Berkshire


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<p>Ding, dong! Special person in your life just popped the question? Chances are you’re knee-deep in wedding planning, and if there&#8217;s any non-negotiables when it comes to your big day, it&#8217;s making sure the venue hits all the right notes.  Quite frankly, few do it better than the <a href="https://www.devere.co.uk/wokefield-estate/weddings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">De Vere Wokefield Estate</a> near Reading &#8211; a spellbinding country house hotel built in 1778 with more scope for creativity than you can sling a bouquet at. Here&#8217;s five reasons you should run, not walk to get hitched in style at this picture-perfect wedding venue in Berkshire.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-spaces">THE SPACES</h2>



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<p>Following a £20m refurb a few years back, safe to say the De Vere Wokefield Estate knows how to look the part. And if you&#8217;re someone who likes to have a few options to mull over, sashay this way. There are two buildings on site offering very different vibes. Nestled in Wokefield Place, The Wokefield Suite is your more contemporary space, offering room for 400 for a civil ceremony and 300 for a wedding breakfast. It&#8217;s a blank canvas to do with what you please. No need to haul your wedding party around like you&#8217;re on a scout&#8217;s expedition either &#8211; everything can be organised under one roof for ease and peace of mind.</p>



<p>On the other end of the spectrum, The Mansion House is a Grade II listed building, popular with in-house weddings (as well as self-catered) and is about as close to the <em>Bridgerton</em> guise as you&#8217;re going to get. With its dual aspect views and tidal waves of natural light, The Lincoln Suite is a gorgeous setting for saying &#8216;I do&#8217; before retiring to the impressive grand pillared Terrace Suite for the evening shindig. It even has its own private bar (the important stuff), plus a terrace with direct outdoor access.</p>



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<p>For those willing to chance the great British weather, the outdoor Wedding Pavilion is pure magic with the Mansion House sitting pretty in the background. There&#8217;s also The Palmer Suite and Old Lounge, each bursting with charm and distinctive architecture &#8211; both suitable for more intimate weddings of 60 guests.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-grounds">THE GROUNDS</h2>



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<p>With 250 acres of rolling countryside to kick back in, you&#8217;re certainly not short of photo opportunities. In fact, the grounds of the De Vere Wokefield Estate make for a breathtaking setting with its manicured lawns and views across the lake. No need to worry about the white frock going to ruin either. The hotel provides a golf buggy to zip you around in style.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-facilities">THE FACILITIES</h2>



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<p>After a night of dancing, singing, and slinging back Champagne, you&#8217;ll need somewhere to crash. Just a quick stumble away you&#8217;ll find 376 beautiful rooms across the estate to sleepover before and after the big day, including 12 luxury suites of the 87 rooms in the Mansion House, offering ground or lake-side views. Expect king-sized beds, roll top baths, and double sinks. Each suite has its own unique features, and you&#8217;ll even get fluffy robes and slippers to kick back in too. Discounted rates are offered for wedding guests, and overnight accommodation is also included in the wedding packages for couples.</p>



<p>Additionally, you&#8217;ll be able to enjoy the use of the onsite pool, sauna, and gym, and should you fancy it, the 18-hole golf course and driving range. Psst, special rates are available for the sporty couples wishing to take a swing at it. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-versatility">THE VERSATILITY</h2>



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<p>In-house weddings are what Wokefield Estate does best. The venue&#8217;s own dedicated wedding team are the best in the biz, able to help plan your dream day to the finest of details. Kick start the planning with a glass of bubbles (obvs) and a tour of the venue. Six months before the wedding you&#8217;ll be invited to meet the chef and sample a few of the delicious dishes on offer before creating a set menu for the day. Four months before &#8211; enter the Wokefield Estate&#8217;s trusty black book of talented local florists who will chat through arrangements and schemes, plus you will start planning chair covers, styling, and the finer details too. Wedding planning can be a <em>tad</em> stressful, but the Wokefield Estate team are pros at making it as seamless as possible by breaking the process down into manageable chunks.</p>



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<p>Dry hire weddings are of course possible if you want to rent a space and outsource your suppliers. Plus, the location of the venue itself is a huge perk &#8211; situated just 7 miles from Reading train station with its zippy link to London via the Elizabeth Line, plus the M4 and Heathrow Airport are in striking distance &#8211; perfect for guests coming from a little further afield.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-special-touches">THE SPECIAL TOUCHES</h2>



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<p>Quite frankly, the world is your oyster when it comes to filling your big day with those extra special touches. Whatever the request, Wokefield Estate will do its best to make it happen, whether it be horse drawn carriages or elephants (yes, really, it&#8217;s been done). The hotel is also dog-friendly so pooch bridesmaids, best men, and ring bearers here you come. Fancy yourself a bit of a James Bond? There&#8217;s also a helipad on site which in the past, grooms have taken full advantage of for their grand arrival.</p>



<p><strong><em><a href="https://www.devere.co.uk/wokefield-estate/weddings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">De Vere Wokefield Estate</a>, Goodboy&#8217;s Ln, Reading, RG7 3AE. </em></strong></p>


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