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

VENTNOR BOTANIC GARDEN, ISLE OF WIGHT 01983 855 397 | www.botanicdreamweddings.com Bask in the beauty of this versatile venue, a bright and airy space with stunning views over the Mediterranean gardens and fountains below. We’re talking 22 acres of subtropical gardens, divided into regional world zones, a unique location your guests are sure to love. Imagine being surrounded by tropical plants collected from all around the world, with the warm sea air in your face, surrounded by your family and friends on your big day. Licensed for ceremonies, you can marry here and host a wedding breakfast for 80 guests and reception for 120. Located on the south-east coast of the Isle of Wight, Ventnor is a famous traditional seaside town with beautiful scenery. When it comes to tying the knot, the New Zealand Events Garden is a popular choice, with a lush green lawn, perfect for marquees and outside entertainment, a woodland bar and nature trails nearby. Or if you want to marry indoors, there’s the Echium room, named after the plant which surrounds the buildings with wonderful tall towers of purple and pink flowers. Celebrate afterwards in the expansive gardens including the Victoria’s Palm Garden with its exotic Chinese palms, donated by Queen Victoria and planted by Prince Albert. How’s that for a big-day backdrop with a story to tell? We love… that couples receive a complimentary year’s pass to the gardens after their wedding so they can visit time and time again. THREE CHOIRS VINEYARDS, SHEDFIELD 01329 834 700 | www.vineyard-weddings.co.uk Set in the Hampshire countryside between the rolling hills of the Meon Valley and Wickham, outdoor lovers are sure to be wowed by this original venue. A stunning place to hold a wedding, inside or out, it can can cater for weddings all year round. The vineyard provides an ever-changing backdrop in tune with the seasons and offers two outdoor spaces licensed for ceremonies. You can marry in the Gazebo with the vines in the background and up to 100 loved ones looking on, or the Byre in the courtyard; ideal for outdoor ceremonies no matter what the weather brings. Alternatively, tie the knot in the renovated Vine Room with its neutral colour scheme, painted beams and scenic views. The Old Winery, beautifully converted into a rustic barn, is the perfect space for the wedding breakfast and evening reception. Guests can spill out on to the adjoining courtyard, enjoy a chilled drinks reception and as night falls, relax on comfy sofas under the fairylights and watch the sunset. We love… that newlyweds-to-be are invited to a special tasting event and wine-tasting experience as part of every wedding package. Images: www.lauramarthaphotography.com 24