In just a few hours, actress Lovi Poe will be getting married to her British fiancé, film producer Montgomery "Monty" Blencowe! But before saying "I do," Lovi shares a sneak peek of her wedding venue on Instagram: Cliveden House in Berkshire, England.
If you're curious about Lovi and Monty's wedding location, here's all you need to know about Cliveden House.
What Is the Cliveden House?
Cliveden House, now a luxurious hotel, is one of England's most impressive country houses with a scandalous history.
Built in 1666 by the Duke of Buckingham, George Villiers, this grand mansion is a Grade I listed building.
Aside from George Villiers, it has been the residence of important people like Frederick, Prince of Wales; George Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 2nd Duke of Sutherland; George Hamilton, 1st Earl of Orkney; and the Astor family.
Notably, Nancy Astor from the Astor family was an American-born British politician. She made history as the first woman in the British Parliament, serving from 1919 to 1945.
The property has seen three different houses. The first one, built in 1666, burned down in 1795. The second, constructed in 1824, was also destroyed in a fire in 1849. The current house, which is listed as a historical treasure, was built in 1851 by architect Charles Barry.
In 1893, William Waldorf Astor, a wealthy American, bought Cliveden for $1.2 million. He later gave it to his son Waldorf Astor and his wife Nancy Langhorne as a wedding present in 1906.
During the 1930s, Cliveden was a gathering place for influential people known as the Cliveden Set.
In the 1960s, the house was at the center of a famous scandal involving John Profumo, a government official, and an extramarital affair that led to a government downfall. John Profumo was connected to Cliveden's owner, Lord William Astor.
Many important people have stayed at Cliveden House, including every British monarch since George I, as well as Charlie Chaplin, Winston Churchill, President Roosevelt, The Beatles, and Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, who stayed the night before her wedding in May 2018.
How Much Does It Cost to Stay at the Cliveden House?
Cliveden offers 48 bedrooms and suites, including Spring Cottage. All of these are double rooms, and some can connect to create two-bedroom options.
Here are the rates for overnight stays:
- Club Room - PHP45,400
- Club Room with hot tub - PHP65,562.50
- Classic Room - PHP48,958.30
- Classic Room with hot tub - PHP78,609
- Deluxe Double Room - PHP57,259.50
- Deluxe Double Room with hot tub - PHP84,834.80
- Mansion House Deluxe Double Room - PHP63,783.40
- Junior Suite - PHP67,044.70
- Deluxe Suite - PHP88,097.30
- Mansion House Deluxe Suite - PHP97,882.50
The priciest accommodations at Cliveden are the Mansion House Parterre Suites, which comes with "luxurious interiors, spectacular garden views, and many outstanding features."
- The Inchiquin Suite - PHP112,114.90
- The Prince of Wales Suite - PHP112,114.90
- The Lady Astor Suite - PHP122,195.30
- The Spring Cottage, a three-bedroom cottage situated along the banks of the River Thames - PHP160,235.89
*Prices are per night and may vary depending on the dates selected.
Interested guests can book a room via Klook.
How Much is the Wedding Package at Cliveden House?
Cliveden offers an idyllic setting for wedding ceremonies, boasting a range of beautiful rooms and stunning views across its breathtaking gardens, creating a picturesque backdrop for couples' special days.
Additionally, Cliveden provides a selection of wedding packages to suit different preferences. Below are their current wedding package rates, as posted on their official website.
- Romantic Package | Suitable for 8-16 guests GBP510 (PHP36,320.16) per adult / GBP100 (PHP7,121.60) per child
- Intimate Package | Suitable for 10-24 guests GBP380 (PHP27,062.08) per adult / GBP100 (PHP7,121.60) per child
- Classic Package | Suitable for 30-60 guests GBP330 (PHP23,501.28) per adult / GBP100 (PHP7,121.60) per child
Included in their wedding package are:
- A midweek menu-tasting session
- A private dining room for the wedding breakfast
- Two reception drinks per person
- A three-course wedding breakfast, followed by coffee and petit fours
- Half a bottle of house wine per person
- Personalized place cards, table plan, and menus
- An overnight stay in a bridal suite with bed and breakfast
- A bottle of chilled Champagne, rose petals, and a dozen red roses in the bridal bedroom
Cliveden House provides these rooms/venues for ceremonies as part of these packages.
- Spring Cottage – 16 guests
- Lady Astor Suite – 40 guests
- Boudoir – 30 guests
- French Dining Room – 60 guests (non-exclusive use)
- Cockerel Pavilion – 60 guests (non-exclusive)
Couples can also have the option to book the entire Cliveden House exclusively for their wedding, with prices starting at GBP 30,000, approximately PHP 2,136,478.56 per night, in addition to VAT and a minimum expenditure on food and beverages.
Meanwhile, here are the wedding venues available for exclusive use:
- French Dining Room – 80 guests
- The Cliveden Dining Room – 120 guests
- The Great Hall – 120 guests
- Cockerel Pavilion – 120 guests
* This story originally appeared on Pep.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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