Wedding Receptions and Civil and Partnership Ceremonies

Organising your wedding day or civil with us will be a happy and exciting time. We offer you a personalised service with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to be flexible with your requirements.

It will be our pleasure to help make your wedding reception or civil partnership the most wonderful day of your life.

Set on the banks of the River Stour in Christchurch, the Captain's Club Hotel enjoys a beautiful, romantic setting. The hotel's contemporary ambiance, together with its excellent cuisine and service, will make your wedding reception perfect in every way.

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The Waterside Suite

The Waterside Suite has breathtaking uninterrupted views across the river. The maximum number of seated guests for a Wedding Breakfast is 120. The beautiful riverside terrace may be used for private reception drinks, subject to weather on the day.

Marquees are available on request, for further details and hire charges please ask your wedding co-ordinator.

Civil and Partnership Ceremonies

The Waterside Suite is fully licensed to hold civil and partnership ceremonies for up to 100 guests. The Waterside Suite, whose private terrace overlooks the River Stour  provides a stunning backdrop for your ceremony.

Charges as shown for the civil ceremony room hire include, a blue aisle carpet and white chair covers (if required) Bespoke coloured sashes are available on request at an additional charge.

We are linked with Dorset registration services please contact them direct on telephone number (01305) 225153 or email: registrationinformation@dorsetcc.gov.uk to check their availability, prices and to make a provisional booking.

Please note that the registrars fee’s are charged separately to the hotel’s civil ceremony room hire charge.

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