Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 84)

ROYAL NAVAL CLUB & ROYAL ALBERT YACHT CLUB, PO1 2NT 02392 825 931 | www.rnc-rayc.co.uk With views across Governors Green and the Garrison Church to the Solent and Isle of Wight, this prestigious venue provides a unique historic setting and a tailored service to suit a range of big-day needs. With six function rooms it can cater for everything from an intimate gathering for half a dozen loved ones to a formal dinner for more than 100 guests. The club prides itself on providing great food and offers a bespoke service tailored to suit you. So if there’s a special dish you want on the big-day menu, you only have to ask. Licensed for civil ceremonies in the Trafalgar or Albert Rooms, you can host your whole day here or there’s an evening-only party package available including sole use of the Spinnaker Bar, Osborne Ballroom and Trafalgar Dining Room for a private celebration. The spacious ground-floor Osborne Ballroom can host a wedding breakfast for 70 to 110 guests and up to 180 for the evening party. With a central dancefloor it comes with sole use of the Spinnaker Bar and there’s a courtyard garden too for your guests to enjoy when the weather’s fine. The beautifully restored formal Trafalgar Dining Room is bedecked with historic paintings and silver, providing the ideal setting for a stylish wedding breakfast for between 30 to 73 seated guests. We love... the elegant first-floor Albert Room with its grand piano and stunning views; perfect for drinks and canapés post-vows. HMS WARRIOR, PO1 3QX 02392 778 604 | www.hmswarrior.org For a wedding day to remember HMS Warrior stands out from the crowd. Steeped in history, the magnificent ship is sure to wow your loved ones, with its original charm, character and Victorian workmanship. Guests can walk the decks at leisure, soaking up the atmosphere. Britain’s first iron-hulled battleship, it offers an array of fascinating wedding spaces and standout photo opportunities. Licensed for ceremonies it can cater for weddings large or small. The Captain’s Cabin provides a romantic setting for an intimate service with up to 20 loved ones, while the Officer’s Half Deck can accommodate up to 95 for your ‘I dos’ and 60 for a formal reception. For larger celebrations, the main Gun Deck can seat up to 240 friends and family. We love... the spectacular views across Portsmouth’s famous harbour. www.clair ekelsonphotography.com REGIONAL VENUES 23