Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Mar/Apr 2019 (Issue 73)

REGIONAL VENUES 23 CHILWORTH MANOR HOTEL, SO16 7PT 02380 767 333 | chilworth-manor.co.uk Be prepared to be wowed, from the moment you arrive down the rhododendron-lined driveway and walk through the entrance into the galleried foyer at the heart of this impressive hotel. Built in 1904, the outside of the building creates a sense of grandeur with the picturesque terrace looking on to the landscaped gardens. Inside, the Edwardian manor hall and grand staircase provide picture-perfect backdrops for those all-important photos. The venue offers a host of flexible options for weddings large or small. You can tie the knot in the GK Chesterton Suite, the former library in the heart of the manor, followed by a wedding breakfast for up to 86 loved ones and an evening reception for 140. The Lord Selborne Suite is also licensed for ceremonies and offers fabulous views of the grounds. You can host your wedding breakfast and evening reception here and enjoy use of the secluded terrace and the private Herb Garden Bar. For larger celebrations, the Coach House Suite is ideal. The roomy, self-contained space has its own bar and side room and can accommodate 140 family and friends for the wedding breakfast and 200 for the evening do. We love... the private helipad for those wanting to make a grand entrance on their big day. Spotlight on ... SOUTHAMPTON AND AROUND Where to wed in this major port city and surrounding area

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