About

DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton is nestled in an area of beautiful woodland but near to the M3 and M27 motorways, as well as Southampton city centre. Set over five floors, the building itself is designed with red bricks and wooden pillars to help in blend in to its wooded surroundings. It has a gym which is open at all hours of the day, as well as an on-site restaurant, bar and lounge.

At the venue, the staff takes all the pressure off your shoulders and expertly plans your wedding down to the last detail. The hotel is within easy access to Southampton, local train stations, and Southampton airport, so guests also have a hassle-free experience.

Facilities

Garden Suite

If you want a lovely wedding ceremony with just your nearest and dearest, the Garden Suite will be perfect for you. Better still, you will have easy access to the luscious gardens and woodland outside.

Civil ceremony capacity - 50 guests

Library Suite

This large room can be split into smaller spaces for an intimate ceremony. The walls are wood panelled and all packages include fairy lights strung along the ceiling next to the beams. This whimsical charm is met outside, with a quiet area of woodland perfect for some romantic wedding photographs.

Civil ceremony capacity - 130 guests
Wedding breakfast capacity - 160 guests
Evening reception capacity - 160 guests

Bracken Place Restaurant

For a grand celebration, hire the restaurant and share your wedding with hundreds of guests. Before dinner is served, take a moment to breathe in the fresh air on the raised terrace outside while sipping on anything from Buck's Fizz to a signature cocktail.

Wedding breakfast capacity - 240 guests
Evening reception capacity - 260 guests

Catering

Catering at DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton is all sorted in house, and there are many dishes to choose from. They make sure they can prepare vegetarian and vegan dishes, and cater for other dietary requirements as well as having a separate menu for children (or they can enjoy half portions of adult dishes).

As well as the traditional three course wedding breakfast, they can serve an evening buffet, canapés and midnight munches. Some examples of popular dishes can be found below:

Starters

Rose of melon, Champagne and mint reduction
Smoked salmon and crab tian, cucumber and dill dressing
Ham hock and asparagus terrine, cider and apple chutney and ciabatta croute

Mains

Pea, asparagus and broad bean risotto, goat's cheese and rocket salad
Spiced chickpea jambalaya topped with crispy tortilla
Confit or duck leg, fondant potato, caramelised red cabbage, curly kale, red wine jus

Desserts

Chocolate and orange tart with clotted cream
White chocolate and raspberry torte with fruit coulis
Baileys cheesecake with chocolate sauce

Children's

Cheesy garlic ciabatta
Plaice goujons with chips and either peas or baked beans
Fresh fruit salad with berry coulis

Evening Buffet

Salmon and vegetable kebabs
Mini jacket potatoes with chive crème fraiche
Homemade sausage rolls with spicy ketchup
Platters including meat, cheese, seafood and crudités

Midnight Food

Mini fish, chips and mushy peas
Barbecue pulled pork baps
Beef and chilli nachos

Packages

DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton offers a range of packages to make planning your wedding even easier. All of the packages are priced for 50 day guests and 80 evening guests.

Willow - £2,499

• A dedicated wedding adviser for the duration of planner
• A dedicated host on the big day
• Red carpet on arrival
• A glass per guest, either at arrival, with the meal or for the toast
• A three course wedding breakfast
• An evening buffet with six items per person
• A changing room from 10am to 4pm
• Discounted accommodation for all guests
• Fairy lights on the ceiling of the Library Suite

Sweet Chestnut - £3,499

• Everything in the Willow package
• Two glasses per guests, either at arrival, with the meal or for the toast
• Chair covers and sashes
• Six candelabra or six fishbowl centrepieces for the tables
• A trial of the wedding breakfast for the bride and groom
• A night's stay and breakfast for the bride and groom

Oak - £4,499

• Everything in the Sweet Chestnut package
• A glass of Buck's Fizz per guest upon arrival
• A glass of house wine per guest with the meal
• A glass of sparkling wine per guest for the toast
• A DJ from 7pm to 1am
• Professionally designed stationery including a seating plan, place cards and menu cards

Accommodation

After a long day, can there be anything better than laying your head on a comfortable pillow? The hotel has 135 bedrooms, ranging from standard rooms to deluxe suites, which all offer everything you need for a comfortable night's sleep.

All guests can benefit from a discount when they sleep here after your wedding, and the Sweet chestnut and Oak packages give the bride and groom a complimentary night and breakfast.

If you want to find out more about booking DoubleTree by Hilton Southampton for your wedding, contact the wedding team using the buttons below and to the right.