Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding - Feb/Mar 2020 (Issue 81)

NEW VENUE, NEW FAIR With 2020 seeing the continuing trend for barn-style weddings, discovering a venue which is relatively new to the wedding scene is a rarity. Stanlake Park is a bit of a hidden gem, not only is it an exclusive-use barn wedding venue it is also set within the grounds of Berkshire’s largest wine estate and vineyard in Twyford. The Coach House and Vineyard Barn, at Stanlake Park, will be opening its doors to a variety of wedding suppliers hand-picked for inspiration when it has its first wedding fair on Sunday 26 th April. Wander the grounds and enjoy the stunning surroundings of the courtyard, the walled garden, the vineyard, the lawns and even visit the wine shop! If you feel inspired at the idea of an English vineyard wedding and you get the feeling that this is the venue for your wedding do request a show round. The dedicated Heritage Events and Catering Team will be at hand to show you around and discuss all your wedding day plans. For more details visit berkshireweddingfairs.co.uk Pssst! Keep your eyes peeled for the new designs from The Cotswold Tailor! Alexander Edwards, managing director at The Cotswold Tailor, says, “We’re currently designing our own label wool/linen blend summer weight hire suit. A lot of our clients are worried about over heating on their big day during the summer months. This new lightweight suit will be perfect for grooms looking for a breathable suit that hangs well and doesn’t crease. The best bit is we will offer them for hire so grooms don’t need to spend thousands buying them for their ushers too!” Pop along to 21B Oxford Street, Woodstock, OX20 1TH or call 01993 358 284. GREAT EXPECTATIONS Oxford’s Katah Events has updated and expanded its range of furniture on offer, as well as introducing new sizes of tents, Sonya Carassik Raty adds, “We have smaller tipis which are perfect for bars or reception areas, and have also added to our range of solid wood bars and now have a circular option perfect for couples planning their big day.” Drawing upon vast expert knowledge, Katah Events provides on-site services for most aspects of outdoor events; from supplying power generators to providing live music and DJs, Katah Events offer a complete service based around luxurious giant tipis. “Nothing gives us more pleasure than satisfied customers; our clients and their guests enjoying themselves in a fabulous environment; the thing that really sets us apart from the competition are our tent linings and interiors which make our set up really luxurious and customisable. We hope to share our passion with you and help to create a wonderful event. We’re not just another tent-structure company. We don’t believe the job finishes once our tipis are erected. From start to finish our team are on hand to offer support and ensure your event meets the high standards we’re known for delivering.” Call 07912 446 810 or visit katahevents.org zakicharlesphotography.com THE COUNTDOWN IS ON… We live and breathe weddings at CWM towers, so we can’t wait for our Signature Wedding Show at Ascot Racecourse on Sunday 8 th March, 2020! If you’ve never been to an event like this before, we’ve put together some top tips to help you get the most from it: ❤ Narrow down. Before the show, have a chat with your partner to decide a few key factors about your wedding. This will help when talking to suppliers. ❤ Comfort. You’ll be on your feet all day; wear comfy flats and pop some blister plasters in your bag. ❤ Set up a wedding email address. This way you can keep everything in one place, and it makes it much easier to refer back to suppliers’ emails. ❤ The entourage. Decide who you’ll take with you – will it be our partner, or would you prefer to have a day with the girls or your mum? ❤ Homework. Make a checklist of the type of suppliers you’re looking for on the day. ❤ Get social. Follow the event organiser and some of the exhibitors on social media. This way you’ll be first to know of any show offers. ❤ Book. If you love something, book it – but don’t ever feel pressurised into doing so if you’re not 100 per cent sure. ❤ Get organised. Take a diary with you so you can make appointments, and make sure you keep any literature you receive in a folder. Our shows are free to attend, just pre-register online to save time on the day and to be entered into our prize draw to win a £250 SpaBreaks.com voucher! Head to countyweddingevents.com 10