Home to both Portsmouth and Southampton, Hampshire offers some truly magical seaside wedding venues close to the city centres. You can even tie the knot on the legendary HMS Warrior! North Hampshire offers a great selection of rural wedding venues, both traditional and unusual! From country houses to weddings in the woods, this county has all your wedding day fantasies covered. Search for Hampshire wedding venues using Bridebook's easy to use venue search!
When two people come together to get married it symbolizes a union of love and trust. It is the beginning of a new life, a new chapter. Teaching the importance of commitment. When you commit to come together for marriage, the first thing you want to do is, is dive into those wedding preparations and get your venue booked. As a general rule for a Hampshire Wedding, allow yourself at least 9 - 14 months to ensure you can secure your venue. This can be adjusted depending on your preferred wedding month. Once this is done you can enjoy outing together the plans for your life-long journey together.
How long does a typical wedding last in Hampshire?
The time has come, all your hard work and planning has come together, and your big day has finally arrived. You wake up to start the morning preparations, full of excitement, nerves, and anticipation. You may have a small intimate wedding day ahead or an arrival of a large wedding party but first let’s begin with one of the most important steps, getting you ready, hair, make up and putting on your specially chosen gown or suit. Creating a day of memories, full of laughter, tears, and celebration, from arriving at your service or ceremony, to photos, wedding breakfast, speeches, cutting of the cake, finishing with the reception, expect your day to be full, with a typical Hampshire wedding lasting from morning to night.
What time does a wedding in Hampshire usually begin and end?
Whether you choose to have a church service, civil ceremony, or a registry office, followed by a reception, weddings in Hampshire typically start between the times of 1pm and 3pm. To ensure that the entire affair sails smoothly it is recommended to start the ceremony anywhere between the times of 10am and 1pm. Dependent on when your wedding service begins you can expect to finish your special day anywhere between the times of 7pm and 10pm.
What’s the best value venue in Hampshire for weddings?
From romantic settings to charming spaces, Hampshire offers value in many venues. This area offers a great deal to be able to plan an affordable wedding, from smaller venues to coastal regions, you can be sure to find something that suits your requirements.
For added value why not consider a country house, which are often hotels, that offer a delightful mix of history, beauty, and facilities, all inclusive, perfect for both your ceremony and reception.
Where do I find out about Hampshire venues cancellation policies?
Whether it is due to an unfortunate event, circumstance or you have decided that you can no longer go forward with a venue in Hampshire, cancellation can be made easily with the intended venue. Each venue will provide rules and cancellation policies within the terms and conditions upon booking which will cover all important details in your agreement and the steps you need to take to ensure an easy and smooth cancellation process.
Why do so many couples choose to get married in Hampshire?
Hampshire is the perfect county to celebrate your special day, from romantic county hotels to historic sites, idyllic barns to marquees and manor houses. With a variety of beautiful wedding venues to suit all tastes and budgets it makes it an easy choice to choose to have your wedding in the picturesque county of Hampshire. Home to the one and only Jane Austen, could there be any more proof of its romantic nature.
