Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 72)

22 Aviator, GU14 6EL 01252 555 892 | aviatorbytag.com If you’re planning to make a statement on your big day, this striking design hotel has plenty of style. Combining the timeless glamour of aviation with lush interiors and stunning spaces, its distinctive look sets it apart from the crowd. The bold design of the building reflects its historic aeronautical location. Built on the site of a former RAF officers’ mess, it’s the only hotel located on the perimeter of the private TAG Farnborough Airport. Be prepared to be wowed by your first glimpse of the lobby with its central rotunda staircase – great for just-wed shots and the traditional bouquet tossing. Licensed for ceremonies for up to 90 guests, the Wright Room is located in the events wing next to a private entrance which can be used exclusively for the big day. There’s also a private lounge where friends and family can gather before the service. Post-vows, the striking 4 th floor Sky Lounge provides a versatile space for the reception and can host 110 loved ones. Available for exclusive hire it can be combined with the 19 Sky Suites on the same floor to accommodate the wedding party overnight. We love... that there’s a complimentary menu tasting for newlyweds-to-be. The Winchester Royal Hotel, SO23 8BS 01962 840 840 | winchesterroyalhotel.com This stylish venue is a hidden gem. Located just a short stroll from Winchester Cathedral and the city centre, it boasts its own secret walled garden and patio area; perfect for those all-important photos and the post-vows drinks reception. Combining the best of the old and the new, the 16 th -century hotel offers a blend of modern and traditional style with 81 bedrooms and five function rooms. You can exchange vows in the restaurant leading straight out into the walled garden or the bright and airy Winton Room, which is big enough for up to 100 ceremony guests. It has a raised mezzanine floor; perfect for your ‘I dos’ watched by your loved ones seated on the level below. For the reception, the Darials is a welcoming space with a beamed ceiling and its own bar. It can host up to 80 friends and family for the wedding breakfast and there’s a loft area as well; ideal for the evening buffet and entertainment. We love... that all wedding packages include two nights accommodation and breakfast in one of the hotel suites.