I have been working in Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire for many years and have become very familiar with some of our stunning local wedding venues. Here are a few of them.
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Rhinefield House
The Grand Hall is spectacular with the balcony and huge window. There is usually a good indoor solution for wet weather. The grounds of Rhinefield House are stunning with a lake, lawns, mature trees and stone steps.
Lainston House
The rooms at Lainston are spacious and light and the interior decorating will always provide a lovely background for any pictures taken indoors. The grounds of Lainston House are beautiful with the mature trees, lawns, cloisters and the stone texture of the church ruins.
Romsey Abbey
Romsey Abbey is my obvious local church and is always spectacular for weddings. There is always a warm and welcome feel to the place and it is stunningly photogenic. It's easy to get photos of the ceremony in a totally unobtrusive way.
Hotel du Vin, Winchester
The rooms are beautifully decorated and give a cosy feel to any pictures taken indoors. There are lots of wonderful nooks & crannies, and the courtyard provides a sunny drinks reception area allowing us with ample opportunity to grab candid shots of guests.
Chewton Glen
This venue is the ultimate in luxury and is always beautifully presented. The interiors are wonderful. The grounds offer mature trees, lawns, cloisters, a lake and stone steps. The beach is another photo opportunity.
Silks Hotels The White Horse
I'm so delighted that, at last, we have such a stunning and convenient location in the heart of Romsey. Its proximity to Romsey's churches and the Abbey make it the perfect choice for a Romsey wedding.
Tithe Barn, Petersfield
A unique and stunning structure accommodating large numbers of guests with plenty of room. Beautiful flint walls, vivid coloured doors and plenty of photo room inside on the balcony.
Christchurch Harbour Hotel
A beautiful venue on the edge of the New Forest with stunning views of the harbour. Recently refurbished to give a luxurious feel. The dining area is beautifully lit to allow natural light photography.
Careys Manor
The rooms have a warm and elegant feel and the well lit dining room facilitates natural looking photography.
Clock Barn
Set in a beautiful rolling landscape, The Clock Barn at Whitchurch offers a rustic, natural yet comfortable feel. The grounds offer a lovely backdrop for natural photography.
The Vyne
The grounds are extensive with the mature trees, lawns, tree-lined avenues, the river and the stone texture of the house.
Cain Manor
The rooms are spacious, light, warm and very photogenic. There is a good indoor solution for wet weather and the gardens are beautifully landscaped.
Winchester Cathedral
It is spectacular inside and out as you can imagine. The interior has a wealth of beautiful locations and immediately outside there is a choice of stonework, red doors, benches and lawns, to enhance any wedding photography.
Winchester College
Steeped in history, the dining hall is spectacular. The grounds are perfect for photography with the added bonus of cloisters and stone textured walls. The autumn colours are spectacular. It's close to the heart of the city with all its photogenic locations.
Houghton Lodge & Gardens
It's the perfect location for a marquee with its lovely setting on the banks of the Test. The sweeping lawns, mature trees, and the milky white walls of the house are a photographer's dream.
Exbury Gardens
The ceremony room is spacious and light. Early summer will see vibrant colours of the rhododendrons and the autumn colours are spectacular.
Chilworth Manor
The grounds are stunning with mature trees, lawns and stone steps. Spring will see beautiful daffodils and cherry blossom and early summer the rhododendrons.
Westover Hall
An exquisite and unique venue with a spectacular sea view including the Needles and the Isle Of Wight. The rooms are spacious yet comfortable and photography indoors works beautifully here.
The Elvetham
A truly perfect venue with everything you could wish for. It's weatherproof (all the photography indoors is no problem). The grounds provide mature trees, lawns and a tree lined avenue.
Esseborne Manor
Spring will see beautiful bluebells and cherry blossom and the autumn colours are spectacular. A wonderful homely feel.
Beaulieu Abbey
The Abbey itself is an architectural delight and the quadrangle and Domus complete the beautiful and ancient atmosphere.
The Montagu Arms Hotel
The rooms' comfortable and intimate feel and the interior decorating will always provide a lovely background for any pictures taken indoors. The garden is always lovely with the seasons in evidence according to whatever is in bloom.
Mottisfont Abbey
The grounds are stunning with the mature trees, lawns, cloisters and the bridge. Spring will see beautiful wisteria and bluebells and the autumn colours are spectacular.
New Place, Shirrell Heath
There is a good indoor solution for wet weather. The grounds are stunning with mature trees, lawns and stone steps.
Elmers Court
The dining hall is very grand and with extensive grounds and sea views. It's very much a New Forest venue.
Minterne House
A spectacular venue in a beautiful setting. The grounds are lovely with the mature trees and lawns. The warm stone texture of the house is unique.
Chantmarle Manor
The rooms are beautiful and utterly photogenic. The extensive grounds provide everything a photographer could wish for.
Combe Manor
I have used the spacious drawing room for group photos on a rainy day and the gardens offer plenty of locations with lawns, trees and seating.
Highcliffe Castle
A spectacular location with beach access. One of the most beautifully lit ceremony rooms in the New Forest.
Norton Park
A sleek, modern hotel with access to beautiful grounds and a lake. The hotel lobby area is perfect when the sun is low in the evening.
Stanwell House
The lovely interior decoration adds instant depth to photographs particularly black and white. The old architectural features offer lots of photogenic settings.
Salisbury Cathedral
As you can imagine, this is spectacular inside and out. The cloisters provide a convenient location for photographs, and immediately outside there is a big lawn area to facilitate wedding photography.
Trafalgar Park
The Cipriani room with its murals is always good for groups photos in case of wet weather. The whole place is heavenly for wedding photography.
