Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - March/April 2024 (Issue 103)

EXCHANGING VOWS Elite Hotels, a privately owned collection of three individual and distinctive hotels in Sussex and Hampshire, offers the most elegant collection of wedding venues. The team is excited to announce the newly launched wedding packages, offering a break from the wedding tradition, allowing the happy couple flexibility and creative license at various price points to create the most memorable nuptials. From the commanding redwood-lined entrance driveway that greets the couples to its Gertrude Jekyll-designed gardens and wild orchid meadow, Tylney Hall Hotel provides an impressive setting for weddings or civil partnerships. Sitting within 66 acres of glorious Hampshire countryside, including RHS Partner gardens, this grand Victorian Grade II listed country house with its high-vaulted ceiling and minstrel’s gallery, boasts a variety of opulent spaces for the ceremonies such as the beautifully ornate Mattingly Suite overlooking the courtyard fountain for more intimate celebrations, or the cosy wood-panelled Newnham Suite with its breathtaking vista view. The hotel features 113 individually designed bedrooms and a Health Suite with an indoor pool, treatment rooms, gym and outdoor pool open from May to September. Just Me & You – The Elopement Package allows the expert team to curate every detail, from the perfect ceremony spot to a gourmet dining experience in a setting that ensures elopements are unforgettable celebrations of love. This package includes ceremony room hire, two witnesses, luxury master suite accommodation for two nights, flowers, a photographer for two hours, two glasses of Champagne each, a selection of canapés, a three-course dinner for the couple and table décor from £2,995 per couple and £145 extra per person. The Vow Renewal Celebratory Package ensures a heartfelt celebration designed to honour a couple’s enduring love. The package includes ceremony room hire, a celebrant, a glass of English sparkling wine, Champagne afternoon tea, flower arrangements, room décor and luxury suite accommodation for one night. Prices start from £2,940 based on 30 guests with an additional £115 extra per person. The team are also offering a special engagement gift with new bookings! Celebrate engagements with a range of bespoke additions to choose from; options include a magician, ice cream station, additional night in the Master Suite, a prosecco station, private three-course dinner for six guests, popcorn station, a case of Champagne to take home or a caricaturist. The wedding must be contracted before 31st December 2024 to qualify. The minimum number of guests is 80 adults and the offer’s available for new bookings only. Discover: www.tylneyhall.co.uk DISCOVER THE VENUE! Moonfleet Manor has undergone substantial renovations over the last few years, with the interiors completely reimagined and the hotel’s restaurant refurbished to offer the ultimate setting. Throughout the centuries, the property has played a pivotal role in Dorset’s history, from its perch right on The Fleet overlooking Chesil Beach. Today, the manor is a place to step out and explore the unique flora and fauna of the Jurassic Coast. With 36 luxurious rooms and suites with the option for adjoining rooms for children, blending traditional furnishings and stylish modernity, couples will enjoy complete luxury. A new addition is the new Fleethouse rooms, which will have the most impressive views of the Fleet and beyond. Ofsted-registered crèche and the Four Bear’s Den activity hub offers a science room, escape rooms, a cinema room, a traversing wall, a skittle alley, retro arcade games, crazy golf and a play area for under fives to ensure the whole family stays entertained. Why not participate in guided fossil hunting along Chesil Beach, indoor squash and outdoor tennis courts too? There’s even a family-friendly spa with an indoor swimming pool with stunning views. The Verandah building has a full treatment menu, including massages and facials. Discover: https://luxuryfamilyhotels.co.uk/locations/moonfleet-manor THE LATEST COLLECTIONS The team at Victoria Ann Bridal are excited to announce its new collections in store from Jennifer Wren and Louisa Jackson Bridal! Both designers are known for their showstopping styles. Jennifer Wren symbolises elegance through selected fabrics, styles and colours, all chosen with the utmost care. Louisa Jackson’s newest collection features florals, feminine floaty fabrics and fabulous appliqués for their stunning gowns, which are put together to bring beauty and versatility to brides of all shapes and sizes. The Victoria Ann Bridal team has been attending the Bridal Fairs showcasing the above collections as well as the Romantica Pure collection. Located in the heart of the beautiful seaside town of Weymouth, the boutique offers brides a warm and friendly reception from the first moment they walk through the door to the moment they step down the aisle. The boutique also offers attire for mothers-of-brides/grooms, bridesmaids, flowergirls and young ladies preparing for their prom. Discover: www.victoriaannbridal.co.uk 10

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