Planning your wedding in Hampshire

One of the largest counties in the country, Hampshire has the luxury of being able to offer beautiful, coastal views alongside cool and quirky towns and cities. From vibrant Portsmouth and Southampton to the New Forest, there is plenty of stunning countryside, an extensive history and a magical quality to the county. If you're getting married in Hampshire or are considering it then let our guide below help you with your planning. recommendations, tips and advice from local suppliers and some local, real wedding inspiration.

Where to start?

1 You can't get far without first working out your wedding budget. Try and get a rough idea of what you can afford. Put this number into our handy, free budget calculator to get a guide on how this might be split.

2 Now that you're all set with your budget, it's time to get an idea of the guest numbers. You may need to go back and revisit your budget depending on numbers. Our free guest tracker in the planning tools section will help you store all names and details.

3 Next, it's time to find your dream venue. Hotel in Winchester or country house in the New Forest? From converted barns to castles there's something for everyone in Hampshire. You may need to book a separate venue for the ceremony.

4 Finding the dream wedding dress can take a while and there's no need to feel rushed. Check out our wedding dress section to browse 1000s of designers and styles. Get an idea for what you like and then see which boutiques near you stock those designs.

Hampshire wedding venues

£125 - £280
per head

Cain Manor

Hampshire | 123 capacity

This exclusive use barn wedding venue features spectacular country house groun...

£110 - £220
per head

The Elvetham

Hampshire | 120 capacity

The Elvetham is a stunning, family-owned estate, set in 35 acres of the North ...

£79 - £108
per head

Best Western Chilworth M...

Picture the scene as you make your entrance into a splendid galleried lounge a...

£3,000 - £6,800
total

Clock Barn

Clock Barn is a traditional Hampshire Barn distinguished by a historic thatche...

With breathtaking views of the English countryside and no passers by as you try dresses on, it’s the perfect location to find your dream wedding gown.
Bridal Indulgence

Wedding dress stockists

£1,100 - £2,500
per item

Lucy Martin Bridal

We create simple, contemporary wedding dresses for modern brides. Choose from ...

£40 - £80
per item

Dresses for Gorgeous Gir...

Handpicked flowergirl dresses , in many colours, in stock and dispatched from ...

£1,000 - £4,000
per head

Bridal Indulgence

Luxury boutique Bridal Indulgence offers a tranquil place to try wedding gowns...

£1 - £2
per head

Caroline Arthur Bridal

Welcome to Caroline Arthur, luxury wedding gown designers and bridal dress mak...

Real weddings in Hampshire

Jade & James | Clock Barn Wedding

10 Stunning Country House Wedding Venues

First things you need to do when planning a wedding

Free planning tools

5 Now that you've booked your venue it's time to find your other suppliers. We recommend starting with some Hampshire-based photographers. They might be a bit pricier than you'd expect but they're well worth it!

6 If food and drink is not in the venue package and this is something you need to source separately then it's worth getting your catering sorted. Plus, you get to enjoy all the tasting. Fortunately, Hampshire has plenty of great culinary options for you to choose from.

7 So you know the date of your Hants wedding! It's time to send save the dates to all your guests. If you're sending physical save the dates then check out our fantastic stationery section for some great suppliers and designs.

8 Want to have the ultimate party? 82% of our couples say they are most looking forward to the band and the dancing at the wedding. This is often the most memorable part of the wedding for your guests and there are plenty of great musicians around Hants.

Photographers

£800 - £1,299
total

AJ Wedding Photo

Contemporary documentary wedding photography with artistic touch at its best. ...

£1,750 - £3,500
total

Moritz Schmittat Photogr...

Your wedding - true story!

£1,195 - £1,950
total

Csaba Winter Wedding Cin...

My life is weddings. I love weddings. I love my life! Capturing emotion, d...

£1,000 - £1,750
total

ASRPHOTO Wedding Photogr...

ASRPHOTO | Top Hampshire Wedding Photographers FRESH | FUN | EXCITING... W...

Scott completely changed my view on photography. We absolutely love all our photos, and display them with pride.
Victoria & Ben

Hair & make up artists

£40 - £90
per head

Elegance Bridal Coiffure...

Elegance Bridal Coiffure is a romantic bridal hair specialist, offering both h...

£60 - £180
per head

Beauty Infinity

Beauty Infinity is a team of highly skilled professional mobile hair and makeu...

£60 - £180
per head

Christiane Dowling Makeu...

Award-Winning Professional Makeup Artist for Weddings, Asian Bridal, Special O...

£60 - £180
per head

Totally Flawless

The Totally Flawless team will work with you to create a look and style to sui...

9 Hampshire has an abundance of fantastic local florists. Can you get them to incorporate some locally grown dog-rose into the flower arrangements? It's always fun to include something that's sourced nearby.

10 Hair and makeup just for the bride or your bridesmaids too? Get your trial booked in (you'll have to pay for this) so you've got an idea of the whole look on the big day. Hair and makeup artists are usually willing to travel so may worth looking at suppliers in Surrey and Oxfordshire too.

11 Cake! Lots of yummy cake makers in Hampshire and just like the catering before, this is your chance to get stuck in with the tastings. Find a local Kent-based supplier to ensure your cake doesn't have to travel too far on the day.

12 While we've only picked a handful of supplier categories above, we recommend you use our checklist planning tool to make sure you have everything ticked off. Remember, you'll also need to look at attire for the groom, groomsmen and bridesmaids along with Venue styling decor and favours.

Music

£385 - £550
total

Girl and a Guitar

Girl and a Guitar, is exactly that, a musician who relies solely on her acoust...

£200 - £600
per head

Amy Turk - Harpist

Amy is a professional harpist from Hampshire offering a bespoke service, with ...

£80 - £300
total

Mimi Doulton Soprano

Soprano based in London and the South of England - available for work througho...

£400 - £750
total

Alex Chadwick, Saxophoni...

Saxophonist available either with live DJ or pianist, or as a soloist with bac...

Flowers

£2,000 - £50,000
total

Jay Archer Floral Design...

Dubbed 'The English Romantic' my award-winning designs are whimsical, textured...

Supplier tip

Let your venue influence your florals. Try and opt for arrangements that look like they belong in that setting.

£750 - £6,000
per head

Blend & Bloom

We offer a bespoke service, so if you would like flowers on your wedding day t...

Cakes

£8 - £25
per item

Cork Country Cottage

Wedding Cake Toppers, Save the Dates, Favour Tags, Wedding Decor.

£13 - £485
per item

Waitrose Wedding Cakes

Our stunning range of wedding cakes complement every style, from boldly modern...

£45 - £350
per item

The Cheese Wedding Cake

Offering a stunning range of luxury Cheese Wedding Cakes. We are experts in cr...

£5 - £15
per head

The Treat Truck

Welcome aboard The Treat Truck. We have carefully and playfully designed o...

For a further breakdown of local suppliers, we suggest that you search the venues and suppliers in the following regions:

Southampton, Andover, Aldershot, Petersfield, Alton, Winchester, Yateley, Romsey, Eastleigh, Eversley, Stockbridge, Basingstoke, Fleet, Southsea, Fareham, Portsmouth, Gosport, Hook, Lymington, Blackwater

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