Weddings in Poole

Harbour-view ceremonies, garden settings, boats on the water and beaches for the photographs.

Poole's case as a wedding destination is the water, which is in the background of almost every venue.

The settings

Hotels on and around the Sandbanks peninsula for sea and harbour views. Compton Acres for gardens. Harbourside rooms near the Quay for the working-waterfront version. Boats on the harbour for something that moves.

Photographs

The chines, the beaches, the Old Town lanes and the harbour at golden hour. See the photo trail.

Guests

Plenty of accommodation in a small radius, from hotels to self-catering for families staying on. See group accommodation.

Practicalities

Confirm licensing with both the venue and the registration service, particularly for anything outdoors. Summer Saturdays book a long way ahead.

See venue hire.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Can you get married on the beach in Poole?

Licensed outdoor ceremony options exist in the area, and beaches are widely used for photography afterwards. Licensing rules for outdoor ceremonies are specific, so confirm with the venue and the local registration service.

Where can you get married in Poole?

Licensed venues include hotels on and around the Sandbanks peninsula, garden settings such as Compton Acres, harbourside rooms and boats on the water.

Can you get married on a boat in Poole Harbour?

Boats on Poole Harbour are used for ceremonies and receptions. Licensing depends on the vessel and its mooring, so check with the operator.

Planning your visit?

Where to stay in Poole

Sandbanks hotels, harbourside flats a street back from the Quay and the quieter beds out at Hamworthy and Broadstone, with the areas each one suits.

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