The Old Beams Inn is an authentic, 11th Century, family owned and run public house and restaurant, situated on the Dorset and Hampshire borders of the New Forest. It offers the perfect setting for your intimate wedding reception with a beautiful, bright, and spacious conservatory/orangery room. We’re licensed to hold civil ceremonies at The Old Beams, so if you’re looking for the whole package, this space can be transformed to hold your ceremony, where you are able to share your special moments all in one space. We have a sizeable outdoor area with brand new decking and ample seating for guests to mingle over welcome drinks and canapés or evening cocktails and photos. We are surrounded by the beautiful forests, natural wildlife, and stunning landscapes of the National Forest Park, and plenty of idyllic locations for photographic opportunities nearby.
With great flexibility and uniqueness to the space, The Old Beams Inn can be tailored to meet your desires and dreams for your special day. Our conservatory/orangery room can seat up to 65 guests and up to 120 guests in total including the evening. However, if you just can’t decide on that guest list and want to ensure everyone can share your special day, we do offer exclusivity for the day for an additional fee.
Our catering is in-house, and our menus have been carefully created with locally sourced farm produce, creating several bespoke menus including elegant and delicious dishes for you and your guests. Alongside our menu we have a wonderful house wine list which has been paired with our menus, although if you fancy bringing something special or have a particular beverage in mind for the day, we do offer corkage options too.
We understand how demanding planning a wedding can be, so we have our very own wedding coordinator to help assist and advise you throughout your planning process. Storm is with you from the initial planning stages, to saying ‘I do’, to dancing the night away as husband and wife!
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Storm & Simon
Firstly, congratulations on your engagement and forthcoming wedding from everyone here at The Old Beams! We pride ourselves on making the day of your dreams just as special as you could imagine it, having our wedding coordinator with you every step of the way we hope to execute a seamless wedding day for you and your loved one. I look forward to welcoming you to The Old Beams Inn, and we’d like to thank you for considering us for your special day! Simon & The Beams Team
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2019
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
8
Overview of The Old Beams Ibsley
Wedding Venue Type
Pub / Restaurant
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
65
Reception Capacity
80
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Dancefloor Available
Wedding Licence
We have a lovely celebrant vendor we work with if you are looking for a more personalised ceremony for your special day.
Our prices include a range of packages from Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. These are explained in more detail in our wedding brochure. For a further additional fee we do offer exclusive use of our venue, whereby you will have use of all the facilities and cottage accommodation. Please see brochure or get in touch to discuss further options.
We are situated just off the A338, Salisbury Road, we're north coming from Ringwood and south coming from Salisbury. We are easily accessible from all directions whether you are coming from Dorset, travelling from London or venturing down from the North.
Describe the best wedding that happened at The Old Beams Ibsley?
One of our best weddings would be a vow renewal. After 50 years of marriage they wanted to share their love with friends and family all over again. They described their first wedding to us and it felt like we had transported in time.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Choose what you want and don't do everything to please others - it's your day your way!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Bride had a star wars cake made for her husband, talk about dedication!
Describe The Old Beams Ibsley in 5 adjectives
Unique, rustic, bright, Relaxed and Welcoming
Where’s the best photo spot at The Old Beams Ibsley?
Harbridge a picturesque bridge surrounded by fields and the beautiful Avon River a two minute walk from the grounds.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Old Beams Ibsley?
We've had no celebrities as of yet, however we have had the pleasure of hosting one of the royals in the past!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Rare fillet of beef wellingtons
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Mini Fish and Chips
What is The Old Beams Ibsley most unique feature?
The tree in the middle of the conservatory/orangery (don't worry its not a fixed feature!)
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our Team, they are excellent and strive to deliver the best possible experience for all our guests!
Bridebook Benefits
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