FAQs

Venue Questions and Answers

Q. Will our guests find Wasing Park easily?
A. There will be Welcome Signs at the entrance to Wasing Park leading you into the venue at the top of the drive.

Q. How many car parking spaces does the venue have?
A. We have plenty of car parking spaces and cars can be left overnight, at the owner's risk, for collection the next morning by 10:30am at the latest. The car park is also big enough for a coach to drop off and collect guests.

Q. Is the venue heated?
A. We have underfloor heating in The Castle Barn as well as a full heating system in The Castle Barn and The Garden Room. The Stable Lodge is centrally heated.

Q. Does the venue have air conditioning?
A. Air conditioning is installed in The Castle Barn.

Q. Do you have disabled facilities?
A. We have toilet facilities for the disabled and access for wheelchairs.

Q. Where can guests leave coats and presents?
A. There is a cloakroom situated in the entrance lobby to The Castle Barn and a present table can be set up for you on request.

Q. Where does my wedding car access the venue?
A. You can be driven right up to The Castle Barn and The Garden Room in your wedding car.

Q. What photographic locations are available?
A. There are some truly wonderful photographic opportunities inside and out for you and your guests. In addition, the Private Gardens are available to you, your partner and Bridal Party only, along with your photographer who is welcome to visit the venue by appointment prior to the wedding.

Q. How many guests can we seat for the Civil Ceremony?
A. We can seat up to 140 guests in The Garden Room for the Civil Ceremony.

Q. Can I walk up the aisle?
A. Yes, you can set up The Garden Room in a number of different ways so that you can walk up an aisle.

Q. What about music during the ceremony?
A. If you are not using a harpist, string quartet, guitarist, etc. you are welcome to bring your own pre-recorded music. There is a full music system in both The Garden Room and The Castle Barn with speakers on to the terrace.

Q. Do you allow confetti?
A. As we have gravel paths, which cannot be swept, I am afraid that we cannot allow confetti. We should be grateful if you would notify your guests.

Q. Can we release balloons and/or sky lanterns outside?
A. Unfortunately it is not possible as there is livestock on the Estate and it may be hazardous to them.

Q. How many guests can Wasing Park accommodate for a sit down meal?
A. We can comfortably seat a maximum of 150 guests in The Castle Barn.

Q. Are tables and chairs included in the venue hire price?
A. Yes.

Q. When can we have access to set up/decorate The Garden Room and The Castle Barn?
A. You may have access from 9:00am on the day of your wedding or from 12:00 noon the previous day should we have no other bookings. Please check with us one week beforehand.

Q. Have you any facilities for babies?
A. We have baby changing facilities and 3 highchairs.

Q. Do you have a cake stand and cake knife?
A. Yes. Please ask Jemma Garland when discussing your menu.

Q. Do you allow candles and nightlights inside the barns?
A. Yes. However in order to comply with Wasing Park's fire insurance regulations the following applies:
Floating candles only are allowed throughout the event i.e. before dinner, during dinner and during the evening. Staff will clear all other candles immediately after dinner.

Q. Can we invite more guests for the evening?
A. You are welcome to invite some additional guests in the evening up to a total number of 200 guests.

Q. Is Wasing Park a smoke-free environment?
A. In line with the law, smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the buildings, including The Garden Room, The Castle Barn and The Stable Lodge. However guests can smoke in designated areas outside and receptacles are provided.

Q. When can the band/DJ set up their equipment?
A. Your band/DJ are welcome to set up their equipment from 10:00am. There is a curtain separating the main space from the stage in The Castle Barn so that they can set up at anytime during the event and not disturb you.

Q. Where is the bar located?
A. There is a bar in The Castle Barn.

Q. Do you have a noise inhibitor?
A. Yes. This is set to 95 Db (actually very loud!) Before you secure your booking with a band/DJ please make them aware of this so they bring the right equipment.

Q. Do you allow dry ice machines (smoke machines)?
A. We do not allow dry ice machines as they set off our smoke alarms! Please be sure to notify your band/DJ.

Q. Do you allow fireworks?
A. Fireworks are not allowed out of considerarion to our neighbours and livestock.

Q. What if my contractors (e.g. DJ, florist, etc.) are running late on the day, who should they contact?
A. Please ask them to call Jemma Garland on her mobile 07723 523976.

Fine Food Questions and Answers

Q. What drinks are included in the Fine Food packages?
A. 2-3 reception drinks per person, half a bottle of wine per person and a glass of bubbly for the toast per person. We serve complimentary orange juice and mineral water (still and sparkling) during the drinks reception and mineral water during the wedding breakfast.

Q. Can we order additional bottles of wine?
A. Yes, we can offer a sale/return facility for wines served during your wedding breakfast.

Q. Can we supply our own wine?
A. All drinks are included in your chosen fine food package. However, if you would like to top this up with your own alcohol (wine, beer & cider), then you may do so at no additional fee. We can only serve these up until the bar opens after the wedding breakfast. Once the bar is open, we regret that we are unable to serve any of your own drinks.

Q. Is it possible to choose drinks from other packages if we choose the Deluxe Package?
A. Yes, we are flexible with the wine and are happy to accommodate your selection.

Q. Do you change your menus?
A. Yes, we regularly change our menus to reflect the modern food trends and the seasonally available produce.

Q. Is it possible to choose a couple of dishes?
A. We recommend that you choose only one starter, one main and one dessert.

Q. Can we design our own menu?
A. Yes, we will work with you to provide the perfect menu on your wedding day.

Q. If we choose the Standard package, can we have canapés?
A. Yes, we can add canapés at an upgrade of £7.00 per head.

Q. How many canapés do you suggest?
A. We recommend 4 to 5 canapés per person.

Q. I have a copy of an old menu brochure but would like a dish from the new menu brochure?
A. Yes, you can choose dishes from any of our brochures and you still pay the same package price that you were quoted when you paid your catering deposit.

Q. Can we have a hog roast in the evening?
A. Yes. Please see our menus for all our evening choices.

Q. Can you cater for our guests who are vegetarian or have food allergies?
A. Yes, we have vegetarian options in our fine food packages and we can also provide a different menu to accommodate your guests who have food allergies.

Q. Do you have food options available for children?
A. Yes, we have two options available. We can either provide the same package as the adults for half the price (this will not include any alcohol). Alternatively, you can select a main course from the children's menu, along with the same starter and pudding that your adult guests will be served at a cost of £25.00 per child. This is available for children aged between 2 - 10 years. Orange juice and mineral water will be available throughout. Guests 11 or over are charged at the full adult package price.

Q. Should we provide our contractors with a meal?
A. We recommend that you provide contractors who will be spending more than 5 hours at your wedding with a meal. We have two options available. We can provide either a 2-course meal from your wedding breakfast menu or a packed lunch.
It is a good idea to let your contractors know what they can expect, i.e. a meal or a packed lunch.