Originally designed by Sir Thomas Fitz in 1687, the Guildhall was completed by Sir Christopher Wren. Located in Windsor High Street and only 100 metres from Windsor Castle it was chosen by Charles, Prince of Wales and Camilla Parker Bowles for their wedding in April 2005. In December, Sir Elton John and David Furnish held their civil partnership in this Berkshire venue.
According to Wikipedia this celebrated building has a small but interesting flaw in its construction: “The story is widely told that the borough Council demanded that Wren should insert additional columns within the covered area, in order to support the weight of the heavy building above; Wren, however, was adamant that these were not necessary. Eventually the council insisted and, in due course, the extra supporting columns were built, but Wren made them slightly short, so that they do not quite touch the ceiling, hence proving his claim that they are not necessary! Whatever the truth of this story, it is undeniable that, to this day, there is a small gap between the columns and the ceiling.”
As a wedding venue, the Council Chamber seats up to 120 and features royal portraits and chandeliers on loan from the Queen. The Ascot Room seats 30.
The Guildhall
High Street
Windsor
SL4 1LR
Telephone: 01628 796033
Website: www.rbwm.gov.uk
Posted April 28th, 2008 in Historic, Travel, Wedding, Wedding Venues
Tags: Berkshire, Historic, Wedding Venues, Windsor
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Ascot Racecourse is situated in beautiful wooded countryside adjoining Windsor Great Park, in Ascot, Berkshire.
Founded in 1711 by Queen Anne, the course is closely associated with the Royal Family. Ascot Racecourse is approximately six miles from Windsor Castle, and is owned by the Crown Estate.
Horse Racing
Royal Ascot is the world’s most famous race meeting. The Royal Family attend the meeting, arriving each day in a horse-drawn carriage. It is a major event in the British social calendar, and the glamour of the event often eclipses the actual racing.
Events and Weddings
The Ascot Racecourse is also a major location for events. The Ascot Pavilion can accomodate up to 1100 people in theatre or banquet style. The new Grandstand provides an inspiring location and a unique venue for a wedding ceremony and as a reception venue.
Ascot Racecourse
Ascot
Berkshire
SL5 7JX
Tel: 0870 727 1234
Fax: 0870 460 1238
Website: Ascot Racecourse
Luxury Ascot Chauffeur Travel.
Posted February 15th, 2008 in Events, Historic, Racecourses, Travel, Wedding, Wedding Venues
Tags: Ascot, Berkshire, Events, Racecourses, Royal Ascot, Wedding Venues
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Oakley Court Hotel is an elegant country house hotel in the South East of England. This unique Victorian Gothic country house is set on the banks of the River Thames in 35 acres of landscaped gardens. It’s location in Windsor makes it within easy reach of London and Heathrow Airport.
Once owned by Lord Otho Fitzgerald, the Gothic styling and proximity to Bray Studios made it a popular film location. It was used as the St Trinians school house, a number of Hammer films and also as Dr. Frank N Furter’s castle in the Rocky Horror Show.
Today, Oakley Court is a luxury hotel and a grand wedding venue.
Oakley Court
Windsor Road
Water Oakley
Windsor
SL4 5UR
Tel: 01753 609988
Fax: 01628 637011
Website: Oakley Court
Posted January 30th, 2008 in Historic, Hotels, Music Film and TV, Restaurants, Travel, Wedding, Wedding Venues
Tags: Berkshire, Historic, Hotels, Music Film and TV, Weddings, Windsor
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Syon Park is the London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Greater London’s last remaining ducal residence with a country estate. It’s beauty and proximity to London make it a popular film, television and photographic location and a wonderful wedding venue. Owned by the Duke of Northumberland’s family for over 400 years, Syon Park has an interesting history and heritage.
Syon Park covers over 200 acres and features Syon House, a grand house with a celebrated Robert Adam styled interior and ‘Capability’ Brown designed gardens. Syon Park has been the location for several films and television productions including Gosford Park, The Madness of King George, The Wings of the Dove, Emma, The Golden Bowl and The Avengers. Thanks to its favourable location. A stones throw from Kew Gardens and Richmond Park, Syon Park affords a fantastic Thames location.
Available to hire for luxury weddings, Syon House is a fantastic location for a grand wedding in an inspiring setting.
Syon Gardens
There are 40 acres of gardens, including an ornamental lake and 200 species of rare trees.
Corporate Hospitality and Events
Syon House
Syon Park
Brentford, Middlesex
TW8 8JF
Tel: 020 8560 0881
Tel:020 8758 1888 - Corporate Hire, Events or Wedding Enquiries
Fax: 020 8568 0936
Website: Syon Park
Posted December 20th, 2007 in Events, Historic, Music Film and TV, Shop, Travel, Wedding, Wedding Venues
Tags: Historic, Middlesex, Wedding Venues
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Warren House is one of the finest, dedicated conference, training and meeting venues in the United Kingdom. This majestic country house is situated within the M25, which makes it well suited for travel from London. From it’s commanding position on the exclusive Coombe Estate close to Richmond Park, Warren House makes a great base for team building, conferences and much more.
Warren House was built in 1884, and in the early 1900s it was often visited by royalty. Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, George V and Queen Mary, often stayed at Warren House on private visits. King Edward’s bedroom is still there, along with a magnificent ballroom, modelled on the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.
Completely restored to it’s former glory, the house has also been brought right up to date with internet and WiFi throughout, along with a slew of other features. Warren House has 3 conference rooms, 6 meeting rooms, 45 bedrooms and a host of leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool. The main dining room seats 80 people comfortably in the informal but elegant atmosphere of the former Persian Room.
The house is also available to hire as an exclusive wedding venue. Warren House have only a limited number of wedding dates available each year. Which is not too surprising since wedding parties have the exclusive use of this beautiful Victorian mansion and grounds.
Warren House
Warren Road,
Kingston-upon-Thames
Surrey
KT2 7HY
Tel: +44 (0)20 8547 1777
Fax: +44 (0)20 8547 1175
Website: Warren House
Posted December 11th, 2007 in Events, Historic, Hotels, London, Restaurants, Travel, Wedding, Wedding Venues
Tags: Conferences, Events, Kingston-upon-Thames, Meetings, Surrey, Wedding Venues
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Driving the best car in the world, Rolls-Royce Chauffeur provides a glimpse into the world of the Rolls-Royce chauffeur. With a specific focus on modern Rolls-Royces and in particular the Phantom. Rolls-Royce Chauffeur will take you there, in chauffeur driven style.
Rolls-Royce Chauffeur
Posted November 26th, 2007 in Chauffeur, Travel
Tags: Chauffeur, Luxury Travel, Rolls-Royce
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The 16th century Elizabethan Billesley Manor is located in 11 acres of beautiful Warwickshire countryside near to Stratford-upon-Avon. Dripping with history this fine hotel is an inspiring location.
72 country and contemporary bedrooms along with a restaurant praised by Egon Ronay and awarded 2 AA Rosettes make this a fine location for leisure or business. The Billesley Manor Hotel also makes a fantastic wedding venue.
Billesley Manor Hotel
Billesley,
Nr Alcester,
Stratford-upon-Avon,
Warwickshire
B49 6NF
Tel: +44 (0) 1789 279955
Fax: +44 (0) 1789 764145
Billesley Manor Hotel Website
Posted October 23rd, 2007 in Historic, Hotels, Restaurants, Wedding, Wedding Venues
Tags: Historic, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Wedding Venues
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Lower Slaughter Manor is a regal manor house set in the beautiful village of Lower Slaughter in the Cotswolds, England. Offering luxury accomodation and fine cuisine, it makes a spectacular wedding venue and idylic honeymoon retreat.
The Lower Slaughter Restaurant offers the finest cuisine and wines along with a spectacular 17th century private dining room for up to 20 guests. With a wonderful mix of contemporary and classic decor, the Lower Slaughter Manor is available for business and private functions.
Facilities include over 5 acres of landscaped gardens, with fine specimen trees, a croquet lawn and tennis court.
It’s setting in this pretty English village in the heart of the Cotswolds makes it well placed to explore this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Lower Slaughter Manor is now part of the von Essen Hotels ‘Classic Set’, which includes Cliveden.
Lower Slaughter Manor Hotel
Lower Slaughter,
Gloucestershire,
GL54 2HP
Tel: +44 (0) 1451 820 456
Fax: +44 (0) 1451 822 150
Lower Slaughter Manor Website
View images of the iChauffeur Rolls-Royce Phantom shot in the grounds of Lower Slaughter Manor.
Posted October 10th, 2007 in Historic, Hotels, Restaurants, Wedding, Wedding Venues
Tags: Gloucestershire, Hotels, Lower Slaughter, Restaurants, Wedding Venues
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Award winning photographers Lord & Leverett, have a passion for the original. Driven by creativity and spontanaity they offer fine photography for the fashionable couple. From their studio in Henley on Thames they have created a fresh spin on the typical wedding photoshoot, capturing those special moments with their focus on those small details, that are often lost by a more traditional approach.
Lord & Leverett
Royal House
Station Road
Henley on Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 1AZ
(By appointment only)
Tel: 0845 603 9144
Website: Lord & Leverett
Posted September 12th, 2007 in Wedding, Wedding Photographers
Tags: Henley on Thames, Wedding Photographers
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Florin Music is an agency which provides music and musicians for events and functions. Using the finest musicians Florin Music bring individuality and atmosphere to your event, inspiring you in the planning as well as the performance. Florin Music provide the highest quality accompaniment to your special occasion.
Elwood House
42 Lytton Road
New Barnet
Herts
EN5 5BY
Tel: 0845 468 0648
Web: Florin Music
Posted September 5th, 2007 in Events, Music Film and TV, Wedding
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