Bournemouth Beach Hut Weddings

Bournemouth has the only beach in the UK you can legally get married on. This is the first time in UK history that a civil ceremony can take place on a beach. In front of a Bournemouth Beach Hut.

bournemouth beach weddings
Bournemouth Beach Weddings

Weddings usually take place in the open air, on the award-winning beach sand in front of Bournemouth’s famous beach huts, during the summer months.

If a day turns for the worse and starts to rain there is also a marquee available. Drinks and canapes can be arranged on the day for guests as well as a barbecue.

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Beach Hut Weddings – Beach Weddings

Legally in the UK, a ceremony has to take place under a covering of some sort, that’s where the beach hut comes in.

Bournemouth beach hut wedding

The ivory painted and decorated award winning beach hut has been placed on the sand of an award winning beach for the couple to get married in front of. There is a decked area leading off of the beach hut and a beautifully handcrafted arch made from driftwood, which is where the couple can exchange their vowels. The marquee can hold up to 400 guests.

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The signing takes place within the beach hut itself. To book a beach hut wedding on Bournemouth Beach you will need to get in contact with Bournemouth Council.

For inquiries on booking the beach hut for your beach wedding in Bournemouth email: [email protected]


Bournemouth Pier Weddings – Bournemouth Beach Weddings

Bournemouth pier weddings

Ever thought you could get married 200 meters out to sea?

Well now you can… With 270-degree views, you can now get married on Bournemouth Pier.

Key West Restaurant and Grill on Bournemouth Pier could be the perfect venue for you to get married in. Bournemouth Pier is licensed for civil ceremonies, providing the perfect backdrop for perfect wedding photographs.

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Bournemouth Pier Weddings
Bournemouth Pier Weddings

There is a maximum capacity of 500 guests, the venue provides either a sit down meal option a barbeque or a buffet, there is also a dance floor for the after party celebrations.

To book your wedding on Bournemouth Pier and to find out more about the available wedding packages


Bournemouth Zip Wire Weddings ‘PierZip’

bournemouth zip wire weddings

How about incorporating a zip wire into your Bournemouth Pier wedding? That’s exactly what you can do if you get married at Bournemouth Pier.

Surprise your guests by taking the world’s first pier to beach zip wire down to meet them 200 meters below. The zip wire is a dual-line so you can zip down together holding hands.

The photo opportunity would be amazing. To book the Bournemouth Zip Wire for your wedding.

Bournemouth Beach Weddings Parking

Parking is available at a pay and display car park on Bath road next to Bournemouth Pier and The Royal Bath Hotel.

Hotels near Bournemouth Beach

If you are looking to book a hotel in Bournemouth for your guest there are many amazing hotels near the beach here.

hotels on bournemouth beach
Hotels on Bournemouth Beach

Some of the hotels look over the beach themselves so you wouldn’t need to walk for to your ceremony.

There are many different types of accommodation you can consider for your guests if you are after something a little different.

For instance, another great idea for guests is to rent a Bournemouth Beach Lodge. These lodges are situated directly on the beach and are a unique and rememberable alternative accommodation to guests who are coming for a beach wedding.