Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - Page number 61 - June/July 2021 (Issue 89)

SUITE DREAMS We want a chic city wedding venue in a central location that’s easy for guests travelling from afar to get to. We also want them to be able to stay the night and have one venue for everything – where do you suggest? Meet the expert: Claire Ridley is the editor of Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding magazine. Claire says: Discover the fully refurbished, AA Rosette-awarded Crowne Plaza Marlow in Buckinghamshire offering a magnificent new venue for your city celebrations. Even though it’s centrally located, it’s set in five acres of landscaped gardens with a private lake. This luxurious property combines traditional elegance with contemporary style. Choose from the spacious banqueting suites, including the Winterlake Suite, accommodating up to 320 guests. The hotel is licensed for civil ceremonies allowing you to house all of your celebrations in a single location. The talented chefs have earned an AA Rosette in recognition of their exceptional culinary skills, and are pleased to offer a variety of different options for the wedding breakfast. In addition to the traditional British dishes and flexible menus, there’s a speciality Indian kitchen on-site if you’d prefer authentic Indian cuisine. A luxury suite with breakfast in bed is provided for the newlyweds and guests will be offered discounted rates on accommodation plus use of the Quad Wellness & Spa, home to an 18-metre pool, gym, sauna, indoor and outdoor jacuzzi, steam room and a wide selection of spa treatments. Crowne Plaza Marlow | 01628 496 819 www.cpmarlow.co.uk www.facebook.com/crowneplazamarlow www.instagram.com/crowneplazamarlow Alternatively, the new Crowne Plaza Reading East is set in landscaped grounds offering a magnificent new wedding venue. This luxurious four-Silver Star, two AA Rosette-awarded hotel offers immaculate attention to detail. Choose from the elegant and spacious banqueting suites, including the Buckingham Suite that can accommodate up to 220 guests. There’s also the Frogmore Suite, accommodating up to 110 loved ones. The property is licensed for civil ceremonies allowing couples to host their celebrations under one roof. As well as a complimentary suite for the couple on the night of the wedding, guests will benefit from discounted rates on overnight accommodation and have use of the Esprit Wellness & Spa offering an extensive treatment menu. Crowne Plaza Reading East | 0118 123 4567 www.hireadinghotel.com www.facebook.com/HolidayInnReadingM4Jct10 www.instagram.com/crowneplazareadingeast AT A GLANCE Both properties include: Option of an outdoor ceremony Marquee available Fireworks permitted Parking available Option of exclusive-use Outside caterers allowed Wedding coordinator Music licence and option for a band or DJ Dancefloor available Wheelchair access EXPERT ADVICE 61