Your Special Day Deserves An Equally Special Backdrop
With the glistening frost in the morning, the cold but cosy feel, and plenty of warm drinks, winter weddings at Old Thorns are truly magical.
With stunning winter decor around the hotel from the end of November, your guests will feel transported to a magical winter wonderland.
A Dream Day Come True
The winter wedding you've always dreamed of is waiting for you at Old Thorns. Picture a magical day, full of heartwarming and fun moments with your new husband or wife and loved ones that you will remember forever. Your wedding is as important to us, as it is to you, and our expert team of wedding coordinators will make your day everything you've ever wished for and more!
Happily Ever After
Why choose Old Thorns for your winter wedding? Old Thorns Hotel & Resort is a unique countryside hotel that offers a beautiful countryside backdrop and exquisite dining and service. Our dedicated coordinators will work with you to curate a seamless, stunning and personalised day that fulfils your vision. Wedding packages can include the ceremony, three-course wedding breakfast and evening reception with a DJ and many more extras, giving you less to think about so you can enjoy your day.
Our Spaces
Old Thorns offers a selection of perfect venues for you to host your wedding.
Choose to walk down the aisle in our bright and airy Hampshire Suite that looks out to the frosted countryside or in our onsite chapel, a delightful hidden gem of Old Thorns.
Our Gatsby Ballroom offers an incredible backdrop with its 1920’s styled chandeliers, dancefloor and private bar and Hampshire Suite offers the perfect space for intimate weddings with a dancefloor, terrace, private bar, and cosy snug area.
Drinks receptions can take place inside our stunning Atrium Champagne Bar, with plenty of space for your guests to enjoy a drink and canapes.
The 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.
Features
Private bar | Snug and lounge area
Private courtyard | Picturesque views
Ceremony
up to 90
Wedding breakfast
up to 90
Reception
up to 90
The 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 Great Gatsby, this venue will certainly impress your guests and provide ample space for your guests to dance, socialise and celebrate.
Features
Private bar | PA and large screens
Private balcony | Entertainment space
Ceremony
up to 300
Wedding breakfast
up to 300
Reception
up to 300
The 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. With seating for up to 150 for your ceremony or drinks reception, the Walled Garden is a tranquil and beautiful location.
Ceremony
up to 150
Reception
up to 150
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.
Ceremony
up to 150
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.
Features
Private Bar | Entertainment space
Ceremony
up to 600
Wedding breakfast
up to 500
Reception
up to 500
Food & Drink
Our team of talented chefs has developed a delicious and elegant wedding breakfast menu suited to each season using the best produce from the local area.
Enjoy warming winter dishes such as wild mushroom and tarragon tart, roasted lamb rump, and sticky toffee pudding.
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Old Thorns is a beautiful venue throughout the year, with each season bringing its own colours and charm. With magical twinkling lights, the winter season is sure to provide a stunning scene for your big day. And what's even better, is you can take advantage of the lower season, not only with your venue choice, but with all your suppliers, enabling you to achieve a fantastic value celebration without compromising on service or features.
We would like to thank the following photographers who have allowed us to use their photos on our website: Chris Such.