Your wedding, your way
Plan your dream day at The Elephant Hotel – a boutique wedding venue in Pangbourne, just minutes from Reading. With charming gardens, quirky interiors, and light-filled spaces, we offer a relaxed and memorable setting for weddings of all sizes, all year round.
Set in the riverside village of Pangbourne, near Reading, The Elephant Hotel is a boutique Berkshire wedding venue with real charm. Think private gardens, light-filled spaces, quirky interiors, and cosy corners with roaring fires – perfect for intimate ceremonies and grand celebrations alike.
We’re licensed for both indoor and outdoor weddings for up to 140 guests, and we welcome everything from small elopements to full, exclusive-use weddings. From your first visit to your final toast, our experienced wedding coordinator, Claire Cole, will be with you every step of the way.
Why choose The Elephant?
- Beautiful countryside setting on the River Thames
- Easy access from Reading, London and across Berkshire
- 22 bedrooms, including four on the ground floor
- Indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces
- Three unique ceremony rooms: The Elephant Room, The Herd & The Garden Pavilion
- Exclusive-use wedding packages available (accommodation for up to 44 guests)
- Intimate weddings from 2–20 guests
- Space for 140 daytime guests, 170 evening guests
- Dog-friendly – bring your four-legged friend!
- Tailored packages – choose all-inclusive or build your own
Those are our best bits, but this is your day. If you dream of a relaxed wedding with a unique and quirky twist, with the support of our experienced team to help bring your wedding dreams to life, then we’d love to hear your ideas.
Book a tour or get in touch with our wedding coordinator, Claire, by emailing claire@elephanthotel.co.uk or calling 0118 984 2244 - she’d love to hear from you.