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Once visited The New Forest holds a special place in everyone's heart, with its ancient landscape and romantic history.

Choosing the perfect wedding venue is one of the most important decisions to make when planning your wedding. The venue needs to be romantic, unique, with beautiful landscapes for your wedding photographer and also offer comfortable accommodation for your guests. The New Forest offers you all of this and more! With miles of stunning scenery such as open moorlands, idyllic woodlands, charming towns and villages, expansive coastlines and ancient history, it’s hard not to choose The New Forest as your wedding location. With a large selection of venues you are guaranteed to find the perfect wedding venue which suits all levels of budgets and all types of taste.

The New Forest also makes for a perfect wedding location as it is situated just 90 minutes away from London, and easily accessible from the M27. There are also great transport links within and to The New Forest which means that no matter where your guests are coming from, their trip will be as easy as possible. Whether you live in the New Forest or further afield this is the ideal location for your special day.

A romantic location whatever the time of year

Just imagine your wedding photos with a beautiful New Forest background. Whatever season you choose to get married in, The New Forest provides you with the wildly romantic setting you’ve always dreamed of. With the golden leaves of autumn, the snow covered Forest in winter, beautiful bluebells and fresh green leaves in spring or a gorgeous garden wedding on a sunny summer’s day - the New Forest is the perfect all year round location of choice for your special day.

Different wedding venues on offer in the New Forest

There are a large variety of venues offering stunning civil ceremonies and the perfect location for your wedding reception. From 5* hotels and country houses to historic buildings and even forest treehouses, there is so much choice for your special day in the New Forest.

The New Forest can host anything from a small intimate wedding to larger weddings of up to 400 guests, our hotels, beautiful gardens and manor houses along with superb accommodation and trusted suppliers, are all ready to give you the perfect wedding day.

Many of our hotels have both indoor and outdoor spaces for holding civil ceremonies and can theme the space with your chosen colours and decorations.

See more about our beautiful wedding venues on our dedicated webpage.

Top tips for planning your New Forest wedding

We all know that planning your dream wedding can be a stressful but exciting time. Being organised in the planning stages will mean your wedding will run itself, or at least your venue and suppliers will run it for you! Many of our venues here in the New Forest have dedicated wedding co-ordinators who are on hand to help you in preparation for your big day.

Here are some of our top tips for planning a wedding:

First things first, the legal bits! To apply for a civil marriage or civil partnership licence, then please view the Hampshire County Council wedding guide.

Have a budget and stick to it - it can be all too tempting to get this and that and before you know it your budget has been broken.
Get a folder and note pad to be used for only the wedding.
Keep everything! Invoices, receipts, cuttings from magazines, everything!
Come along to our Wedding Showcase where a variety of venues across The New Forest open their doors to showcase their wedding options.
Recommendations are the key; just because something is cheaper does not mean it's necessarily the right choice, often the stress caused outweighs the money you have saved. Ask friends, colleagues or even previous customers for their feedback.
Get it organised as early as possible, so you actually get some ‘couple time’ in the final run up to the wedding.
Delegate – get your ushers, bridesmaids and best man involved in the big day to take some of the pressure off the two of you.
Finally, with so much to arrange to make your day perfect do remember to ensure that all the important legal details are taken care of. For full details see the Hampshire County Council wedding pages.

If you would like further information on planning a wedding in The New Forest then browse below for the various venues that we have on offer.

And don’t forget to look out for our annual Wedding Showcase, where venues across The New Forest will open their doors to show you just what they can offer you for your perfect wedding day.

Honeymooning in the New Forest

If you have already planned to get married elsewhere (we won’t take it personally!), why don’t you come to the New Forest for the perfect honeymoon? With the most romantic setting, beautiful places to stay, 5* restaurants to wine and dine in, luxurious spas to relax in and loads of things to do as a newly-wed couple, it’s the perfect place to celebrate.

Stag and Hen Do's in the New Forest

The New Forest may not be the first place that springs to mind when planning a Stag or Hen party, however, there’s a surprisingly large amount of things on offer in this our wonderful National Park.

For those looking for a more relaxed party, find yourself a hotel, B&B or self catering cottage tucked away amongst the woodland. Or for the more adventurous who enjoy being under canvas and close to nature, perhaps camping is more your style?

Plus you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to food. With towns big and small scattered across the forest bursting with restaurants, bistros and fine dining. You’ll be treated to tasty meals, with many restaurants using locally sourced produce. Or perhaps find a good old village pub for a few home brewed ales or a delicious afternoon tea.

With easy access to Southampton and Bournemouth, you can spend your last weekend of freedom exploring in the forest before celebrating in style at the many bars, clubs and restaurants found in either city.

This coupled with the range of exciting outdoor adventures on offer at New Forest Activities, you’ll have yourself quite the jam-packed party! Paddle your Hens along the stunning Beaulieu River, or hunt for your Stag on their woodland battlefield during an outdoor laser tag experience. Whatever you decide, go for a 'Do' with a difference with New Forest Activities. Sensibly priced activities for the adventurous Stag or Hen.

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Lime Wood Wedding Ceremony Venue

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Beaulieu Road

We may be biased, but Lime Wood really is the ideal party venue, whether it's a family get-together, wedding or corporate event we love it when people celebrate here.

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Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue

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Christchurch Road

A wonderful privately-owned award winning luxury country house hotel, situated in beautifully landscaped grounds, offering an array of delightful settings for your wedding ceremony.

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Montagu Arms Hotel Wedding Ceremony Venue

The Montagu Arms Hotel is set in the picturesque and historic village of Beaulieu, this 17th century country house hotel provides an intimate and exclusive setting for your wedding in the New Forest where romance and history entwine.

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Careys Manor Hotel and Senspa Wedding Ceremony Venue

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Brockenhurst

Heritage is at the heart of our 19th century country house hotel. With 77 bedrooms, an award winning spa for pre and post wedding pampering and flexible menu options to really wow your guest, spend a day among ancient trees, in a manor house shaped…

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Leith's at Beaulieu Wedding Reception Venue

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Beaulieu

Located in the heart of the New Forest, which stretches across seven thousand acres of historic heath and woodland. The idyllic surroundings of the forest and tranquil Beaulieu River create a unique setting for your wedding.

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The Crown Manor House Hotel Wedding Ceremony Venue

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High Street

Here at the beautiful and historic Crown Manor House Hotel we have built up a long standing reputation for weddings. With our landscaped gardens and attentive service, let us be the perfect venue for your magical day.

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Macdonald Elmers Court Hotel Wedding Ceremony Venue

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Lymington

Set within 23 acres of beautiful grounds, the 19th Century Manor House has retained its original character and features. Macdonald Elmers Court will provide you with the perfect surroundings for your special day, with spectacular photograph

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New Park Manor Hotel and Spa Wedding Ceremony Venue

With a 16th Century Manor House, a splendid modern Spa and gardens set within the heart of the New Forest, New Park Manor provides the ideal venue for this very special day.

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The Master Builders House Hotel Wedding Ceremony Venue

With beautiful views over the Beaulieu River and set at the end of the grassy street that is Buckler's Hard village, it is difficult to imagine a more picturesque setting for a hotel on the whole of the south coast of England.

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The Mill at Gordleton Wedding Ceremony Venue

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Sway

All our weddings at the Mill are individual and unique. We will spend as much time as necessary with you to make sure everything is perfect.

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Rhinefield House Hotel Wedding Ceremony Venue

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Brockenhurst

Rhinefield House Hotel is a magnificent country house set in stunning grounds and gardens making it the perfect venue for your fairytale wedding.

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Pylewell Park

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Lymington

Pylewell Park is a newly launched wedding venue close to the sailing town of Lymington in the New Forest. A unique setting offering complete exclusivity; the venue includes 27 acres of gardens, a 15-acre lake and private access to the beach.

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Minstead Lodge Wedding Venue

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Lyndhurst

For your perfect country house wedding venue, look no further than Minstead Lodge.
Nestled within relaxed, tranquil surroundings in the heart of the New Forest National Park, the Lodge is full of character, with an inspirational story.

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Balmer Lawn Hotel Wedding Ceremony Venue

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Brockenhurst

Whether your wedding is a small intimate occasion or a large family gathering, formal or informal we have the experience, the expertise and facilities you require.
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- Our Complete Pacakge from £6,850 for 60 guests
  This could be the day to make all of your dreams come true.
  Up to 60 Guests for your Ceremony, Wedding Breakfast and Evening Reception all for a complete price of £6,850.If there are lots of friends and family, additional day guests can be added for £114 per guest, and evening guests from £18 per guest.
  This package is subject to availability, valid Sunday to Friday in peak months & Saturdays in off peak months (Nov/Jan/Feb). Can have in Summer months on a Saturday for £1,000 additional fee.
  Please contact our Wedding Co-Ordinator, Ruth Mundy on 01590 421 071 or email us at weddings@blh.co.uk
  
  Your day will include;
  • Pimms & Lemonade or Sparkling Wine or Elderflower Cordial Reception Drink• Barbeque, Hot Fork Buffet or 3 Course Wedding Breakfast followed by Freshly Brewed Tea or Coffee• Half a Bottle of House Wine per person• Glass of Sparkling Wine for the Toast• Still & Sparkling Water on the Table• Evening Buffet Choice of Bacon Baps & Chips or Giant Cheeseboard for 60 Guests (£8pp upgrade for BBQ, Hog Roast or Finger Buffet)• Indoor Ceremony fee, Ceremony, Wedding Breakfast & Evening Reception Room Hire (Outdoor ceremony upgrade for £400)• Complimentary Luxury Four Poster Room on the Wedding Night• Round or Square Silver Cake Stand and Knife• Classic White Table Linen and Napkins• Banqueting Manager to act as Toast Master or Master or Ceremonies for the day• Place cards & Table Plan• House DJ to encourage your guests to dance the night away for the evening reception - inclusive of a 5 hour set
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- Just the two of us Wedding Package
  An intimate moment for yourself and other half with a very personal wedding package including all of the best elements at the Balmer Lawn
  The offer includes;
  • Indoor Ceremony in our Club Room, including two witnesses• Champagne Afternoon Tea for two• Glass of Fizz in our lounge before dinner• Tasting Menu for 2 in our 2 AA Rosette Beresfords Restaurant• Bottle of House Wine with your Tasting menu• Complimentary honeymoon suite for the wedding night• Full access to our Leisure facilities, including swimming pools, Jacuzzi, Nordic Sauna and fully equipped gym
  Just the two of us wedding package at £900.00
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Shamba Wedding Reception Venue

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St Leonards, Ringwood

If you are a couple who love the countryside and would like your wedding reception in a vaulted pine log venue set in East Dorset, then this is the ideal place for you. We have a room that will accommodate up to 40 people seated or 50 people for a…

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The Bell Inn Wedding Ceremony Venue

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New Forest

Our dedicated wedding planner will ensure the details are taken care of. From bespoke and impressive menus created especially for you, to the decorations, music and a dedicated events team ensuring your big day runs like clockwork.

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Forest Park Country Hotel Wedding Ceremony Venue

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Brockenhurst

Forest Park Country Hotel is that unique country space for truly individual and bespoke weddings. Bringing the relaxing vibe of the Forest indoors and Chefs preparing food local to the Forest and surrounding counties, this is a place for the most…

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Countryside Education Trust Wedding Reception Venue

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Wedding Reception Venue

Location:

Palace Lane, Beaulieu

Telephone
01590 612401

What better location for your special day than being nestled in the Trees with the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaf canopy. Our Treehouses in private woods on the Beaulieu Estate are able to offer you a unique wedding day.