7 Reasons To Plan An Intimate Wedding
For those seeking a beautifully personal celebration, gather your nearest and dearest for an intimate wedding at our Hampshire wedding venue, nestled among ancient trees in the heart of the New Forest National Park, where love stories come to life.
1. Dedicated wedding co-ordinator
Our Hampshire wedding venue’s dedicated Wedding Coordinator, Françoise, will bring more than 20 years of experience to your special day; having planned more than 1000 weddings, from grand affairs to tailored intimate ceremonies. Along with a hand-picked selection of dedicated wedding suppliers who know the hotel inside and out, Françoise will help to make your dream wedding come to life.
2. Less stress
An intimate wedding is more manageable; quite simply, keeping your guest list to a controllable amount means less people to organise which always means less stress. While some make their intimate weddings adult-only, others go with a rule of ‘just immediate family and close friends.’
Smaller weddings offer a more personal touch, and at our Hampshire wedding venue, with the expert guidance of Françoise, your day will be unforgettable. She’ll help ease the organisational stress, allowing you to focus on the joy of walking down the aisle or enjoying precious moments with your special guests on this memorable day.
3. Personal service means a personal experience
Our manor house surrounded by nature will be your backdrop… The rest is up to you.
A personal approach makes it a more personal experience for you and your guests. A more intimate wedding allows you to customise more of the details so your day reflects your unique style and taste. Françoise and her team will help you plan the wedding you envision; from walking down the oak staircase as your dress flows effortlessly behind you, to where the photographer will capture your most cherished moments.
From bespoke invitations to favours, Françoise will get to know you, and help you to make your dream day come true. Think cocktails and canapes, tasting menus and wine pairings – elements which may not be an option for your budget if you had a big wedding – save on numbers and follow your heart.
4. Delicious dining
When it comes to wedding catering, you want to ensure that your guests are treated to an unforgettable culinary experience. An intimate wedding means our Hampshire hotel culinary team, including Head Chef Dylan James, will create a bespoke menu using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients to offer a range of options to suit different tastes and dietary requirements.
Imagine sitting down after the most beautiful ceremony amongst your closest loved ones, to a delicious 6 course tasting menu with wine pairing, followed by coffee, petit fours, and a turn on the dancefloor. This could be your wedding breakfast; discover the ‘Love In A Bubble’ Intimate Wedding Package for 30 guests.
5. The romance
A small and intimate wedding at a manor house – your home from home in the heart of an ancient woodland, a beautiful room filled only with your closest friends and loved ones, special moments dedicated to sharing love and laughter, and the opportunity to spend time with each and every one of them – what could be more romantic.
If you’re searching for the perfect intimate wedding venue, our dedicated wedding co-ordinator Françoise provides a choice of beautiful ceremony spaces. Choose between the elegantly decorated, Cedar Suite, abundant in natural light, the secluded walled garden for a private outdoor ceremony under the handmade oak pavilion or say ‘I do’ beneath the high wood panelled ceiling and original oak beams of the Lounge.
6. Embrace a mini-moon
There is nothing like the post-wedding happiness; flooded with love and wonderful moments you’ll want to relive the day over and over, so rather than stepping straight out of that love bubble, why not extend your stay and plan a mini moon following your intimate wedding. Hold on to that feeling a little longer and spend time reminiscing, looking at photos and enjoying those first special days of marriage.
Spend days walking through the woods, enjoying romantic dinners and unwinding in our award winning spa together as the memories of the day sink in.
7. Keep ‘Love in a Bubble’
A smaller guest list doesn’t mean less of a celebration or occasion. The ‘Love in a Bubble’ intimate wedding package has been designed to focus on delicious dining, exquisite wine and most of all, making your special day, completely yours.
Share your unforgettable day with up to 30 of your closest loved ones with a beautifully intimate ceremony in the walled garden (weather permitting) or the lounge; enjoy post ceremony drinks and canapes; toasts with sparkling wine and then a 6-course tasting menu with wine pairing. The intimate pack also includes an overnight stay in the Four Poster Manor Suite on the night of your wedding and a delightful 2-hour spa hydrotherapy pass for the next morning.
Romantic, food-focused, more time with your closest friends and loved ones, and easier to organise; there are many reasons to choose an intimate wedding so however you choose to celebrate and wherever you choose to say ‘I do’ make sure the day is completely yours. And if you do choose our manor house as your backdrop, our dedicated team will be with you every step of the way so you can relax and enjoy every moment.
Photography by Lemontree Photography, Tash & Will Photography, ASR Photography & Photos by Georgina.
