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The Matara Centre Blog
Freedom to create your perfect wedding
26 Sep 2008 at 4:25pm
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28 May 2008 at 4:11pm
People are generally attracted to Matara because it provides an alternative relaxed space that has a spiritual essence and welcomes all cultures, faiths and beliefs from around the world. In this spirit we offer Kingscote House to close family and friends of the bride and groom to relax and to feel at home before and [...]
9 Jan 2008 at 1:27pm
This area is dedicated to couples who have recently had their wedding at The Matara Centre.
We would love to hear about your wedding experience.
Please feel free to give your feedback below.
9 Jan 2008 at 1:07pm
This is a 4m 30s slow motion recap of Dipesh & Trishna’s wedding at the Matara Centre.
Filmed & edited by Novus Weddings - Supplier for HD Videography & Wedding Photography.
8 Jan 2008 at 4:36pm
Freedom to create your perfect wedding?
Matara provides an open, welcome space that is relaxed, beautiful and inspiring. It is built will all the love and care that could be poured into a place. With no budget, final design or finishing date, the building naturally emerged, beyond anything that could be imagined. Matara is a East [...]
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Freedom to create your perfect wedding
28 Sep 2008 at 4:10pm
Dear Geoffrey and all at Matara
Our wedding was always intended to be a public affirmation and celebration of the 18 years we have spent together and of our commitment to a shared future, with those people we care about most and who have shown us their love and support over the years. The intention sent out to the universe, on the very wet night before the wedding, was for a day filled with joy and magic, drawing people together.
Thank you for creating such a unique environment in which all that and more could happen! Earlier in the year, you encouraged us to let go of any thoughts of the 'perfect day' and allow things to unfold. This spirit carried us through the inevitable hiccups of wedding planning relatively unstressed. It allowed us to embrace all that the weather could throw at us - we could not have asked for a more wonderful or memorable day!
'Uplifting', 'calm', 'healing', 'chilled' - these are just a few of the words used by our guests in response to Matara.
Our heartfelt thanks to all of you! We hope to see you soon.
With love and best wishes
Gina & Paul
18 Jul 2008 at 10:54am
Rebecca & Team
Rebecca you are one in a million, thankyou so so much for all your help, support and guidance for our wedding on 14th June 2008, We had the best day of our lives. All our guests commented on the smooth running of the day and this was down to your professionalism and enthusiam for ensuring everyone has a great time.
Matara will always be a special place for Gareth and I and we both look forward to visiting and re-visiting in the furture.
Matara are very lucky to have you and I know many more couples will enjoy their weddings as much as we did because of you.
We wish you all the best for the future and hope to see you soon.
With love and best wishes
Gareth and Anna (Holtam!)
15 Jul 2008 at 1:52pm
Dear Geoffrey and all at the Matara Centre,
Thank you so much for everything you did for us in the build-up to our wedding day, which turned out to be a truly phenomenal experience. As we learnt from Geoffrey, when the day arrived, after months of planning, we relinquished control and had no intention other than to show and share our love.
It has been wonderful to receive such positive and joyous messages from our guests since the wedding. It seems they were so enraptured by the whole feel of the Matara centre- the setting, the decor, the people, the sense of calm and love and togetherness - that it was almost overwhelming.
I thought I'd pass on to you some quotes from cards & letters we received.
"The Matara Centre was a beautiful location for the occasion, it was a real pleasure to stay there"
"I haven't yet come down to earth after the wonderful enjoyable weekend - just out of this world!"
"We're still amazed at how great everything was, it could'nt have gone better"
Lots of love Julia & Martin - We will be back. xx
29 May 2008 at 4:14am
[...] is an interesting blog post from Geoffrey on home family weddings: Weddings can be stressful, especially if you plan the perfect day. The [...]
17 May 2008 at 2:09pm
Dear Geoffrey
We wanted to write to express our appreciation of and gratitude for all the hard work and dedication that makes the Matara centre such a perfect place to celebrate a marriage. We loved everything about the wedding of our daughter, Rosie and her partner, Dominic: the beautiful setting and the sound of the water. The gracious house where the two families could spend time together and the thoughtfulness and professionalism of the staff.
We particulary wanted to say what a tower of strength and source of endless good humour Rebecca was. Nothing ever seemed to faze her and, although she clearly worked very hard, she made it all seem as if it was a pleasure to her. Your housekeeper did us proud with a lovely meal on Thursday evening and the young man who managed the bar was also hard working and charming.
Althogether the staff are a great advertisement for the philosophy of the centre.
We are delighted that Rosie and Dom chose the Matara centre for their marriage and take away the happiest of memories of the celebration in it's wonderful setting.
With best wishes
Anne & Michael Head - Bride's parents
2 May 2008 at 10:24am
Mark and I just wanted to thank you and the whole Matara team for your enthusiasm and hard work on the run up to our wedding, and on the day itself in December. We had the most fantastic day, which even the appalling weather failed to spoil! Everything ran smoothly thanks to your attention to detail, we really could'nt have asked for more. The house is just breath-taking and its peaceful surroundings made it the perfect place to wind down after the big day.
Mark and I didn't want to leave.
Thank you again - your efforts were very much appreciated and our time at Matara will always be a memory we'll treasure.
Kind regards
Lucy & Mark
29 Feb 2008 at 1:30pm
Dear Rebecca
In the rush of farewells, we did not thank you and the staff for all your efforts on our behalf on Sunday.
We are really so pleased with our day at Matara, which lived up to all our expectations will stay with us in our best of memories. All the staff were so kind and helpful. The food was beautifully prepared and presented and the room looked stunning. We have had many compliments from our guests.
Great Food, great service and great venue - you can't be beaten!
From Muriel & David Bridge
15 Feb 2008 at 4:19pm
Dear Rebecca
Thank you so much for all your help with the wedding. Everyone commented on how smoothly it ran and how lovely The Matara Centre is. Thank you also for your support all the way up to and during our wedding day. We had a lovely time and we just wanted to thank you for making it so special for us.
All the best
Dave & Karima
Wedding Saturday 1st December 2007
21 Jan 2008 at 11:27am
Dear Rebecca, Geoffrey and all the staff
A huge thank you to you both for allowing us to hold Adrian's 50th Birthday Party at the Matara. It was a huge success and went better than we could ever have imagined it would. This was of course partly down to the beautiful venue and of course, the wonderful staff who were so helpful and happy - we felt they were a part of the party too. Everyone enjoyed it so much that we are looking for an excuse to have another party at the Matara. We look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Warmest wishes.
Kathryn & Ali
11 Jan 2008 at 2:09pm
Dear Geoffrey, Rebecca & Jean
Re: House Rental 7, 8, 9th December 2007.
Now that the excitement of the wedding, Christmas and New Year has settled down, Diana and I would like to say a Big Thank You for letting us share your house.
It was an absolute treat to have our own base, to entertain our friends, provide our son with an Usher's lunch and give the band a base!
We had a marvelous time made splendid by the comforts of the house and your help & support.
Best Wishes for 2008
Russell & Diana Watkins
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The Matara Centre for civil weddings & special celebrations
The Matara Centre was built as a place where people could come and re-connect with their inner-selves and the natural world to recharge and re-new. The Matara Centre and Kingscote House are set in 28 acres of woodland and parkland near Tetbury in Gloucestershire
17 Sep 2007 at 1:43pm
We provide accommodation for close family and friends at Matara for up to 16 people. Guests arrive the day before the wedding, providing time to relax and enjoy each other company. Family and friends work and relax together to make sure everything is ready for the big day.
17 Sep 2007 at 1:42pm
Our guests love to wonder through the woodlands and parklands. This is truly a place to relax make your heart sing and let your sprit soar.
17 Sep 2007 at 1:41pm
Everyone who visits Matara enjoys the meditive gardens and woodlands and finds it a quiet oasis from the day to day stresses. Our staff have a relaxed, reassuring manner to give you confidence and put you at ease. By getting away from the? white wedding formula? and expressing your true self?s pressures naturally reduced as you can bring your whole selves, mind, body and spirit to your special occasion. We even have a meditation room and meditive woodland for you to relax.
17 Sep 2007 at 1:37pm
We welcome all faiths and beliefs. Matara is a nondenominational place that celebrates cultural diversity and the unity of all people thought the world. We embrace the enlightenment of the East, which excels at cultivating higher states of consciousness, with the enlightenment of the West which offers development psychology. We have many artefacts to honour the great spiritual traditions from around the world.
17 Sep 2007 at 1:37pm
Matara welcomes you to celebrate special mile stones in your life, from naming ceremonies, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and renewal of vows. You may wish to dedicate a tree to commemorate your special occasion. There is something special and reassuring to come back year after year and see your trees mature.
17 Sep 2007 at 1:37pm
With the new awareness of global warming and the impact on the planet, your wedding is a perfect forum to express the values when you have a gathering with family and friends.
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