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

SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BREWED Brewhouse & Kitchen Milton Keynes is now available for weddings, with a function room on the third floor available for up to 200 guests, and the whole brewpub available to rent, complete with craft beers made on site, for the ultimate alternative wedding- day celebration. Not only that, but the venue also hosts Brewery experience days, perfect for hen and stag dos, with eight beers to taste, a chance to get involved in the beer-making process and a mini-keg to take home. Check out brewhouseandkitchen.com All the latest from the regions NEWS Nearlywed MARLOW MAKEOVER The Crowne Plaza Marlow recently completed a major refurbishment in collaboration with interior designer Twenty2Degrees. The lakeside hotel’s main reception area, the Winterlake Suite, has had a makeover, along with 168 new-look bedrooms. You can expect the usual excellent service from the wedding and catering teams. Specialising in modern British and authentic Indian cuisine, the in-house Glaze Restaurant has an AA Rosette for culinary excellence. Call 01628 496 819, or visit cpmarlow.co.uk to find out more about its wedding packages. Elegance, continued Cookham-based bespoke bridal atelier Oui Madam has a new look, showcasing the popular Bridal Separates Collection, with new designs added alongside one-off vintage pieces. “The idea is to help brides to get more value from their bridal purchases by exploring long-term options with designs that can be restyled and reused after the wedding,” says creative director Cynthia Grafton-Holt. Visit ouimadam.com to find out more. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Tim Basset, general manager of Stony Stratford’s historic Cock Hotel, celebrates his first year at 30-bedroom venue in November. Tim, who lives locally with his family, said, “Good old-fashioned teamwork brings great customer satisfaction, and the hotel is in good stead for a bumper year for weddings in 2020.” With room for up to 150 guests, you can find out more at greenkinginns.co.uk Customer satisfaction Odette Lingerie has just received a premium retailer award from Eurovet, the world leader for lingerie and swimwear, putting it among the 200 best boutiques in Europe. “It was amazing to receive this after only three-and-a-half years in business,” says Odette’s owner, Liz Brighton. The award is a recognition of the boutique’s commitment, expertise and know-how. Catering for all ages and sizes, the boutique stocks brands from around the world, including Dita Von Teese, Aubade and Melissa Odabash. To find out more, visit odettelingerie.co.uk and turn to page 13 for an exclusive offer. YOUR ESSENTIALS 9