Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 79)

Rustic barns and al fresco venues WEDDINGS IN THE WOOD, LYNDHURST 07976 394 663 | weddingsinthewood.co.uk If you go down to the woods, be prepared for a big surprise. Discover Weddings In The Woods, a magical al fresco venue nestled within the glorious New Forest National Park. It’s an idyllic place to celebrate, with the freedom to create your day, your way. As well as a large expanse of grass and woods, there’s a spacious indoor area, so you don’t have to worry about the unpredictable British weather. Big enough for up to 150 guests during the day and more for the evening do, you can marry here and dance the night away without fear of being disturbed. The rustic Carpenters Barn is licensed for ceremonies and comes complete with a large slow-burning wood stove and brick chimney, to keep everyone toasty. Oak beams span the roof and the neutral décor provides the ideal canvas to add your own personal touches. Alternatively, the romantic Bridal Hut is an intimate place to say ’I do’ before a blessing in the woods in front of all your loved ones. The marquee is an impressive focal point, great for the wedding breakfast and everything in between. When the weather’s hot, the side panels can be opened up bringing the outside in so you can make the most of the magical woodland surroundings. And if you don’t want the party to end, the Bridal Hut provides a cosy retreat for your wedding night, plus there are nine bespoke shepherd huts on site for your guests to stay over too. We love... the hand-crafted bar serving up a selection of different drinks including hearty ales and artisan gins. The great OUTDOORS GORWELL FARM, ABBOTSBURY gorwellfarm.co.uk | 01305 871 401 Escape to the country for your big day and host your celebration in a rustic venue. Gorwell Farm is set in a beautiful valley close to the Dorset coast and has a spacious 17 th -century stone barn, large enough to seat up to 130 guests with room for dancing, there’s underfloor heating, a bar and kitchen and it offers the freedom to plan your day, your way. The outside area can be used for the drinks reception, a marquee or party tent to provide extra space. Licensed for ceremonies you can have your own bespoke wedding in a beautiful setting and there’s accommodation on site for at least 18 people. We love... that the venue’s environmental policy is to be as sustainable as possible. Venue: weddingsinthewood.co.uk Image: tinadownham.com REGIONAL VENUES 23