Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - Page number 29 - September/October 2021 (Issue 88)

THREE CHOIRS VINEYARD, WICKHAM 01329 834 700 | www.vineyard-weddings.co.uk Set in the Hampshire countryside between the rolling hills of the Meon Valley and Wickham, outdoor lovers are sure to be wowed by this original venue. A stunning place to hold a wedding, inside or out, it caters for weddings all year round. The vineyard provides an ever-changing backdrop in tune with the seasons and offers two outdoor spaces licensed for ceremonies. You can marry in the Gazebo with the vines in the background and up to 100 loved ones looking on, or the Byre in the courtyard; ideal for outdoor ceremonies no matter what the weather brings. Alternatively, tie the knot in the renovated Vine Room with its neutral colour scheme, painted beams and scenic views. The Old Winery, beautifully converted into a rustic barn, is the perfect space for the wedding breakfast and evening reception. Guests can spill out on to the adjoining courtyard, enjoy a chilled drinks reception and as night falls, relax on comfy sofas under the fairylights and watch the sunset. We love… that newlyweds-to-be are invited to a special tasting event and wine-tasting experience as part of every wedding package. www.one thousandwords.co.uk www.one thousandwords.co.uk DURLSTON CASTLE AND COUNTRY PARK, SWANAGE 01929 424 443 | www.durlston.co.uk Your guests are sure to be wowed when they catch their first glimpse of this impressive venue. Perched at the top of a headland jutting out into the sea, it’s a Dorset treasure with a wealth of fabulous features. Surrounded on three sides by high cliffs and bordered by woodland on the other, the renovated Victorian castle is set within the Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve. The building boasts a wealth of standout features including stone turrets and a terracotta balustrade around the copper-roofed Belvedere room at the top of the castle. This stunning glass-sided room offers fabulous views of local landmark Old Harry Rocks, the Isle of Wight and English Channel. Perfect for an intimate wedding, you can tie the knot and toast your new married status afterwards with post-vows drinks and canapés on the exclusive roof terrace. Alternatively for a more modern feel, the stunning glass- fronted Gallery is ideal. With an exclusive grassed amphitheatre and terrace overlooking the sea, it can host up to 90 seated guests and 120 for the reception. We love… the Great Globe in the grounds, a popular attraction for newlyweds posing for those all-important just-wed shots. www.wed dingsbytom.co.uk GLORIOUS GARDENS 29