Did you like this supplier?
About
On Hitched.co.uk since 2022
Last update: July 2026
Your Boutique Berkshire Wedding Starts Here
Looking for a wedding that's full of personality? Nestled in the picturesque riverside village of Pangbourne, The Elephant Hotel is a quirky boutique wedding venue in Berkshire, perfect for everything from romantic elopements and intimate celebrations to stylish weddings with up to 140 guests. Just minutes from Reading and within easy reach of Oxford and London, it's the ideal setting for a relaxed and memorable day.
Whether you dream of saying "I do" in our beautiful Garden Pavilion, celebrating in the light-filled Elephant Room or hosting a cosy gathering in our rustic Herd Restaurant, you'll have the freedom to create a wedding that reflects your style.
Food is at the heart of every celebration at The Elephant Hotel. Our talented chefs will work with you to create a menu your guests will love, whether that's an elegant afternoon tea, relaxed sharing platters, delicious pizzas from our outdoor pizza oven or a classic three-course wedding breakfast.
After your ceremony, enjoy drinks in the garden, explore our famous Gin Bar with more than 160 speciality gins and dance the night away with family and friends. When the celebrations end, 22 individually designed bedrooms provide the perfect place to relax before enjoying a hearty Full English breakfast together the next morning.
We're proud to be a dog-friendly wedding venue, so your four-legged family members are welcome to be part of your special day. Why not extend the celebrations with a relaxed post-wedding barbecue or buffet? If you're looking for complete privacy, exclusive-use hire is also available.
From your first enquiry to your final farewell, our experienced wedding team will be by your side, ensuring every detail is taken care of. You'll also enjoy complimentary access to our online Wedding Planner, where you can create a personalised quote, book a private tour and plan your day with ease.
Why Couples Choose The Elephant Hotel
✨ Quirky boutique wedding venue in Berkshire
✨ Romantic elopements and weddings for up to 140 guests
✨ Indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces
✨ Exclusive-use option available
✨ Dog-friendly weddings
✨ Beautiful garden with pavilion and outdoor pizza oven
✨ Home to our famous Gin Bar with over 160 speciality gins
✨ 22 individually designed bedrooms
✨ Bespoke and all-inclusive wedding packages
✨ Dedicated wedding team and complimentary Wedding Planner
Your wedding should be as unique as your love story—and we'd love to help you make it unforgettable.
Bundle and save time!
Contact The Elephant and their preferred suppliers
-
The Elephant -
CKS Productions -
Colette Ashby Celebrant -
Big Day Productions
Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
Ceremony options:
Dining options:
Evening entertainment:
Overnight accommodation:
Venue staff assistance:
Venue leisure facilities:
Other features:
Do you have any questions?
Reviews for The Elephant
Charming venue!
From the start, the team were so thorough and easy to work with. When our original coordinator left, I was a little worried, but Daisy and Jesse picked things up and kept everything moving. The venue was also able to accommodate halal meat for our family and provided plenty of non-alcoholic options, which we really appreciated.
On the wedding day, Chris, Jesse and Daisy (and the wonderful staff) made sure everything ran smoothly. They helped set up our tea and dessert table perfectly and got everything ready the night before so we could add our name cards, favours and little details. Even when the weather turned and we had to move indoors, they handled it so calmly and kept everything organised.
For our guests, the hotel was lovely. Everyone really enjoyed their rooms and loved exploring the village. The food was fantastic throughout, including dinner the night before and breakfast the morning after (as well as the canapes, wedding breakfast and evening food on the wedding day itself).
We’re so grateful, they really made the whole day feel easy and enjoyable. A special thank you to Jesse for taking care of me on the day when my blood sugar dropped.
Fabulous wedding day
We picked it because we loved the colonial, old-world, faded glamour feeling throughout the hotel. It’s cozy and quirky and not at all stuffy.
I had met with the manager, Adam, a couple of times in the lead up to our wedding. He had always gone over and above to respond to all of my queries, and put my mind at ease. Nothing was too small or too trivial. I had had some concerns that the garden had been a bit neglected, but he had taken all my comments on board and has been overseeing significant improvements. He really seemed to have made it his personal mission to make sure that our day was perfect. He was there to welcome us on arrival on Friday, was on hand from early on Saturday morning, right through until the last guests went to bed in the early hours of the morning.... and was still there on Sunday as we were clearing up!
The whole team of staff were brilliant throughout our stay. On arrival the day before our wedding, we were greeted by the lovely receptionist, who was very accommodating to a nervous bride! She showed me to my room personally, to make sure I was happy and settled. Many of my guests commented how lovely and smiley all the staff were – we felt so well looked after.
Little touches like leaving a bottle of chilled prosecco in our room on our wedding night were really thoughtful and much appreciated 😊
We were really impressed by the food: from the selection of canapes, to the 3 course wedding breakfast, and pizzas from the outside pizza oven in the evening, it was all well-presented and very tasty. Breakfast was great too!
Everything went exactly as we had hoped and planned. We had lots of different suppliers coming in and out through the day, and the staff ensured that the whole weekend ran smoothly so we did not have to worry about a thing. We really could not have asked for more.
Perfect venue
Badges
Did the reviews win you over?
Deals
Preferred suppliers
Map
Would you like to schedule a visit?