Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - Page number 29 - May/June 2021 (Issue 86)

THE PORT HOUSE, PORTSMOUTH 02392 385 389 | www.theporthouse.org Quayside location, tick; waterside views, tick; great food, tick. This versatile wedding venue has something to suit a whole range of big-day needs. Overlooking the Port Solent Marina, on a sunny day, looking out over the marina and the yachts, you could almost be in Monaco! There’s outside seating so you can make the most of the setting, a waterfront terrace and patio; perfect for reception drinks or a barbecue when the weather’s fine. Inside the bright and airy space, the contemporary furnishing includes 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 receptions 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 all couples enjoy a complimentary pre-wedding tasting. RNLI COLLEGE, POOLE 01202 662 261 | www.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 celebrations. 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 for guests plus there’s a complimentary wedding-night stay for the happy couple too. WE LOVE… that every £1 spent on weddings with RNLI College goes towards helping save lives at sea. WATERSIDE VENUES 29