Wedding suppliers in Windsor

Planning a wedding in Windsor

Windsor's castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, gives the town an unmistakably regal backdrop. The Long Walk stretches away towards Windsor Great Park, the Thames flows past riverside meadows, and Eton sits just across the bridge. For couples wanting a classic English setting close to London, it is hard to beat.

Choosing a venue

The town has hotels, historic buildings and riverside spaces, while the surrounding countryside offers country houses, estates and golf clubs. Ascot, a short drive south, and the villages around Egham and Staines lead into parkland and heath. Maidenhead, upstream, has a riverside feel of its own, and Slough provides a wide choice of suppliers close at hand.

Visitors and events

Windsor is one of England's busiest tourist towns, and its streets can be crowded on summer weekends. Royal events, the Changing of the Guard and race meetings at Ascot all bring extra visitors. Royal Ascot week in June is especially busy, and hotels across the area fill quickly. Check calendars before you fix your date, and ask guests to book rooms early.

• Parking in the town centre is limited. Plan drop-off points for wedding cars and supplier vans.
• Riverside venues can be affected by high water in wet winters, so ask about contingency plans.
• Aircraft noise from Heathrow can be noticeable at some nearby venues. It is worth listening for it on a site visit.

Getting guests there

Heathrow is only a short drive away, making Windsor convenient for international guests. Trains run from Windsor to London Waterloo, and via a short connection at Slough to London Paddington. The M4 and M25 are both close by.

Civil ceremonies in England must take place at a register office or approved premises, and you give notice at your local register office. The Windsor and Maidenhead register office can confirm current notice periods.

Windsor's suppliers are used to high standards and busy weekends, so book early for summer.