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Price: £4,700 – £11,055
Guests: 100
Bedrooms: 81
Description
Description
The Connaught Hotel and Spa is a stylish coastal wedding venue in Bournemouth, just a five-minute walk from the beach.
One of only a few venues in Bournemouth that's licensed for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, you can choose to say “I do” in one of our elegant wedding suites or outside in our private courtyard garden beneath the palms.
One of the things couples love most about weddings here is the location. Many take a quiet stroll to the beach at sunset for unforgettable newlywed photographs beside the sea.
With space for up to 130 guests, 81 stylish bedrooms, a luxury spa and swimming pool, and dedicated reception spaces including our private Franklyn Suite (a separate building from the main hotel, giving you an exclusive wedding feel), The Connaught Hotel and Spa offers everything you need for a relaxed and unforgettable wedding by the coast.
Packages start from £4,700 for 50 guests, including room hire, in-house catering, and a dedicated wedding coordinator to guide you through it all. We've hosted hundreds of weddings over the years, so we're here to guide you through every step of the planning process, making everything feel calm, personal and effortless.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Maria
Hi I'm Maria and I'll be looking after you and your guests on your very special day. I'll be able to answer all your questions during the planning process, and I'm always just a phone call away! Remember, it's your special day and we will do everything we can to make it perfect for you both.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1850
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
10
Overview of The Connaught Hotel and Spa
Wedding Venue Type
Hotel
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
120
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding license
Confetti permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Church within walking distance
Sound system available
Wedding Venue Details
In-house wedding coordinator
On-site parking
Outdoor Reception Space
Spa On-Site
Landscaped gardens
Ballroom
Bridal Changing Facilities
Wedding Catering
In-house catering
Alcohol license
In-House Wine List
Bar
Pricing for The Connaught Hotel and Spa
Pricing for The Connaught Hotel and Spa
What's Included?
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Couple accommodation included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Welcome drink, Venue hire, Wedding breakfast, Wine with meal, Toast drink, Evening reception
Hide detailsReviews (12)
- MMr & Mrs Lewis08/09/2024The Connaught Dream TeamThe Connaught Dream TeamWe started our journey with The Connaught Hotel 2 years before getting married and from start to finish the team have been incredible. Attending wedding fayre days there and going for trips to have a drink and imagine the day we were planning really helped. The flexibility, patience, attention to detail if this team is credit to the amount of weddings they hold and help organise. Maria deserves a special mention from ourselves as she was our main contact throughout and went above and beyond, thank you so much. We will now enjoy the Connaught as a place to relax snd enjoy. The investment of where to hold our wedding day, was far bigger than just the day, it's a connection there after too.We started our journey with The Connaught Hotel 2 years before getting married and from start to finish the team have been incredible. Attending wedding fayre days there and going for trips to have a drink and imagine the day we were planning really helped. The flexibility, patience, attention to detail if this team is credit to the amount of weddings they hold and help organise. Maria deserves a special mention from ourselves as she was our main contact throughout and went above and beyond, thank you so much. We will now enjoy the Connaught as a place to relax snd enjoy. The investment of where to hold our wedding day, was far bigger than just the day, it's a connection there after too.
- JJo K28/05/2024Wonderful wedding Wonderful weddingWe had a wonderful wedding here, well done team :)We had a wonderful wedding here, well done team :)
- JJulie28/05/2024Fantastic JobFantastic JobYou certainly did a fantastic job with the wedding I was maid of honor for xYou certainly did a fantastic job with the wedding I was maid of honor for x
- MMr & Mrs M28/05/2024Absolutely amazingAbsolutely amazingNothing was to much for them they would rectify any little mistakes they did alot of little things that made a difference that was personal for us for example we lost the confetti they ran and found it they put our diffuser in out room after everything during the reception they joined and helped towards the speech which was great.. in the evening the bar tender even joined in the dance with the older people in the group so overall absolutely amazing thank you 😁Nothing was to much for them they would rectify any little mistakes they did alot of little things that made a difference that was personal for us for example we lost the confetti they ran and found it they put our diffuser in out room after everything during the reception they joined and helped towards the speech which was great.. in the evening the bar tender even joined in the dance with the older people in the group so overall absolutely amazing thank you 😁
- JJulie S28/05/2024Couldn't have asked for betterCouldn't have asked for betterAfter nearly two years of planning we got married at the Connaught in March. We cannot describe how wonderful this place has been. The venue is utterly beautiful, well kept and perfectly located. The staff are absolutely incredible from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble! It shows in everything they do that they truly are passionate about what they do. We cannot recommend this place enough to any couple looking for somewhere to have their special day, there really is nowhere better.After nearly two years of planning we got married at the Connaught in March. We cannot describe how wonderful this place has been. The venue is utterly beautiful, well kept and perfectly located. The staff are absolutely incredible from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble! It shows in everything they do that they truly are passionate about what they do. We cannot recommend this place enough to any couple looking for somewhere to have their special day, there really is nowhere better.
- LLyndsey C28/05/2024The best wedding venue and staffThe best wedding venue and staffWhen we first visited The Connaught as a potential wedding venue we were made to feel so welcome and listened to. The hotel has amazing photo opportunities both inside and outside and even has different rooms which you can get married in. Maria is so kind and helpful, every one of our guests commented on how nice the staff are, how lovely the rooms are and how delicious the food was. We could not have had a more perfect day, nothing was too much trouble for Maria, and she became like family. When we first visited The Connaught as a potential wedding venue we were made to feel so welcome and listened to. The hotel has amazing photo opportunities both inside and outside and even has different rooms which you can get married in. Maria is so kind and helpful, every one of our guests commented on how nice the staff are, how lovely the rooms are and how delicious the food was. We could not have had a more perfect day, nothing was too much trouble for Maria, and she became like family.
- TTom G28/05/2024Perfect Wedding Day Perfect Wedding DayIf you want a wedding with a brilliant package, events manager and service that runs with absolute efficiency, dedication and professionalism, look no further than the Connaught. Maria (our events manager at the Connaught) and her team have been phenomenal, on hand to answer any questions we have and take on much of the logistics. The wedding package gave us a beautiful outdoor wedding and drinks reception, prosecco for us as the bride and groom, the BEST three course meal and buffet and DJ. If you want a wedding with a brilliant package, events manager and service that runs with absolute efficiency, dedication and professionalism, look no further than the Connaught. Maria (our events manager at the Connaught) and her team have been phenomenal, on hand to answer any questions we have and take on much of the logistics. The wedding package gave us a beautiful outdoor wedding and drinks reception, prosecco for us as the bride and groom, the BEST three course meal and buffet and DJ.
- SSam H28/05/2024A big thanks for our special dayA big thanks for our special dayThe team at The Connaught helped to make our day better than we had ever imagined and I cannot thank them enough. Maria helped guide us every step of the way throughout the planning and made sure we had every aspect covered which took a lot of the stress away for us. On the day and throughout the actual set up I need to give special thanks to Christina, Kevin and Piotr all of whom helped to bring our vision to life and helped things keep running smoothly so we didn't have to worry.The team at The Connaught helped to make our day better than we had ever imagined and I cannot thank them enough. Maria helped guide us every step of the way throughout the planning and made sure we had every aspect covered which took a lot of the stress away for us. On the day and throughout the actual set up I need to give special thanks to Christina, Kevin and Piotr all of whom helped to bring our vision to life and helped things keep running smoothly so we didn't have to worry.
- SShannon28/05/2024Amazing day, amazing teamAmazing day, amazing teamWe recently got married at the connaught and the day was flawless. The staff were amazing, nothing was too much hassle, they really made the effort with all of our guests creating such a warm welcoming space. Everyone commented on how lovely the food was and the venue itself. We are so happy we chose this venue, they delivered us the perfect day and we will always be so grateful. ❤️We recently got married at the connaught and the day was flawless. The staff were amazing, nothing was too much hassle, they really made the effort with all of our guests creating such a warm welcoming space. Everyone commented on how lovely the food was and the venue itself. We are so happy we chose this venue, they delivered us the perfect day and we will always be so grateful. ❤️
- NNeeley28/05/2024Flawless - we wouldn’t change a thingFlawless - we wouldn’t change a thingMaria and the Connaught team made our day an absolute dream. We are so glad that we made the decision to have our wedding at the Connaught. It is a stunning venue, from the ceremony room to the function suite and hotel rooms. The staff are absolute experts in weddings and ensured that our day was perfect through every detail. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for somewhere to get married. I can’t thank the Connaught enough. We will be back ❤️Maria and the Connaught team made our day an absolute dream. We are so glad that we made the decision to have our wedding at the Connaught. It is a stunning venue, from the ceremony room to the function suite and hotel rooms. The staff are absolute experts in weddings and ensured that our day was perfect through every detail. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for somewhere to get married. I can’t thank the Connaught enough. We will be back ❤️
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Ocean themed - the bouquet was made from shells
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Take a moment for the two of you, it is your day after all.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
When a doubledecker bus pulled up with all the wedding guests
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Gorgeous, romantic, contemporary, bright, stunning
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
In our gin bar in front of the fireplace
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Not that we are aware
What’s your favourite canapé?
Duck spring roll with hoisin sauce
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Final slice of cake with a glass of bubbles
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our beach hut for outdoor ceremonies
What part of your business are you most proud of?
How each and every one of weddings is special and individual to our couples
