Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - July/August 2022 (Issue 93)

RNLI COLLEGE 01202 663 471 | www.rnli.org/college Overlooking Holes Bay, the RNLI College is a bright and modern venue with a fabulous waterfront setting on the edge of Poole Harbour. Licensed for ceremonies, couples have a choice of attractive rooms with bay views for the vows. The ground-floor Waterfront Suite has direct access to the sea terrace right by the water’s edge – it’s a great space for post-vows drinks. With the RNLI lifeboats moored on the pontoons, it’s the perfect backdrop for standout photos. The suite can accommodate up to 150 peoples for wedding breakfasts and an extra 50 in the evenings. For more intimate events, the Harbour View Suite provides a romantic setting for celebrations. Those who book the venue for their speical day will be offered a complimentary wedding-night stay in a harbour view bedroom. We love… that every £1 spent here goes towards saving lives at sea. THE KINGS ARMS 01202 588 933 | www.harbourhotels.co.uk/kings-arms Set in the heart of Christchurch, this cosy Georgian boutique hotel boasts a wealth of charm. The perfect coastal Dorset retreat enjoys fabulous views of Christchurch Castle, the town’s priory and the River Avon. Blending traditional character with contemporary designs, it has 20 luxury rooms and is home to foodie heaven The Kings Arms Restaurant. Opposite the main hotel building, the venue has its own traditional bowling green and a picture-perfect pavilion, which has been lovingly restored and transformed into a beautiful New England-style wedding space. The area is bright and airy, thanks to the French doors that open on to a private veranda allowing the sunlight to flood in as couples exchange vows surrounded by up to 96 people. Afterwards, couples can stroll across the lawns for relaxed drinks receptions and enjoy some outdoor garden games. For private celebrations, the Kings Priory Suite is ideal. Complete with a bar and dancefloor, there’s plenty of room for evening celebrations with as many as 120 loved ones. We love… that the venue hire also includes use of the private dining room for post-wedding breakfasts for those that want to linger longer. www.charlottebryer-ash.com 16

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