Andrew Dawson Photography | Easthampstead Park

Easthampstead Park

Easthampstead Park is a beautiful Victorian mansion set in 80 acres of woodland and is a beautiful wedding reception venue. There are multiple locations around the venue to take lovely portraits of the bride and groom and group shots. It is minutes away from Wokingham and Bracknell and has easy access to public transportation and major motorways. Easthampstead Park's atmosphere makes it ideal for weddings, conferences, meetings, training workshops and team-building exercises.

Easthampstead Park offers several romantic spaces for couples to choose where to have their wedding ceremony including the Terrace Ceremony Room and The Wedding Pavilion. These make for beautiful photos for the bride and groom to capture their ceremony. Inside the hotel is a beautiful wooden sweeping staircase overlooked by a stunning stained glassed window which is a photographers dream! After the wedding ceremony, your family and friends can enjoy a wonderful reception in the elegant Downshire Ballroom. Here is where your photographer can capture the speeches, cutting the cake, the first dance of the married couple and photographs of all your guests enjoying the evening.

The Honeymoon Suite at Easthampstead Park has South facing views that overlook the gardens and is the perfect place to relax after your big day. Your guests can also enjoy a night in one of Easthampstead Park's Mansion House bedrooms.

Key Information

The maximum capacity of a civil ceremony at Easthampstead Park is 110 people total.

Easthampstead Park offers several packages depending on your desired needs, however, these can be tailored into a unique wedding day.

Inspired dishes to delight and entice your guests.

If you're hosting your wedding at this mansion, it's yours to use from noon until midnight on the day of your ceremony.

Easthampstead Park

Photo Shoot in Aid Of Autism Awareness

I was recently contacted by a lovely lady called Ritu from Surrey, who asked whether I would be willing to take some photos of her and her son. Ritu has set up a company called Aubilities to better help those with autism find employment. She explained that her son has been diagnosed with autism and this is what motivated her to establish the business. She wanted images of her son to use for social media as well as on her website and she asked for my help.

"Aubilities" (an acronym for autism + abilities) offers a platform that helps autistic individuals find meaningful employment opportunities. The current rate of unemployment for people with Autism in the UK is 84%, which is higher than any other disability group.

There is a huge movement in this area and the UK Government has recently announced that they will be investing close to £75 million over a 5-year strategy to raise awareness and acceptance of autistic people.

Click here to find out more about Aubilities

What is Autism?

Autism is a serious developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others. It is a lifelong condition, ranging from mild to severe, which can impair a person's ability to communicate, form relationships, employ imagination, understand feelings or show empathy towards others.

The medical definition of autism has three components: social interaction, communication and imaginative play. These are termed the ‘triad of impairments.’

A person with autism may have difficulty interpreting the thoughts, feelings or intentions of others in social situations. They may not respond to other people's feelings and wishes appropriately, or at all. This can cause problems in their relationships with family members and teachers. Communication difficulties vary widely among individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some children may use words and sentences but not have an effective means of expressing their needs and wants. This can lead to frustration as they try to be understood. Other children may not speak at all, and some will not use words in the conventional sense. All may demonstrate behaviours such as rocking or hand-flapping that indicate elevated levels of anxiety.

Based on the 2007 study and the 2011 UK census, 1 in 58 children has autism. It is most common among males, affecting an estimated 1 in 38 if we compare it to the ratio of male to female. Autism affects all races and cultures equally.

As previously mentioned, the condition can be mild or severe depending on the level of impairment one has when it comes to social interaction, communication skills and imagination.

What causes Autism?

There is no single cause of autism. Research suggests that it is caused in part by differences in brain development. Other factors may include genetic defects or certain environmental exposures (e.g., viruses). Again, the rates are more similar between males and females than any other comparison. Studies show that autism is four times more likely to occur in baby boys than girls.

How is Autism treated?

At present, there is no cure for autism but therapies and educational approaches have proven very effective at helping individuals with ASD develop their strengths and live a full life. As the brain is not fully developed until young adulthood, early intervention is critical for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Many experts now believe that interventions should begin as soon as possible after diagnosis to have the greatest impact on developmental outcomes, including language skills and social behaviours.

Conservatory at Easthampstead Park | Family photos

Easthampstead Park | Woodland and wildlife

Easthampstead Park | Fountain and Gardens