Ask couples what they want from their wedding day and many say the same thing: they want it to feel easy. Not rushed, not staged, and not so tightly scheduled that nobody gets to enjoy it. A relaxed day usually comes down to a few practical things. Enough time between moments, food people actually enjoy, and no one worrying about how they will get home. That is the thinking behind weddings at Oakwood Hotel, a wedding venue in Gloucestershire on the edge of Gloucester, in Twigworth. The team works with each couple to plan around their own wishes, whether that means an intimate ceremony or a larger, relaxed reception. Menus follow the seasons and come from the hotel’s own kitchen, and rooms are available for guests who would rather stay the night. For couples still deciding, an engagement party or a meal at The Grill is a low-pressure way to see the place first.