Civil Weddings at Exbury
Exbury has been granted a licence to hold civil wedding ceremonies in three buildings within the Gardens.
The Five Arrows Gallery
The Five Arrows Gallery is an attractive, light and airy beamed building built in the 1930s. Recently converted, it provides an ideal location for a smaller, more informal wedding. The Gallery is licensed for a total of 60 people. This figure includes the Bride and Groom, the Registrar and Assistant Registrar and all guests. The Gallery is unavailable in March and October when it hosts plant exhibitions.
The Engine Shed
The Exbury Engine Shed, whilst a working site, is a large-scale atmospheric space, which is licensed for 200 persons, including the Bride and Groom, the Registrar and Assistant Registrar and all guests. Combined with a ride on the Exbury Steam Train for you and your guests after the ceremony, the Engine Shed provides a real talking point for your special day.
Mr Eddy’s Restaurant and Mr Eddy’s Tearooms
Mr Eddy’s Restaurant & Tearooms is Exbury’s refurbished and extended catering establishment. This bright and clean venue with rustic beams and stone-clad flooring provides a relaxed country-style atmosphere. The Restaurant is licensed for 100 persons, including the Bride and Groom, the Registrar and Assistant Registrar and all guests. The Tearooms are licensed for 150 persons including the Bride and Groom, the Registrar and Assistant Registrar and all guests.
Prices shown are for events to be held in 2012 and 2013 are applicable to functions confirmed prior to 31st October 2012, when prices may change.
Ceremonies to be held in:
Five Arrows Gallery | | 2012 | 2013 |
| Ceremony only (up to 60 people) | | £ 900 | £ 925 |
| Ceremony with drinks** on the courtyard | | £ 1,175 ** | £ 1,225 ** |
| Ceremony with drinks and informal reception catering* (buffet, BBQ) | | £ 2,425 * | £ 2,525 * |
Engine Shed | | 2012 | 2013 |
| Ceremony only (up to 200 people) | | £ 2,100 | £ 2,200 |
| Ceremony with drinks** | | £ 2,375 ** | £ 2,500 ** |
| Ceremony with drinks and informal reception catering* (buffet, BBQ) | | £ 3,925 * | £ 4,100 * |
Mr Eddy's Restaurant & Tea Room | | 2012 | 2013 |
| Ceremony only (up to 150 people) | | £ 1,050 | £ 1,100 |
| Ceremony with drinks** on patio | | £ 1,325 ** | £ 1,400 ** |
| Ceremony with drinks and informal reception catering* (buffet, BBQ) | | £ 2,375 * | £ 2,500 * |
* Plus catering costs. Catering to be provided by Exbury caterers only. All prices are exclusive of VAT.
** Plus drinks provided by Exbury Catering
The ceremony venue is available for two hours on the day for 2 hours on the day of your wedding, including access for setting up, and will not be booked on that date for any other wedding. Extended hire of the venue following the ceremony can be arranged for an additional fee.
Areas of the Gardens area available for blessings, which incur a separate fee. Please enquire for details.
Please note an additional fee is payable to the Registrar. The Ringwood Registration Office cover Exbury and can be contacted at 65 Christchurch Road, Ringwood BH24 1DH www.hants.gov.uk/registration tel: 0845 603 5637