Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - September/October 2023 (Issue 100)

CHAWTON HOUSE For those on the hunt for a romantic wedding setting, this historic venue ticks all the boxes. The grand Elizabethan manor house is set in an idyllic location with uninterrupted and spectacular parkland views. Once owned by Jane Austen’s brother Edward Austen Knight, Chawton House boasts a wealth of standout features, including panelled rooms, elegant staircases, fabulous aspects, and stunning grounds. Check out: www.chawtonhouse.org. THE WESTGATE You’ll love the cosy and intimate atmosphere of this lovely pub venue, not to mention its elegant and comfortable hotel rooms. The Westgate offers various wedding packages and add-ons to make your day the best ever. It can accommodate a minimum of 16 seated guests and up to a maximum of 40 standing. Just choose between The Mezzanine, The Flint Square and The West Lounge. Check out: www.westgatewinchester.com HOTEL DU VIN WINCHESTER 01962 896 329 | www.hotelduvin.com/locations/winchester Hotel du Vin Winchester is a quintessential boutique hotel nestled in the heart of Winchester, Hampshire. This charismatic hotel, the very first in the Hotel du Vin family, resides in a charming Georgian building just moments away from the awe-inspiring Winchester Cathedral and the city’s vibrant shops, eateries, and attractions. What’s more, the hotel boasts a tranquil walled garden to the rear of the hotel, with courtyard space and beautiful borders providing a peaceful setting. This charming Georgian gem is complemented with classically elegant boutique spaces with thoughtfully refurbished contemporary bedrooms and amenities. For couples looking to tie the knot here, vows can be held in the light and airy Lombard; it has space for 70 loved ones and leads onto the tranquil walled garden courtyard. For more intimate days, The Winery hosts 30, and is a mirrored, classic and romantic space that leads onto the bar terrace and picturesque gardens. Post-vows, both the aforementioned spaces are perfect for receptions: Lombard can host 48 seated and 70 standing, while The Winery hosts 34 seated and 50 standing. Also check out... www.sarahhoylephotography.co.uk LOCAL VENUES 23

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