Mr & Mrs Howard

When did you get married?
6th April 2024

What room did you get married in?
We got married in The Gatsby Ballroom.

Why did you choose Old Thorns for your wedding?
We chose to get married at Old Thorns because we stay here for spa weekends at least 4 times a year as well as this being the place the proposal happened. Because we love the venue so much we decided almost immediately that it was the right place to hold our special day.

What was the style/vibe of your wedding?
The vibe we were going for for our wedding was fun and relaxed and this is exactly what it was, all thanks to the amazing staff at Old Thorns Hotel. From start to finish, of planning our wedding aswell as the main day, staff exceeded our expectations and were beyond amazing.

What was your favourite moment of the day?
Our favourite moment of the day was having the singing waiters that we hired and our evening reception. The DJ that came in our chosen package was amazing and played music for all.

What did you love about your wedding day?
Our whole wedding was beyond amazing and we loved every second of it, again with the help of the amazing banqueting team. The thing we love the most is that our wedding guests all said how amazing the venue was and how smoothly the day ran from start to finish.

Any tips for future couples?
As the bride if I could give one tip, it would be to make sure you have everything with you. I'd realised just before bed the night before I had left my veil and wedding shoes at home (a 2 hour round trip) and had to drive back that night at 11pm. I can laugh about it now .

Also, take in every second of your day. Everyone said to us that the day would fly by and you won't take it all in. That is certainly true. I am so pleased we had someone filming the whole day so we could look back on how perfect it was.

Scroll to take a look at the Wedding of Dean & Malise, all images are credited to Danny Woodstock Photography

Weddings at Old Thorns are extremely special to us, let us make your day a dream come true, contact our expert weddings team today.

As the largest Hotel and Resort in the Hampshire area, we have a number of different wedding spaces available perfect for your celebration. From smaller intimate weddings to large multi-day events, dry hire to all inclusive, we’re sure we’re the venue for you.

No matter your vision, we will work together to deliver the wedding day you’ve always dreamed of and the celebration of a lifetime.

The Gatsby Ballroom is the perfect venue for wedding breakfasts followed by a full evening of celebrations. With glamorous art-deco decor inspired by The Great Gatsby, this venue will certainly impress your guests and provide ample space for your guests to dance, socialise and celebrate.