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

16 RIVERSIDE LIFESTYLE, BRANSBURY 07973 215 407 | riversidelifestyle.co.uk More than just a venue, this idyllic spot is a rural dream. Think beautiful countryside, lavender fields in the distance, a private enclosed space for marquee or tipi receptions with up to 120 guests, a chocolate-box thatched cottage that can be all yours and more. It’s all about you at this relaxed venue, so you can style your celebration, your way and have as much or as little help as you want. You can take over the cottage, which sleeps 10 people. the lodge in the grounds can accommodate a further two, plus there are bell tents available that can be beautifully decorated. There’s plenty of space for glamping too, if more guests want to stay over. We love... the wedding yurt for intimate celebrations with up to 60 guests or 40 for a sit-down meal. HOLIDAY INN WINCHESTER 01962 670 700 | hiwinchester.co.uk Following a £2.5million refurbishment this smart venue has plenty to shout about. Offering a modern relaxed big-day setting with outside space to spill out on to, it’s great for all kinds of weddings. You can host your whole day in the Hampshire Suite, which is licensed for ceremonies followed by a reception with up to 200 people. The neutral décor means you can add your own personal stamp to the look and feel of the room. It opens out on to a lawn and terrace, perfect for al fresco drinks and barbecues, and has its own bar and space for live entertainment, so you can party the night away in style. For more intimate ceremonies with up to 40 loved ones, the Monarch and Emperor Suites are ideal. We love... . the hotel’s contemporary fresh look and the new spa, which opened in August, great for pre- or post- wedding pampering. Images: adriennephotography.co.uk