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WHAT ISAYNHOE PARK?
Aynhoe Park is available, for the first time in its history, for private hire. With its combination of classical and modern decoration, its scale, the beauty of the surrounding countryside and its exceptional transport links; it is the perfect house for your wedding. Being a family home, Aynhoe Park is only available for a select number of exclusive events each year.
Licensed to hold civil ceremonies and civil partnerships as well as wedding receptions, Aynhoe Park provides a professional, bespoke wedding and event planning service. They will be on hand throughout the organisation of your wedding to offer advice, guidance and support as well as on the day.
Aynhoe Park is a Grade I listed seventeenth century country house on the Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire border. The house has been rebuilt and remodelled throughout history, first by Thomas Archer in 1700 and then, a century later, by Sir John Soane.
Its current owner, James Perkins, has re-invented the house, bringing it into the twenty-first century whilst remaining sympathetic to its history - and particularly sympathetic to Soane’s vision of what a country house should be. His restoration has been recognised by the Georgian Society, who awarded him a commendation in their 2009 Architectural Awards.
Sir John Soane’s redesign of the house between 1799 and 1804 based the house on its succession of six public rooms, from The Orangery to The Library. Soane reconfigured these with large centrally placed doors and he installed windows to allow more light into The Library. The effect achieved by this was a noble sequence of spaces, culminating in The Library and seemingly infinite views of the parkland and estate beyond. James’s vision, that of a Modern Day Grand Tour, can be seen throughout the house with taxidermy, one of the world’s greatest collections of plaster casts and assorted artefacts which fully indulge a sense of theatre and adventure. As one progresses through the rooms, there are many surprises, and the visitor is left, as was Soane’s original intention, with a sense of awe.
YOUR HOST AND HIS COLLECTION
The house as a whole makes a spectacular setting for weddings of up to 150 people or numbers above in a marquee. Alternatively, the rooms can be used individually for smaller parties. The capacities of each room are as follows:
YOUR WEDDING
T H E E N T R A N C E H A L LCapacityReception 75
T H E S A L O NCapacityReception 130Dining 72Civil Ceremony 90
T H E D I N I N G R O O MCapacityReception 150Dining 72Civil Ceremony 100
T H E B A RCapacityReception 100Dining 48Civil Ceremony 40
T H E O R A N G E R YCapacityReception 160Dining 72Civil Ceremony 150
The timings below are based on a 3pm ceremony and are merely to demonstrate how your day might flow.
2.30pm Guests arrive prior to the ceremony.
3.00pm Ceremony.
3.30pm Ceremony ends and reception drinks and canapés commence and photographs take place.
5.00pm The wedding breakfast is announced and the receiving line takes place.
5.30pm The Bride and Groom are announced into the room, wedding breakfast is served.
7.30pm Cutting of the cake and speeches.
8.00pm Evening guests start to arrive.
8.30pm First dance.
9.30pm Evening buffet is served.
1.00am Music finishes and the bar closes.
WEDDING DAY TIMINGS
Aynhoe Park has twelve stylishly decorated bedrooms. Accommodation is only made available on an exclusive basis and not sold individually, so the house becomes your own for the duration of your stay. Breakfast and butler service are included.
BEDROOMS
ENTERTAININGROOMS
InvitationsSend out invitations at least seven weeks before the day. Make a list of acceptances, refusals, special requests. Confirm any hotel arrangements for guests who require accommodation other than that of Aynhoe Park. HoneymoonCheck if you require any visas or inoculations.
Wedding announcementSend wedding announcement to your chosen newspaper.
PresentsStart sending thank you notes as gifts arrive. Marriage licenceObtain licence.
Hair and makeupMake an appointment with your chosen hairdresser and beautician to discuss your requirements. Gifts for the bride and groomChoose presents for the bride and groom, and for parents of both parties.
Wedding planner, Invitations & Service SheetsArrange to visit printers and choose your style of invitations. If you wish to have the invitations designed, start planning now. Plan place cards, seating cards, menus, service sheets and favours. Place your order for invitations and stationery. Attendants giftsChoose thank you gifts for your attendants and best man.
Name ChangesIf you are changing your name, allow time for a new passport to arrive. Notify your bank or building society. Honeymoon clothesBuy any clothes for your honeymoon.
Grooms & going away outfitsPurchase or reserve the groom’s outfit. Arrange the hire of the best man’s and other male members of the bridal parties outfits.
CeremonyIf you are marrying in a church or synagogue, arrange to see the minister about the service, music and readings. If you are getting married in a civil ceremony at Aynhoe Park, discuss music and readings with the registrar.
Wedding cakeChoose the style of cake and place your order
Wedding RingsOrder or purchase wedding rings.
TransportArrange any necessary transportation.
ONE TO THREEMONTHS AHEAD
FOUR TO SIXMONTHS AHEAD
Travel, honeymoon & hotel arrangementsConfirm all these details. Arrange who is going to deliver your cases to the reception. Arrange any foreign currency. Book taxis to pick you up from the hotel to the airport or station for your honeymoon. Beauty treatmentsHave a facial and massage to relax, have a trial with your head dress and makeup.
CatererConfirm final numbers.
Dress and ShoesArrange for final fitting. Most brides will lose weight before the wedding day, so if you are not happy and feel that you may lose a few more pounds; tell your designer or fitter. Start to break in the shoes at home.
Seating PlanProbably the most difficult task to arrange, so start to think about it. Write seating and place cards.
Speeches and ToastsStart to write speeches.
Wedding DressPick up your dress or have it delivered. Try onyour entire outfit including head dress, underwear and shoes. HoneymoonStart packing for your honeymoon.
Rehearsal Have a rehearsal if possible.
Beauty Have a manicure and pedicure.
Presents Give presents to your parents and bridal party and a note of thanks for their support.
TWOWEEKS AHEAD
THE WEEKBEFORE
THE DAYBEFORE
The White Rooms offers you and your party the chance to indulge yourselves ahead of the big day.
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SpaCatering CakesWedding ExtrasFloristVenue DecorPhotographyEntertainmentAccommodationMarquees
Our on site Spa is the ideal place to prepare for your big day. Pamper yourself and your bridal party with a manicure and pedicure, professional makeup and stunning bridal hair styling.
DIRECTORYOF RECOMMENDED SUPPLIERS
SPA
The White Rooms offers you and your party the chance to indulge yourselves ahead of the big day.
01869 810300
www.thewhiteroomsmedispa.com
Bespoke Wedding Cakes Wedding Favours Complete Design Service
Contact us to arrange your free bespoke consultation
01295 47 74 74
www.princesspatisserie.co.uk
Princess Patisserie is based in rolling country-side just 30 minutes from Aynhoe Park. Our Bridal Studio houses a dedicated production kitchen together with an intimate consulta-tion suite where we can toast your wedding plans over a glass of champagne and embark upon your journey to design and create your perfect wedding cake. We pride ourselves on our luxurious flavours, delicate finishes and hand-crafted exquisite designs to bring the elegance and sophistica-tion your wedding deserves. Our indulgent taster cakes are freshly made-to-order and the selection of flavours is entirely bespoke to you, ensuring that throughout your experience you receive a truly individual service.
Indulgenceyour bespoke caterer
www.indulgencebespokecatering.co.uk01295 690888
Inspirational foodImmaculate serviceImpeccable detail
CATERING
CAKES
We are proud of our catering facilities which assure the smooth organisation of any event. Our stunning venue can be hired on a venue only basis so you can choose an outside caterer to deliver catering for your specialist, religious or cultural needs. Your caterers receive full use of our kitchen facilities and the support of our dedicated staff.
You can add your own individual style when creating your wedding cake. Take inspiration from your wedding theme, for ideas about colour. Ice your cake to co-ordinate with your place settings, flowers or even the bridesmaids’ dresses.
Bespoke Wedding Cakes Wedding Favours Complete Design Service
Contact us to arrange your free bespoke consultation
01295 47 74 74
www.princesspatisserie.co.uk
Princess Patisserie is based in rolling country-side just 30 minutes from Aynhoe Park. Our Bridal Studio houses a dedicated production kitchen together with an intimate consulta-tion suite where we can toast your wedding plans over a glass of champagne and embark upon your journey to design and create your perfect wedding cake. We pride ourselves on our luxurious flavours, delicate finishes and hand-crafted exquisite designs to bring the elegance and sophistica-tion your wedding deserves. Our indulgent taster cakes are freshly made-to-order and the selection of flavours is entirely bespoke to you, ensuring that throughout your experience you receive a truly individual service.
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Available throughout Oxford and surrounding Counties SUCCESS ENSURED!
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WEDDING EXTRAS
VENUE DECOR
FLORIST
With such a unique setting as Aynhoe Park, these ‘wedding extras’ provide the latest funky and stylish additions to your wedding day; from specialist ice cream, pizza shack and Hog Roast, they will add that something special to your day!
Create a truly bespoke wedding day with an ice sculpture or a room decorated entirely to your own individual requirements and create a magical look to enhance your theme.
A professional floral designer will create the most beautiful flowers for your special day. Why not let florists using the finest quality flowers transform your wedding into a remarkable visual delight.
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Passionate about local produce, just as passionate about making your special day perfect.
The Piggy Squire isa complete caterer specialising in pig roasts, spit roast lamb and beef, and also barbecues. All of our meat is sourced direct from our amazing local farmers. Kevin & Nicola Arnold supply our stunning grass fed beef and lamb and Christopher Maughan the country's very best outdoor reared pork.
It goes without saying that we're just as passionate about our funky canapés, vegetarian options and sides.
The Piggy Squire is proud to hold a 5 star hygiene rating with Cherwell District Council.
01869 244 441
T: 0800 169 3991 E: [email protected]
www.iceimmediate.com
With our extensive range of ice sculptures designed with the perfect wedding in mind, we can make
your wedding a day that you and your guests will always remember. Why not choose some of our
table centre pieces, truly amazing for your wedding reception, or our bride and groom will have a
great impact in the entrance hall to your venue.
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With our extensive range of ice sculptures designed with the perfect wedding in mind, we can make
your wedding a day that you and your guests will always remember. Why not choose some of our
table centre pieces, truly amazing for your wedding reception, or our bride and groom will have a
great impact in the entrance hall to your venue.
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T: 0800 169 3991 E: [email protected]
www.iceimmediate.com
With our extensive range of ice sculptures designed with the perfect wedding in mind, we can make
your wedding a day that you and your guests will always remember. Why not choose some of our
table centre pieces, truly amazing for your wedding reception, or our bride and groom will have a
great impact in the entrance hall to your venue.
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T: 0800 169 3991 E: [email protected]
www.iceimmediate.com
With our extensive range of ice sculptures designed with the perfect wedding in mind, we can make
your wedding a day that you and your guests will always remember. Why not choose some of our
table centre pieces, truly amazing for your wedding reception, or our bride and groom will have a
great impact in the entrance hall to your venue.
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T: 0800 169 3991 E: [email protected]
www.iceimmediate.com
With our extensive range of ice sculptures designed with the perfect wedding in mind, we can make
your wedding a day that you and your guests will always remember. Why not choose some of our
table centre pieces, truly amazing for your wedding reception, or our bride and groom will have a
great impact in the entrance hall to your venue.
Ice Immediate Ad:Layout 1 29/3/10 12:23 Page 1
T: 0800 169 3991 E: [email protected]
www.iceimmediate.com
With our extensive range of ice sculptures designed with the perfect wedding in mind, we can make
your wedding a day that you and your guests will always remember. Why not choose some of our
table centre pieces, truly amazing for your wedding reception, or our bride and groom will have a
great impact in the entrance hall to your venue.
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Sweetpeas Floral Design
T: 01608 683 800M: 07894 233 640
W: www.sweetpeasfloraldesign.co.ukE: [email protected]
Sweetpeas provides innovative and individual designs tailored to suit your needs. We pride ourselves on providing fantastic flowers for all occasions, with great attention to detail. Our dedication to providing customer satisfaction ensures that we will be in contact with you regularly on the run up to your special event.
Buttonholes ▪ Bouquets ▪ Table arrangements
PHOTOGRAPHY
ENTERTAINMENT
Capture your wedding day or special occasion forever. Enlisting the services of a professional photographer will make the photo album the most treasured memento of your day. Our recommended photographers are familiar with Aynhoe Park and can truly capture you in the most attractive surroundings.
To add something extra why not be captivated by the performance of a singer, musician or entertainers. You may even decide to treat your guests to a performance which they may otherwise never get to experience. Something to create a unique and awe inspiring day for everyone.
www.composephotography.com
composephotography
Stylish Entertainment
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Wedding DJs & DiscosNO YMCA or Conga!
EntertainersHarpist, String Quartet,
Jazz Trios, Crooner, Bands
Venue DecorationLighting, Furniture, Props, Fabrics
HireDJ Kit, Performance Artists,
Fire-Pits, Lighting, Poseur Tables
Your wedding entertainment – Let’s do it with style
I do I do I do!
Fantastic Fireworks invite you to celebrate your happyoccasion with a display every bit as special as you are.
Call us now on 0845 272 3550 or email [email protected] and let us showyou how we can add a touch of magic to your big day.
www.fantasticweddingfireworks.co.uk
Fantastic Fireworks are proud to be official firework suppliers to Aynhoe Park.
Stylish Entertainment
www.Styl ishEnterta inment.co.uk 0 8 4 4 4 9 9 4 5 6 5
Wedding DJs & DiscosNO YMCA or Conga!
EntertainersHarpist, String Quartet,
Jazz Trios, Crooner, Bands
Venue DecorationLighting, Furniture, Props, Fabrics
HireDJ Kit, Performance Artists,
Fire-Pits, Lighting, Poseur Tables
Your wedding entertainment – Let’s do it with style
ACCOMMODATION
MARQUEES
TENTS & YURTS
With just 12 exclusive bedrooms within Aynhoe Partk, you and your guests may want to explore other alternatives; from local hotels to a tented (luxury) camp, we have options aplenty to choose from!
Covered Occasions provide impressive, stylish and innovative marquees for your reception, with great attention given to the overall design, both inside and out, helping to create an altogether stunning and unique atmosphere.
For a rather different tented solution, LPM Bohemia supply yurts and tents for a truly intimate party atmosphere with a difference!
THE DUKE OF CUMBERLAND’S HEADClifton,Oxfordshire
01869 338 534 / www.cliftonduke.com
Fine food, local ales and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside.
THE DUKE OF CUMBERLAND’S HEADClifton,Oxfordshire
01869 338 534 / www.cliftonduke.com
Fine food, local ales and comfortable accommodation in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside.
Covered Occasions are proud to be preferred suppliers of luxury marquees and related services to Aynhoe Park, one of the
country’s premier venues for exclusive weddings and events.
Since 1993 we have built our reputation on reliability, attention to detail and delivering a superb product. Having contributed
towards thousands of successful events across the UK, annually in excess of 80% of our work comes through repeat business
or by referral: a testament to our high quality and service.
To request information, a quotation, or arrange a meeting at Aynhoe Park, please contact us: -
01672 539539
Covered Occasions are proud to be preferred suppliers of luxury marquees and related services to Aynhoe Park, one of the
country’s premier venues for exclusive weddings and events.
Since 1993 we have built our reputation on reliability, attention to detail and delivering a superb product. Having contributed
towards thousands of successful events across the UK, annually in excess of 80% of our work comes through repeat business
or by referral: a testament to our high quality and service.
To request information, a quotation, or arrange a meeting at Aynhoe Park, please contact us: -
01672 539539
The finest selection of marquees, hand crafted structures, exquisite linings and interiors.
With The largest range of structures to choose from, all our marquees are designed to complement the grounds in which they sit.
Designed and manufactured in the UK and Ireland they are the aesthetic addition to a beautiful venue such as Aynhoe Park.
With a new Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire Branch our team would be happy to discuss your requirements.
01892 [email protected]
Aynhoe ParkAynhoBanburyOxfordshireOX17 3BQT: +44 (0) 1869 810 636E: [email protected]: www.aynhoepark.co.uk
If you would like more information about booking the house please contact us.
CONTACT
Aynhoe ParkAynho
BanburyOxfordshireOX17 3BQ
T: +44 (0) 1869 810 636E: [email protected]
W: www.aynhoepark.co.uk
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