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

HOLIDAY INN PORTSMOUTH, PO1 2TA 03333 209 345 | hiportsmouthhotel.co.uk This modern hotel offers a variety of adaptable spaces to create your perfect day. Located in picturesque Old Portsmouth the surrounding area provides a host of great photo opportunities with the Hot Walls and Southsea seafront just a few minutes away. You can marry in the first-floor Solent Suite joined by up to 60 guests. The room has large windows down one side allowing the daylight to flood in or for larger gatherings, the Normandy Suite is ideal. Conveniently located on the ground floor, you can have a red-carpet entrance, exchange vows and celebrate afterwards with a wedding breakfast for 130 seated guests. With its own private bar, the room can also host an evening reception for 200 loved ones. We love... that newlyweds-to-be get a four-week complimentary pass to the hotel’s You Fit Health Club prior to the wedding. Images, lorrainemorganphotography.co.uk THE STILL & WEST, PO1 2JL 02392 821 567 | stillandwest.co.uk Celebrate your new married status by the water’s edge at this inviting reception venue. Refurbished in 2017, The Still & West is a Grade II listed pub full of character and charm. Located at the harbour entrance in Old Portsmouth, it’s the perfect place to wine and dine with your loved ones and enjoy stunning views over the Solent. The whole upper floor, complete with its own bar, is available for exclusive use and can host up to 150 guests for the reception. There’s a range of wedding packages and set menus to choose from too. We love... that the events manager is on hand to take care of all the special personal touches. REGIONAL VENUES 25