Mr & Mrs Marriott

When did you get married?
We got married on Thursday 8th June 2023
Purely because the dates meant something to us. 08.06.23 @ 13:00, 8th is our eldest daughters birthday, 6th is our middle daughters birthday, 23rd is mine and my husbands birthday, 13th is our youngest daughters birthday and also the date we first became boyfriend and girlfriend back on January 13th, 2009.

What room did you get married in?
We loved the Hampshire Suite for the flooring! Perfect for wedding photos!

Why did you choose Old Thorns for your wedding?
I shopped around at a few other venues & to be honest, I planned my wedding within 5 months and didn't want the hassle of having to do things myself, I just wanted to focus on my wedding day and enjoy every moment of it!

With Old Thorns, they do absolutely everything in one package. The package deal we got was the best value for money package I have ever come across. Our wedding coordinator, Jade, was really chilled and really helpful. She did say I was one of the easiest brides due to the fact I knew what I wanted and how I wanted things done. The communication on the day between the entire old Thorns team was superb! Couldn't fault them at all!

A friend recommended Old Thorns to me (she gets married at Old Thorns in October 2024) and she is the one who told me about how much the packages were, my mind was blown away by how much you get in your package deal, literally the best.

I honestly thought Old Thorns was out of my price range and now I recommend it to all my friends and family (ones just booked for September 2024) she also thought was going to be pricey, until I told her what's included and how much it takes the stress away of planning a big wedding!

What was your favourite moment of the day?
I loved getting ready with my bridesmaids in the morning! We had all morning in an apartment to get ready it didn't feel rushed, and was really calm & perfect.

Also when my husband and I went off for private photos on the golf course was a favourite as we had around 2 hours of just us on our big day! Everything was perfect.

What did you love about your wedding day?
Absolutely every single moment of it! There are too many special moments on your wedding day. The day literally flashes by! Take as many photos as possible! We had a singer, Michelle, who sang me down the aisle to our favourite song! That was an extra special touch! We had a phone box for recorded messages, and that was hilarious hearing these back!

Any tips for future couples?
Just plan what you can and enjoy your day, and don't worry about those who didn't arrive or if anything has gone wrong. Speak and get a picture with all guests!

100% get a Videographer- we absolutely loved watching back our videos and highlights of the wedding! I booked my Videographer the day before I got married and I'm so glad we did this! Our video is stunning and Russel helped keep everyone calm and in high spirits he was a real joy to work with, along side Carla Mortimer & Jenny our photographers who made the day so memorable!

Scroll to take a look at the Wedding of Mr & Mrs Marriott, all images are credited to Carla Mortimer 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.

Our stunning Hampshire Suite is the perfect place for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and celebrations. With plenty of natural light and elegant decor with panoramic views over the golf course, our Hampshire Suite makes for a gorgeous backdrop for your special day.