England’s sunny south coast has always been a popular spot for wedding-goers - though good weather is never guaranteed in this country, you stand the best chance if you just keep going south until you reach the English Channel.
Portsmouth might not sound like the most glamorous choice of location for your special day, but there’s more to this historic port town than you might think. Firstly, as mentioned, the history - whether it’s the beautiful Edwardian hotels and buildings along the seafront at Southsea, or truly iconic old ships like HMS Warrior and HMS Victory (the famous flagship of one Admiral Nelson himself), Portsmouth has history wherever you turn, which can only lend to the occasion. A few of these sites host weddings as well, so you can say your vows surrounded by history.
For something more traditional, there are a number of luxury hotels, golf courses and spas in the countryside surrounding Portsmouth, many of which host wedding ceremonies and receptions in their grounds and in large private events spaces. You can narrow down your choices on the left hand side, filtering by distance from Portsmouth, as well as ambiance, style, facilities and more. Click through to the listing for the wedding venue and you can contact them directly to start organising your big day.