Voco Hotel Reading is a wedding venue located in Reading, Berkshire. Nestled near the football stadium and the M4, this modern hotel is an ideal setting for couples seeking a modern, stylish venue in a bustling town. With multiple bedroom options, private event suites, and a variety of onsite services, the hotel will make for a seamless planning process from start to finish.
Facilities and Capacity
Voco Hotel Reading has multiple indoor event suites ideal for intimate weddings. One of their options is the private dining room, Cilantro, which can host wedding breakfasts with up to 78 seated guests. Inside features a rustic, moody aesthetic to cover your celebration in a stylish light. You and your guests will be welcome to use the Champagne Bar for your drinks reception and a private breakout area for a more intimate setting. Also available is the Atrium bar and brasserie-style restaurant, Le Cafe, for a more relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere. If you're planning a larger celebration, the hotel team has a partnership with Lagoona Park and can work with you to arrange a marquee wedding for up to 150 guests. In addition, the hotel features over 200 in-house guest bedrooms, including a variety of suites and family rooms, for you and your loved ones to enjoy a relaxing overnight stay. For dancing the night away we have the Jazz Club next door which can take up to 280 guests.
Services Offered
The in-house wedding coordinator will be ready to answer all of your questions and provide suggestions and advice during your planning process. In the weeks leading to your big day, the team will be happy to schedule a planning meeting to ensure each detail is cared for. Voco Hotel Reading has multiple in-house catering options and will be ready to give your big day a mouth-watering finish.
We have our own celebrant there are no rules, no set or standard scripts. The ceremony is written exclusively for you with total flexibility, not only in the choice of words
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Paul Liczbinski
WEDDING PLANNING AND NEXT STEPS VISITING VOCO® Reading
At this exciting time, you will have lots of questions. To help you find the answers, take a look at our FAQ’s, or if you’d rather see the venue for yourself, we’d love to meet with you in person and show you why voco®reading is the perfect destination for your big day.
Visits are by appointment only in order to provide the best possible experience. To arrange your wedding consultation, please contact our wedding coordinator
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2019
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2
Overview of vocoReading
Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
78
Reception Capacity
80
No. of Bedrooms
201
Sleeps No. of People
400
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
07:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
02:00 PM
Late Night Extension
Yes
Ceremony & Reception
Confetti Permitted
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
We have our own Celebrant on Site to arrange your vows
Venue
Spa On-Site
Bridal Changing Facilities
City View
In-House Wedding Coordinator
On-Site Parking
Pet Friendly
Exclusive Use
Water View
Ballroom
Food and Drink
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-house Catering
In-House Wine List
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Asian Catering
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Other
Pricing for vocoReading
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£600
Hire during the day only up to 4pm only
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
In-house Catering
(price per head)
Prices Start At
£67
Maximum Price
£310
Packages
(price per head)
Prices Start At
£67
Maximum Price
£190
Minimum Number of Guests
40
The Intermate Package
Wedding breakfast and evening room
Red carpet arrival
Sparkling wine after ceremony
Six-course wedding breakfast
Menu Gourmand Four
A glass of red or white wine
Coffee/tea
Sparkling wine to toast the speeches.
Cake stand and knife.
Deluxe Room for the happy couple with a Champagne breakfast
Dedicated wedding coordinator and event manager
£105.00 per person - 2023
£115.00 per person – 2024
Jan - April/Oct - Nov, minimum 40 adult guests
May – September and December, please enquire with our team.
For 2025 packages, please contact your wedding coordinator for prices.
Prices are subject to change.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Canapés included
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Day before set up available
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Couple accommodation included
Packages
(total price)
Prices Start At
£105
Maximum Price
£190
Number of Guests Included
1
The Romantic Package
Menu tasting for the wedding couple.
Wedding breakfast and evening room (supplement for outdoor ceremony)
Red carpet arrival
Sparkling wine after ceremony
Three canapés per person
Six-course wedding breakfast
Menu Gourmand three
Glass of wine with the wedding breakfast
Coffee/tea
Sparkling wine to toast the speeches.
Cake stand and knife
Junior Suite for the happy couple with a Champagne breakfast
Spa pass for two people
Dedicated wedding coordinator and event manager
£125 per person - 2023
£135 per person – 2024
Jan - April/Oct - Nov, minimum 40 adult guests
May - Sept & Dec, minimum 40 adult guests
For 2025 packages, please contact your wedding coordinator for prices.
Prices are subject to change.
Describe the best wedding that happened at vocoReading ?
A Amazing Wedding in our Cilantro Restaurant
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Book your Venue and Church service first
DO YOU OFFER SMALLER WEDDINGS?
Yes, we have a range of different spaces and set ups to cover whatever you need.
DO YOU RECOMMEND ANY SUPPLIERS? We don’t have preferred suppliers as we love them all equally but we can tell you a list of suppliers who have worked at our venue before.
CAN I DO A MENU TASTING? Yes, we are more than happy to accomodate a menu tasting ahead of your big day. Menu tastings are available Monday to Thursday at £35 per person.
DO YOU ACCEPT EXTERNAL CATERERS? No, we don’t accept external caterers but you can work with our team to ensure your menu is exactly as you dreamed it would be.
HOW DO I BOOK A SHOWAROUND? You can book a showaround online or by contacting our wedding coordinator on 0118 925 3810 or [email protected]
DO YOU ALLOW FIREPITS? For health and safety, we don’t allow firepits at our venue.
WHAT ARE YOUR MAXIMUM CAPACITIES? Our maximum capacities are dependent on the ceremnony or events space you choose.
The maximum number of day guest we can accommodate is 150 in our Le café
The Jazz club can take up to 280 standing
The Collect Champagne Terrace 50 standing
The Cilantro Resturant 80 standing
DO YOU CATER TO DIETARY REQUIREMENTS? Yes, we cater to all dietary requirements, please make sure you have informed your wedding coordinator of any requirements ahead of your wedding day.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
DO YOU OFFER SMALLER WEDDINGS?
Yes, we have a range of different spaces and set ups to cover whatever you need.
DO YOU RECOMMEND ANY SUPPLIERS? We don’t have preferred suppliers as we love them all equally but we can tell you a list of suppliers who have worked at our venue before.
CAN I DO A MENU TASTING? Yes, we are more than happy to accommodate a menu tasting ahead of your big day. Menu tastings are available Monday to Thursday at £35 per person.
DO YOU ACCEPT EXTERNAL CATERERS? No, we don’t accept external caterers but you can work with our team to ensure your menu is exactly as you dreamed it would be.
HOW DO I BOOK A SHOWAROUND? You can book a showaround online or by contacting our wedding coordinator on 0118 925 3810 or [email protected]
DO YOU ALLOW FIREPITS? For health and safety, we don’t allow firepits at our venue.
WHAT ARE YOUR MAXIMUM CAPACITIES? Our maximum capacities are dependent on the ceremony or events space you choose.
The maximum number of day guest we can accomodate is 150 in our Le cafe
The Jazz club can take up to 280 standing
The Collect Champing Terrace 50 standing
The Cilantro Restaurant 80 standing
DO YOU CATER TO DIETARY REQUIREMENTS? Yes, we cater to all dietary requirements, please make sure you have informed your wedding coordinator of any requirements ahead of your wedding day.
Describe vocoReading in 5 adjectives
Voco Hotel Reading has multiple indoor event suites ideal for intimate weddings. One of their options is the private dining room, Cilantro, which can host wedding breakfasts with up to 60 seated guests. Inside features a rustic, moody aesthetic to cover your celebration in a stylish light. You and your guests will be welcome to use the Champagne Bar for your drinks reception and a private breakout area for a more intimate setting. Also available is the Atrium bar and brasserie-style restaurant, Le Cafe, for a more relaxed, down-to-earth atmosphere. If you're planning a larger celebration, the hotel team has a partnership with Lagoona Park and can work with you to arrange a marquee wedding for up to 150 guests. In addition, the hotel features over 200 in-house guest bedrooms, including a variety of suites and family rooms, for you and your loved ones to enjoy a relaxing overnight stay.
We can arrange your Hen or Stag party too ask us about our Cocktail Master classes
Where’s the best photo spot at vocoReading ?
In our Private Dinning Room Cilantro
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at vocoReading ?
Yes Steward Wood
What’s your favourite canapé?
King Prawn and Smoked Salmon
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
champagne and Macrons
What is vocoReading most unique feature?
Our Private Dinning Room Cilantro
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The voco hotel Reading
Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook Discount10%
Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne
Bridebook Special OfferBride book Special offer 10% Discount and a free Champagne Breakfast and honeymoon suite.