Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - January/February 2024 (Issue 102)

HMS WARRIOR 023 9277 8600 | https://www.nmrn.org.uk/index.php/ venuehireweddings-onboard-hms-warrior The HMS Warrior creates a unique wedding backdrop in the heart of Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, with spectacular views across Portsmouth Harbour and beyond. Ceremonies onboard the ship create captivating stories as couples embark on a new chapter in their life bathed in the grandeur of maritime history. HMS Warrior is more than a venue; she’s an experience lovebirds will never forget! Surrounded by her timeless beauty, couples can say “I do” in one of the exquisite venue spaces. The Officer’s Half Deck is the perfect blank canvas for ceremonies and receptions with 60 seated guests. Couples can add personal style to occasions, creating a beautifully bespoke atmosphere. For those looking to experience more intimate ceremonies, resplendent in Victorian grandeur, the Captain’s Cabin will create an effortlessly luxurious ambience for ceremonies with 20 people. As pairs continue through their perfect day, they’ll move seamlessly from the vows to celebratory drink receptions on the Upper Deck of HMS Warrior. Stand under the magnificent mast and sails, gently swaying in the sea breeze, and enjoy the very best in catering, canapés and champagne while taking in the sublime waters of the Solent! Continue the celebrations with 240 loved ones on the Gun Deck. Newlyweds can have pictures taken against this majestic backdrop and relax as guests enjoy refreshments and explore their historic surroundings. NMRN offer dry-hire only of the venue spaces however, the team work with a select range of trusted, high-quality suppliers who understand how to protect the property’s heritage venues and historic vessels, leaving pairs to relax and enjoy their bespoke occasion. From caterers and cake makers to musicians and décor specialists, they work directly with the suppliers to build unique package events. THE GRAND MAGAZINE - THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ROYAL NAVY Housed in a museum, the beautiful 18th-century Grand Magazine was a gunpowder store now offering an enchanting wedding setting. Originally used to house guns and ammunition for the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic wars, this setting promises to get the sparks flying and is a memorable backdrop guests will never forget. The Grand Magazine is a beautiful blank canvas near the shoreline with history etched into the very brickwork. Its vaulted ceilings and exposed brickwork make it an extraordinary location and the ultimate setting for special events. Located next to Camber Basin, which boasts incredible views across the naval dockyard and into the Solent beyond, it can be transformed for ceremonies and receptions with up to 150 guests. Walk hand in hand along the shoreline as guests enjoy refreshments in the private walled garden. The garden overlooks the glistening waters of the Solent, allowing guests to enjoy this space while still being captivated by the picturesque scenery. Let nature’s beauty complement celebrations as the sun sets over the horizon, painting the sky with hues of gold and pink as pairs begin their married life together. NMRN offer dry-hire only of their venue spaces, but suppliers who understand how to protect this heritage venue and historic vessels are recommended and on hand, leaving pairs to relax and enjoy their bespoke occasion. The staff work directly with their suppliers to create the perfect event package. LOCAL VENUES 23

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