Wedding Venue on the Thames

[Steve_Jones]

After 10 (long! ) years together, SWMBO and I have decided to get married. We are looking to do the deed next June and want to incorporate the river/boats into the day. Our house has a river frontage at Purley on Thames but the mooring is not yet developed for a reasonable sized boat. We would ideally like to hold the 'informal' reception at our home but are looking for a hotel or similar for a more formal reception for close family etc. Does anyone have a recommendation for a hotel or venue within boating distance of Purley (Reading) and does anyone know of places where boats may be hired to transport guests from such a venue to our home?

All ideas gratefully received!!

Thanks!

 

[Andrew_Fanner]

Define "boating distance" That big place bankside in Sonning may be an option, for a fee...

 

[Steve_Jones]

Define "boating distance" That big place bankside in Sonning may be an option, for a fee...

I'm estimating about an hour or less at 8 kmph...

 

[rr_123]

Mapledurham house suggest itself? don't they have events there?

 

[rr_123]

here http://www.mapledurham.co.uk/functions/

 

[Forbsie]

I would recommend The Henley, if feasible.

Just thinking after writing, and he'll be down-river then.

 

[Andrew_Fanner]

Pangbourne suggests itself looking at the map.

 

[pheran]

After 10 (long! ) years together, SWMBO and I have decided to get married....next June......the mooring is not yet developed for a reasonable sized boat.

Next June? Then there's still plenty of time to get off your **** and fix it then

Seriously though

does anyone know of places where boats may be hired to transport guests from such a venue to our home?

How about the people who operate the Caversham Princess et al (from Caversham - Fry's Island?) They have a number of boats of different sizes.

 

[byron]

Seriously though How about the people who operate the Caversham Princess et al (from Caversham - Fry's Island?) They have a number of boats of different sizes.

Yes! Tim Deaton is the owner. Smashing guy, nice boats of all sizes and unrivalled knowledge of these matters. I bet he could organise it all.
Unfortunately the Beetle & Wedge is too far up for you, they do a great wedding and parking could be arranged the other side of the river as I know the dude who lives there.