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With Easter upon us, this feels like it’s going to be an eggcellent year! Not only can we look forward to this spring break (and all the tasty treats that it offers), but we also have the May bank holidays, too. If you’re searching for stylish staycations to book over these holidays or looking for a local mini-moon destination, then turn to our travel section starting on page 78.
If you’re planning a wedding in a barn or beautiful West Berkshire or Newbury then turn to page 21 to read about some of the best venue choices.
That’s not all – there’s new-season bridal fashion, brilliant beauty buys, news, offers and more. If you’ve just started your wedding planning journey then enjoy the ride and I’ll see you next issue!
Claire x |
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| Image credit: Siobhan Beales Photo |
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| Big - day barns |
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Lains Barn
This family-run wedding venue is located near the charming market town of Wantage, with a breathtaking backdrop of the North Wessex Downs’ rolling hills. It is a quintessentially rural setting, in the heart of Oxfordshire. The barn has a rural feel but is easily accessible by car or train.
The main barn offers a generous space with original rustic features including wooden beams and a unique tiled floor blended with contemporary furnishings and cosy furnished booths – perfect for the evening party. The U-shaped design creates the perfect flow from day to evening and the space is framed by a beautiful, vaulted ceiling with large barn doors opening out on to the green and adjoining terrace.
The outdoor grounds feature a beautifully manicured, festoon-lit seating area, and a covered area equipped with a pizza oven and parrilla grills where evening pizzas and snacks are cooked and served. When night falls, Lains’ grounds are illuminated by festoon lighting creating fabulous photo opportunities.
The spacious barn is large enough for up to 150 guests seated for an indoor ceremony which is heated in the colder months. During the summer months, couples can opt for a ceremony outside on the manicured lawn.
Dining and dancing happen in the main barn and during the warmer months, the doors can be opened. Up to 150 guests can be seated comfortably for dinner and up to 200 can be hosted for the evening reception. The main hall leads into the indoor bar area featuring a custom-built bar that’s ideal for the reception party.
The barn is unique in its design with the wood block-tiled floor. The flow of the venue is very social with its U-shaped layout and three different spaces surrounding the main courtyard keeping the party together rather than losing guests to sprawling grounds. The grain store is also unique to Lains Barn and popular for photographs.
Couples can make use of bridal party room to get ready in, plus the barn comes decorated with greenery and drapes included in price. An event coordinator is available on the run up to and on the big day itself and there’s a late licence until 2 am (for an extra fee past midnight).
Catering is supplied by the talented team at the venue who have a background in high-end event catering so can offer high-quality food with attention to detail for large numbers of guests.
Visit: www.lainsbarn.co.uk
Check out more local venues on page 21 of the current issue available now: www.yourberksbucksoxon.wedding/free-download |
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| Aisle Ready - what to look out for in 2025 |
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Fashion editor Claire Ridley unveils the finer details decorating bridal gowns this year
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| To stay or not to stay |
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Editor Olivia Gibson visits DoubleTree by Hilton Stratford-upon-Avon, based near the iconic Medieval market town and home to Shakespeare
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
11 May 2025 - Festival Inspired Wedding Fair at Dinton Pastures Country Park
Festival Inspired Wedding Fair at, Dinton Pastures Country Park, Sandford Lane, Hurst, Reading, RG10 0SU
www.berkshireweddingfairs.co.uk
25 May 2025 - Eastwood Park Wedding Fair
Falfield, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 8DA
www.thewordonweddings.co.uk
Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add |
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| Read the latest issue of Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wedding for FREE! |
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Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your Berks, Bucks & Oxon is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.
Interested in areas outside of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here.
Happy planning! |
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