The Old Mill, Reading, Berkshire

Yes, you and your guests are the only ones with access to The Old Mill on your wedding day. Therefore, when you hire the venue for your wedding, it is exclusive to you. Only one wedding is held at any time.

Yes, we are licensed for civil ceremonies at The Old Mill. Our registered office is West Berkshire Registration Office.

Yes, outside ceremonies are permitted on our Patio area. Ceremonies taking place Should the weather not be deemed suitable for an outside ceremony, this would be decided upon by The Old Mill and moved to the conservatory.

Yes, we do allow external caterers at The Old Mill. We also work closely with a variety of trusted catering partners who know the venue well and offer a range of styles and menus for you to choose from. If you would prefer to use your own caterer, some additional considerations and requirements will apply to ensure everything runs smoothly on the day. We recommend speaking with a member of our team for full details and to discuss your plans further.

Access to The Old Mill is from 9:00am, including access to the bridal dressing room, giving you plenty of time to relax, get ready and enjoy the morning preparations before your celebrations begin. For decor and styling, we recommend using The Wed Shed, whose beautifully curated pieces are sustainably sourced, with set-up included in all pricing for a stress-free experience.

Your wedding reception at The Old Mill must finish by midnight, allowing plenty of time to celebrate, dance and enjoy the evening with your guests.

We allow fireworks provided by a licensed pyrotechnic. Any firework displays must, finish by 10pm (Sunday-Thursday) and by 11pm (Friday and Saturday). You are also welcome to use sparklers outside across the grounds. These must be disposed of safely and as instructed by The Old Mill staff.

Yes, bio-degradable confetti and bubbles are allowed outside only. We do not allow table confetti or confetti to be thrown inside.

Yes, candles are allowed. We recommend using non-drip candles and ensuring they are placed in suitable holders or bases to safely catch any wax.

There is no accommodation on site at The Old Mill. However, please head to our accommodation section on our website where a full list of local options can be found. Should you require a list of taxi companies used by guests at The Old Mill, this can be sought from our Wedding and Events Specialists.

Yes, please head to our accommodation section on our website where a full list of local options can be found

You are welcome to use any suppliers of your choosing, however, should you need a bit of assistance, a list of suppliers familiar with The Old Mill can be found on our website or Instagram.

You are welcome to use any suppliers of your choosing, however, should you need a bit of assistance, a list of suppliers familiar with The Old Mill can be found on our website or Instagram.

To assist with the planning of your wedding, you will have access to our wedding software, Sonas, which provides you with the ability to plan and record all aspects of your day.

We would strongly recommend you taking out wedding insurance.

Yes, you are welcome to leave your vehicle overnight. Please note that this is done at your own risk and should be picked up by 11:00am the following day.

Tables and chairs are included and would be arranged ready for your day by the staff at The Old Mill in accordance with your discussed and agreed table plan. Glassware is also included.

We endeavour to accommodate specific requests and will do our upmost to provide you with a bespoke quote, should you wish for something outside of our standard stock.

You are welcome to hold a date, free of charge for 7 days. A deposit of £800.00 would then be required along with acceptance of our Terms and Conditions once the holding period has ended.