Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 80)

THE MASTER BUILDER’S HOTEL, BEAULIEU 01590 616 253 | www.hillbrookehotels.co.uk/the-master-builders If it’s character and charm you’re after, look no further than this picturesque venue. Set in the historic village of Buckler’s Hard overlooking the Beaulieu River, it’s an idyllic location for a romantic wedding. The Admiral’s Room boasts stunning views of the river and garden and is the venue’s largest ceremony room. The Riverview Restaurant provides a private haven for your celebration complete with bar, terrace, scenic views and a cosy lounge where your family and friends can relax and unwind. The hotel can accommodate up to 108 loved ones for a sit-down wedding breakfast and 130 for the evening do and for those looking to extend the celebration, you and your guests can party the night away before retiring to one of the hotel’s 26 bedrooms. The venue also caters for marquees on the lawns and with a red AA rosette for its mouth-watering cuisine; it’s a little bit of foodie heaven too. We love... that the riverside setting means you can indulge in a James Bond moment and arrive by boat or in the summer take your guests on a river cruise for your post-vows drinks reception. www.davidwheelerphotography.co.uk Ikonworks Photography THE MONTAGU ARMS HOTEL, BEAULIEU 01590 612 324 | www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk This welcoming English country house hotel offers comfort and style in picture-postcard surroundings. Located in the heart of the historic village of Beaulieu, with its tidal river, the free-roaming New Forest ponies and donkeys frequently wander past – great for quirky photos! The Grade II listed building is full of atmosphere and charm with an award-winning restaurant overlooking the terraced garden, sink- into sofas and upholstered club chairs in the cosy drawing room, not to mention 24 en-suite bedrooms and two duplex suites all individually styled. Ceremonies take place in the light and airy Oakwood Room overlooking the garden or the Terrace Restaurant, which can accommodate 100 friends and family. For more intimate affairs the Paris Room provides the perfect cosy setting for your ‘I dos’. Celebrate afterwards with a delicious wedding breakfast in either of the rooms or take over the award-winning 3AA rosette restaurant and enjoy a bespoke menu your guests are sure to remember. We love... the traditional English garden and pond with its sculpted water feature leading to the terraced garden. asrphoto.co.uk 16