Planning your wedding day here in Hampshire ...

There are a host of amazing venues here in Hampshire at which you can marry or celebrate your big day. We've put together a few of the more unusual spaces ..........

The Grange Hampshire

• This stunning Grade I Listed, Greek Revival mansion, near Alresford, offers a unique blend of grandeur and countryside charm. The Grange Hampshire is an exclusive-use venue, with picturesque grounds and a choice of indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions, making it ideal for elegant and bespoke weddings.

• Website: The Grange Hampshire

Registered to hold wedding ceremonies? Yes, both inside and outside the buildings

Minimum and maximum numbers for weddings? 50 to 200

Accommodation for wedding guests? Up to 48 in a variety of properties across the estate 

More details from julia@thegrangehampshire.co.uk

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

• Nestled in the Hampshire countryside, the Bombay Sapphire Distillery offers a chic and contemporary setting for non-legal weddings ceremonies and blessings. Couples can be blessed in the Glasshouse, surrounded by the botanicals used in gin production, and enjoy receptions in the Mill Bar overlooking the River Test.

  • Website: Bombay Sapphire Distillery

  Registered to hold wedding ceremonies? Currently unable to conduct weddings, but hoping to be able from later in 2025

  Minimum and maximum numbers for weddings? To be confirmed

  Accommodation for wedding guests? There is a good selection of hotels and guest houses close by

  More details from charlotte@bombaysapphire.com

  

  Winchester Cathedral

  • For a grand and historic backdrop, Winchester Cathedral provides a majestic setting. While ceremonies are held elsewhere, the cathedral offers reception spaces like the Undercroft and the Refectory, blending medieval architecture with modern amenities.

  • Website: Winchester Cathedral

  Thanks to Adrienne Photography for the use of this image

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  Houghton Lodge Gardens

  • Set in the picturesque Test Valley, Houghton Lodge Gardens boasts beautiful walled gardens, riverside lawns, and an 18th-century cottage orné. This venue is perfect for outdoor ceremonies and marquee receptions amidst stunning natural beauty.

  • Website: Houghton Lodge Gardens

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• Clock Barn

  • Located near Whitchurch, Clock Barn is a charming rustic venue featuring exposed beams and a thatched clock at its entrance. The barn offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, ideal for couples seeking a countryside wedding.

  • Website: Clock Barn

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  Hawk Conservancy Trust

  • For wildlife enthusiasts, the Hawk Conservancy Trust near Andover provides a unique setting with opportunities for bird of prey displays during your event. The venue offers beautiful outdoor spaces and a memorable experience for guests.

  • Website: Hawk Conservancy Trust

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• Marwell Zoo

  • For animal lovers, Marwell Zoo near Winchester offers the chance to host weddings amidst exotic wildlife. With options for indoor and outdoor ceremonies, guests can enjoy the unique setting and even explore the zoo during the event.

  • Website: Marwell Zoo

    Registered to hold wedding ceremonies? Yes

    Minimum and maximum numbers for weddings? 2 to 120 (for the wedding ceremony) and 2 to 200 (for the evening reception)

    Accommodation for wedding guests? Up to 68 rooms available to wedding guests at a discounted rate

    More details from weddings@marwellhotel.co.uk

    Thanks to Liza O'Malley for the use of this image

Hampshire wedding trends for 2024

In 2024 'English Wedding' featured an article about wedding trends. Talking to Julia Mitchell from The Grange Hampshire, an iconic wedding venue in the heart of the county, they suggested that there had recently been a trend for .......

• More sustainable weddings

• Shorter engagements

• Individual styling touches

Click here to read the article in full