Weddings, engagements & celebrations

Wedding celebrations on the Isle of Wight

With its quintessentially English countryside and warmer climate, the Isle of Wight is a fantastic wedding reception venue, or engagement or party location if you’re looking to stay in the UK but improve your chances of celebrating on a sunny day! The Isle of Wight’s beautiful backdrop has created so many perfect moments as the perfect place to pop the question.

Or why not head to the sandy shores of east Wight for a traditional seaside wedding celebration? As a stunning setting as a wedding reception venue, rent a beautiful barn and adorn it with bunting for a touch of country rustic chic surrounded by your nearest and dearest.

Whether you’re celebrating a wedding or engagement, the Isle of Wight can provide you with the some of the most beautiful wedding locations in the UK to make your celebration the most memorable day ever.

Wedding venues on the Isle of Wight

It’s a nice day for a Wight wedding! Why not consider the Island as the location for the most important day of your life? With its hugely varied landscape, the Isle of Wight can offer the perfect backdrop that’s sure to please the pickiest of couples!

Get ready for your big day at one of the fantastic places to stay across the Island before heading to the church or Isle of Wight registry office. With so many unique places to stay alongside B&Bs and hotels, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect UK wedding venue to suit your occasion.

Wedding hotels and locations

If you’re looking for a beautiful and elegant backdrop to your wedding, boutique hotel Foresters Hall will leave you with ever-lasting memories. A stunning grade-2 listed building, it boasts striking architectural and interior design features, as well as a gorgeous terraced garden to make your special day truly unique.

For smaller wedding venues, Foresters Hall has a premises license to hold your ceremony in an intimate and sophisticated setting. Afterwards, head to the bar and brasseries for a bespoke and tailored reception surrounded by your nearest and dearest. The venue holds up to 60 seated guests or 110 people if you opt for a canape-style celebration.

Bourne Hall Country House Hotel is one of the most elegant Victorian Country House Hotels in Shanklin, and is set in 3 acres of mature grounds, providing a beautiful backdrop for your wedding day. The hotel offers several options for ceremonies and wedding breakfasts to include a beautifully dressed marquee in the grounds of the hotel to accommodate up to 110 guests and a gazebo overlooking the bay both of which are licensed for civil ceremonies.

Larger celebrations are perfect for The Boathouse on Priory Beach. This stunning venue comes complete with a wedding license alongside a marquee for those warm summer evenings.

Unique and exclusive venues

Located in the traditional seaside town of Shanklin lies The Seascape – a luxurious three bedroom ground floor apartment with spectacular views over Sandown Bay. Whether you’re celebrating a wedding, engagement or special anniversary, this picture perfect wedding venue by the sea is the perfect place to snap photos that you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

The venue itself is generously sized, with three large bedrooms that sleep up to six people (plus a baby). In the summer months, why not enjoy an alfresco dinner on the secluded terraced patio? Once the sun goes down, relax in the luxurious hot tub and reflect on precious memories below the starry night skies.

Looking to take your wedding celebration outside? Ventnor Botanic Garden is one of the most stunning natural wedding venues in the UK. Nestled in the balmy undercliff of the southern Isle of Wight, this sub-tropical garden provides the perfect outdoor wedding experience.

From simple ceremonies to lavish celebrations, Ventnor Botanical Garden is able to cater for every kind of wedding imaginable – from large outdoor parties to intimate indoor celebrations. On-site accommodation is available for you and your guests, too, including a lovingly-restored Victorian cottage and recently-rejuvenated Smugglers Lodge.

Celebrate in a farmhouse

If you’re looking for a rustic wedding venue in the UK, it doesn’t get more romantic than East Afton Farmhouse. Awarded Silver for Best Wedding Venue of the Year 2019-2020 at the Beautiful South Tourism Awards, this impressive 1700s farmhouse boasts event barns and an adjoining annex holiday cottage located next to an Isle of Wight National Landscape (formerly known as Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty).

Nestled between the main house and an annex are two contrasting barns with a beautiful setup for ceremonies, receptions, and guest accommodation. You can also hire the barns out for larger celebrations and corporate functions, too.

Planning a party?

Whether you’re looking for a venue for a stag, hen do, or a wedding after party, the Isle of Wight might just be the place you’ve been searching for.

We’ve got a range of restaurants and pubs with rooms that can be hired to suit many different group sizes, as well as hotels where you can book a room after so there’s no need to hire a taxi!

Take a look at our explore section to pick an area of the Island you’d like to visit, then take a look at the venues available in that area. However, seeing as the Isle of Wight is pretty small (only 25 x 13 miles), it’s not going to cost too much for a taxi if your party venue and accommodation are a short distance apart, as nowhere is too far!

Keep scrolling to view a list of venues on the Isle of Wight which cater for weddings and parties. Once you’ve found a venue you like, please get in touch with the venue directly (or view their own website) to find out more about the services they offer.

Enjoy a honey or mini-moon on the sunny Isle of Wight

For couples seeking an intimate and enchanting getaway, the Isle of Wight provides the perfect mini moon experience. With its stunning landscapes, secluded beaches, historic sites, and culinary delights, this charming Island offers an idyllic setting for celebrating love and creating cherished memories. Whether you choose to immerse yourselves in nature, explore the Island's rich history, or simply relax on its breathtaking beaches, the Isle of Wight will captivate your hearts and leave you yearning to return time and time again.

The Isle of Wight is also home to a wide variety of accommodation to suit every couple, including glamping in a luxury safari tent, 5-star hotels, cosy cottages and coastal retreats. Take a look at the fabulous collection of self-catering holiday cottages available with Classic Cottages. Or check out The Seascape in Shanklin for a mini-moon of your dreams... you can enjoy a hot tub and panoramic sea view!

Haviland Cottage is a beautiful and romantic property located in pretty Bonchurch, near Ventnor - making it the perfect location for a mini-moon. From beautiful houseboats to beachside retreats and even a heavenly glamping yurt with two outside bathtubs, they have something for every romantic break.

If you’re looking for more honeymoon ideas or mini-moon inspiration in the UK, find out more here.

For more information about visiting the Isle of Wight, head to our accommodation, things to do and best places to eat and drink pages.

There are 44 civil ceremony venues on the Isle of Wight, you can see a full list here.