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

PINEWOOD HOTEL 01753 896 400 | pinewoodhotel.co.uk Pinewood Hotel is nestled among five acres of rural land with the leafy backdrop of South Buckinghamshire – unbelievably only 30 minutes from London, and 10 minutes from both Slough and Uxbridge train station. A contemporary hotel with a twist, Pinewood Hotel boasts 48 bedrooms on-site with flexible function spaces which are modern with a neutral colour tone to accommodate various colour schemes and themes so couples can truly personalise their day. Ceremonies and receptions take place in the Symak suite which has a maximum capacity of 120 day guests, and 200 evening guests. This room is located on the ground floor and benefits from natural daylight and direct access to the grounds. When tying the knot here, some packages include a menu and wine tasting, as well as bedrooms. PHYLLIS COURT CLUB 01491 570 500 | phylliscourt.co.uk A breathtaking riverside setting, Phyllis Court is an elegant historic manor made up of graceful buildings and 18 acres of manicured lawns sweeping down to the River Thames with views of the Chilterns countryside beyond. A beautiful private members club, it also has 17 individually styled bedrooms. For the big day The Ballroom and Finlay Suite is grand and historic featuring beautiful classic architecture, columns and an abundance of natural daylight. French windows open out onto a private terrace, leading to the lawns and the River Thames, and it can host 240 ceremony guests, 240 for a sit- down meal and 300 for an evening reception. The striking two-storey Riverside Pavilion is both impressive and romantic. Set on the banks of the Thames, it enjoys panoramic views of the grounds and is modern and fully glazed, it provides year-round protection from any inclement weather. You will enjoy access to private balconies on both decks. The Pavilion also benefits from private moorings so you may arrive by boat. It can host 130 ceremony guests, 100 for a sit-down meal and 130 evening. Elegantly decorated in contemporary colours of cream and taupe, the Thames Room is light and airy with French windows leading onto a private terrace for your reception drinks. It boasts a beautifully ornate ceiling and grand fireplace. It is perfect for a smaller, intimate wedding with up to 50 guests. When tying the knot here couples benefit from a wedding coordinator, banqueting manager, toast master, wedding food tasting meal, on-the-day stationery, cake stand and cake knife, mood lighting, dancefloor and Bridal Suite on the night of your wedding are all complimentary! Furthermore, choosing your wedding venue is a big decision, when you book a tour of the Club, couples will be gifted an afternoon tea voucher for four. REGIONAL VENUES 31