Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - March/April 2022 (Issue 91)

ROWNHAMS HOUSE & GARDENS, SO16 8LS 02380 733 298 | www.rownhamshouse.com Rownhams House is one of Hampshire’s hidden gems providing an exclusive setting for a romantic wedding. The beautiful Georgian building is set in 12 acres of gardens and woodland, complete with its own lake. The gardens offer a wealth of great photo opportunities and the lawn is the perfect place for mixing and mingling post-vows. Licensed for ceremonies with up to 120 guests, you can marry under the Medieval Coach House arch, in the woods or by the side of the lake surrounded by trees. The Coach House with its impressive arches and tall clock tower provides a stunning backdrop for photos and for outdoor dining during the summer months there are two large marquees available on the lower lawn with stunning views of the lake. The house oozes atmosphere and elegance with its striking architectural design and Regency drama; perfect for a Bridgerton-inspired wedding. You can tie the knot in the Grand Library and celebrate afterwards with a wedding breakfast for up to 100 loved ones. The adjoining Billiard and Morning Rooms are ideal for intimate ceremonies or the drinks reception when the weather’s bad. There’s a spacious main entrance hall for the evening food, reception room for relaxing, a separate dancefloor area for the DJ or band and a quirky dedicated bar in the adjoining Knights Hall. WE LOVE… that brides have their own private room to get ready on the day. THE MAYOR’S PARLOUR, SO14 7LT 02380 915 327 | www.southampton.gov.uk/ceremonies The Mayor’s Parlour is right in the heart of Southampton in the Civic Centre. With good transport links and parking, it’s not only great for travelling guests, the beauty of the building is sure to impress too. With its high ceilings, polished wooden floors and historic artefacts, the ceremony-only venue is ideal for romantic ‘I dos’. The magnificent high window floods the room with light making it a perfect setting for your special moment. Afterwards, you can enjoy posing for photographs on the sweeping staircase. The Mayor’s Parlour seats 50 guests and the theatre-style layout creates a beautiful long aisle, great for making an impact as you gracefully walk down with your loved ones looking on. The Mayor’s Parlour is just one of Southampton City Council’s stunning ceremony venues, check out their website to view more. WE LOVE… the balcony, a wonderfully regal backdrop for just-wed photos. 29 REGIONAL VENUES

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