Weddings

Weddings


We’re thrilled to share that we’ve been announced as regional finalist in the 2025 Wedding Industry Awards! These awards include feedback from recently married couples who've celebrated their special day with us at Old Thorns - so it's even more special be be recognised.
Located in the tranquil Hampshire countryside, Old Thorns is the perfect picturesque setting for your wedding.
Our venue is home to several stunning ballrooms, romantic wedding suites and even an onsite chapel and walled garden for outdoor ceremonies.

We’ve hosted weddings for over 40 years, so you are in safe hands with our experienced team of wedding co-ordinators and culinary experts, ensuring every moment is perfect from your first visit to your first dance.
Start your next chapter at Old Thorns, we can’t wait to be a part of your love story...
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Why Choose Old Thorns

With decades of experience in planning beautiful weddings, we have the support you need to turn your dream wedding into a reality.
Our dedicated wedding coordinators are here to help you every step of the way, ensuring your wedding day is flawless and stress-free.

Planning your wedding at Old Thorns is enjoyable with our range of customisable packages that can be tweaked to fit your vision, budget and tastes.
With so much to organise we’ve taken the guess work out of what you need for your day,
from your wedding breakfast to your decor, the DJ to drinks and more, you’ll love the ease and enjoyment of planning a wedding at Old Thorns.

 

Book a showround to see our fantastic spaces for yourself. Start imagining your day with a tour with one of our friendly wedding team.

Wedding Spaces

From the extraordinary to the intimate, our selection of wedding spaces offer classic elegance and timeless romance, creating a perfect backdrop for your own style and vision. Whether you are dreaming of spending your day in an elegant ballroom with sparkling chandeliers, a romantic intimate setting with rustic beams, character and countryside views or an outdoor ceremony surrounded by flowers, we have options for all weddings, no matter the size or vision. 

Each wedding space offers beautiful decor, a private bar, outdoor terrace, dancefloor and more, ensuring you have everything you need for a private celebration with your loved ones. Whether you want to party the night away on the dancefloor to a live band or DJ, or catch up with all your guests on the terrace to the chilled sounds of a saxophone, our spaces are perfect and versatile for your day.

Hampshire Suite

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.
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Gatsby Ballroom

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 Art Deco era, this venue will certainly impress your guests and provide ample space for your guests to dance, socialise and celebrate.
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The Grand Ballroom

The Grand Ballroom is the perfect venue to celebrate with all your friends and family.
Set in the heart of Old Thorns, the room features a beautiful mahogany bar, large sunken dance floor
and central stage with a starlit background – ideal for a band or your own entertainment.
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The Chapel

Often described as ‘the hidden gem’ of Old Thorns, the Chapel is an intimate and unique setting for you and your fiancé to say "I do" with up to 150 of your loved ones. A bright and charming room, the Chapel’s rich wooden features bring love and warmth to your ceremony.
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Walled Garden

Our private Walled Garden is tucked away in a quiet nook of Old Thorns and offers couples the possibility of saying "I do" in a beautiful outdoor setting. Seating up to 150 for your ceremony or drinks reception, the Walled Garden is a tranquil and beautiful location.
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Everything Under One Roof

The beauty of a wedding at Old Thorns is that we have everything you need under one roof. Avoid the stress of travelling from one venue to another and hold your ceremony in any one of our licensed spaces or in our onsite chapel with wooden pews. You’ll have the feeling of walking into a chapel once you step through our beautiful wooden archway doors. 

You’ll have space for you and all your guests to stay the night, with our wonderful selection of accommodation. Choose from
our luxury 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, hotel bedrooms and family suites or our glamping Eco Pods. We have it all including our bright and airy bridal lounge, perfect for getting ready for the big day. 

Don’t end the celebrations there! With great facilities onsite, enjoy a pampering spa day or round of golf the day before, and enjoy a
post wedding breakfast or afternoon tea with all your loved ones to make the celebrations never ending!

Food & Drink

We know how much enjoyment food and drink can bring to your day, and on your wedding day, you can expect it to be exceptional.

Our highly experienced and talented Executive Chef created a selection of mouth watering seasonal menus. You’ll enjoy delicious and delectable flavours, from your canapés at the drinks reception to the wedding breakfast, to the evening reception food, where the highest attention to detail is taken to every single bite.

Fancy something different to the norm? We have a wonderful selection of alternatives to choose from including BBQ, hog roast, pizza, bar snacks, sweet cart. Even late night bacon & sausage baps!
In the run up to your wedding, you’ll be invited to a food tasting evening. You'll try some of our delicious cuisine to help choose your final menu ensuring you and your guests enjoy every mouthful.

Personalise your day with your favourite drink and add on jugs of Pimm’s, a cocktail or gin station, or why not choose our popular baths filled with bottles of beer, cider or bubbles? You’ll also have the opportunity to upgrade to champagne or premium wines for your wedding breakfast and toast.
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Start your next chapter at Old Thorns, where your dream wedding becomes a reality.
Contact us today to schedule a tour of our venue and start planning the perfect day in a space that reflects your vision and dreams.

Old Thorns Wedding Showcase
Sunday 12th January 2024 - 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

You're invited to our Wedding Showcase at Old Thorns. You'll be able to access spaces suitable for large and small weddings and meet with our preferred suppliers.

So, whether you're considering a proposal, newly engaged or curious to see what's on offer we'd love to welcome you. The Old Thorns Weddings team will be on hand to discuss your wedding plans.

The event is free to attend, there's no need to book and you can bring as many people as you like with you.