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Discover a Hidden Treasure

Situated in an oasis of tranquility, Eynsham Hall is distinctly different and

independently managed. Discover this fine Jacobean Grade ll listed house

amongst 3,000 acres of some of Oxfordshire’s finest parkland. Mature trees,

manicured topiary, formal gardens and terraces that present an idyllic

backdrop for your day. Peace and tranquility prevails for today’s guests of

this privileged location.

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Your Wedding Day

Weddings at Eynsham Hall are something of a speciality. The house was built for

entertaining and we have many years of experience hosting and co-ordinating

the finest of ceremonies and receptions. From a small intimate gathering with

just a few close friends to grand weddings with guests by the hundred, we

know how to make your wedding day memorable.

Eynsham Hall is a magnificent setting for a magnificent wedding. A wonderful

independent country house, situated in beautifully landscaped gardens and

parkland. There is an array of delightful settings for your wedding ceremony

or partnership, and a choice of suites for your wedding breakfast.

From your first enquiry to the time that we and your guests wave you goodbye

as you set off together to begin your new life, we will ensure a seamless,

personal, professional service, meeting your every requirement with the

highest standards of hospitality.


Ceremonies and Partnerships

Eynsham Hall is fully licensed to hold civil marriage and partnership ceremonies

for up to 150 guests. The hall offers a choice of idyllic settings including the

Oak Room overlooking the croquet lawn, the grandeur of the Red Room with

a magnificent carved oak fireplace, or the Library adorned with historic

leather clad books, wood panelling and marble fireplace, with direct access

to the terrace and gardens, ponds and fountains. For larger ceremonies the

Green Room provides an exceptional backdrop with historical oil paintings,

wood panelling and dramatic stone mullion windows.

Arrival

Whether you hold your ceremony at Eynsham Hall or arrive from your marriage

service, you will receive a warm welcome from our experienced professional

toastmaster who will throw open the doors to greet your family and friends

who join you to celebrate your day.

Enjoy welcome drinks and canapés in our terraced gardens whilst photographs

are discreetly taken before you enjoy your wedding breakfast in one of our

function rooms.


Wedding Breakfast

At Eynsham Hall we can provide a wide range of banqueting options for your

wedding breakfast, from intimate dining rooms to larger suites. We have the

flexibility and choice to make you feel part of the ambience and atmosphere

of this wonderful venue, without imposing on the private celebration that you

and your guests are enjoying.


The Red Room

The Green Room

A particularly impressive room for your wedding breakfast, with its oak panelled

walls, ornate ceiling and large stone mullion windows leading on to landscaped

gardens. The largest of our private rooms, it accommodates up to 100 guests

for the wedding breakfast, and up to 200 guests for evening entertainment.

The Library

For an intimate party for up to 50, you can treat your guests to a special

occasion in the Library. Adorned with wooden bookcases and panelling, the

Library is also used for your private bar and lounge for weddings taking place

in the Green Room or the Red Room.

The Red Room

A lively room, with light wood finishes, and décor to complement. The

adjoining Library may also be reserved for your guests both before and after

the wedding breakfast. Suitable for seating 80 guests for your wedding

breakfast and up to 150 guests for your evening entertainment.

The Oak Room

This private room boasts many of the original features, which include the

large stone mullion windows, providing stunning views of the front gardens and

a high ornate ceiling. Suitable for up to 80 guests for your wedding ceremony.


The Library

The Green Room

The Oak Room

And So To Eat...

Delicately prepared by our head chef and team, our extensive wedding

menus have been thoughtfully produced to provide you with a sumptuous

feast for your celebration. The secret of our cuisine lies in the excellent

quality of ingredients, combined with a deceptively simple approach to the

preparation.

Once you have confirmed your date, you and your partner will be invited to

a complimentary menu tasting in our restaurant.


Wedding Packages

At Eynsham Hall we appreciate that planning a wedding can sometimes

become complicated by the many elements that need to be included to make

your day as individual as you. Recognising this, we have created a number of

packages which incorporate all the traditional aspects of a wonderful wedding,

whilst retaining personal choice and flexibility in the planning of your

wedding day. All of our packages include the complimentary use of our

toastmaster. Your personal wedding specialist will discuss your requirements

and recommend a package suitable for you.


And So To Bed...

You and your partner will enjoy the complimentary use of our honeymoon

suite. Your guests can stay in one of our main hall bedrooms. There is also

additional accommodation available in the Court, Lodge and Cottage,

located in the grounds of the hall.

With extensive accommodation on site, Eynsham Hall can cater for all of your

guests’ requirements.


Relax and Unwind

While away the day in our award winning Gun Room Bar or on our Champagne

Terrace, take a stroll through our manicured grounds or unwind in our heated

indoor swimming pool and sauna.

Guests can enjoy complimentary use of our tennis court, croquet lawn,

gymnasium, pool and sauna during their stay.


Wedding Etiquette and Duties

Etiquette dictates that the Top Table has a set “Seating Format”, as illustrated

below. However, the remaining relatives and friends are normally seated as

you desire, with close relatives nearer the top table.

Front of the Top Table

Traditionally, prior to dessert service, the toastmaster will announce the cutting

of the cake, which will be served with the toast drink ready for the speeches.

However, couples these days often choose to change the order of proceedings.

The toasts will normally take place in the following order:-

1. The Bride & Groom, this toast is usually proposed by the father of the Bride,

close relative or friend of the family.

2. The bridesmaids, proposed by the Bridegroom, following his response to

the first toast.

3. Response to the Bridegroom on behalf of the bridesmaids, this will be

proposed by the best man, whilst congratulating the “happy couple”,

he may also read good wishes from absent family and friends.


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Wedding Etiquette and Duties

The Bride & Groom - The Bride selects the type of service, decides on her

dress and the bridesmaids’ attire, whilst the Bridegroom selects his best man

and ushers. He also purchases the ring and pays the church fees. He may also

buy presents for the bridesmaids, best man and ushers as a gesture for their

help. He buys flowers for his Bride, for the Bride’s mother, the bridesmaids,

and buttonholes for himself and the best man. He arranges and pays for

transport for the best man and himself to travel to the ceremony and for the

Bride and himself to travel to the reception.

The Best Man - The best man is the Bridegroom’s right hand man, who keeps

the ring and ensures the Bridegroom gets to the church on time. He pays the

church fees on behalf of the Groom. He checks the transportation for all the

guests to the reception and that any travel arrangements for the honeymoon

are in order. At the reception, it is the best man’s honour to read any

congratulatory messages and of course, make a speech.

The Chief Bridesmaid - The chief bridesmaid assists the Bride to dress, holds

the bouquet during the ceremony and organises the other bridesmaids.

The Bride’s Father - The father gives the Bride away and receives guests at

the reception. Traditionally he pays for the wedding dress, bridesmaids’

dresses, cars, photographs, church and reception flowers, invitations and

press announcements (if any). In this day and age, often the costs are split

with the Groom’s family.

The Bride’s Mother - The Bride’s mother is traditionally in charge of all the

proceedings. She decides on the guest list, together with the Bridegroom’s

mother and the venue for the reception. She handles any catering arrangements

and ensures the wedding cake is ready. After the wedding ceremony, the

Bride’s mother and father, together with the Bride and Bridegroom and his

parents, greet the guests at the wedding reception.


Contact Us

Eynsham Hall, North Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6PN

T: 01993 885200

F: 01993 883986

E: [email protected]

W: www.eynshamhall.com


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With Thanks

Eynsham Hall wishes to extend its

appreciation to the photographic

contributors from the following

organisations and their clients:

Des Dubber Photography

www.desdubber.co.uk

Mario Mage

www.immage.co.uk

Beder

www.bederphotography.com

Rob Wheal

www.robwhealphotography.com

Squib Photography

www.squibphotography.co.uk

Fig Photography

www.figphotography.co.uk

Jen Marino

www.jenmarino.com

Gareth Richards Photography

www.garethrichards.com

Sharmaine Sepehr

www.sharmainesepehr.co.uk

Neil Hanson Photography

www.nordicpics.co.uk

History of Eynsham Hall

On this site for over 300 years has stood one of Oxfordshire’s great country

homes. Built by Willoughby Lacey in the early 1700’s Eynsham Manor was a

typical Georgian house. In 1778 he sold the estate to Robert Langford. On

Langford’s death in 1785 ownership passed to James Duberley. Duberley

remained at the hall until 1799 when the Reverend John Robinson moved in.

In 1805 he sold the estate to Sir Thomas Parker. Sir Thomas’s father purchased

Eynsham Hall to serve as the Dower house for Shirburn Castle. On the death

of Sir Thomas’s mother the estate was sold to Sir Thomas Bazley MP.

1866 saw the arrival of the present freeholder’s great grandfather, James

Mason. After his death in 1903, his son, James Francis Mason and his wife

Lady Evelyn took over the hall and in 1904 the Georgian house was demolished.

Sir Ernest George was appointed as the architect and supervised the

construction to his design of the present day Jacobean style mansion

completed in 1908.

With the onset of WW1 the house was used to assist in the war effort. Eynsham

Hall has also been used by Barclays Bank, the Air Ministry and as a maternity

hospital. For 35 years it was a district police training centre.

In 1981 the hall became a conference and training centre and in April 2005 the

lease was acquired by the Cathedral Group.

Since then substantial work to the grounds, gardens and the main hall have

taken place making this an idyllic setting, whatever the occasion.


Directory of Wedding Services

Wedding Cakes 35

Floristry 38

Venue Decoration, Balloons & Chair Covers 40

Marquees 42

Entertainment 43

Photography 45

Mobile Créche 47



Cakes

The grand centrepiece of any wedding feast is the

cake. Bringing in the professionals will provide a

sumptuous wedding cake to astound your guests.

You can add your individual style when creating your

wedding cake decorations and take inspiration from

your wedding theme for ideas about colour and ice

your cake to co-ordinate with your place settings,

flowers or even the bridesmaids’ dresses.

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Floristry

Flowers have always been part of the beauty and

romance of weddings, right back to Roman times

when couples wore garlands of flowers to symbolise

new life and fertility. The carrying of flowers by the

Bride at weddings has its roots in ancient times when

it was believed that strong smelling herbs and spices

would ward off and drive away evil spirits, bad luck

and ill health.

Flowers create a lasting impression on your wedding

day. The visual effect achieved by carefully chosen

flowers will provide a uniquely tailored experience to

delight your guests.

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Venue Decoration

You can truly transform a room with lavish chair covers

also tailored to your chosen colour scheme. Allow

your guests to experience the ultimate in comfort and

style. Having a room decorated entirely to your own

individual requirements will make for a truly bespoke

wedding day.

CHAIR COVER HIRE AND VENUE DECORATION FOR ALL OCCASIONS

Whether it be a wedding or corporate event, our elegant chair covers and crystal organza ribbons will complete the look of your room,

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www.balloonlady.co.uk 1 01608 683521 1 [email protected]

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Beautiful wedding flowers and balloons individually designed to reflect each couple and suit all tastes and budgets.

Flowers - Bouquets, Ceremony & Reception etc... Balloons and Table Arrangements


Marquees

A marquee can provide a blank canvas for you to

realise your ideas for your wedding breakfast and

evening celebrations whilst still enjoying the beauty

which surrounds it.


Entertainment

Choosing the correct entertainment to please not only

you but the entire bridal party and guests will present

an array of options.

You want to be captivated by the performance of the

singers, musicians and entertainers. You may even

decide to treat your guests to a performance which

they may otherwise never get to experience. This will

create a unique and awe inspiring day for everyone.

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Orange Discotheques & Entertainment

Recommended by Eynsham Hall

Providing the highest quality of Discotheque Entertainment

Your choice of music is important to us!

Also incorporating personally selected Live Wedding Entertainers to help make your day even more special

Harpist Pianist Jazz Trios

Fun Casinos Guitarists Swing Bands

String Quartets & Duos Caribbean Steel Band

Specialist Dancefloors

Call Now 0118 9842128 for a free brochure [email protected]

PETER YORKProfessional Master of Ceremonies & Toastmaster

A Toastmaster can help relieve the pressure lending an air of quiet

professionalism, whilst making sure that everything goes exactly as

planned so you and your family can relax and enjoy the day.

T. 01264 335405 M. 07831 773575 E. [email protected]

www.peteryork-mc.co.uk


Photography

Capture your wedding day or special occasion forever.

Enlisting the services of a professional photographer

will make the photo album the most treasured

momento of your day. Eynsham Hall recommends the

use of professional photographers who are familiar

with the venue, they can truly capture the most attractive

settings in the hall’s surroundings


Mobile Créche

Let us ease the stress of your special day

Our aim is to take the stress out of your special day

by providing the children with a safe and fun

environment, whilst still feeling they are included in

the wedding. This leaves you to enjoy quality time

with your guests and gives parents a break. We tailor

make each créche to fit in with the requirements of

the Bride and Groom.

We have a large variety of toys and equipment and

vary these for each créche to ensure all children are

catered for, taking into full account their ages and the

number of children attending.

Taking care of the little smiles at your event!

Wedding and Event Childcare Service

*Mobile Crèche *Babysitters

*Event Nannies *Activity Packs

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Location

Eynsham Hall is located in North Leigh, on the A4095 between Witney and

Woodstock.

Eynsham Hall

North Leigh

Witney

Oxfordshire

OX29 6PN

01993 885200

www.eynshamhall.com

Satnav postcode: OX29 6SL


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