Recently Engaged?
Looking for a beautiful venue for your wedding far enough from the hustle and bustle of Bournemouth but close enough to the beach to capture some perfect pictures on your special day?
Exclusively situated in the beautifully wooded area of Alum Chine, with panoramic sea views across Bournemouth Bay, near Poole, and just a short walk from the award-winning seven mile stretch of sandy beach, the hotel is in a fantastic location.
At the Riviera Hotel we have the style and expertise to make your special day unforgettable. Our role is to provide you with an attentive professional team who understand that you deserve every detail to be perfect. Your big day will be just as you imagined it.
Starting with the Civil Ceremony/Partnership.
Our hotel offers two licensed ceremony rooms, each full of warmth, character and natural day light:
The Conservatory Restaurant:
The larger of the two rooms with beautiful sea views.
Perfect for larger weddings, it can accommodate up to 190 guests
The Britannic Suite:
Tastefully decorated, the Britannic suite is ideal for intimate
weddings suitable for up to 70 guests
The civil ceremony usually lasts around 30 minutes, depending upon your requirements and
if you choose to hold your ceremony at the Riviera hotel, it is your responsibility to book
the registrar. All ceremonies can be enhanced with your own music selections and readings,
however it is always best to check with the registrar for guidelines in place.
Once the ceremony is complete, all will be escorted in to our main bar while the wedding breakfast room is set up. This gives time for all those important pictures to be taken on the beach or in the alum chine gardens if requested. Once set up, guests will then be directed in to the wedding breakfast.
Any decorations provided by the Bride and Groom will be set up by the hotel staff on the day and utilised throughout the day. Coloured chair sashes can be provided by the hotel at an additional cost.
The Riviera Hotel offers three set wedding packages or you can simply build your own.
The Riviera Signature Package Arrival drinks reception of: Buck’s fizz, Pimms and lemonade or Summer/Winter punch 3 course wedding breakfast meal 1 Glass of wine with the meal 1 Glass of bubbly for the toast Bridal suite for the Bride and Groom (inc breakfast) Complimentary Chair Covers (sash 50p)
The Riviera Classic Package Arrival drinks reception of: Buck’s fizz, Pimms and lemonade or Summer/Winter punch 3 course wedding breakfast meal 1 Glass of wine with the meal 1 Glass of bubbly for the toast Evening Function Suite with Private Bar Pick between our Classic Evening Buffet (6 options), our Deli Grazing Table
or our Indian Buffet Bridal suite for the Bride and Groom (inc breakfast) Complementary Chair Covers (sash 50p)
The Riviera Elegant Package Arrival drinks reception of Bucks fizz, Pimms and lemonade, Prosecco, or Pink Cava Canapés (choice of three) 3 course wedding breakfast meal 2 Glasses of wine with the meal 1 Glass of bubbly for the toast Evening Function Suite with Private Bar Pick between our Classic Evening Buffet (7 options), our Deli Grazing Table or
our Indian Buffet Complimentary Chair Covers (sash 50p) Mirror centrepieces with tea lights Complimentary Use of the Cake Stand & Knife Complementary Dinner on your 1st Wedding Anniversary Bridal suite for the Bride and Groom (inc breakfast)
All day guests will have the evening buffet included when choosing the Classic or Elegant Package. Additional guests can be added at a cost.
Looking for something a bit different????
Maybe you are looking for an alternative to the standard three course wedding breakfast,
something a bit more relaxed?
Enjoy an intimate tea party vibe with our quintessentially English afternoon tea package for 50 guests including:
Afternoon Tea Package Red Carpet Welcome Cocktail and Nibbles Traditional Afternoon Tea Flute of Prosecco Bridal Suite for the Bride & Groom with Breakfast
Maybe you don’t want to hold the whole wedding with us. Perhaps you are getting married abroad but would like a party so you can celebrate once you are back with your friends and family at home?
Maybe you have booked to have a small ceremony elsewhere and would like to have a larger evening reception but have not yet found a venue?
Why not check out our Twilight Package for 70 guests: Red Carpet Glass of Prosecco and Nibbles Pick between our Classic Evening Buffet (6 items), our Deli Grazing Table or
our Indian Buffet DJ & Disco Cake stand and knife Bridal suite for the bride and groom (including breakfast)
Seen a package you like but not interested in all it provides? We would be very happy to put
together a bespoke package for you catering to all your needs. If you are a couple dreaming of hosting your wedding in a venue which will provide memories for you to cherish forever, the Riviera Hotel is the venue for you!!
