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

Christopher Martin Photography KINGSTON BAGPUIZE HOUSE 01865 818 166 | kbhweddings.uk Set in acres of lush parkland with roaming deer, and rolling lawns for croquet and drinks, the exclusive-use Kingston Bagpuize House also boasts raised terraces, pavilions for private photos and ceremonies, and wildlife ponds and follies − all providing the ideal backdrop to any wedding or event! This historic house is perfect from every angle, with the Georgian symmetry, large window frames and gorgeous red brick it stands proud in the grounds. With two fantastic entrances you really can take your pick on where to enter the house. With gorgeous wood panelling, traditional high ceilings and fantastic natural light Kingston Bagpuize House has elegant proportions and a lovely symmetry inside too! The cantilevered staircase provides a dramatic backdrop to any photo, with the Library and Drawing Room adorned with hand-painted wallpaper and antique furniture offering grandeur for all guests. Ceremonies take place in the Drawing Room for up to 96 seated guests, while there’s also the option of an al fresco setting on the main lawn (unlimited) and The Pavilion (standing room for up to 150) outside. After the all-important vows, intimate gatherings can enjoy a seated wedding breakfast of 50 guests in the Drawing Room, or the Summer Marquee can host grand affairs of up to 200 loved ones (can be extended for additional fee to seat 300). When tying the knot here, not only do couples enjoy the private hire, but also a complimentary tasting is always included, as well as a dedicated wedding planner and use of the bridal suite for the day of the wedding. MILTON HILL HOUSE 01235 831 474 | miltonoxfordshire.co.uk Milton Hill House is a traditional Georgian house within 22-acres of land, what more space do you need with your family and friends? The original white building is a perfect backdrop for those all- important wedding photos and there’s plenty of outdoor areas for guests to mingle in, old oak trees frame the grounds, flowers bloom in the summer – it’s very quintessentially English. Couples are spoilt for choice with many ceremony rooms to choose from; from the small and intimate library to the large and spacious – and most popular − Wisteria room. All neutral in colour to decorate and enhance as a couple desires, with traditional features for a feeling of special elegance. For couples who love the outdoors, why not wed al fresco in the venue’s grounds? The landscaped Italian gardens are fantastic for wedding photos and for your guests to relax in during the evening hosting up to 144 loved ones to watch the ceremonies. Other capacities are, Wisteria 144, Lilac 85, Oak 60, Library 30. To celebrate the nuptials, couples and 144 guest can retreat to the Wisteria room. When choosing this for a big- day venue, couples can benefit from a free menu tasting, wedding night accommodation in a Superior Room and free anniversary stay (dependent on package booked). 30