New Forest Weddings at Balmer Lawn Hotel
An iconic wedding venue in the heart of the New Forest, Hampshire.
A New Forest Fairy-tale Wedding
Set within the natural beauty of the New Forest, we offer an elegant setting for weddings throughout the year.
Whether planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, our experienced team will guide you through every stage, ensuring your day feels seamless, personal and truly memorable.
Our Wedding Packages
Just the Two of Us
A beautifully intimate celebration for two, with everything you need for a romantic New Forest wedding, from your ceremony to your honeymoon stay.
Just a Few of Us
A relaxed and beautifully considered wedding with the essentials taken care of, while leaving you the freedom to personalise your day.
Enchanted Forest
Gather your nearest and dearest for an intimate New Forest celebration, with thoughtful touches, delicious dining and space to make it your own.
Everything but the Dress
Our most complete wedding experience, bringing together the venue, styling, food, flowers, photography and entertainment for a beautifully simple celebration.
Our Package Partners
Our package partners have been carefully selected to complement our wedding packages and make planning your day as simple as possible. From beautiful flowers and delicious cakes to photography and entertainment, each supplier shares our commitment to quality and will help bring your plans together with care and attention to detail.
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All Parties & Events DJ and Photobooths
Whether you are looking for a Wedding DJ (including ceremony music & All-Day hosting options), a Photobooth with souvenir guestbook service, Twinkly draping, lighting hire (indoor and outdoor), light up LOVE letters or PA hire & outdoor sound, All Parties and Events always go that extra mile to provide the best possible experience for our couples and are our Recommended Entertainment
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Corbins Florist
Based in the heart of Brockenhurst, Corbins Florist is a local florist with a real passion for beautiful flowers and personal details. Sarah and her talented team create everything from intimate, romantic arrangements to show-stopping floral installations, working closely with each couple to bring their ideas to life. With a love for the New Forest and a genuine belief that the best weddings feel personal, relaxed and full of personality, Corbins Florist brings creativity, care and a wonderful local touch to every celebration.
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Lightbox Studios
Lightbox Studios brings an energetic and relaxed approach to wedding photography, creating natural, authentic images that capture how your day really felt. With over 20 years of experience, Ant takes a laid-back approach, allowing the day to unfold naturally while capturing everything from the excitement of the morning preparations to the celebrations in the evening. His aim is to create photographs that tell the story of your wedding, while making sure you can relax, enjoy yourselves and be fully present in every moment.
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The Pastry Corner
The Pastry Corner is a bespoke catering and cake business based in Netley, Southampton. They pride themselves on high quality products to our growing clientele. The business is headed up by South Coast’s best student patisserie chef 2012, Alexandra Bishop. With a passion for flavour Alexandra understands how important it is for the products to not only look incredible but taste amazing.
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Sam Hudson Photography
Sam is a New Forest wedding photographer with a love for natural light, beautiful surroundings and the little moments that make each wedding unique. Her relaxed, unobtrusive approach combines documentary photography with beautifully considered portraits, capturing genuine moments as they naturally unfold. With a lifelong connection to the New Forest and a special connection to Balmer Lawn, Sam brings a genuine love for the setting to every wedding, creating photographs that feel natural, timeless and completely personal.
Our Preferred Partners
We’re delighted to work with a trusted selection of talented local suppliers, from florists and photographers to cake makers and entertainers. Each has been chosen for their quality, creativity and professionalism, giving you a collection of people we know will take care of those special details and help make your day uniquely yours.
Testimonials
Simon & Dean
“We felt so welcome and were treated in the most personal way. We just can’t believe how spectacular our day was and all the love we had from so many people.”
Alison & Marco
“They made our special day even more spectacular than we could have dreamed of. Nothing was too much trouble, and every detail and request was taken care of.”
Gemma & Luke
“You made us feel so comfortable and relaxed from the day we booked with you right up to the wedding day. The venue is just perfect, and the food was to die for.”
Rachel & Becky
“Nothing was too much trouble, from the months leading up to the wedding right through to the morning after. The staff were incredibly helpful and attentive.”
Charlotte & Benjamin
“The Everything but the Dress package meant we had no stress searching for suppliers. We got a perfectly tailor-made day, but with no stress.”
Yle & Aaron
“Our special day exceeded all our expectations. Everyone put us first and nothing we asked for was too much. Our families and friends are raving about the venue.”
Elizabeth & David
“The picturesque setting amidst the New Forest provided a breathtaking backdrop for our special day. The staff’s attention to detail made for an unforgettable wedding experience.”
