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Description
Overview
The Cumberland Hotel is an elegant, 4 star wedding venue located in Bournemouth, Dorset. The venue, an art deco inspired full service hotel boasting a well-earned reputation in the local area, is perfect for couples looking for excellent service delivered in a building of character.
Located on Bournemouth’s Prestigious East Cliff, the hotel overlooks miles of award winning sandy beaches, perfect for a coast wedding shoot.
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Planning your day
Your in-house wedding coordinator will be on hand every step of the way to make sure every dot is dotted and every cross is crossed. We will be there to get answers to the questions that matter most to you and give additional details based on our experience. We make it our business to make your planning fun and stress free.
Once everything is planned and the details are confirmed, we will make sure the operational teams have all the details they need to deliver your perfect day. We will also be there on the day to check over everything, meaning you can relax and enjoy your day knowing it is in good hands.
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Wedding Menus and Drinks Packages
The Cumberland Hotel offers customizable food and drink packages, allowing you to create your menu with ease, and offer drinks throughout the day in your way. The team carefully sources the freshest ingredients from conscious suppliers to offer you the very best in traditional dishes and modern favourites. Once you have selected your wedding menu, we will invite you to attend a menu tasting with our culinary team to enjoy the items to be served on your special day.
When pairing wines, The Cumberland Hotel offers both old-world wines and contemporary classics. The full list of wines served can be found on our website, or you can request a copy of our list by emailing [email protected].
Through our experience planning and host weddings over the years, we have put together drinks packages to cover all the traditional moments. With one set price per person, you can offer welcome drinks, table wines and a glass of bubbles to toast. To see all the drinks packages available, please request a brochure.
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Services Offered
· Dedicated In-house Wedding Coordinator
· Venue hire (Ceremony, Drinks Reception, Wedding Breakfast, Wedding Reception)
· Drinks Packages
· 3 Course Wedding Breakfast with Coffee and Mints
· Menu Tasting
· Cake Table, Stand and Knife
· Chair Covers and Sashes
· Disco Booking
· Evening Reception Buffets
· Private Bar Facilities
· Seating Plans, Place Cards Easel use and Boards
· Toast Master Services
· Discounted Room Rates for Guests
(Some items are not included in our standard packages and will inure and additional charge)
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Capacity and Function Suites
The Cumberland Hotel can accommodated weddings of 10 to 200 guests, with bespoke offerings being available upon request. Depending on your expected guest numbers, one of our beautiful, character filled function suites will be yours for the day. You will also have use of a private cocktail reception suite, the hotel lounge bar, our Miami style lido deck and pool.
Once the celebrations have drawn to a close, you will also be able to make your way to your complementary honeymoon suite with a sea view (terms and conditions apply).
Wedding Open Day - SUNDAY 14TH September 2025 11.30am - 3.30pm
Come and see our truly unique stunning venue beautifully set up for our amazing weddings. Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz or a bottle of lager. All weddings offer incredible food, unrivalled service and tailor-made packages to suit all budgets. Meet our friendly wedding planners and discuss your dream day. Free entry, free goody bag, deals on the day.
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Experience
Overview of The Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth
Reviews (12)
- MMr & Mrs Cliffe23/04/2025Our perfect wedding dayOur perfect wedding dayWow what can I say, from attending the wedding fayre to having our perfect day The Cumberland went above and beyond to make our day exactly how we wanted and more. Lisa went out of her way to accommodate us and no question was a silly question. The bridal suite was beautiful, spacious and the most amazing view of Bournemouth beach and isle of wight. We stayed at the hotel until the following afternoon and used the pool and had some lunch, perfect setting to unwind after our special dayWow what can I say, from attending the wedding fayre to having our perfect day The Cumberland went above and beyond to make our day exactly how we wanted and more. Lisa went out of her way to accommodate us and no question was a silly question. The bridal suite was beautiful, spacious and the most amazing view of Bournemouth beach and isle of wight. We stayed at the hotel until the following afternoon and used the pool and had some lunch, perfect setting to unwind after our special day
- DDaniel13/02/2025The whole day was perfectThe whole day was perfectThe whole day was perfect from start to finish Chloe is always easy to contact and the staff was so friendly and helpful all day long. The food was brilliant and portions was bigger than any other wedding Iv been to highly recommendThe whole day was perfect from start to finish Chloe is always easy to contact and the staff was so friendly and helpful all day long. The food was brilliant and portions was bigger than any other wedding Iv been to highly recommend
- LLeanne13/02/2025I couldn’t fault themI couldn’t fault themI had my wedding at the Cumberland and I couldn’t fault them at all the wedding coordinator Chloe was lovely and everything that we wanted on our special day she tried to make happen thank you Chloe highly recommended I also spent the night before the wedding at the hotel which was so much easier our wedding was completely stress free which is what every bride needsI had my wedding at the Cumberland and I couldn’t fault them at all the wedding coordinator Chloe was lovely and everything that we wanted on our special day she tried to make happen thank you Chloe highly recommended I also spent the night before the wedding at the hotel which was so much easier our wedding was completely stress free which is what every bride needs
- MMarija13/02/2025Me and my husband had a fantastic timeMe and my husband had a fantastic timeMe and my husband had a fantastic time in The Cumberland hotel in Red room. We celebrated our lovely wedding with my friends and family. I would like to thank you amazing team especially Lisa Dowdall-Sousa who organised everything so perfectly like she read my mind :D how I want everything to be located. Thank you to her husband Inacio who made sure everything went well on that day. Thank you to Edward Pickering who created a magic in the room. Especially thank you to chef and waiting staff.Me and my husband had a fantastic time in The Cumberland hotel in Red room. We celebrated our lovely wedding with my friends and family. I would like to thank you amazing team especially Lisa Dowdall-Sousa who organised everything so perfectly like she read my mind :D how I want everything to be located. Thank you to her husband Inacio who made sure everything went well on that day. Thank you to Edward Pickering who created a magic in the room. Especially thank you to chef and waiting staff.
- CCloe13/02/2025Our wedding day was amazing From start to finishOur wedding day was amazing From start to finishThe wedding planner Chloe worked so hard to make our dreams come true and she smashed it. Everything was on point, the food, the service, the rooms were perfect and the venue was beautiful. The staff were amazing as well very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel was very clean and if anything was spilt there was someone straight away cleaning up. Thank you everyone at the Cumberland for making our day so special! We will be back.The wedding planner Chloe worked so hard to make our dreams come true and she smashed it. Everything was on point, the food, the service, the rooms were perfect and the venue was beautiful. The staff were amazing as well very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The hotel was very clean and if anything was spilt there was someone straight away cleaning up. Thank you everyone at the Cumberland for making our day so special! We will be back.
- CCharleen13/02/2025Wedding June 2023 Wedding June 2023I honestly cannot recommend the Cumberland and the staff enough! Our wedding was in June 2023 and from our first visit we were made to feel amazing! No request was too big and Chloe went above and beyond to make sure our day went as perfectly as possible I highly recommend if you’re looking for the perfect hotel wedding venue you will not be disappointed here the price point was the best we looked at and absolutely amazing value for the 5* service we were provided with I honestly cannot recommend the Cumberland and the staff enough! Our wedding was in June 2023 and from our first visit we were made to feel amazing! No request was too big and Chloe went above and beyond to make sure our day went as perfectly as possible I highly recommend if you’re looking for the perfect hotel wedding venue you will not be disappointed here the price point was the best we looked at and absolutely amazing value for the 5* service we were provided with
- VVenture2273438154913/02/2025Great wedding reception Great wedding receptionHeld our wedding reception at the Cumberland. Cannot thank Lisa and all the staff enough. Everything was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble. Fantastic day had by all.Held our wedding reception at the Cumberland. Cannot thank Lisa and all the staff enough. Everything was perfect. Nothing was too much trouble. Fantastic day had by all.
- CColin13/02/2025The food was superThe food was superEverything from the moment we arrived until the time we left was excellent. All of the staff that we came into contact with were very friendly and professional The food was super, We attended a wedding which again was first class. Thanks to all involved Ayer would recommend this hotel. Everything from the moment we arrived until the time we left was excellent. All of the staff that we came into contact with were very friendly and professional The food was super, We attended a wedding which again was first class. Thanks to all involved Ayer would recommend this hotel.
- HHorneblower3613/02/2025The Perfect Wedding Venue The Perfect Wedding VenueWhat a magnificent venue for an event! Edward Pickering guided us expertly through the process of planning the wedding reception for my son and his bride. He gave sensible and experienced advice and really listened to us and our needs. He kept in touch and answered our questions promptly. On the day the room was set up perfectly and Ed was on hand to welcome guests with a warm smile and show them to the Red Room for welcome drinks.What a magnificent venue for an event! Edward Pickering guided us expertly through the process of planning the wedding reception for my son and his bride. He gave sensible and experienced advice and really listened to us and our needs. He kept in touch and answered our questions promptly. On the day the room was set up perfectly and Ed was on hand to welcome guests with a warm smile and show them to the Red Room for welcome drinks.
- CCarol L13/02/2025Wonderful Wedding VenueWonderful Wedding VenueTo cut, what could be a very long story short, the day was a massive success. The ceremony was commented on by several guests. The day flowed as planned, the food was wonderful. Our planner Edward, who was overseeing his first solo wedding, was in the wings the whole time, making sure all went accordning to plan. Anything that was needed was arranged. We didn't have to worry about a thing and we had an absolutley amazing weekend. We would like to thank Edward, Zack, Inacio and the their teamsTo cut, what could be a very long story short, the day was a massive success. The ceremony was commented on by several guests. The day flowed as planned, the food was wonderful. Our planner Edward, who was overseeing his first solo wedding, was in the wings the whole time, making sure all went accordning to plan. Anything that was needed was arranged. We didn't have to worry about a thing and we had an absolutley amazing weekend. We would like to thank Edward, Zack, Inacio and the their teams
Location & Contact Details for The Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth
What makes The Cumberland Hotel in Bournemouth a unique wedding venue?
The Cumberland Hotel offers an elegant, 4-star art deco inspired setting located on Bournemouth’s prestigious East Cliff. Overlooking miles of award-winning sandy beaches, it provides a beautiful coastal backdrop perfect for wedding photos and a venue with a well-earned reputation for excellent service and character.
How does The Cumberland Hotel support couples in planning their wedding day?
Couples benefit from a dedicated in-house wedding coordinator who assists every step of the way. This service ensures detailed planning, answers all important questions, and provides expert guidance to make the process fun and stress-free. The coordinator also oversees operations on the wedding day to guarantee smooth execution.
Can we customize our wedding menu at The Cumberland Hotel?
Yes, The Cumberland Hotel offers customizable food and drink packages. Couples can create their own menus using fresh, carefully sourced ingredients featuring traditional dishes and modern favourites. A menu tasting with the culinary team is provided to sample selections before the big day.
What drinking options are available for weddings at The Cumberland Hotel?
The hotel offers a variety of drinks packages, including welcome drinks, table wines, and a glass of bubbly for toasts. Wine choices include both old-world classics and contemporary varieties. Couples can request a full wine list or a drinks brochure by contacting the sales team.
What wedding services and facilities does The Cumberland Hotel provide?
Services include:
- Dedicated in-house wedding coordinator
- Venue hire for ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast, and evening reception
- 3-course wedding breakfast with coffee and mints
- Menu tasting
- Cake table, stand and knife
- Chair covers and sashes
- Disco booking
- Evening reception buffets
- Private bar facilities
- Seating plans, place cards, easels and boards
- Toastmaster services
- Discounted room rates for guests
Some items may incur additional charges depending on the package.
What is the guest capacity and what function suites are available at The Cumberland Hotel?
The venue can accommodate weddings from 10 to 200 guests with bespoke options available upon request. Couples can choose from beautiful function suites characterized by art deco style, private cocktail reception suites, a hotel lounge bar, Miami-style lido deck, and pool.
Is accommodation available for the wedding couple and guests at The Cumberland Hotel?
The bride and groom receive a complementary honeymoon suite with a sea view (terms and conditions apply). Additionally, discounted room rates are offered for wedding guests, ensuring convenient overnight stay options within the hotel.
Does The Cumberland Hotel hold wedding open days for prospective couples?
Yes, The Cumberland Hotel hosts wedding open days, such as the event on Sunday 14th September 2025 from 11.30am to 3.30pm. These allow couples to tour the venue set up for weddings, meet wedding planners, sample complimentary drinks, receive freebies, and explore tailor-made wedding packages.
What makes the location of The Cumberland Hotel ideal for weddings?
Situated on Bournemouth’s East Cliff, the hotel overlooks miles of award-winning sandy beaches, providing stunning coastal views and a picturesque setting for wedding photos and celebrations. Its prestigious location adds to the venue's appeal.
How can we request more information or book a viewing at The Cumberland Hotel for our wedding?
Couples can contact the sales team by emailing [email protected] to request brochures, the wine list, or to arrange a venue viewing and consultation with a wedding coordinator tailored to individual needs.
