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Your perfect day at The Wessex Hotel

The hotel is situated on Bournemouth's prestigious West Cliff, with an attractive landscaped lawn and rockery, charming and stylish décor and free parking for up to 160 cars. However large the guest list from 20 to 200 we have the team to cater for your every need and the quality of service essential to make your special day the most memorable of your life.

Our Hotel offers beautiful suites within peaceful and picturesque surroundings to enjoy your wedding day. We look forward to arranging all your requirements from the civil ceremony to wedding breakfast and evening reception, and overnight accommodation.

You need to feel that the venue you choose will not only give you the facilities you are looking for, but also offer you every assurance that your perfect day is safe in our hands. The management and staff at The Wessex Hotel can offer you that assurance - from when you first visit the hotel to see our facilities to when you arrive on your special day. Our dedicated and professional team will be there to advise and guide to ensure that your day runs smoothly.

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Wedding Packages

We offer a choice of wedding breakfast packages that include your three course wedding breakfast, arrival drinks, wine with the meal and toast. Alternatively we would be delighted to discuss your individual requirements and create a tailor-made package for you.

Click here to view our wedding packages.

Included in Your Special Day:

  • Red carpet on your arrival
  • Cake Stand and Knife
  • Room Hire for your Wedding Breakfast
  • Services of our Banqueting Manager
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Simply Perfect Package for just £1,500

Our 'Simply Perfect' Package is an inclusive package for 30 guests, and includes:

  • Bucks Fizz Reception
  • Three course Wedding Breakfast with a glass of wine
  • Glass of Sparkling Wine for the Toast
  • Evening Finger Buffet
  • Room hire for both day and evening receptions with private bar facilities

If you wish to invite additional guests, the cost for the full package is £50.00 per person, and £12.00 per person for the evening reception only. The Simply Perfect package is valid for weddings taking place between 1st January & 31st December 2009.

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Wedding Function Suites

We offer three function suites, all beautifully decorated and varying in size to accommodate your special day, whether it is for 20 to 300 guests.

Forestdale Suite

This elegantly decorated suite is the largest of our private function rooms without any pillars and has direct access from the lounge and can cater for up to 200 guests. With natural daylight, air conditioning and a large dance floor (1400 sqft), it has its own integral bar facilities and is easily accessible to all guests.

Bryanston Suite

Situated at the front of the hotel, it is a light and attractive suite and can cater up to 80. It features a large picture window offering views of the beautifully appointed rockery and lawn, to which there is direct access for photographs, if desired. This popular suite has the advantage of a private entrance foyer and with its own dance floor (20' x 12'), it is also a perfect choice for your evening event.

Purbeck Suite

Close to Reception and situated on the Ground floor, with its exquisite décor and chandeliers it offers a most intimate setting for both civil ceremonies and wedding breakfasts.

Civil & Commitment Ceremonies

As well as being a sought-after venue for wedding receptions, the hotel is also fully licensed for civil and commitment ceremonies. Offering the above suites between 20 and 200 guests.

Evening Receptions

If you wish to extend your celebrations into the evening, perhaps inviting further guests to help you celebrate your special day to the end, we can help create the perfect evening reception for you. We are also able to assist in arranging entertainment.

Accommodation

We can offer special overnight accommodation rates for those of your guests travelling from afar. Please ask your wedding co-ordinator for details.

Wedding Terms & Conditions

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