Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - May/June 2019 (Issue 74)

REGIONAL VENUES 21 Where to wed in this picturesque national park RHINEFIELD HOUSE HOTEL, BROCKENHURST 01590 622 922 | handpickedhotels.co.uk Known locally as the ‘jewel in the forest’ this historic venue creates magical memories from the moment you arrive. Your guests are sure to be impressed as they make their way down the long driveway, lined with Canadian redwood and copper beech trees, to catch their first glimpse of the impressive 19 th -century Tudor and Gothic country mansion with its redbrick chimneys and leaded windows. Set in the heart of the national park within 40 acres of private grounds, including two ornamental ponds and a maze, there’s no shortage of fabulous photo opportunities. You can host your whole day here and take your pick of a choice of rooms and spaces suitable for weddings large or small. The Keepers Room, with its ornamental fireplace and large bay windows, is ideal for relaxed intimate weddings while Hurst Castle is the venue’s largest private wedding space. The fully, self-contained modern suite has its own entrance and facilities as well as an outdoor terrace overlooking the topiary orchard and can host up to 100 loved ones for the ceremony, 120 for the wedding breakfast and an extra 30 for the evening do. For a truly lavish affair, the Grand Hall provides a wow-factor setting that’s hard to beat. A replica of London’s Westminster Hall with intricate carvings, oak panelling and striking windows, it provides a stunning backdrop for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception. We love... the magical Forest Garden, complete with Doric temple where you can tie the knot joined by up to 130 seated guests. Spotlight on ... THE NEW FOREST 