The Cumberland Hotel

Overview

The Cumberland Hotel is an elegant, 4 star wedding venue located in Bournemouth, Dorset. The venue, an art deco inspired full service hotel boasting a well-earned reputation in the local area, is perfect for couples looking for excellent service delivered in a building of character.

Located on Bournemouth’s Prestigious East Cliff, the hotel overlooks miles of award winning sandy beaches, perfect for a coast wedding shoot.

Planning your day

Your in-house wedding coordinator will be on hand every step of the way to make sure every dot is dotted and every cross is crossed. We will be there to get answers to the questions that matter most to you and give additional details based on our experience. We make it our business to make your planning fun and stress free.

Once everything is planned and the details are confirmed, we will make sure the operational teams have all the details they need to deliver your perfect day. We will also be there on the day to check over everything, meaning you can relax and enjoy your day knowing it is in good hands.

Wedding Menus and Drinks Packages

The Cumberland Hotel offers customizable food and drink packages, allowing you to create your menu with ease, and offer drinks throughout the day in your way. The team carefully sources the freshest ingredients from conscious suppliers to offer you the very best in traditional dishes and modern favourites. Once you have selected your wedding menu, we will invite you to attend a menu tasting with our culinary team to enjoy the items to be served on your special day.

When pairing wines, The Cumberland Hotel offers both old-world wines and contemporary classics. The full list of wines served can be found on our website, or you can request a copy of our list by emailing the team.

Through our experience planning and host weddings over the years, we have put together drinks packages to cover all the traditional moments. With one set price per person, you can offer welcome drinks, table wines and a glass of bubbles to toast. To see all the drinks packages available, please request a brochure.

Services Offered

• Dedicated In-house Wedding Coordinator
• Venue hire (Ceremony, Drinks Reception, Wedding Breakfast, Wedding Reception)
• Drinks Packages
• 3 Course Wedding Breakfast with Coffee and Mints
• Menu Tasting
• Cake Table, Stand and Knife
• Chair Covers and Sashes
• Disco Booking
• Evening Reception Buffets
• Private Bar Facilities
• Seating Plans, Place Cards Easel use and Boards
• Toast Master Services
• Discounted Room Rates for Guests

(Some items are not included in our standard packages and will inure and additional charge)

Capacity and Function Suites

The Cumberland Hotel can accommodated weddings of 10 to 200 guests, with bespoke offerings being available upon request. Depending on your expected guest numbers, one of our beautiful, character filled function suites will be yours for the day. You will also have use of a private cocktail reception suite, the hotel lounge bar, our Miami style lido deck and pool.

Once the celebrations have drawn to a close, you will also be able to make your way to your complementary honeymoon suite with a sea view (terms and conditions apply).

SPECIAL ALL INCLUSIVE Autumn Winter Inclusive Packages

(October to April Only)

Priced for 50 persons minimum with extra added value

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR GALA WEDDING DAY

Dedicated use of the main venue and cocktail reception room, Wedding Co-ordinator, Three course Wedding Breakfast plus coffee and mints, Silver Drinks Package including drink on arrival, two glasses of wine with the meal and toasting drink, cake table, knife and stand, white linen napkins, black table cloths, seating plan, easel, printed table plan, menu tasting with culinary team for the bride and groom, toastmaster, private evening bar facility, sea view honeymoon room, limited special room rates for family and friends, large round tables, Classic Evening Finger buffet, Free disco & DJ and white chair covers with coloured sash.

2025

Sunday to Thursday – Price £4320.00 – Extra Guests at £76.00 per person

Fridays – Price £4746.00 – Extra Guests at £82.00 per person

Saturday – Price £5730.00 – Extra Guests at £91.00 per person

2026

Sunday to Thursday – Price £4450.00 – Extra Guests at £79.00 per person

Fridays – Price £4950.00 – Extra Guests at £85.00 per person

Saturday – Price £5995.00 – Extra Guests at £94.00 per person

PETIT WEDDINGS

Includes Silver drinks package, off season 3 course Wedding Menu and Evening buffet. Package available Sun – Thurs from £65 per person (min 30 persons) (excludes disco) – available at a supplement price

Extra chair covers charged at £3.00

For bespoke quotes – please contact the team