Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - Page number 28 - June/July 2021 (Issue 89)

MINSTER MILL, MINSTER LOVELL Having enjoyed a recent refurbishment of the bedrooms and public spaces, this impressive hotel, restaurant and bar enjoys a sleek Skandi style with the rooms and suites featuring mid-century furniture teamed with contemporary fittings, luxury bathrooms and statement lighting. The Cotswold stone buildings are flanked by 65 acres of idyllic grounds with manicured gardens, wildflower meadows and woodland. Fishing, walking, croquet and tennis are some of the activities available. Outdoor ceremonies for up to 100 guests can take place in the Garden Temple framed by weeping willows and roses. On cooler days, The Malthouse, a private barn that overlooks the river, wildflower meadows and rose garden, can hold up to 80 guests and the Cotswold stone barn can accommodate up to 60 loved ones. The wedding breakfast is served in The Malthouse and includes half a bottle of wine per person and a glass of champagne to toast as part of the Minster Mill Package. Guests can enjoy music and drinks until midnight with the option of an evening buffet. For larger weddings of up to 190 guests, a marquee can be placed in the riverside gardens. Ceremony licence ? Yes Contact: 01993 774441, www.minstermill.co.uk www.facebook.com/MinsterMill WE LOVE... the superb catering created using fresh local ingredients and the outstanding service that Minster Mill offers. MERCURE THAME LAMBERT HOTEL, NR THAME This stylish setting located at the foot of the Chiltern Hills in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offers a warm, relaxed atmosphere with traditional fireplaces and comfortable furnishings. At the centre of the property lies a stunning original coaching inn dating back to mid-Victorian times. The bedrooms are all conveniently located near the Kite restaurant and bar and surround the stunning courtyard that’s ideal for weddings. Ceremonies can take place here and there’s also a patio area perfect for al fresco drinks and dining. Indoor ceremonies take place in the Oxford Suite, recently refurbished and decorated with neutral tones, for up to 100 guests, followed by the wedding breakfast for up to 120 loved ones seated. Ceremony licence ? Yes Contact: 01844 351 496, www.lambertarms.co.uk www.facebook.com/TheLambertHotel WE LOVE... the stylish Wycombe bar that adjoins the main function room. Images courtesy of Megan Munro 28