Rib Wedding

ChrisB123 · 03 May 2007, 15:45

Hi there all you ribbers,

A few of you may recall the other month we started a thread exploring the possibilities of organising our wedding using the rib.

This is something we are now seriously looking at doing next year (2008), but need some help in locating the right place that ticks all the boxes.

Our intention is to use the rib(s) as a wedding car to arrive to the ceremony.
The idea being that we could arrive, moor up and walk (close by) to the ceremony. This idea allows more locations with idyllic venues to be considered.

We are told that the south coast has many classy marina’s that may be suitable, but we will consider anywhere in the uk (cove, beach, bay etc), so long as it has suitable mooring to avoid beaching and carrying people, also a quality and suitable venue for the ceremony.

We have had to move away from the idea of having the ceremony within the rib due to the obvious risks from the uk weather.

Info on suitable locations would be:

• Location.
• Venue for ceremony, hotel or similar approved for ceremonies (website, pics, prices etc).
• Mooring facilities adjacent to above, permission and cost and contacts.
• Launch facilities, adjacent or close by (details, permission, and access).
• Any thing else we’ve missed.

We are also happy to consider any offers or services that may benefit promoting the forum (not to profit from) or ribbing in general. There may also be an interest from such organisations as Rib International. In which case we would be happy to merely have some decent photos.

I couldn't go without adding a picture of my seriously sexy girl.

Pete7 · 03 May 2007, 16:05

Osbourne house would be good, wedding on the grass next to the private beach so Bride and Groom arrive in separate ribs perhaps. It can be hired as a venue, may be registered for marriages.

http://www.invectis.co.uk/iow/osborne.htm

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/h...entslide=10023

Slightly more wacky ideas might include geting married on Brambles bank at low water

or how about one of the Solent Forts, again they can be hired out with pick ups from Gunwharf Quays.

Pete

ChrisB123 · 03 May 2007, 16:18

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Originally Posted by Pete7

Osbourne house would be good, wedding on the grass next to the private beach so Bride and Groom arrive in separate ribs perhaps. It can be hired as a venue, may be registered for marriages.

http://www.invectis.co.uk/iow/osborne.htm

Slightly more wacky ideas might include geting married on Brambles bank at low water

or how about one of the Solent Forts, again they can be hired out with pick ups from Gunwharf Quays.

Pete

Cheers Pete,

That does look very good.

The only issue with getting out on the beach is if the weather is rough on the day, unless it is enclosed and keeps out any swell or chop. What is it like?

Thanks

Chris B

storrc · 03 May 2007, 16:19

My wife and I got married at St Mawes Castle on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall 3 years ago, beautiful venue with awesome views, heres a link to it
http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/s...onProperty.307

You could moor you RIB at St Mawes harbour which is a short walk to the castle heres a link
http://www.stmawesharbour.co.uk/

Hope you have a great day

Christian

Pete7 · 03 May 2007, 16:25

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Originally Posted by ChrisB123

Cheers Pete, That does look very good.
The only issue with getting out on the beach is if the weather is rough on the day, unless it is enclosed and keeps out any swell or chop. What is it like?
Thanks Chris B

I thought there was a jetty and small boat house but could be wrong. (the great unwashed aren't allowed to close you know, bit like Port Solent really)

The beach is very sheltered. Have a look on Google Earth, couple of miles East of Cowes. There must be some great locations around the coast though, and good luck

Pete

LURCHER · 03 May 2007, 17:06

Bosham Church and of course a marquee from me on the green right next to the quay . You would need to choose your dates for good tides . We are doing one there on 8 August this year and they are arriving and departing by RIB . So come down and have a look at what we can do!!!!

John Kennett · 03 May 2007, 17:44

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Originally Posted by ChrisB123

A few of you may recall the other month we started a thread exploring the possibilities of organising our wedding using the rib.

I'm not sure that's the thread you are most noted for!

Have you considered HMS Warrior?

John

Rodan · 03 May 2007, 20:04

Hurst Castle (not the one in CA!). perfect for a rib wedding

http://www.hurst-castle.co.uk/page.p...&viewpage=home

scm · 03 May 2007, 22:05

What about a top of the range fleet of 5 scorpions taking you up the Beaulieu river at high tide to the Beaulieu Abby for that perfect wedding? And has all the facilities at the location, hotel etc

Regards
Stuart

peter pan · 03 May 2007, 22:55

One possibilty would be the beautiful Portmeirion Village if you were careful and worked out the right tides for arrival.

You have been there already!

Dave

Tim M · 03 May 2007, 22:57

HMS Warrior would be perfect for your grand arrival

codprawn · 03 May 2007, 23:50

The good old Thames would provide a great venue - or Milford Haven/Pembroke has stunning views and you can go miles up river. There are loads of pubs etc with their own pontoons.

havener · 04 May 2007, 12:13

If you pick the county you need, have a look on their Council's website and you should be able to get a list of places registered for civil ceremonies.

As I recall, I don't think you can actually get married anywhere that isn't covered by a roof - although, of course, you can hold the ceremony anywhere, but you'll still need to go through a registrar / church for it to be legal.

And the idea of a ship's captain being able to marry you is, sadly, not true !

If you go for the Pembrokeshire option, I'll be happy to provide some transport on our boat for guests if you need it.

All the very best,

Simon

IBWET · 04 May 2007, 13:47

Tam Scott's hotel on the island of inchmurrin would be good.

A friend got married there a few years ago, they got thier own village (Dunoon) holy person to carry out the service. She was a fairly spherical lady who obviously had not missed to many dinners.

One of the group transported her over to the island from the mainland as a passenger in a 13ft fletcher speedy job, ....we all watched, waiting for it to go pear shaped/sink, the boat had about 4" of gunnel showing, however no problems .

There is a jetty at the hotel, boats are welcome as it makes up, I suspect a large portion of thier trade, very rib friendly.

You would have to check for legal issues relating to the ceremony as it may have changed in the intervening period.

The Hotel also handled it well.

Drunk Kilted blokes waterskiing afterwards..great day,if thats the kind of thing your after.

the bandit · 05 May 2007, 09:20

My wedding involved boats and cars as i have a love for both.
I left east cowes Marina on a Revenger and my now Ex wife in a Fairline Targa.
We went to Newport were we transfered to Cars and headed to Swanston Manor in the middle of the Island. Done the Business then went back to Newport and had the Jollys in the Bargemans Rest. Above the pub is a great function room. At the end of the evening the Fairline took me and the missus back to West Cowes. Now i wanted him to drop us of outside The Holmewood at Near Gurnard and swim in but the missus wasn't having any of the that.
As Newport drys out you have to plan the tides correct. By chance we done August Bank Holiday weekend in 2000 so i would miss the racing.
By the way we live near london so everyone had to travel to the Island and make a weekend of. Friends still say it was the best wedding they have been to ( shame about the marriage )

codprawn · 06 May 2007, 01:33

Hope you still have the Revenger!!!

Rene · 07 May 2007, 13:00

Sorry for being out off topic.

But enough about the wedding lets see some more pictures off that extremly good looking girlfriend off yours.

Congrats on the wedding anyway.

Rene

Mark · 07 May 2007, 19:10

Chris,

I've just returned from a week in Dartmouth staying in an apartment at the Dart Marina Hotel. The hotel is very classy/upmarket and the Marina is right in front of the Hotel. Check it out and see if they do weddings!

There's even a bar as you leave the Marina which would be ideal for pre-wedding drinks beside the water.

Mark

timw · 07 May 2007, 19:14

Might be a bit off beat and logistically difficult, but the Tidal Thames could be a suggestion.

There are a few jetties you could use with relevent permissions (which isn't hard to get) and at all states of the tide you could get married in Westminster Abbey and shoot off in the RIB for your reception at Pont de La Tour or the walkway above Tower Bridge, or a capsule on the London Eye

Then you can leave with your new bride in the Rib and speed through London at night.

You can't beat that.

wavecrosschris · 09 May 2007, 08:47

How about, as previously mentioned, the Thames but at Marlow.

The church by the bridge is right on the river, is accessible via rib and there is even a slipway just next to it with a waiting pontoon!

Then, on the opposite side of the river (those not taking the rib across can take the bridge!) is the Complete Angler which will cater for the reception/party. (my brother recently had his reception there and it was fantastic). The Angler has its own berths on the river front, and the bridge looks stunning when they turn the lights on at night.

http://www.marlowtown.co.uk/livimarl.html

http://www.compleatangler-hotel.co.u...afu&affut=1415

Just a thought!

Chris