Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 77)

 THE HAMBROUGH, VENTNOR 01983 856 333 | thehambrough.com Perched above the sea, The Hambrough provides a mix of glamour and modern chic to suit a range of big-day themes and styles. Perfect for a wedding weekend, the hotel offers seven boutique bedrooms and there’s a range of luxury self-catering accommodation nearby, so you and your loved ones can explore all the Isle of Wight has to offer. With fabulous views over the English Channel, it’s ideal for intimate ceremonies. You can host your whole day under one roof and in the summer, the hotel’s sheltered courtyard garden, combined with the Garden Room, provides an inviting space for a chilled drinks reception. Ventnor beach is just a stone’s throw away for unforgettable photos post-vows. We love... that you can unwind pre- or post-wedding with a glass of fizz and a relaxing spa treatment in your room. lemontree-photography.co.uk THE MONTAGU ARMS HOTEL, BEAULIEU 01590 612 324 | montaguarmshotel.co.uk If you’re dreaming of a rural getaway for your big day, this classic English country house hotel is a must-see. The Grade II listed building oozes comfort and style with comfy sofas and club chairs in the drawing room, 24 en-suite bedrooms, including two new duplex suites, all individually styled. Perfect for an exclusive-use wedding, you can take over the whole place, close the doors to the public and celebrate in your own private country retreat with all your closest friends and family. Set in the heart of the historic New Forest village of Beaulieu, the Arts & Crafts style building has a formal open porch at the front, and a traditional English garden, with a pond and sculpted water feature, a terrace and organic kitchen garden surrounded by trees. The venue caters for all kinds of weddings, large or small, and offers a choice of inviting spaces for ceremonies. The Oakwood Room overlooks the garden and has flexible seating for up to 60 guests, polished parquet floors and plenty of light. The newly refurbished restaurant seats up to 100 for your ‘I dos’, while the Paris Room is ideal for cosy intimate gatherings. You can have the wedding breakfast in either of the rooms or take over the 3 AA-Rosette award-winning restaurant, where Michelin-trained chef Matthew Whitfield will produce a bespoke menu to wow your guests, then celebrate afterwards with an evening reception for up to 150 loved ones. We love... that the free-roaming New Forest ponies and donkeys often wander past; great for quirky photos. HOTELS 25