offering an enchanting backdrop for a wedding. The red carpet and bold pillars make for a grand entrance, perfect for big-day photos. Tie the knot in the Princess Suite, Windsor Lounge or the Sienna Room, with up to 90, 65 or 12 friends and family, respectively. Then enjoy the riverside terrace for a champagne reception – the space is also perfect for barbecues and can be combined with the Princess Suite for an evening do for up to 110 of your loved ones. We love.. . that there’s complimentary overnight accommodation for the bride and groom. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01753 307 550 sirchristopherwren.co.uk/wedding NOTLEY ABBEY, HP17 8TN This historic venue, located on the Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire border is impressive from the moment you drive through the gates. Exclusively yours for 24 hours, Notley Abbey can host wedding ceremonies both inside and out for up to 172 loved ones in a choice of three locations: the Abbot’s Hall for an intimate celebration, The Monks’ Refectory for a larger group or the enchanting walled garden. Enjoy the grounds, gardens and ambience of the beautifully restored country house before heading down the covered Cloisters Garden walk to the Monks’ Refectory – a chandelier-lit, characterful stone barn, bursting with history and rustic glamour. There’s room for up to 172 guests for the wedding breakfast and 250 guests for an evening reception, as well as nine guest suites, ensuring no one will turn into a pumpkin. We love... the turret, perfect for unforgettable photography. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 03451 309 966 notleyabbey.co.uk FAIRYTALE VENUES 31