Top Small Wedding Venues in Bournemouth
The sound of the waves does half the decorating in Bournemouth. Small wedding venues in Bournemouth range from boutique hotels and private dining rooms to elegant spaces near the beach and Lower Gardens. Smaller celebrations often feel more relaxed, giving couples extra time to enjoy every moment with their guests. Whether you're planning a laid-back gathering or a refined reception by the coast, there are plenty of beautiful options to choose from. Take a look and find a place that feels right.
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from £65
per personCheck availabilityTerrace
40 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth#Supervenue
Terrace, a semi-private outdoor space at The Green House, sits adjacent to the hotel grounds and provides a garden-linked paved patio arranged for outdoor seating.
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from £28
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityUpper Terrace
40 guestsThe Noisy LobsterNear BournemouthIdeal for: Small groups seeking a relaxed, social outdoor dining experience or a casual standing reception. What guests say: The space maintains a lively yet comfortable atmosphere, with background music kept at a moderate
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from £300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityRiverside Suite
50 guestsThe Bridge HouseNear BournemouthThe Bridge House is a hotel combining simple guest rooms with a bar‑grill and outdoor decking; the venue centres on riverside dining and waterside views.
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from £300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Club Room
35 guestsThe Bridge HouseNear BournemouthHere at The Bridge House Hotel, we aim to make your wedding day the perfect day. The Club Room is a beautifully decorated room that is perfect for smaller events with a buffet-style proposition.
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from £55
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Library
20 guestsHarbour Hotel ChristchurchNear BournemouthOur private room adjoins the Upper Deck and accommodates up to 20 guests, offering an intimate setting for private dinners, business meetings and receptions.
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from £35.50
per personCheck availabilityDownstairs Semi-Private
70 guestsCote Brasserie - BournemouthBournemouthCôte Bournemouth offers a downstairs semi-private space can host up to 70 guests, allowing you to choose the setting that best suits your event size and requirements.
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from £275
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityThe Britannic Suite
70 guestsThe Riviera Hotel Alum ChineBournemouthThe Britannic Suite is a Function Room in The Riviera Hotel Alum Chine characterised by an open-plan ballroom layout suitable for dining and dancing. Design: The suite presents a low-ceilinged interior with wood-panelled
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from £2200
per eventCheck availabilityExclusive Use
160 guestsDurley Dean HotelBournemouthExclusive Use is a private dining space in the Durley Dean Hotel and presents a restaurant-style dining room laid out for formal table service. Design: The room pairs high ceilings and moulded cornices with patterned carpet,
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from £2695
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
85 guestsThe Orangery SuiteNear BournemouthWe are also licensed for outdoor wedding ceremonies within the beautifully landscaped walled garden. Our stunning, pagoda-style marquee is included for receptions on the lawn.
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from £85
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityArbor Restaurant
70 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth#Supervenue
The perfect room for your ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 74 guests. The restaurant has had 2 Rosettes and has won multiple awards for over 10 years.
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from £34
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Events Room
80 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth#Supervenue
Private Events Room is a Function Room in The Green House that provides a flexible, AV-ready layout suitable for combined seated dining and socialising.
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from £45
per personCheck availabilityThe Conservatory Restaurant
140 guestsThe Riviera Hotel Alum ChineBournemouthThe Riviera Hotel is the perfect venue for your Civil Ceremony. The Conservatory Restaurant is the larger of our two rooms with beautiful sea views.Perfect for larger weddings, it can accommodate up to 140 guests.
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FAQs about Top Small Wedding Venues in Bournemouth
Prices of small wedding venues average £33 per person. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Bournemouth, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £28 | to £40 | per person |
| From £250 | to £2695 | hire fee per event |
| From £375 | to £3000 | minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.3 mi from central Bournemouth, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Whole Venue Hire at Brasserie Blanc Bournemouth
on 105 West Cliff Road - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: Brasserie Blanc Bournemouth is a French brasserie by the seaside, offering a relaxed dining atmosphere with both a terrace and an elegant dining room. The menu features classic French dishes and a curated wine selection -
Exclusive Use at Durley Dean Hotel
on 28 West Cliff Road - 0.2 mi from centre.
Venue said: The room is wheelchair accessible and served by accessible toilets. Ideal for: Groups seeking a formally arranged seated meal or a relaxed standing reception in a restaurant-style hotel setting. -
Full Venue Hire at Slug and Lettuce Bournemouth The Square
on 12 Richmond Hill - 0.3 mi from centre.
Venue said: You’ll find us just off the square in the centre of town only five minutes’ walk from the beach via Bournemouth gardens. It’s an ideal spot for sitting back and taking advantage of our full table service, whether you're having...
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