There are some spectacular top Wedding Venues available within the Weymouth & Portland area, all offering a diversity in facilities as well as in the style of venue, from castles to water gardens. Not only is the area my home turf with many of the venues being familiar to me,it is an area likely to have a huge boost to its already existing popularity as a wedding location – as the region will host next years 2012 London Olympics, water sports competitions.
The area is a popular location for Dorset Weddings without even thinking of what will happen from the legacy of the Olympic Games and the benefits the media spotlight will bring to the area and local economy. I am sure that the many areas, including the wedding suppliers / venues will have a surge in enquiries & bookings and it will not be solely reliant on Olympian sailors wanting to tie the knot and get married after having a successful games and winning a hoard of gold medals 🙂
Pennsylvania Castle also known as “The Penn” is a magnificent cliff top castle built at the end of the 18th century and opened by Princess Elizabeth, daughter of King George III, in 1800.
During its existence the castle offered a setting for different Royal celebrations, D Day landings, accommodated literary figures such as Tomas Hardy etc. and now after being a private residence for many years The Penn has recently been made available to rent for weddings and other special occasions.
It offers 9 luxurious bedrooms all with en-suites, along with extensive entertaining and living areas and a fully equipped heated indoor pool.
The incredible views follow along the famous and unique rugged Jurassic Coast . The gardens have been impeccably designed to provide secluded retreats throughout the grounds, which add to the charm and privacy of the estate.
Moonfleet Manor Shares its name with the captivating adventure novel , Moonfleet, written around this area that overlooks the world famous Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon. Moonfleet manor is one the very finest hotels in the Weymouth area.
Overlooking Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon, the handsome Georgian manor is set in the heart of some of England’s least discovered, yet most staggeringly beautiful countryside.
The hotel is an eclectic mix of antique and ethnic with charm in wild abandon providing extraordinarily clear light and the sense of tranquility but also offering a breathtaking background for stylish and contemporary photography .
Bennetts Water Gardens, is one of the most stunning Water Garden wedding venues in the UK.
These long established gardens founded by the Bennett family in 1959 offer a unique and ravishing natural surroundings for your celebration.
The gardens are renowned for the Monet style Japanese Bridge which overlooks the exquisite collection of more than 150 different types of water lilies (one of only six in the World) creating a surrounding like an image from Monet’s famous painting ‘Water Lily Pond 1899’
Every couple has the choice of three different , equally picturesque locations for their civil ceremony , but also different options for holding their reception among the beauty of that breathtaking mix of Native trees, weeping willows, palms and wild flowers which are providing a spectacular backdrop for wedding photography.
Portland Castle – Situated on the water’s edge, the unusual fan-shaped castle built by Henry VIII boasts a contemporary garden and superb views of shimmering seascapes across Portland Harbor (venue for the 2012 Olympic Games sailing events).
There are two rooms in the Castle building licensed for civil ceremonies. Receptions can be held either in the cosy Tudor kitchen with a roaring log fire, offering the guest’s access out onto the Gun Deck or for larger groups for up to 150 guests the celebration can be held in a marquee set in its beautiful grounds.
The Venue Hotel – Located on Portland’s cliff tops and armed with stunning ocean views, contemporary designed rooms, and chefs committed to producing locally sourced, innovative menus served in their beautiful restaurant The Venue is certainly on the map as one of the premier hotels in Dorset.
It can hosts weddings from 80-300 held in there a ballroom or a Marquee overlooking the sea. The team offers a bespoke menus for your guests , made to suit your unique requirements and taste, and an onsite spa for pre-wedding pampering for the bride and her brides maids ! What more can you wish for xx
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