Your Berks, Bucks and Oxon Wedding news and ideas from around the county

Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa Unveils New Gin-inspired Overnight Spa Break

Newbury's Donnington Valley Hotel and Spa announces the launch of the exciting new Spring Into Gin overnight spa break from £129.50 per person which invites guests to indulge in a rejuvenating spa retreat complete with botanical-inspired treatment choices, amidst the serene Berkshire countryside. The Spring Into Gin package is available from now until May 31st 2024. Guests embarking on the Spring Into Gin experience will be treated to a delightful journey of relaxation and revitalisation. Upon arrival, they will be welcomed with their choice of a refreshing gin and tonic, setting the tone for a truly tranquil getaway to follow.

Meet Jess, the founder of The Soirée Planner at Mercedes-Benz World

Meet Jess, the founder of The Soirée Planner, lover of sunsets, matcha lattes and dreamy floral décor at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World on Sunday 28th April 2024. Serving London, Essex and surrounding areas, The Soirée Planner provides event coordination and a range of wedding décor styling services to suit every couple. DON'T MISS OUT! Take advantage of The Soirée Planner's exclusive, one-time offer: 20% off all packages! Secure your date by 31st July 2024 with code CWSP20.

Looking for a Honeymoon that’s as unique as you are? Sirocco Luxury Travel offers bespoke travel at package-holiday prices.

Long-standing honeymoon experts Sirocco Luxury Travel believe that since no two couples are the same, no two honeymoons should be either! Specialising in tailor-made honeymoons to destinations such as Kenya, Borneo, Tahiti, Indonesia or Madagascar, their look-book style brochure for couples is called 'Not Your Average Honeymoon' for a reason! Owner Alice Burns believes every couple should get the chance to create a totally bespoke honeymoon to suit their own interests and passions, rather than having to pick their once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon from a list of pre-packaged holidays off a travel agent's shelf. She says "Your honeymoon should be totally unique to you as a couple, and we don't believe you should ever have to pay extra to create something tailor-made for you, either!".

Start-up brand Art of Couture showcasing at County Wedding Events

A new environmental trend in the fashion world, start-up brand Art of Couture presents an innovative concept of combining custom tailoring with dress rental. Ukrainian fashion designer Kateryna Orlovska announces the launch of a new fashion brand, Art of Couture, which not only impresses with style and elegance, but also has a significant impact on preserving the environment. Since moving from Ukraine to the UK two years ago, Kateryna Orlovska has been exploring the aesthetics of English culture, which has become an important source of inspiration for her new collection of evening dresses, bridal dresses, and other elegant outfits.

Chef Adam Smith triumphs in Great British Menu 2024

Adam Smith, executive chef of Coworth Park including Michelin-starred Woven by Adam Smith, has excelled in this year's Great British Menu, impressing the esteemed judges Tom Kerridge, Nisha Katona and Ed Gamble, as well as visiting Olympians. For this BBC Two series, 32 of the UK's top chefs competed with creative menus that celebrate The Olympic and The Paralympic Games. Adam's fish course was triumphant in Finals Week and resulted in him winning a place in the Great British Menu banquet at the British Ambassador's Residence in Paris, which aired on BBC Two on Friday night. At the banquet, the chefs wished Team GB good luck for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games.

Thinking of doing a joint wedding speech? Read Speechy's top tips

The Speech Surgery' with Heidi Ellert McDermott, Founder of Speechy & author of 'The Modern Couple's Guide to Wedding Speeches. A joint speech follows the same etiquette principles as your standard bride and groom speech but allows you to present it as a team and play up to your relationship dynamic. But, despite the two voices, be careful not to make the speech double the length! No more than 1,500 words maximum. When it comes to writing a joint speech, it all comes down to your ability to collaborate, discuss and bounce ideas off each other.

Things to consider when booking your big-day musicians

As the UK's largest and most sustainable musician bookings platform, musicians for weddings account for around 50% of Encore's bookings. As such, the company is well-versed in the most cost-effective ways to cut down on one of the more expensive aspects of a wedding. Please see below some best tips to help you save the most money when booking your wedding entertainment. On average, couples book musicians for their wedding seven and a half months in advance, but if your big day falls on a Saturday during peak season, you should book your musicians at least nine months in advance.

Meet the bridal hair experts at Ascot Racecourse

Wanting a new hairstyle for the big day? Need some advice on how to revamp your beauty routine? Pop along to the County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Ascot Racecourse on Sunday 7th April and chat to the experts from The Hair Advice Centre. "Welcome to our luxury bridal beauty haven, where dreams become reality and every bride shines with radiance on her special day," shares owner and bridal hair expert Louise Wood. "At The Hair Advice Centre, we understand the importance of flawless hair and make-up for your wedding day, which is why we offer a one-stop venue for all your bridal beauty needs."

Pilots of the Purple Twilight will light up your wedding day

The Pilots of the Purple Twilight offer unique aerial pyrotechnic spectaculars for special events. The highly experienced display pilots will be on hand at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World, to discuss how this can make a unique addition to your special day. Displays are tailored to your event whether it's large or small. Providing displays for weddings, parties and corporate events at a wide variety of locations, if the conditions are suitable the pilots can even land to meet and greet your guests. The aircraft have been specially modified for pyrotechnic displays and have been certified by the relevant aviation regulators.

Countdown to the County Wedding Events Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World, Surrey

We live and breathe weddings at County Wedding Magazines and Events, so we can't wait for our Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World, Surrey on Sunday 28th April, 2024! It's one of our biggest wedding shows of the spring wedding show season. The event brings couples that are desperate for face-to-face wedding planning in touch with local professionals who are on hand to help plan the wedding day. From photographers to cake makers, musicians to florists you're sure to tick a lot off of your to-do list by attending one of our County Wedding Events.

Planning a hen (or sten) party? These activity-based bars need to be on your list

Tasty food, gorgeous cocktails and a bit of healthy competition equals a winning recipe for an amazing time for your pre-wedding get together! How does a side of shuffleboard or darts with your cocktails sound? Whether you're looking for a daytime plan or something to keep you partying into the early hours, Electric Shuffle and Flight Club are great options. Both have resident DJs banging out the tunes, and both offer fab bottomless brunch packages if an afternoon booze session is more what you're after. They're also perfectly designed for the most amazing insta-worthy pics

Dont have a mare...have a moment with The Rare Mare Photobooth

The Rare Mare Photobooth is a family run business that specialises in bringing fun and quirkiness to your event. Buckinghamshire-based The Rare Mare Photobooth is a quirky 1970s horsebox photobooth that is a showstopper at events. Alongside the booth, the company also has a beautiful matching ice cream bike, create a stunning sweet atmosphere for your guests.The ice cream bike will be making an appearance to the County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World on April 28th 2024.

The countdown is on to our Signature Wedding Show at Ascot Racecourse

We live and breathe weddings at CWM towers, so we can't wait for our Signature Wedding Show at Ascot Racecourse on Sunday 7th April 2024!! It's our first Signature Wedding Show of 2024's Spring wedding show season; and a must-visit for all those that got engaged over the summer months. The event brings couples that are desperate for face-to-face wedding planning in touch with local professionals who are on hand to help plan the wedding day. From photographers to cake makers, musicians to florists you're sure to tick a lot off of your to-do list by attending one of our County Wedding Events.

Award-winning photographer exhibiting at Ascot Racecourse

Sussex-based professional documentary style photographer, Chloe Jessup Photography, is exhibiting with County Wedding Events at its Signature Wedding Show at Ascot Racecourse on Sunday 7th April. Chloe has just been awarded a winner's rosette from the UK Wedding Photography Awards for the three pictured images. Also, couples can make the most of the current special offer: for any bookings before the end of April 2024 (regardless of when the wedding is) they will get a 15% discount from the Poppy and Rose packages

Liston Court Gardens to host Marlow Spring Festival this Easter

Marlow's new look Liston Court Gardens will be hosting the Marlow Spring Festival this Easter weekend. Taking place from 11 am until 4 pm on Saturday 30th March, the free-to-attend, one-day seasonal eggstravaganza will feature an artisan Easter gift market, live music, crafting, face painting, an Easter egg hunt and even the opportunity to meet the Easter bunny. Featuring more than ten boutique stalls from local producers, there will be artisan chocolatiers and gifts galore, with offers that will be sure to put a spring in visitor's steps. Family entertainment will be in full flow, with a regular programme of live music from distinguished guitarist, Steph Willis, and talented duo Soulcem, who'll be filling the air with some melodious classics.

For every occasion, non alcoholic sparkling wine from the Veneto hills, Italy.

Bella is an Italian alcohol free drink, crafted to charm the most exigent and curious palates all over the world. What's more, the brand is exhibiting at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World where you can sample the range. Made by a family winery half-a-century old, with exquisite local grapes from Northern Italy, it appeals to a unique community of lifestylers always looking for new amazing tasting experiences. A new way to share conviviality while embracing sobriety.

Meet the team from Burhill Golf Club at Mercedes-Benz World in April

Burhill is steeped in history, with a stunning Georgian Mansion that offers views over the golf course and River Mole. Tucked away in beautiful quiet woodlands Burhill is one of Surrey's most enchanting locations for your big day. The team will be on hand at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World, to answer couples queries on tying the knot at this gorgeous venue perfect for civil ceremonies, partnerships and wedding receptions.

Make your wedding day truly bespoke with Personalise 365

Looking for something unique and different for your wedding table decor? Surrey-based Personalise365, is exhibiting at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World and may have just the thing you're looking for. Making a variety of personalised engraved guest place names that double up as wedding favours, the company can also create guest books that can be engraved with any wording of your choice.

Ceremony inspiration with celebrant Amanda

Leigh-On-Sea-based celebrant Amanda Wheal will be on hand at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World on Sunday 28th of April to discuss all of your wedding planning needs. Are you looking for a unique wedding ceremony, written just for you? Amanda says, "Come and say hello and find out how together we'll create your personalised ceremony, amazing, unforgettable and totally feelgood. Whether it's traditional, formal, modern, relaxed or a mix I guarantee it'll exceed your expectations, and totally captivate your guests. I can clarify all the legalities like giving notice to marry and I'll talk you through each of my ceremony packages You'll be amazed at what I can do with ribbons, sand and candles, and find out why I have a broomstick! So, come and say hello, you'll be pleasantly surprised at what you discover!

Revealed the UK’s best venues with woodlands to achieve dreamy cottage-core weddings

A recent study revealed the UK's highest-rated venues for woodland-themed weddings, with Creeksea Place being named the best. The research conducted by photo wall art creator StoryBoards analysed user-generated review data to identify the UK regions with the highest quantity of top-rated woodlands venues by creating an overall rating score. The study has revealed that Creeksea Place is the most highly rated woodland in the nation. Located in Essex, the manor house, which includes picturesque woodland, has been rated five stars over 220 times giving it a perfect score of ten out of ten.