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Not that I had to do much other than turn up.
All the work was done by the bride and groom,
with meticulous attention to every detail from
save-the-date reminders to the spectacular
firework display at the end of their day.
We are fortunate to have a number of fantastic
venues in the area and each one is primed
and ready to provide the best day possible for
prospective couples.
There are packages to suit every budget and
the stress of planning the day is alleviated by,
in many cases, a dedicated wedding planner.
Whether you’re looking for a reception venue
following a church wedding or for a setting
where you can do everything under one
roof, there is a wide selection of ideas in the
following pages.
There is a lot to think about – the clothes, the
flowers, the photographer, the place names –
never mind, who to sit nexts to whom. All the
suppliers included in this supplement are there
to make your day the best it can be.
If you really don’t know where to start then we
also have some tickets to the National Wedding
Show at the NEC, in Birmingham, to be won.
It is a showcase for the latest trends and ideas
for your special day.
I hope this supplement gives you some
inspiration and that you enjoy visiting the
various venues, all of which have open days
or wedding fairs so you can see everything in
a relaxed atmosphere.
Most of all – enjoy your day.
Geraldine Gardner
Out&About Editor
VENUES
4 Berkshire Wedding Fairs;
Donnington Grove
5 Newbury Town Hall;
The Barn at the Hare & Hounds Hotel
6 Esseborne Manor;
Old Mill at Aldermaston
7 Watermill Theatre & Restaurant
9 Wasing Park; Ufton Court; Rivervale Barn
FLORISTS
10 Willows & Bloom; Martin & the Magpie
CATERING
10 Graham’s Hog Roast
COUTURE
11 Blades; The Hatbox
COMPETITION
12 National Wedding Show tickets
COVER SHOWS:
Andrew and
Bethany Gardner
at Rivervale Barn,
Yateley
PHOTOGRAPH:
LJ Photographics
Contents
Having experienced the delights of being mother of the groom
earlier this year – yes, that’s my son and daughter-in-law on the cover
– I have seen first-hand the amount of planning and preparation
that goes in to a wedding.
OA
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