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

KEY WEST BAR & GRILL 01202 237 915 | www.keywestbournemouth.co.uk Located on the Bournemouth Pier, Key West Bar & Grill offers the perfect backdrop to weddings with magnificent 270-degree views of the bay via large panoramic windows that provide brilliant photographic opportunities! Tie the knot surrounded by up to 120 loved ones before continuing the celebrations with 216. For the wedding breakfast, tables surround a big dancefloor to make the room symmetrical and guests can enjoy the on-site bar for the evening festivities. Licensed for ceremonies, the team can host the big day from the words ‘I do‘ until couples have danced the night away. With tailored packages to suit all types of budgets and requirements, there’s something for all types of weddings. The venue’s stunning terrace is popular with views overlooking the Isle of Wight, Poole, Bournemouth and Studland. With a mixture of benches, tables and umbrellas, guests can relax and take in the English sun. HMS WARRIOR 023 9277 8600 | https://www.nmrn.org.uk/index.php/venuehire/weddings-onboard-hms-warrior The HMS Warrior creates a unique wedding backdrop in the heart of Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, with spectacular views across Portsmouth Harbour and beyond. Ceremonies onboard the ship create captivating stories as couples embark on a new chapter in their life bathed in the grandeur of maritime history. HMS Warrior is more than a venue; she’s an experience lovebirds will never forget! Surrounded by her timeless beauty, couples can say ‘I do‘ in one of the exquisite venue spaces. The Officer’s Half Deck is the perfect blank canvas for ceremonies and receptions with 60 seated guests. Couples can add personal style to occasions, creating a beautifully bespoke atmosphere. For those looking to experience more intimate ceremonies, resplendent in Victorian grandeur, the Captain’s Cabin will create an effortlessly luxurious ambience for ceremonies with 20 people. As pairs continue through their perfect day, they’ll move seamlessly from the vows to celebratory drink receptions on the Upper Deck of HMS Warrior. Stand under the magnificent mast and sails, gently swaying in the sea breeze, and enjoy the very best in catering, canapés and champagne while taking in the sublime waters of the Solent! Continue the celebrations with 240 loved ones on the Gun Deck. Newlyweds can have pictures taken against this majestic backdrop and relax as guests enjoy refreshments and explore their historic surroundings. NMRN offer dry-hire only of the venue spaces however, the team work with a select range of trusted, high-quality suppliers who understand how to protect the property’s heritage venues and historic vessels, leaving pairs to relax and enjoy their bespoke occasion. From caterers and cake makers to musicians and décor specialists, they work directly with the suppliers to build unique package events. www.katybrothersweddingphotography.com 26

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