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

Cain Manor

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

£125 - £280 per head

The Elvetham

The Elvetham is a stunning, family-owned estate, set in 35 acres of the Nor...

£110 - £220 per head

Best Western Chilworth M...

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

£79 - £108 per head

Clock Barn

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

£3,000 - £6,800 total

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

Lucy Martin Bridal

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

£1,100 - £2,500 per item

Dresses for Gorgeous Gir...

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

£40 - £80 per item

Bridal Indulgence

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

£1,000 - £4,000 per head

Caroline Arthur Bridal

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

£1 - £2 per head

Real weddings in Hampshire

Jade & James | Clock Barn Wedding

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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

AJ Wedding Photo

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

£800 - £1,299 total

- ASRPHOTO Wedding Photography Southampton Hampshire

ASRPHOTO Wedding Photogr...

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

£1,000 - £1,750 total

Lindsay McConville Photo...

Natural, fun, honest Wedding Photography, telling the Real Story of your We...

£375 - £3,000 total

minah photography

Relaxed, fun and journalistic Photography. No posing - no "smile at the...

£350 - £990 total

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

Hair & make up artists

Elegance Bridal Coiffure...

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

£40 - £90 per head

Christiane Dowling Makeu...

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

£70 - £210 per head

Totally Flawless

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

£60 - £180 per head

Beauty Infinity

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

£60 - £180 per head

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

Girl and a Guitar

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

£385 - £550 total

Mimi Doulton Soprano

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

£80 - £300 total

Alex Chadwick, Saxophoni...

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

£400 - £750 total

Flowers

Jay Archer Floral Design...

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

£2,000 - £50,000 total

Supplier tip

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

Blend & Bloom

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

£750 - £6,000 per head

Cakes

Cork Country Cottage

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

£8 - £25 per item

Waitrose Wedding Cakes

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

£13 - £485 per item

The Cheese Wedding Cake

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

£45 - £350 per item

The Treat Truck

Welcome aboard The Treat Truck. We have carefully and playfully designe...

£5 - £15 per head

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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