There's a waterfall feature that gets used for drinks and photos. Quite a backdrop.
The venue
The hotel offers a choice of function rooms for the ceremony and the celebrations, and a dedicated wedding coordinator to plan it with you. They also run winter wedding offers for the colder months (November to March, per the site).
Getting there is easy enough. The venue mentions the M1, M40 and M6 nearby, train stations at Banbury and Long Buckby, and 200 free parking spaces on site. With a big hotel, ask how many other events are on the same day and which spaces are private to you. A good coordinator will happily walk you through it. Also look at their brochure for packages and room rates, since a big group of guests staying over can make or break the budget. If you're considering a winter date, the offers can make a real difference.
Things for guests to do
With 111 bedrooms, a lot of people can stay. And there's plenty to keep them busy: a 27-hole golf course, a ten-pin bowling alley, a gym, a tennis court, a beauty salon and a newly renovated Wellness Centre with a thermal suite. Turn it into a weekend. Your mates will thank you.
Some guests might even fit in nine holes before the ceremony. Just don't let the groom go.
Entertainment that suits it
Resort weddings usually have a lot of guests and a long day. Break it up. A wedding magician by the lakes keeps the drinks reception moving, and in the evening a fun casino makes a great change of pace. For a big crowd, the Jay & Joss illusion show is a real talking point.