Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 81)

SCAPLEN’S COURT, POOLE 01202 262 600 | www.poolemuseum.org.uk/venue-hire/weddings Scaplen’s Court is a beautiful Grade I listed historic house full of character and charm; perfect for a romantic wedding. It offers exclusive use and boasts a variety of period rooms and outdoor spaces. The stunning Upper Hall and main ceremony room can accommodate up to 56 guests. Celebrate afterwards with a drinks reception and explore the unique surroundings to discover a wealth of great backdrops for those all-important photos. The beautiful Upper Hall can host a sit-down wedding breakfast for 60 people and you can invite up to 20 more for the evening celebrations. With the flexibility to choose your own suppliers, you can celebrate your day, your way. We love… the Victorian School Room, a wonderful one-of-a-kind setting for intimate ceremonies. THE COTTONWOOD BOUTIQUE HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH 01202 405 010 | www.thecottonwoodboutique.co.uk If the cry of the gulls and the sound of the waves are on your big-day playlist, then this stylish boutique hotel is sure to impress. Perched on the clifftop, with panoramic views over Bournemouth bay and beyond, it’s a stunning location for a coastal-chic wedding. The hotel retains all the elegance and charm of the original Edwardian villa and offers a choice of opulent wedding suites licensed for ceremonies with standout features including beautiful chandeliers and original fireplaces. You can tie the knot in the Gallery, a romantic pink room with space for up to 50 guests, or outside in the sea-facing gardens and enjoy the panoramic views with as many as 100 of your family and friends. With the beach just a stone’s throw away there’s no shortage of great photo opportunities. The hotel’s largest room the Garden Restaurant has its own bar, built-in dancefloor and double doors leading out to the gardens and can cater for receptions with up to 150 guests. We love… that you take over the whole place for a truly exclusive wedding in your very own private Edwardian Villa by the sea. Images: www.onethousandwords.co.uk REGIONAL VENUES 21