Bridal Hair & Makeup at Great Fosters
15 min from Windsor · Surrey
About the Venue
Great Fosters
A breathtaking Grade I listed building dating from the 16th century, Great Fosters was originally believed to be a Royal Hunting Lodge. Set within 50 acres of romantic gardens in Egham, it combines Tudor grandeur with warm, attentive service and is licensed for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies.
Great Fosters is absolutely stunning — a genuine Tudor building with 500 years of history, and it feels magical from the moment you arrive. The Saxon moat, the Japanese bridge, the wisteria — every corner is a photograph waiting to happen. Jade loves the character of this venue and the warmth of the team, and the Tithe Barn dating from 1390 is one of the most impressive reception spaces you’ll find anywhere.
Location: Stroude Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 9UR — approximately 15 minutes from Windsor.
Getting Ready
The Queen Anne Suite serves as the bridal suite and is complimentary on the wedding night. Brides consistently describe it as incredible — it sleeps four, providing ample room for the bridal party to get ready together in a grand, characterful space.
The suite can be on the darker side due to the historic architecture, but Jade brings professional lighting to ensure flawless makeup application regardless of the room’s natural light. She’s worked here enough times to know exactly how to set up for the best results.
Capacity & Setting
Up to 180 in the Tithe Barn (dating from 1390) or 80 in the Orangery for more intimate celebrations. The hotel has 53 bedrooms.
50 acres of formal gardens with a rose garden, sunken lily pond, wisteria-covered Japanese bridge over the Saxon moat, and Grade I listed architecture at every turn. Your photographer will need extra time here because there are just so many incredible spots.
What Brides Love
The Japanese bridge and Saxon moat as iconic photo spots that are completely unique to Great Fosters, the Tithe Barn’s exposed oak beams and Minstrels’ Gallery creating an unforgettable reception space, the beautiful gardens, and the gourmet food that guests always rave about.
Your Wedding Morning
What to Expect on the Day
Jade will arrive at Great Fosters and set up in the Queen Anne Suite with professional lighting alongside her full kit. She’ll have a detailed schedule for your bridal party so the morning is organised and relaxed from the very first moment.
Getting ready in a building with 500 years of history adds something really special to the morning — the character of the room, the sense of occasion. Jade makes sure the practical side runs perfectly so you can soak in the atmosphere.
She stays with you until you leave for the ceremony, handling any touch-ups and making sure every member of the bridal party looks incredible. At a venue this photogenic, you want to look your very best from the moment you step out of that suite.
Jade’s Tip
Hair & Makeup at Great Fosters
The Queen Anne Suite has wonderful character but can be on the darker side — Jade brings professional lighting to ensure flawless makeup application regardless of the room’s natural light. She’s worked at Great Fosters many times and knows exactly how to set up for the best results.
Great Fosters is only about 15 minutes from Windsor, so Jade knows it inside out. She always allows extra time for photographs at this venue because there are just so many beautiful spots — the Japanese bridge alone is worth building extra time into your schedule for.
If you’re having a summer wedding, the wisteria is usually in bloom from late April through May and it’s absolutely breathtaking as a backdrop.
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Check Availability
Getting married at Great Fosters?
Jade’s bridal dates go quickly, particularly between May and September. Get in touch with your venue and date and she’ll come back with availability and a tailored quote within 48 hours.
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