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£7,750 for a package
Up to 180
10 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Description
Description
Set in the heart of the city of Southampton, The grand is the perfect setting for all of your wedding celebrations. The stylish interior with high ceilings, beautiful chandeliers and elegant furniture, creates an impressive venue to hold your wedding breakfast and/or reception. Downstairs we have an additional venue, Ruby's, which offers a slightly smaller, romantic and luxurious space for couples looking to create a more intimate wedding. Alternatively, the option of using both spaces for your day, can add elements of surprise for your guests.
We are proud to offer a beautiful setting and exceptional service for your special day, which can be personalised and made bespoke to your wishes. We appreciate that every couple is unique, so we make it our priority to get to know our couples and help tailor the occasion for how you wish to celebrate with your loved ones.
Our highly skilled in-house chefs have created exquisite menus, using the finest seasonal produce, sourced locally and ensure the highest quality ingredients are used in providing you and your guests delicious food for your celebrations.
Let,The Grand be the impressive setting for your wedding, that exceeds your expectations, as our wedding coordinators guide you from start to finish with a truly personal approach. Discover the most iconic wedding venue, with a personal tour and the first step towards your wedding of dreams.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Emma
Congratulations on your engagement, from us all at The Grand. We are so excited to start your wedding journey and share our beautiful venue and bespoke service with you, ensuring your day is superbly romantic and personal to you.
We look forward to welcoming you to the venue, and discussing your ideas and dreams.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2004
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
8
Overview of The Grand
Wedding Venue Type
Event Venue
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
180
Reception Capacity
250
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
10
Sleeps No. of People
20
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Sound System Available
Church Within Walking Distance
Confetti Permitted
Wedding Venue Details
Exclusive Use
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Disabled Access
Open Flame Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
Bridal Changing Facilities
On-Site Parking
Pet Friendly
Wedding Catering
Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
In-House Wine List
Asian Catering
External Catering Permitted
Kosher Catering
Bar
Vegan Catering
Pricing for The Grand
Pricing for The Grand
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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Find a venue that is versatile and accommodating to your wishes.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Wedding favours unique to your guests, photographs, personal notes.
Describe The Grand in 5 adjectives
Elegant
Luxurious
Impressive
Historic
Bespoke
Where’s the best photo spot at The Grand?
Variety of photography spots throughout the venue, including, Twilight Trees, Flamboyant wallpapers, steps to add levels with dazzling chandeliers and colour changing lights.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Perfect finger size, that melt in your mouth.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
All of them!
What is The Grand most unique feature?
Located inside the iconic, Grade II listed South Western House, The Grand is steeped in history dating back to 1872, where it was originally the Wedgwood Ballroom. Many of the building’s original features can still be seen today; including the original marble pillars in the former hotel lobby.
There are only a couple of these rooms still to be seen in the UK, and most of them are in London. We are very fortunate to be connected to this part of history.
The building played host to many distinguished guests, two very notable ones were Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower during the Second World War. The men planned the D Day invasion in one of the small public rooms on the first floor.
There is also photographic evidence that the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mother visited the Hotel and indeed danced in the Wedgwood Ballroom.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We pride ourselves on being able to offer exceptional service, in a setting which combines timeless glamour with modern luxury.