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Wasing Park, the luxurious wedding venue nestled in the Berkshire countryside, has introduced its newly renovated venue, the Garden Room, offering couples a truly breathtaking backdrop for their special day.
Brimming with character, this enchanting civil ceremony space is now beautifully adorned with rustic oak beams, warm aged brickwork, a sandstone tile floor and elegant pewter cast iron radiators. A highlight is the stunning sliding barn doors, offering couples a truly unforgettable entrance into this stunning space that can host up to 160 guests.
With breathtaking views of the estate's immaculate Italian Garden and majestic Grade II-listed Castle Barn, the Garden Room masterfully blends the contemporary and traditional, with bi-folding glass doors that seamlessly bring the outdoors in, making for the most ethereal lighting.
True to the estate's commitment to local craftsmanship and conscious design, the Garden Room features exquisite handmade details, from custom barn door handles forged in Andover to a sliding rail meticulously crafted in Reading. Paired with the venue's heating system, powered by a biomass boiler fueled by wood chips sourced directly from the estate, these thoughtful touches infuse the space with authenticity and character, creating a lasting connection between the estate, nature, and local community.
For more information: https://www.wasing.co.uk/weddings/garden-room
The Garden Room comprises three characteristic ceremony spaces, each providing a picturesque setting for a couple's special day. The Victorian Summerhouse is an enchanting outdoor space set amidst nature, highlighted by a hand-painted mural, accommodating up to 160 guests. The Church of St Nicholas, a historic 15th-century church with beautiful stained-glass windows, is suitable for ceremonies with up to 100 guests.
Located approximately an hour from London, Wasing Park is a beautifully restored farm hamlet centred around the majestic Grade II-listed Castle Barn. The venue offers exclusive use, ensuring privacy and intimacy for every celebration. Widely regarded as one of the finest wedding venues in the UK, Wasing Park now offers couples two to three-day weddings. These multi-day wedding experiences create a destination wedding feel within the UK, complete with welcome dinners, lakeside yoga classes, and enchanting moonlit performances around the fire pit.
Guests can enjoy the finest locally sourced cuisine with their estate-to-plate menu, including nose-to-tail offerings, featuring ingredients from Wasing Park's organic farm, including beef from their Sussex Cattle herd, ensuring a sustainable and delectable dining experience.
Couples are invited to explore Wasing Park throughout spring, as well as mid-week and Sunday show-round availability for those wishing to experience their stunning facilities first-hand.
As part of several innovative features designed to captivate and delight couples and their guests, Wasing Park offers bridal parties exclusive access to its secluded woodland lake - a serene escape into nature before the big day. This unique experience includes a rejuvenating swim, a peaceful sauna session, or even an invigorating ice bath upon request, all overseen by a dedicated Wellbeing Host to ensure a seamless experience.
The venue boasts 26 stylishly appointed bedrooms, sleeping 64 guests, each uniquely designed, with an elegant modern twist on a historical setting. Each room also benefits from sustainable heating and hot water using the on-site biomass boiler. Highlights include the Honeymoon Suite, a spacious former hayloft now home to the biggest bed in Berkshire; The Granary, still standing on its staddle stones, now a luxurious suite with a copper bathtub; The Smithy, the old blacksmiths' workshop featuring an Emperor bed and a spacious en-suite; and The Dovecote, a magical suite with a custom-made triangular bed and original dove boxes filled with fairylights.
There are also 17 characterful rooms in the Stables, the Mews, and the Pump House. Kitts Cottage offers complimentary accommodation for the night before the wedding, sleeping up to seven people, and Home Farmhouse is a cosy retreat sleeping up to 12 guests, perfect for extended celebrations.
With a host of unique itinerary options, from cocktail classes to croquet and garden games and evening dining on the picturesque outdoor terrace, Wasing Park provides the perfect backdrop for creating lasting memories. For more information on bespoke multi-day wedding packages and to schedule a visit www.wasing.co.uk/weddings
Photography courtesy of https://www.laurenmitchellphoto.com