Location, Location, Location...HELP!

Hi Claire, thanks so much! I was thinking a pub somewhere...I've asked a few places around here and they don't do private functions, but it's only a matter of time until I find one that does. Pub benches and booze work for me! ? I'll keep on asking around...fingers crossed!

C

Hi there, welcome to hitched.

There are quite a few hitchers in the Pompey area (in fact it's my home town). Saracroft is in the area along with ByGeorge, so hopefully they'll see this thread and might have some ideas.

I haven't a clue where you could have a BBQ etc in the town, you may have to drive a little bit out of town...petersfield, havant etc. to find somewhere just right.

Thanks for the advice! We actually live just outside of Fareham (towards the Hamble- but I'm Pompey born and bred!) so there are some nice 'countryfied' places around us, Wickham, Botley etc. Unfortunately, countryside generally translates to expensive! Does anyone know where you can find farmers who have fields to hire or something....?

Cheers again, I hope that Saracroft and ByGeorge track me down! ?

Don't forget that sometimes marquee hire can work out just as expensive as hiring rooms, etc. You'd need to supply toilets, tables and chairs, etc...

These maybe worth an enquiry; Most of them would include the ceremony, so there's no need to go into Portsmouth!

https://www.weddingvenues.com/venue4037.html

http://www.watersedge.co.uk/weddings-events-and-parties/

https://www.balmerlawnhotel.com/weddings/index.html - maybe a bit out of your budget

There are some lovely old pubs which may also be ok, over the 'back of the hill' e.g. towards Bishops Waltham & the Meons

Good Luck

Hiya, welcome to Hitched!

I know that you can hire the BBQ field areas at the Queen Elizabeth Country Park - I did a wedding a couple of years ago where they put a marquee up there and had a full on reception with BBQ, band etc etc. Have a look here https://www3.hants.gov.uk/hampshire-countryside/qecp/bbq-qecp.htm

HTH a bit! Georgie

See I knew you'd be able to help...I love QECP, I'd happily get wedded there ?

You are all legends! ? Thanks- I've got a few leads to follow up on now- and follow up I shall! Will let you know how I get on. I remember going to QECP when I was a kid for BBQs with the extended family and it was always a riot- beers, frisby, music and rolling down hills in the sunshine- sounds perfect! : )

Thanks again,

C

Saying that about pubs has just reminded me that I know of another reception later this year in the garden of the Horse & Jockey at Denmead...might be worth a look too.

Not sure if this is near enough but if you can't get an outside space, I had my reception at Otterbourne Village Hall which has a lovely outdoor area - and a big hall so if the weather is bad you're covered - also there is a bar there and all profits go to charity....

www.otterbournevillagehall.org.uk

Hey Packergator,

There's a vineyard in the Southampton end of the New Forest that will let you do what you like in their grounds for minimal price. They have contacts that they will share with you, but you don't need to use their suppliers at all. We looked there when we were thinking of having our wedding down south rather than home. The link is http://www.setleyridgevineyard.co.uk/new-forest-wedding-venues.asp

The bonus is that you can also get them to put on a wine tasting to entertain your guests....

Can't help as i'm not a local, but just wanted to say welcome, and that a wedding bbq on the beach sounds like great fun!

alternatively a country park will be just as nice! ?