Six of the Isle of Wight's Most Magical Places to Get Married
Whether you call this picturesque island home or you head over on the ferry, these are the best wedding venues on the Isle of Wight that you won't want to miss.
Located just off the Southern coast of England, the Isle of Wight is a beautiful British island with picturesque beaches and coastlines, making it a hotspot for engaged couples on the hunt for a wedding venue. In fact, wedding venues on the Isle of Wight are popular with celebrity couples too - Benedict Cumberbatch got hitched in one himself...
While there are amazing Isle of Wight wedding venues on or by the beach, it's not all sand, sea and beach huts. This spectacular wedding location is also home to historic manor houses, rustic barns and tropical gardens. Plus, with up to 200 ferry crossings a day operating from Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington, getting there couldn't be easier for you and your guests.
Wedding Venues on the Isle of Wight: Six Picturesque Spots
So, whether you want to have an Isle of Wight wedding with the sand between your toes, or you'd rather the grand setting of a banqueting hall, this beautiful spot has it all. Read on to see for yourself as we share the best that this island has to offer from small Isle of Wight wedding venues to those with unbeatable views...
1. The Ventnor Botanic Garden - Ventnor
How does getting hitched in a sub-tropical garden sound? The Ventnor Botanic Garden is a unique wedding venue that will transport you and your partner to a beautiful oasis as you celebrate your special day surrounded by over 33,000 rare and exotic plants.
If you're planning a summer wedding on the Isle of Wight, you'll be hard pressed to find a more spectacular setting, from exchanging your vows amongst the lush greenery of the New Zealand Garden to enjoying an evening meal with your loved ones in the Palm Garden.
Alternatively, you can have an indoor ceremony in the Echium Room. With floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the Mediterranean Pond surrounded by 16-ft-tall Echium flowers you'll feel like you're outside, plus they make for a seriously impressive photo opportunity.
Not only that, with hire prices starting from only £500, The Ventnor Botanic Garden is one of the more cheap wedding venues on the Isle of Wight - an absolute bargain in our eyes!
2. The Ryde Castle Hotel - Ryde
Can't decide between a hotel wedding venue and a castle wedding venue? Well, The Ryde Castle Hotel, a charming wedding venue on the Isle of Wight, eliminates the need to choose! This former Victorian manor house now operates as a hotel and boasts a gorgeously historic exterior, perfect for nailing those wedding pics.
Prepare to enter the Tudor Room, a large banquet hall a bar and enough space for up to 140 family and friends. There's an additional restaurant and bar in the patio area, which will allow guests to relax and soak in the amazing views.
Not only that, but The Ryde Castle Hotel is located in the quaint seaside town of Ryde, where guests can enjoy beautiful sea views, the Newton Nature Reserve and the Mottistone Gardens.
3. Landguard Manor - Shanklin
The perfect combination of rustic romance and grand elegance, Landguard Manor is a gorgeous 18th century country house wedding venue located just minutes from the Isle of Wight's coastline.
Set within four and a half acres of landscaped gardens and manicured lawns, we reckon a quintessentially English garden wedding is simply made for this venue. Think hay bales, bunting and fun outdoor wedding games.
The outside lawn marquee here can host up to 350 guests, which is ideal if you don't want to cut your guest list down, plus it'll be a lovely space to set up your entertainment or a drinks and food table. Inside, you'll find a grand staircase ideal for a wedding photo shoot, as well as a wood-burning fireplace, exposed wood flooring and detailed chandeliers.
You can explore more marquee wedding venues here.
4. East Afton Farmhouse - Freshwater Bay
We adore the idea of hosting your wedding in a rustic farm wedding venue, and they don't come much more rustic than East Acton Farmhouse.
Boasting an events barn overlooking a private courtyard, a farmhouse, country annex, landscaped gardens and the fields of the neighbouring farm, there's enough room for 170 day and 200 evening guests here.
This is a wedding venue with accommodation - the annex sleeps up to 17 people, as well as boasting a sunny BBQ patio, a cinema room and a vegetable patch that you're welcome to pick from. In the summer months, bell tents can be set up to accommodate for 22 extra guests.
This Isle of Wight wedding venue has four-day weekend and three-day mid-week options available, so you can really take your time to celebrate with your loved ones.
5. Osborne House - East Cowes
Once the family home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, Osborne House is a spectacular place to host your special day, whether you're having an extravagant event or an intimate celebration. Built in Italianate style architecture and featuring a number of artefacts from the Royal Collection, marrying here will definitely make you'll feel like royalty.
One of our favourite spaces at this Isle of Wight wedding venue is the Orangery. Ideal for a sophisticated post-wedding dinner, it features arched windows leading out to a garden terrace, a marble bar and large elegant mirrors.
Alternatively, The Durbar Room boasts Indian-inspired ceilings and a grand banqueting table for 24 of your family and friends to enjoy a delicious meal.
6. The Birdhouse at Bembridge - Ryde
If you're looking for a pub wedding venue, then you have to check out The Birdham at Bembridge, Originally an Edwardian-style family home, this Isle of Wight venue was then converted into an inn, before being converted into the pub we know it as today, with 14 guest rooms, two large function rooms and an on-site restaurant.
This venue is licensed for civil ceremonies, so you can host each part of your celebration in the same place. Ceremony spaces are varied, with choices such as outdoor sites, a private walled courtyard and 2 function rooms. If you're looking for small wedding venues on the Isle of Wight, good news - you can welcome up to 80 guests for your ceremony and up to 180 guests for your evening reception.
There's also the opportunity to work with the on-site wedding planner, as well as the chefs and bartenders to create a bespoke wedding menu. Every wedding is unique at The Birdham at Bembridge, and the staff work tirelessly to bring every couple's vision to life.
If you love the thought of marrying with the sand between your toes, you need to check out our roundup of the best beach wedding venues in the UK.
