The Red Lion, Fareham

We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your forthcoming marriage and extend our very best wishes for your future together.

The planning of your wedding should be an enjoyable experience and we would like to offer you an invitation to visit the Red Lion Hotel and see the facilities available to you.

The Red Lion Hotel is small enough to retain all the friendliness of a traditional country hotel, but is big enough to offer you the best food, wines and present day comfort.

We pride ourselves on offering you a professional, friendly service with a personal touch. Beautiful surroundings, quality food and a relaxed atmosphere, all ensuring that your special day is a memorable one.

We are pleased to assist and advise you on all aspects of the organisation of your special occasion to make it as enjoyable for you as possible.

A Few Essentials Included in your Day

• Reception area for your arrival drinks or the use of our garden should weather permit.
• Silver cake stand and knife.
• Garden for your photographs.
• Colour coordinated napkins.

The Wedding Menu's

Currently being updated.

Wedding Etiquette

The Receiving Line
This is a formal greeting of your guests before the Wedding breakfast
· Bride's Mother
· Groom's Father
· Bride and Groom
· Groom's Mother
· Bride's Father
· Bridesmaids (optional)
· Best man (optional)

Toasts and Speeches

After the meal the Bride and Groom cut the Wedding cake, which is then taken away to be sliced during the speeches.
· 1st The Brides Father will propose a toast to the health and
happiness of the Bride and Groom.
· 2nd The Bride Groom will respond and will then propose a toast to
the Bridesmaids.
· 3rd The Best Man responds on behalf of the Bridesmaids and after
speaking about the Groom's bachelor days, may read cards and
best wishes sent by guests who are unable to attend, closing with a
final toast to the Bride and Groom.

Top Table Seating Plan

When preparing your seating plan the top table would normally be as so,
· Bridesmaid
· Chief Bridesmaid
· Groom's Father
· Bride's Mother
· Groom
· Bride
· Bride's Father
· Groom's Mother
· Best Man