Category: Weddings

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Upcoming dates:

Saturday 25th November 2023 at 10am until 4pm.

Saturday 9th December 2023 at 10am until 4pm.

Saturday 6th January 2024 at 10am until 4pm.

Saturday 20th January 2024 at 10am until 4pm. 

Join us for a very special day at Wasing Estate with Dean Teyla, The Conscious Breath Coach.

Whether you are new to cold water immersion or have a regular practice, this day will give you the chance to recharge and reset.

We will begin the day at our yoga studio, the Pavilion, where Dean will guide you through some gentle movement, breathwork and an ice bath experience, followed by a delicious, light vegan lunch.

After lunch, our Wellbeing host will guide you down to the wild swimming lake and wood fired Scandinavian sauna to enjoy the facilities at your leisure.

About Host Dean Teyla

Dean is a certified Wim Hof Method Instructor and one of Bristol’s only Wim Hof and Buteyko practitioners. Specialising in Sports Performance, Clinical, and Wellbeing breathwork practices. 

Dean also teaches QiGong/Yoga movement styles, and is a Ceremonial Cacao practitioner. 

Dean’s goal is to share his knowledge and skills so that more people can live happier, healthier and stronger lives.

Includes

• Mindful movement
• Breathwork
• Ice Bath
• Vegan lunch
• Wild Swimming
• Sauna

About Wasing Estate

At Wasing, we see things differently. That we are inherently part of nature and that what harms the planet ultimately harms us. Everything is connected. Wasing Wellbeing is a dedicated & unique space for revitalising and healing experiences, guiding your journey towards powerful personal care and sustainable health and wellness. The day takes place at the heart of the Estate in secluded woodland at our tranquil Wild Swim lake and sauna. Breathwork and movement also takes place in Wasing’s Yoga Pavilion.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you have had any health problems or surgery in the last 6 months, or are concerned about applying any of the techniques due to an existing illness, please ensure you consult with your doctor beofre booking and attending this workshop. We also ask that you make the instructor aware before the workshop starts.

This workshop is not suitable for those who are pregnant.

Please contact wellbeing@wasing.co.uk for any enquiries

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Are you excited to start the new year planning your big day? If so, you are invited to book now for Wasing Park’s Winter Wonderland event which will run Monday to Saturday from 7^th January until 28^th January 2023, 10.45am -2.30pm.

Our award-winning barn wedding venue will be dressed to impress in this year’s theme ‘Winter White’, providing inspiration and ideas for couples interested in hosting their wedding, not only in the chillier months but also in the warmer ones too. While it may be cold outside, Wasing will be, warming hearts with twinkling fairy lights, candles and delightful winter floral displays created by some of our fantastic suppliers. After wandering the venue, enjoy a selection of delicious treats and a glass of fizz back at the Stables Lodge whilst chatting through plans for your wedding day with the team.

With an enchanting choice of three stunning ceremony spaces; the picturesque parish Church of St. Nicholas, the idyllic Victorian Summerhouse embellished with a pretty hand painted mural, perfect for outdoor weddings and the contemporary Garden Room with its walls of glass bi-fold doors allowing the outdoors in.

The magnificent Castle Barn a blank canvas of soft red brick walls filled with arrow slits, enables you to personalise your wedding and decorate the barn in your unique style. It is truly the ultimate space in which to celebrate wedding receptions in style. A floating stretch tent over the terrace ensures ‘al fresco’ evening food all year round. The outdoor kitchen creates great theatre for all diners as the chefs cook over the fire pit and in the wood fired oven.

Situated at the venue are 26 stylish bedrooms sleeping up to 64 people. Every bedroom boasts bespoke design and absolute luxury within an elegant historical setting. A selection of our rooms will be available for you to peruse during your visit, including the unique Grade II listed Granary sat proudly on its staddle stones, a fairy tale Dovecote, the Smithy and a Honeymoon Suite, with the biggest bed in Berkshire.

Wasing Park is exclusively yours and encompasses everything, to bring the wedding of your dreams to life!

To book your Winter Wonderland appointment please contact us on 0118 907 0199 or by email at wasingpark@wedding-venues.co.uk.

BOOK A VISIT

Our event is strictly by appointment only. There is limited availability for couples with their wedding already booked at Wasing, priority for these slots will be given to couples with weddings booked up until 30^th June 2023.

SUNDAY 3^RD APRIL 2022 12.30-3.30pm

Let love blossom as you explore our award-winning barn wedding venue including the picturesque parish Church of St. Nicholas, the idyllic Victorian Summerhouse embellished with a pretty hand painted mural, perfect for outdoor weddings and the contemporary Garden Room with its walls of glass bi-fold doors allowing the outdoors in.

The magnificent Castle Barn is a blank canvas of soft red brick walls filled with arrow slits, you can personalise your wedding and decorate the barn in your unique style. It is truly the ultimate space in which to celebrate wedding receptions in style. Wasing will be dressed with fairy lights, candles and delightful spring floral displays, created by some of our fantastic suppliers.

At the venue there are 26 stylish bedrooms sleeping up to 64 people. Every bedroom boasts bespoke design and absolute luxury within an elegant historical setting. A selection of our rooms will be available for you to peruse during your visit, including the unique Grade II listed Granary sat proudly on its staddle stones, a fairy tale Dovecote, the Smithy and a Honeymoon Suite, with the biggest bed in Berkshire.

Following your visit, relax and enjoy pizza and prosecco beneath the new stretch tent floating over the terrace at the back of the Castle Barn.

Meet the team, get inspiration and book the wedding venue of your dreams!

To book your appointment please contact us on 0118 907 0199 or by email at wasing@wedding-venues.co.uk.

www.wasing.co.uk/book-a-visit

Our event is strictly by appointment only. There is limited availability for couples with their wedding already booked at Wasing, priority for these slots will be given to couples with weddings booked up until 31^st October 2022.

Couples are invited to book now for Wasing Park’s Winter Wonderland event which will run Monday to Saturday from 8^th January until 29^th January 2022, 11am -2.30pm.

Inspired by the season of sparkle, ‘Let it Glow’ is the theme for this year’s Winter Wonderland, providing inspiration and ideas for couples interested in hosting their wedding, not only in the chillier months but also in the warmer ones too. While it may be cold outside, Wasing Park will be dressed to impress, warming hearts with twinkling fairy lights, candles and delightful warm winter floral displays created by some of our fantastic suppliers.

Couples are invited to explore our award-winning barn wedding venue including the picturesque parish Church of St. Nicholas, the idyllic Victorian Summerhouse embellished with a pretty hand painted mural, perfect for outdoor weddings and the contemporary Garden Room with its walls of glass bi-fold doors allowing the outdoors in.

The magnificent Castle Barn is the ultimate space in which to celebrate wedding receptions in style. The floating stretch tent over the terrace ensures ‘al fresco’ evening food all year round. The outdoor kitchen creates great theatre for all diners as the chefs cook over the fire pit and in the wood fired oven.

Situated at the venue are 26 stylish bedrooms sleeping up to 64 people. Every bedroom boasts bespoke design and absolute luxury within an elegant historical setting. A selection of our rooms will be available for you to peruse during your visit, including the unique Grade II listed Granary sat proudly on its staddle stones, a fairy tale Dovecote, the Smithy and a Honeymoon Suite, with the biggest bed in Berkshire.

Couples can enjoy a selection of sweet treats at the Stables Lodge whilst chatting through plans for their wedding day with the team.

To book your appointment please contact us on 0118 907 0199 or by email at wasingpark@wedding-venues.co.uk.

Winter Wonderland is strictly by appointment and for new couples only.

If there is the opportunity to offer time slots to previously booked weddings, priority will be given to those booked up to 30^th June 2022.

Couples are invited to explore our award-winning barn wedding venue including the picturesque parish Church of St. Nicholas, the idyllic Victorian Summerhouse embellished with a pretty hand painted mural, perfect for outdoor weddings and the contemporary Garden Room with its walls of glass bi-fold doors allowing the outdoors in.

Situated at the venue are 26 stylish bedrooms sleeping up to 64 people. Every bedroom boasts bespoke design and absolute luxury within an elegant historical setting. A selection of our rooms will be available for you to peruse during your visit, including the unique Grade II listed Granary sat proudly on its staddle stones, a fairy tale Dovecote, the Smithy and a Honeymoon Suite, with the biggest bed in Berkshire.

Following your visit, relax and enjoy pizza and prosecco beneath the new stretch tent floating over the terrace at the back of the Castle Barn.

Wasing will be dressed with fairy lights, candles and delightful floral displays, created by some of our fantastic suppliers. Meet the team, get inspiration and book the wedding venue of your dreams!

To book your appointment please contact us on 0118 907 0199 or by email at wasing@wedding-venues.co.uk.

www.wasing.co.uk/book-a-visit

Our event is strictly by appointment only. There is limited availability for couples with their wedding already booked at Wasing, priority for these slots will be given to couples with weddings booked up until 31^st December 2021.

Saturday 22nd May 2021 between 10am – 2pm

Couples are invited to explore our award-winning barn wedding venue including the picturesque parish Church of St. Nicholas, the idyllic Victorian Summerhouse embellished with a pretty hand painted mural, perfect for outdoor weddings and the contemporary Garden Room with its walls of glass bi-fold doors allowing the outdoors in.

Situated at the venue are 26 stylish bedrooms sleeping up to 64 people. Every bedroom boasts bespoke design and absolute luxury within an elegant historical setting. A selection of our rooms will be available for you to peruse during your visit, including the unique Grade II listed Granary sat proudly on its staddle stones, a fairy tale Dovecote, the Smithy and a Honeymoon Suite, with the biggest bed in Berkshire.

Following your visit, relax and enjoy pizza and prosecco beneath the new stretch tent floating over the terrace at the back of the Castle Barn.

Wasing will be dressed with twinkling fairy lights, candles and delightful floral displays, created by some of our fantastic suppliers. Meet the team, get inspiration and book the wedding venue of your dreams!

To book your appointment please click here, alternativly contact us on 0118 907 0199 or by email at wasing@wedding-venues.co.uk.

Our covid secure event is strictly by appointment only. There is limited availability for couples with their wedding already booked at Wasing, priority for these slots will be given to couples with weddings booked up until 31^st October 2021. As restrictions ease, we hope to be running more open events this year.

Believe it or not, sherry was once the tipple of choice served at wedding receptions.

Arguably the quality of sherry has sky-rocketed over the last few decades so these days it probably wouldn’t be a bad idea, although it’s unlikely to slip down too well for the majority of the wedding party.

 

Pimms has had its day in the spotlight too; the red sweet spirit diluted with lemonade and full of fresh fruit, cucumber and mint arguably slips down too well! Personally, unless it has a shot of vodka to provide some kick, Pimms wouldn’t top the bill of any special occasion I was hosting.

So, the question is, what should you serve as the apéritif at your wedding?

 

Cocktails have seen a rise in popularity in recent years but it’s tricky to choose one that everyone will enjoy, so to my mind bubbles is the answer.

As Madame Lily Bollinger famously said: “I drink champagne when I’m happy and when I’m sad. Sometimes I drink it when I’m alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if I’m not hungry and drink it when I am. Otherwise, I never touch it — unless I’m thirsty.”

But bubbles doesn’t have to mean Champagne. Prosecco is the much-loved fizz of choice for most, but as this is your wedding I would recommend pushing the boat out a bit and consider an English sparkling wine. Ten years ago people might have scoffed at the thought of serving a wine from England on their special day, however the quality and variety has come on leaps and bounds and now you would be hard-pushed to find anyone who hasn’t enjoyed a glass or two of great British bubbly.

The Langham Wine Estate in Dorset was recently named Sparkling Wine Producer of the Year by the International Wine & Spirits Competition (IWSC) seeing off more than 700 entrants including Champagne houses and Prosecco brands.

The sparkling wines of Langham are an excellent choice as the most important day of your life commands the ultimate sparkling wine to ensure proceedings start with a bang (or pop).

Whilst it might be tempting to go for the ever-so-pretty and delicious 2017 vintage Rosé, I would suggest Langham’s Corallian Classic Cuvée NV will really whet the palates of the assembled wedding party.

This chardonnay-dominant classic cuvée is a fresh and aromatic sparkling wine. A pale gold colour with a stream of fine bubbles, this award-winning English sparkling wine has aromas of cut grass, oyster shell and baked apple. The palate has a fine mousse with a saline focus. Stewed apple flavours with an integrated citrus acidity and a long finish. It is both fresh and complex.

Corallian Classic Cuvée NV is available from Langham Wine Estate priced £27.50 per bottle.

Don’t forget to consider the soft drink option too! Orange juice is often the default choice, but there is a huge and growing selection of non-alcoholic drinks now available.

From flavoured waters, posh tonics and hard seltzers, there is a lot to pick from. Wasing stock a delicious range of Gusto Organic drinks. Bursting with botanicals, have a taste of the Sicilian Lemon with Yuzu or the Real Cola.

Finally, it’s important to calculate how many bottles of bubbly you need to allocate for your reception drinks. The usual recommendation is 1.5 glasses per person, but I would always over order and if there are bottles leftover you can take them home and continue the celebration.

When you host your wedding at Wasing Park the majority of wines need to be purchased from the venue but couples are allowed to supply a limited amount of top up wine for their wedding breakfast and fizz for the drinks reception.

Cheers to your bubbly big day!

Vicky Major – Drinks Specialist

When the wedding dress has been selected and the bridesmaids and groomsmen appointed, next on the to do list is usually the food.

The food is an important part of any wedding day and a time when your nearest and dearest break bread and come together in celebration. And no celebration would be complete without raising a glass or two so I urge you not to leave choosing your wine to accompany the wedding breakfast until the last minute.

Whether you’re a wine enthusiastic or just enjoy a bottle with your midweek meal or at the weekend, it’s important to pick a white and a red that will be crowd pleasers.

Not too heavy and alcoholic, we don’t want Uncle Tom snoozing before the band gets going, but wines with a bit of personality and that will go nicely with the food.

Some might like to get into the intricacies of food and wine matching to ensure each course is perfectly paired with a wine that complements it, whilst others will just want an enjoyable bottle that won’t disappoint.

As a rule of thumb I would offer the following basic tips when pairing wine with food:

• The wine should have the same flavour intensity as the food.
• The wine should be more acidic than the food.
• Red wines pair best with bold flavoured meats like lamb and beef.
• White wines pair best with light-intensity protein like chicken and fish.
• It is better to match the wine with the sauce in the dish than with the meat.

But if that all sounds a little bit too much to consider then I would pick a white and red wine that you enjoy and think others will too. The Wasing team will be able to offer guidance should you seek it.

For the red, Pinot Noir is a safe bet. Lighter than most reds, it has delicate flavours and often works with both meat and fish. Alternatively, choose a Syrah from a cool climate winemaking region so it’s not too jammy or heavy.

For the white, Sauvignon Blanc usually hits the spot; but why not try a light, bright Albariño or a zesty Picpoul de Pinet – especially if you are having a seafood starter or traditional fish and chips for the main course.

I’m have been asked in the past if it’s ok to serve different wines at the top table to the rest of the wedding party. My advice would be no, however it’s your special day so you can make your own decision. As a minimum I would be discreet about it as you don’t want anyone to feel not worthy or envious of your exclusive wine stash.

I love wine but I also love water too so ensure there is gallons on hand in bottles or jugs and lots of interesting soft drinks as well. The drivers and those who don’t drink alcohol would appreciate a choice that extends beyond a glass of coke or an OJ. There is an unending choice these days that even extends to non-alcoholic spirits so people can enjoy a no or low alcohol ‘G’&T.

And last, but by no means least, we should talk about bubbles. Champagne or sparkling wine would always be my reception drink of choice and it’s a must for the traditional toast which takes place during the speeches following the wedding breakfast.

Whether your budget stretches to Champagne, English Sparkling, Prosecco or Cava I would choose something relatively dry and crisp. This will quench everyone’s palate at the drinks reception and go well with a selection of canapés. Bubbles are always served for the toast so I would keep it simple and stick to the same brand you served as an apéritif.

When you host your wedding at Wasing Park the majority of wines need to be purchased from the venue but couples are allowed to supply a limited amount of top up wine for their wedding breakfast and fizz for the drinks reception.

Salute! 

Vicky Major – Drinks Specialist

Weddings have been given the go ahead and we are very excited to start planning some micro weddings over the next few months. These smaller weddings do have a number of restrictions placed on them, but as creative wedding industry professionals we are looking for innovative ways to make these weddings exciting and unique. Who knows these new ideas could mean a change for the “normal” weddings in the future as well? 

At the moment we find ourselves unable to serve canapés in the traditional way, instead they must be served individually to your guests while they remain seated at a table.

We sat down with our Executive Chef Stu to find out his ideas.

“In my opinion, plating canapes, loses the theatre and wow factor from the presentation. Canape service is intended to be enjoyed during your drinks reception, staggered over a period of time whilst chatting with friends and loved ones.”

However, fear not, we have come up with an alternative plan to keep the celebrations going and the food looking amazing!

“Why not have a bespoke, brand new dish created by you, to get the meal started with a bang. Instead of having 4 plated canapés, let’s create a personalised dish, call it an amuse-bouche or a pre-starter if you like. I intend to work with the couples, adding in my own experience of catering for weddings over the last 10 years whilst at the same time pushing my culinary boundaries, to create a dish that is something to remember. The idea is that together we will create something that is fun, different, with no boundaries, personalised to the couple, homing in on seasonality and locally produced ingredients to maximise flavour.”

With a smaller number of guests, there really are no limits as to what we can produce.

Torched Cornish Mackerel with baby beets, horseradish, crème fraiche, baby watercress and dill oil

Pumpkin, chilli, coconut velouté finished with nut brown butter and sea Rosemary with crispy sweet potato

Let’s take advantage of the situation and test the chef!

Inspired by the season of sparkle, our virtual Winter Wonderland event will be running from 9^th until 26^th January 2021.

Winter Wonderland will provide you with inspiration and ideas for hosting your wedding with us in the chilly months as well as the warmer ones. The venue will be dressed to impress, warming your hearts with twinkling fairy lights, candles and delightful floral displays.

During this extended period we have been without weddings, there have been many updates and improvements made here at Wasing. Landscaping has also been high on our agenda and a new raised garden and water fountain have been built outside of the Castle Barn. Another wonderful addition is a stunning mural in The Stables bar created by artist Frederick Wimsett.

Our new stretch tent floating over the terrace at the back of the Castle Barn, will be adorned with comfortable seating, cosy blankets, twinkling lights and fire pits. This new area will give our wedding couples more outdoor space that can be used all year round. High risk guests not comfortable eating inside will now have an alternative space and it will be brilliant for your first dance, being surrounded by socially distanced friends and family! There is plenty of space for the band and DJ too.

Wasing Park really is the ultimate exclusive use wedding venue – perfect for couples looking for a contemporary or traditional wedding. You can choose to marry in the Parish Church, the Victorian Summerhouse, or the elegant Garden Room, with your wedding breakfast held in the Castle Barn.

Wasing Park’s virtual Winter Wonderland tour is available to enjoy from the comfort of your own home and at any time. If you book during Winter Wonderland, you can pay only £500 to secure your wedding date. PLUS if you book and confirm your wedding before 31st January 2021, you can save £1,000+ VAT off any catering package.

Winter Wonderland Special Offer

£1000 plus Vat off catering for all weddings booked during Winter Wonderland

£500 deposit for the venue fee to be paid by 31st January 2021 to secure the date

Once venue visits are permitted, visits must be made within a month

If after visiting, you change your mind then Wasing will refund any deposit payments made in full

*Offer applicable to bookings confirmed between 9th and 31st January 2021. Offer not available to previously confirmed bookings or transfers of date.

For many couples and guests, one of the most memorable parts of your wedding will be the amazing reception in the evening. One thing which can make or break a reception is the music! Music is very personal and can be used at your wedding to reflect who you are as a couple.

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Whilst it is important to take into account that the music played at your wedding should be accessible and fun for your guests, you should also remember that this is your special day. So, when it comes to song choice, you are the ones in charge. The best place to start is with your current music collection. Look through this together and come up with a few must have songs that hold sentimental value to you.

It might be nice to include songs from when you first met, or an important point in your lives together. Set aside some time, or make an evening of it, to plan your playlist.

After making your initial list with your fiancé, you could reach out to your wedding guests and see what requests they have. A really popular way of reaching out to guests ahead of the big day is by using the invitations, leaving a blank space asking guests what song they’d like to hear played at the wedding. You could also leave music request cards by the DJ booth, or on the dinner tables themselves. This is a good way to get guests chatting about their favourite music!

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Host a group zoom call, with all of your bridesmaids, or groomsmen, and throw a party! You could send everyone a mini party kit beforehand with the ingredients to make your signature cocktail, or a mini bottle of bubbly each! Ask each of your friends to list 10 songs that they’d want you to play at the wedding. This is a really fun way to build your playlist with your besties, whilst having a catch up at the same time.

There are a few rules of thumb when it comes to planning your wedding playlist, one that’s relatively important is to remember to play one slow song for every five fast songs. This way your guests won’t be exhausted with 3 hours of partying to go! It can also be a good idea to include a mixture of genres and eras of music. This way it gives a chance for everyone to have a song that they know and can dance along to.

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Take some time this weekend to plan your wedding playlist, you might even find your perfect first dance song! Music really makes the day, which is why it’s so important that you spend some time finding the playlist that really suits you and your fiancé. Once you’ve spent the evening dancing away in your living room with your partner, it will make it all the more exciting for the real thing!