Gay Friendly Wedding Venue in New Place Hotel, High Street, Shirrell Heath, Southampton, Hampshire. SO32 2JY

LGBTQ+ Friendly Wedding Venue in Hampshire

As you arrive through the ornate wrought-iron gates, New Place Southampton in Hampshire never fails to impress. This grade I listed manor house exudes total sophistication for wedding events. A true masterpiece of brickwork, the house is a combination of Tudor and Elizabethan eccentricities and a subtle, contemporary finish. The home's history is entirely fitting with its purpose as a place for romance and love. Originally commissioned as a wedding gift, the grand estate was designed by famous British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.

New Place has a variety of stunning rooms for you to choose from for your ceremony. The magnificent Bristol Room is perfect for a traditional ceremony with its wood panelled walls and opulent focal fireplace, or for a more contemporary feel, the Dining Room offers an elegant light and airy space. Why not host your civil ceremony surrounded by our landscaped gardens, nestled in amongst our 32 acres. After the ceremony, your precious moments together will be captured forever by your skilled photographer, with an array of outdoor and indoor backdrops. With so much space for exploration around the grounds, there are ample opportunities to find a breath-taking location for private whispers with your partner after your marriage ceremony. A quiet corner, a sweeping landscape, or under the dappled sunlight falling through the magnificent woodland canopy; New Place truly is a place of wonder. Meanwhile, we’ll host your drinks reception on the charming terrace to keep the conversation flowing as you gather your guests to join you for photos. Being so fortunate as to have extensive outdoor spaces, New Place is an idyllic spot in which to invite guests to share your special experience and indulge in some precious time together.

After saying your “I Dos”, our exclusive Arden Suite, situated adjacent to the Manor House, will play host to your wedding breakfast and evening reception. Seating up to 110 guests for the wedding breakfast, and 150 guests for the evening reception, the space will give you full exclusivity for your wedding party. We only ever hold one wedding each day, so you are guaranteed to have the spotlight on just you and your guests for the entirety of your special day. With a tasteful neutral design, the Suite is ideally furnished to accommodate your theme and colour preferences and can be dressed to your exacting ideas. Simple and elegant, quirky and unusual, or elaborate and stylish, our team will push the boundaries to ensure everything is just how you envision it for your special day.

After a long lie-in, catch up with family and friends to relive those magical moments over a delicious full English breakfast and freshly ground coffee; just what you need to revive yourself after your big day. We have 111 spacious en-suite bedrooms available for guests where those home comforts are never far away. With such comfort surrounding you, and the warmth of friends and family, why rush back to reality?

Planning a wedding can be a thrilling experience, evolving ideas for your special day that feel personal and appropriate for you as a couple. Whether that is traditional, creative, or quirky, it’s a time to let your imagination run free and create a perfect balance that truly reflects your vision. Sometimes, you may need some inspiration to help kick-start the creativity. Our specially trained wedding coordinators are always on hand to offer suggestions and to help guide you through the process. We believe no two weddings should ever be the same, so we are always on hand to talk through your ideas.

Whether it's for your wedding reception, ceremony, or both, the team at New Place strives to ensure your big day is unique. The professional staff works tirelessly to bring your dream visions to life, giving you an event, you will never forget. When choosing a venue for your wedding, we understand that your special day must simply be perfect.