Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding - Dec/Jan 2019 (Issue 80)

HEDSOR HOUSE, SL6 0HX Set in almost 100 acres of private parkland, the exclusive-use Hedsor House was completed in 1868 and modelled on the Italian villa style. Brides will find it hard not to feel like a princess as they appear from the bridal suite and descend the grand staircase alongside 12ft portraits of the Hedsor’s former royal guests. Couples can tie the knot in the house with up to 150 loved ones and there’s even a Medieval church on the grounds. When it comes to the reception, the newly refurbished Grand Ballroom can seat up to 150 for the wedding breakfast, and there’s room for up to 250 friends and family for an evening reception. With a variety of rooms including the Dining Room, Drawing Room, Boudoir, and new Willingdon Bar, there are all sorts of big-day possibilities here, from dancing the night away in the Centre Hall to enjoying a firework display on the lawn and a glass of champagne in the sunken garden. And with room for up to 26 guests for an overnight stay, with ten doubles and three fabulous suites, including the recently refurbished Florence Suite and Green Room, the sky’s the limit when it comes to celebrating your special day in this luxury country house. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01628 819 050 hedsor.com We love... the regal bridal suite complete with panoramic views, four poster bed and a private balcony terrace nigelchapmanphotography.co.uk eddiejuddphotography.com johnnassari.co.uk GREENLANDS AT HENLEY, RG9 3AU The approach to the beautiful white façade of the Grade II listed Greenlands is along a private drive by a wide river frontage, leading through part of the 30 acres of parkland, creating a dramatic arrival at the portico entrance. Sweeping staircases and elegant panelling are just part of this estate’s romantic appeal, with the picturesque grounds set against the backdrop of the River Thames. You can get married in the River House or the Garden Common Room, each hosting up to 120 of your loved ones, or the Blue Room, which houses up to 60. With gorgeous views of the lawns in winter, the Heyworth Restaurant has room for up to 120 friends and family for the wedding breakfast and, along with the Garden Common Room, room for 200 loved ones for an evening reception. The venue offers complimentary overnight accommodation with full English breakfast and a bottle of champagne and special rates for wedding guests, with 100 rooms available Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01491 418 810 henleyweddings.org.uk We love... that Greenlands is happy to arrange a river cruise, with warming treats. THEMED VENUES 31