Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - December 2020/January 2021 (Issue 86)

Nestled on the edge of the Cotswolds in nine acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and surrounded by woodland sits this recently refurbished, Grade 11 listed, four-star hotel. The main part benefits from a contemporary design seen in the spacious and comfortable bar, lounge and Magnolia restaurant while the neighbouring Old House, formerly a Georgian family house, has been restored to its former glory and is a popular choice for weddings with its antique furnishings, sculptures, artwork and magnificent wooden staircase combined with an elegant red carpet. Outdoor ceremonies take place for up to 160 guests on the Garden Lounge Terrace located in front of the Georgian house with the pretty gardens as the backdrop. Inside, there’s a choice of ceremony rooms including Restaurant 56, an oak-panelled room with a feature fireplace hosting up to 70 guests, and the Terrace Suite, a contemporary space with an outdoor balcony overlooking the picturesque gardens for up to 40 loved ones. There’s also the Regency Room located in the original Georgian house for intimate parties of up to 20 guests to enjoy. Receptions take place in The Magnolia function room that seats up to 140 guests for the wedding breakfast and 200 partygoers for the evening. It features views stretching across the patio and landscaped gardens, ideal for an al fresco drinks reception, and has an area for a dancefloor, band or a DJ. There’s also the Garden Lounge, originally the Drawing Room within the old Georgian house, with its private terrace. ❤ We love... that couples are offered a complimentary menu tasting before their wedding which is a great way to sample the dishes, plus a complimentary stay in the romantic bridal suite on the night of their wedding. Located between the pretty towns of Marlow and Henley-on-Thames, this country house hotel enjoys a spectacular setting in 65 acres of magnificent parklands located in the heart of the Buckinghamshire countryside with views of the Thames and Chiltern Hills beyond. A tree-lined drive winds beneath the Clock Tower and wisteria climbs the white-washed exterior walls. Pretty fountains and waterfalls in the grounds make this historic venue quintessentially English. From a marquee on the lawn to a traditional ceremony in a grand suite or an elaborate celebration taking exclusive-use of the hotel, there are several options for ceremonies and receptions. When restrictions are lifted, the Versailles Suite can host up to 120 loved ones for both the ceremony and reception while the Hambleden Room best suits micro weddings of up to 15 people. DANESFIELD HOUSE HOTEL AND SPA, MARLOW, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01628 891 010, www.danesfieldhouse.co.uk www.instagram.com/danesfieldhouse SUDBURY HOUSE HOTEL & RESTAURANT, FARINGDON, OXFORDSHIRE Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01367 241 272, www.sudburyhouse.co.uk www.facebook.com/sudburyhotel 18 THEMED VENUES ❤ We love... that couples who have booked a wedding package will receive a complimentary menu tasting session and overnight accommodation in a deluxe room on the night of their wedding.