Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - April/May 2020 (Issue 82)

UFTON COURT 01189 832 099 | uftoncourt.co.uk/weddings Ufton Court is a charming and historic Tithe Barn and Grade I listed Tudor manor house venue set in secluded grounds and approached by a sweeping driveway lined by ancient oak trees – an undiscovered gem to many couples looking to celebrate their special day. With its white-washed walls and stone floor, the 16 th -century barn is the perfect blank canvas, while the high ceiling and oak beams provide the ideal space for light canopy displays – truly magical. Ceremonies take place in three locations; make a dramatic entrance through the wooden doors of the barn which boasts seating for up to 150 guests; featuring ancient oak beams, the barn is a wonderful and romantic location for exchanging your vows. Archer’s Hall features wooden floors and an original oak-beamed ceiling. With space for up to 80 guests, it’s the ideal place for more intimate ceremonies or drinks receptions. If you’re looking for a more traditional and stately ceremony, the Long Ceremony Room is perfect for 50 of your friends and family. Situated in the manor house, the room adjoins the Great Hall, which provides a delightful setting for reception drinks in the winter months. Post-vows, celebrate in the 16 th - century Tithe Barn, which hosts up to 150 diners, with an additional 50 guests accommodated for the evening reception. For smaller weddings, the barn provides an intimate and equally magical setting. After your wedding breakfast, tea and coffee can be taken in the Archer’s Hall while it’s transformed for the evening party. This space can be used later as a quiet area for guests to relax and chat in, or as a safe room in which children can play. All of the profits from weddings are fed straight back into its children’s charity; couples who choose to have their wedding at Ufton Court know that they are helping to enrich the lives of local, disadvantaged children. LAINS BARN 01235 832 745 | lainsbarn.co.uk Lains Barn is set in rural Oxfordshire countryside in the beautiful Vale of the White Horse. The barn backs onto wheat fields and natural woodland with far-reaching views towards the Chiltern hills. Lains Barn is a beautifully restored, listed barn with a timber-framed space dating back to 1750, the main barn features a festoon light-lined gallery, custom-built bar and a beautiful original oak wood block floor. Large glass doors open onto a lawned courtyard. The main barn transforms from the ceremony area (for up to 150 guests) to a stunning dining room complete with a dancefloor. At the heart of the venue lies the spacious courtyard and green, accessed via the barn’s large glass doors or from the byre. The perfectly manicured lawn is ideal for an outside ceremony, or can be used for pre-dinner drinks and garden games. The latest addition to the barn is an Indian sandstone terrace with an outdoor kitchen featuring Argentinian parrilla grills and wood fired pizza oven. Guests can use the terrace for drinks receptions and watch evening pizzas being prepared. Receptions take place in the main barn with seated dining for up to 170 guests and an evening capacity of 200 guests with bar area combined. The outdoor well is a unique feature as is the grain store which is set upon saddle stones and makes for a very popular photo backdrop. The open and covered byres (cowsheds)are beautiful examples of historical architecture, they still feature the original feeding stalls which are now festoon-lit to make the most of them all year round. The open byre is open- sided and covered perfect for evenings and rainy days in the summer. The long covered byre features a custom-built bar and connects to both the main barn and open byre. 20