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Child Friendly Wedding Venues & Suppliers
Over the years we have worked with some amazing wedding venues and some incredible suppliers, from more formal riverside locations and listed buildings to large fields and woodland wilderness. All of them making the ideal child friendly wedding or party venue. The wedding industry can be a minefield, and we have been lucky to work some amazing, hard working, passionate and talented people and we love to share that information and encourage you to consider some of these spectacular venues.
Hedsor House, Hedsor
When you were younger and imagined your dream wedding, it was probably here. A magical venue in incredible grounds to fill with family and friends... If you are looking for somewhere special to wow your guests and remember forever, then look no further.
The Bingham, Richmond
A beautiful, boutique riverside venue in Richmond-upon-Thames, with a gorgeous riverside garden, fantastic food, professional and welcoming team and a license to hold wedding ceremonies onsite. The weddings team are hugely accommodating and you can even hire bikes to take along the river...
Smallfield Place, Surrey
One of my personal favourites; Smallfield Place is a stunning exclusive use manor house that manages to be both incredibly impressive and also manages to feel personal and intimate - the perfect place for a family gathering or wedding with amazing grounds for a Little Top to keep your kids entertained throughout the day!
​www.smallfieldplace.com
The Oakley Court Hotel, Windsor
An utterly unique venue, with riverside lawns and access to boats, tennis, golf and homemade honey- a beautiful house that manages to be both luxurious yet informal, and also a huge marquee- an entirely unforgettable place, with gorgeous child friendly touches- mini dressing gowns, homemade cookies and milk at bedtime and board games in the bar.
www.oakleycourt.co.uk
The Olde Bell, Hurley
A beautiful picture perfect venue that really has it all- an amazing malt house and beautiful garden, an amazing barn and a fantastic pub with rooms, all in the idyllic Berkshire countryside near Henley-on-Thames.
Losely Park, Surrey
Losely Park has it all...if you are looking to wow your guests with the perfect English manor house from the sweeping driveway to the immaculate walled garden, it's almost impossible to take a photo here that isn't magical! With a beautiful barn, the main house, gardens and the separate lodge and stunning grounds and caterers, we can't recommend Losely Park enough for weddings and corporate events especially if you have a need for a creche or children's entertainment during the day.
​www.loseleypark.co.uk
Secret River Garden, Twickenham
This magical spot is a wonderful 'blank canvas' venue, with an incredible private lawn and woodland copse hidden from the world unless you are floating past along the river. With ample space for a teepee and caterers, or even an al fresco event with a campfire and glamping, the beautiful riverlawn has to be seen to be believed. Available on limited dates due to tides, and is a stone's throw from several amazing licensed venues and churches.
www.facebook.com/thesecretrivergarden
COWLEY MANOR, CHELTENHAM
A ludicrously perfect spot, Cowley is set in the most beautiful grounds and is an amazing mx of contemporary luxury and style. The onsite chapel, stunning lawns and lakes, swimming pool, spa and fantastic rooms mean this really is a venue that you can't help falling in love with. Also absolutely perfect for a nature walk and treasure hunt!
WEDDING PLANNERS
Vanilla Rose
Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Cotswolds
Jeni is an amazingly organised, calm and friendly wedding planner, who is a pleasure to work with. From the smallest detail at a festival themed event to the most beautiful luxury wedding in a castle, Jeni's local knowledge, unflappable nature and eye for detail are incredible. Have a look at her beautiful website to get a feel for a Vanilla Rose wedding...
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Jenna Hewitt
London and South
Jenna is a passionate, experienced and approachable wedding and event planner, with a strong emphasis on design and style. She has a way of understanding exactly the feel that a couple is looking for. Ludicrously hard working and calm, with high levels of taste and personal involvement, we love working with Jenna and couldn't recommend her more highly.
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