Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - August/September 2020 (Issue 84)

This luxurious boutique hotel is located in the heart of town surrounded by the Victorian Forbury Gardens and less than a five-minute walk from the Abbey Ruins, a perfect setting for big-day photographs. It’s a magnificently restored and modernised listed Edwardian townhouse, originally built in 1911, home to 55 plush bedrooms and suites equipped with Penhaligon’s toiletries. The grand entrance offers a red-carpet arrival and the charming staircase that sits under a statement glass chandelier is an ideal spot for big-day photographs. Ceremonies take place in a selection of opulent private rooms including the Library for an intimate gathering of up to 20 loved ones and the Eden room, the largest one, for up to 50 guests. There’s also the private cinema screening room where movie lovers can hold a ceremony for up to 30 people. Arrival drinks take place in the Library offering a warm welcome to guests. The wedding breakfast is served in the Eden room for up to 40 loved ones and the stylish restaurant, The Reading Room, can be hired for exclusive use for up to 92 guests. The reception can also be held in The Reading Room for up to 120. THE ROSEATE READING Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 0118 952 7770, www.roseatehotels.com www.instagram.com/roseatereading We love... that every couple who books their wedding breakfast at the hotel will receive a complimentary tasting for two as well as the bridal suite (including breakfast) on the wedding night. There’s also a wedding coordinator available on the day. Arbour Park Sports Stadium is located in the heart of Slough within walking distance of the train and bus station and also offering ample on-site parking. The stylish new building showcases stunning views of the football pitch and stands. The venue features a modern interior with windows surrounding the entire first floor, providing a light and airy space. Ceremonies take place in a choice of two function rooms for up to 60 loved ones and receptions can hold up to 80 guests in the large function suite featuring two terraces with optional seating available on the south and north sides of the room and a bar in the centre. ARBOUR PARK, SLOUGH Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01753 875 762, www.slough.gov.uk/leisure- parks-and-events/arbour-park-stadium.aspx We love... the versatile space that can be dressed in a variety of different ways. BAYLIS, SLOUGH, BERKSHIRE This impressive venue accessed via a long driveway is a magnificent Grade 1 listed mansion house that’s been renovated into a state- of-the-art wedding venue featuring a stylish glass frontage and an impressive floral entrance area. Inside, the magnificent décor is dripping in statement crystal chandeliers. Ceremonies and receptions take place in a variety of chic function suites, from the Eton and Chesterfield areas seating up to 40 guests in theatre-style seating to Baylis 1 located on the ground floor allowing for up to 700 loved ones. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01753 555 555, www.baylishouse.co.uk www.facebook.com/BaylisHouseUK We love... that the bridal suite comes complimentary with some of the wedding packages. 16