Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 80)

THE PORT HOUSE 02392 385 389 | www.theporthouse.org If a waterside location is on your wedding wish list, check out this cool modern venue. Looking out over the marina and the yachts, on a sunny day you could almost be in Monaco! There’s outside seating so you can make the most of the fabulous setting and a waterfront terrace and patio too; perfect for reception drinks or a barbecue when the weather’s fine. Inside the bright and airy space, the contemporary furnishings include a bespoke bar made from reclaimed railway sleepers and a feature ceiling. Ceremonies are held in the Regatta Room or the larger Ocean Suite which can host up to 120 family and friends for your ‘I dos’ followed by a sit-down meal. For larger celebrations with up to 300 guests, a marquee can be attached to the side. We love... that the on-site caterers award-winning Vanilla Catering produce bespoke meals using local Hampshire produce and newlyweds-to-be get to enjoy a complimentary pre-wedding tasting. RNLI COLLEGE, POOLE 01202 662 261 | rnli.org/college The RNLI College is a light bright modern venue with a fabulous waterfront setting on the edge of Poole Harbour overlooking Holes Bay. Licensed for ceremonies, there’s a choice of attractive rooms with bay views. The ground-floor Waterfront Suite has direct access to the sea terrace right by the water’s edge; great 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 200 ceremony guests, 150 for the wedding breakfast and an extra 50 for the evening do. For more intimate affairs, the Harbour View Suite provides a romantic setting. And if you want to linger longer, the venue has 60 harbour-view double bedrooms available for guest accommodation plus there’s a complimentary wedding- night stay for the bride and groom too. We love... that every £1 spent at RNLI College goes towards helping save lives at sea. REGIONAL VENUES 25