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teeped in history, yet home to 21st century industries…
Beautiful countryside rubbing shoulders with bustling towns... ancient seat of English Royalty and current residence of countless celebrities... Berkshire offers a stunning backdrop to your wedding celebrations. The county has attracted the talented, rich and famous since its origins in the 840s and has been immortalised in the 18th century satirical song, The Vicar of Bray and Oscar Wilde’s late 19th century poem, The Ballad of Reading Gaol. It is home to one of the oldest pubs in the country – the Bel and the Dragon in Cookham; one of the world’smost famous public schools – Eton College, founded by Henry IV; and around 2,000 racehorses, trained at some 50 racing yards at Lambourn. Well known for its hospitality, Berkshire is among themost cosmopolitan of English counties, offering visitors a warmwelcome, whether they are families
on a day out at Legoland in Windsor, gourmets sampling the spectacular menus of the The Fat Duck and theWaterside Inn in Bray – both ofwhich boast three Michelin stars – or international golfers in competition at the renowned golf course at Sunningdale. Looking to the future, both Eton and Dorney Lake near Reading will host rowing events in the 2012 Olympics. So, whether you choose to take your vows in the intimate setting of your local register office, in the grand splendour of a stately home, at a contemporary hotel or restaurant or even at amajor sporting venue, Berkshire’s ever-changing landscape provides some of the most spectacular wedding settings in the country. All you have to do is decide which location is right for you.
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