Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 78)

EMIRATES SPINNAKER TOWER, PO1 3TT 02392 857 532 | spinnakertower.co.uk This local landmark is hard to beat if you’re on the hunt for a wedding venue with a difference. Situated on the waterfront at Gunwharf Quays, the impressive viewing tower stands proud looking out over the seascape. It offers amazing 350-degree panoramic views, stretching for up to 23 miles out across the Solent, the south coast and across to the Isle of Wight; breathtaking by day and a glittering sea of lights at night. Ceremonies take place on View Deck 2, located 105 metres above sea level. A bright, modern setting it provides a stunning backdrop with space for up to 70 people. Celebrate afterwards with a reception for up to 100 guests on View Deck 1. With floor- to-ceiling windows, the views are amazing and you and your guests can enjoy the thrill of walking across the glass floor sky walk in the middle of the room, 100 metres above sea level. The Waterfront Cafe on the ground floor boast fabulous views and is the perfect place to party. With space for up to 200 people you can have a disco or live music and even the tower’s lighting can be changed to bathe the harbour in a colour of your choice for your special day. We love... that after saying ‘I do’ the bride and groom can celebrate their new married status by abseiling down the tower, subject to terms and conditions. lloydrichardphotography.com HMS WARRIOR, PO1 3LJ 02392 891 370 | nmrn.org.uk For a wedding day to remember, HMS Warrior stands out from the crowd. Steeped in history, the magnificent ship is sure to wow and enthral your loved ones with its original charm, character and Victorian workmanship. Guests can walk the decks at leisure, soaking up the atmosphere. Britain’s first iron-hulled battleship, it offers an array of fascinating wedding spaces and standout photo opportunities. Licensed for ceremonies it can cater for weddings large or small. The Captain’s Cabin provides a romantic setting for an intimate service with up to 20 loved ones, while the Officers’ Half Deck can accommodate up to 95 for your ‘I dos’ and 60 for a formal reception. For larger celebrations, the main Gun Deck can seat up to 240 friends and family. We love... the spectacular views across Portsmouth’s famous harbour. lloydrichardphotography.com Images, clairekelsonphotography.com 22