So, she said yes...

[theboyfold]

...now the 'fun' begins!

So if you have any suggestions of firstly venues that'd be great as Google throws up millions of ideas in and around the East(ish) Berkshire area!

I'm sure there are lots of other things to worry about, but I think that will fall into place once the venue is secured.

[bmw2002]

I can recommend a bloody good car company

[theboyfold]

bmw2002 said:

I can recommend a bloody good car company

I think you have qualified for preferred suppliers list already

[VerySideways]

Congrats - how many people do you need to fit into the venue?

[Snoggledog]

Depends what you're after but I can think of a nice place on the banks of the Thames.

[theboyfold]

VerySideways said:

Congrats - how many people do you need to fit into the venue?

We don't know at the moment! We're looking to keep the daytime thing small and the evening large. So I'm guessing around 40 for the day, and whatever we can get for the evening really. Day and evening can be in different places.

Snoggledog said:

Depends what you're after but I can think of a nice place on the banks of the Thames.

Whereabouts? A river location would be nice.

Edited by theboyfold on Monday 16th March 12:09

[MadMacMcMad]

Stag weekend at LeMans maybe!
I can recommend a bloody good bunch to go with.

[Snoggledog]

Here. The place is called Upper Thames Sailing Club.

[VerySideways]

Classic! I was going to suggest a similar venue, Temple Island in Henley.

[theboyfold]

Snoggledog said:

Here. The place is called Upper Thames Sailing Club.

Looks OK, but it does have a bit of a club house feel to it, and I don't think it's quite what we're after

VerySideways said:

Classic! I was going to suggest a similar venue, Temple Island in Henley.

This looks good, I'll give 'em a bell and see what they have to say for themselves.

[VerySideways]

Go down there on a nice sunny day - it's beautiful.

[ALawson]

We looked at the New Mill but it was a little small for what we wanted, nice location and the food and drink looked pretty good.

http://www.thenewmill.co.uk/

[VerySideways]

ALawson said:

We looked at the New Mill but it was a little small for what we wanted, nice location and the food and drink looked pretty good.
http://www.thenewmill.co.uk/

Agree, another nice venue, even better in the flesh than in the pictures.

[Snoggledog]

theboyfold said:

Snoggledog said:

Here. The place is called Upper Thames Sailing Club.

Looks OK, but it does have a bit of a club house feel to it, and I don't think it's quite what we're after

Fair enough. I had a feeling that might be the case but I thought I'd throw it into the mix. Mind you, it's a grade 2 listed building with seating for up to 80 and has its' own kitchens and bar.

[theboyfold]

VerySideways said:

ALawson said:

We looked at the New Mill but it was a little small for what we wanted, nice location and the food and drink looked pretty good.
http://www.thenewmill.co.uk/

Agree, another nice venue, even better in the flesh than in the pictures.

Just spoke to them, they sound good as they will tailor what we want rather then forcing us to a fixed fee minimum number of people. It would allow us to put our own stamp on it which is something we're keen on.

[theboyfold]

Snoggledog said:

theboyfold said:

Snoggledog said:

Here. The place is called Upper Thames Sailing Club.

Looks OK, but it does have a bit of a club house feel to it, and I don't think it's quite what we're after

Fair enough. I had a feeling that might be the case but I thought I'd throw it into the mix. Mind you, it's a grade 2 listed building with seating for up to 80 and has its' own kitchens and bar.

The trouble is, the pair of us want to get married here: http://www.postranchinn.com/ and anything I find over here just isn't in the same league. So I'm trying to find something over here that wins our hearts and comes in to budget!

The plan would be to have a sending off party somewhere, fly out the 15 must haves for a few days and then start the honeymoon from there.

[angryS3owner]

theboyfold said:

The trouble is, the pair of us want to get married here: http://www.postranchinn.com/ and anything I find over here just isn't in the same league. So I'm trying to find something over here that wins our hearts and comes in to budget!

Congratulations, nothing helpful to add other than do that and stop looking for somewhere here!

[Snoggledog]

theboyfold said:

The trouble is, the pair of us want to get married here: http://www.postranchinn.com/ and anything I find over here just isn't in the same league. So I'm trying to find something over here that wins our hearts and comes in to budget!

The plan would be to have a sending off party somewhere, fly out the 15 must haves for a few days and then start the honeymoon from there.

Ah.. I see. In which case I respectfully withdraw my suggestion of the sailing club.

[theboyfold]

Snoggledog said:

theboyfold said:

The trouble is, the pair of us want to get married here: http://www.postranchinn.com/ and anything I find over here just isn't in the same league. So I'm trying to find something over here that wins our hearts and comes in to budget!

The plan would be to have a sending off party somewhere, fly out the 15 must haves for a few days and then start the honeymoon from there.

Ah.. I see. In which case I respectfully withdraw my suggestion of the sailing club.

Haha No problem, it's nice to have a sensible suggestion every now and again.

When you see that place, you'll understand why I'm tempted to take the offer I have hoovering around on the Boxster.

Anyway, back to the thread. Berkshire is a nice place...

[satchbot]

Congrats there