Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding - December 2021/January 2022 (Issue 92)

CASTLE HOTEL WINDSOR This elegant property, part of the MGallery Hotel Collection, is a 108-room Georgian building located in the heart of Windsor in Berkshire. It’s more than 500 years old and marries traditional décor with contemporary features. It has been lovingly restored to preserve its rich history and the iconic surroundings offer a scenic backdrop with views stretching across to Windsor Castle. It’s just a short walk from tourist attractions including the Long Walk, Windsor Great Park, Saville Garden and the River Thames. Ceremonies and receptions take place in the luxurious Windsor Suite, the oldest and largest ballroom in town that’s furnished with original, restored chandeliers suspended from the ornate detail on the vaulted ceiling. The Sandringham Suite, with its magnificent feature fireplace, is best suited to intimate ceremonies and receptions. Wedding packages include the Diamond, Gold and Silver options plus a Self-catering Weddings package. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01753 851 577 | https://castlehotelwindsor.com www.facebook.com/CastleHotelWindsor www.instagram.com/mgallerywindsor ♥ We love... the stunning central location. FAIRMONT WINDSOR PARK This luxury spa and wellness hotel that officially opens on the 1st January 2022 is primely positioned adjacent to Windsor Great Park and The Savill Garden. It’s home to 200 stylish rooms and suites including the Signature Royal Suite boasting an elegant, timeless feel. Many offer sweeping views of the surrounding grounds, tranquil lake and nearby forests. The sprawling state-of-the-art Fairmont Spa & Wellness is a destination in itself, inspired by nature with 18 treatment rooms, a six-person hammam, cryotherapy chamber, 20-metre indoor pool, Himalayan salt room, courtyard hydrotherapy vitality pool and a Japanese Ashiyu foot ritual bath. Guests have access to sports performance coaching, an indoor gym with a reformer pilates studio, outdoor tennis courts, a hair salon and a Truefitt & Hill barbers. The spa will also feature a highly advanced 4D body scanner and offer bespoke health assessments that are followed by an evaluation and proposed treatment plan led by a team of specialised wellness experts. Within the spa there’s a private VIP spa area, named the Salutaris Suite, that’s only accessible through a private elevator from the Signature Royal Suite. The VIP spa area features a dedicated treatment room, personal changing area, hot tub, steam room and relaxation area, offering VIP guests complete privacy. The hotel is home to seven culinary-inspired restaurants and bars including 1215 at Fairmont Windsor Park honouring the farm-to-fork concept serving authentic, high-quality British speciality cuisine. Only the finest locally grown produce from The Royal Farms, Windsor artisans and the hotel’s kitchen gardens are used. MOREISH serves breakfast, lunch and dinner featuring European and Middle Eastern-fusion dishes prepared in an open-theatre kitchen while The Orchid Tea Room is an opulent setting for afternoon tea including handmade creations from the Pâtisserie and Chocolatier team, alongside a world-class tea selection and fine champagne. Alternatively, Greens Cafe in the Fairmont Spa & Wellness area is a wellbeing restaurant selling a wide selection of freshly made salads and snacks as well as the option for a personalised menu prepared by the hotel’s dedicated wellbeing chef. The 1215 Bar located adjacent to the 1215 restaurant serves a mix of exquisite sparkling wines and champagnes perfectly complemented by an extensive fine wine list while the Schroders’ Botanicals Bar offers a wide range of local and international gins from world-renowned brands. Guests can take part in cocktail-making classes, led by in-house mixologists. The Library Club, with its Renaissance-style fireplace, is an ideal setting for private events and serves as a lounge offering cocktails, fine wine, whiskies and brandies. This elegant new wedding destination caters for wedding parties large or small. The reception rooms are set in a separate wing of the hotel and the highlight is the Arora Ballroom which can seat up to 600 guests. It has access to a large terrace and manicured gardens. There’s also a selection of smaller reception rooms for couples wanting an intimate celebration as well as tranquil outdoor areas perfect for summer marquee weddings. The hotel has recently launched an exclusive wedding and honeymoon package in collaboration with Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi – a private island escape nestled in the remote Shaviyani atoll. Couples who book their wedding at Fairmont Windsor Park can jet off to start married life in the Maldives, with exclusive inclusions just for those who wed at Fairmont Windsor Park. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 01784 535 555, www.fairmont.com/windsor-park www.facebook.com/fairmontwp www.instagram.com/fairmontwp ♥ We love... the splendid setting and highly personalised service. Images courtesy of www.photographybyabimoore.com and www.bethcrockatt.com 28

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