Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 76)

REGIONAL VENUES 15 Where to wed in and around this historic cathedral city  Spotlight on ... WINCHESTER AND EAST HAMPSHIRE THE GREEN MAN, WINCHESTER 01962 866 809 | greenmanwinchester.pub On the hunt for a venue with a difference? Check out the stylish function rooms at The Green Man in the heart of Winchester. The pub offers a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere, as well as sophisticated themed rooms for your big-day celebration and top-notch food too, using fresh, locally sourced produce. The Edwardian-style upstairs dining room is ideal for a cosy intimate gathering and can host up to 30 people. We love... the atmospheric Outhouse; a cool, urban-chic space with room for up to 30 guests for a sit-down meal or 60 standing. STANSTED PARK, ROWLANDS CASTLE 02392 412 265 | stanstedpark.co.uk Stansted House is set in over a thousand acres of the South Downs National Park, with far-reaching views across open countryside and ancient woodland. This former home of the Earls of Bessborough is ideal for those wanting a distinctive backdrop for their ceremony, from the blue vaulted ceiling and stained glass of the private chapel in the grounds to the lavish furnishings of the Music Room. The historic grandeur of the Blue Drawing Room lends itself perfectly to a formal wedding breakfast while the large south-facing lawns offer a quintessentially English setting for a marquee reception where larger parties can dine and dance into the night. Every wedding is different and couples have the freedom to have their day their way with everything from fabulous canapés to fish and chips, summer drinks on the portico to mulled wine by firelight. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or more lavish celebration, the flexible venue caters for weddings large or small. We love... the attractive Staircase Hall; perfect for those all-important photos.