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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022
Last update: May 2025
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.
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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.
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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 sales@oceanahotels.co.uk.
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.
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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)
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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).
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SPECIAL ALL INCLUSIVE Autumn Winter Inclusive Packages
(October to April Only)
Priced for 50 persons minimum with extra added value
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Reviews for The Cumberland Hotel
Wonderful Wedding Venue
Several meetings to sort out all the little details and arrange room bookings for the weekend followed. We were left feeling, that actually, our day, in some repects, could tun out to be even better than at the previous venue.
Next came a menu tasting. Due to time scales, we had chosen our menu and issued it to our guests for selection. Wow, we were not disappointed. There was nothing to fault, which for us is no mean feat. It was a wonderful evening. The staff were very attentive and polite, not just to us, but the whole ethos in the restaurant was as it should be. We left feeling full and secure in the knowledge that it was all going to be great.
To cut, what could be a very long story short, the day was a massive success. The ceremony was commented on by several guests. The day flowed as planned, the food was wonderful. Our planner Edward, who was overseeing his first solo wedding, was in the wings the whole time, making sure all went accordning to plan. Anything that was needed was arranged. We didn't have to worry about a thing and we had an absolutley amazing weekend.
We would like to thank Edward, Zack, Inacio and the their teams for everything.
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Would highly recommend.
Wedding June 2023
Our wedding was in June 2023 and from our first visit we were made to feel amazing! No request was too big and Chloe went above and beyond to make sure our day went as perfectly as possible
She was in contact regularly to go over lighting, music, and any other special requests. The day before we were able to take all our decorations to the venue and all were carefully stored for us. The next day I literally didn’t have to worry about a thing the staff arranged the room to our specifications perfectly and everything went so smoothly there was absolutely no stress for any of us which was amazing! Room changes were flawless there was no hassle or idle waiting around, the Dj the hotel provided as well was brilliant 🤩
All the staff are super friendly and helpful, the food and drink selection were perfect and all our guests commented on how nice the buffet selection was on the day it suited everyone from children to adults alike .
Our price covered everything including night before the wedding room for the bride, night of the wedding for bride and groom with breakfast, reception (minus the registra fee) drinks reception (1 glass of Prosecco for each guest) buffet for all guests (10 children - 100 adults) and a glass of Prosecco for each adult guest and the evening reception with Dj and pulled pork baps
I highly recommend if you’re looking for the perfect hotel wedding venue you will not be disappointed here the price point was the best we looked at and absolutely amazing value for the 5* service we were provided with
Amazing day
Couldn’t of asked for a better wedding day.
The layout of the room was great and tables placed strategically, the turn around for transforming the room at each point was super efficient.
I cannot thank her enough for how amazing our day turned out, we absolutely loved it and the staff at the Cumberland, they where all fantastic and I would highly recommend having your special day with them. All the guests commented on how amazing it was and how they hadn’t been to a wedding that just flowed like it did there before.
Thank you so much Lisa, the staff and of course the kitchen for the amazing food choices ordered and cooked to perfection, which was served throughout the day, amazing.
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Come and see our truly unique stunning venue beautifully set up for our amazing weddings. Enjoy a complimentary glass of fizz or a bottle of lager.
All weddings offer incredible food, unrivalled service and tailor-made packages to suit all budgets. Meet our friendly wedding planners and discuss your dream day.
Free entry, free goody bag, deals on the day.
Meet the team
Hi, I’m Dom, and I’m proud to be the Sales & Events Coordinator across the beautiful Oceana Hotels here in Bournemouth — The Cumberland, The Suncliff, and Ocean Beach Hotel & Spa.
My journey into hospitality started behind the bar, where I quickly found a love for the buzz of working with people. While studying for my degree in Business and Management, I took an event management unit — and that’s where everything clicked. I realised how much I enjoyed the creativity, the organisation, and most of all, being part of such important, joyful moments in people’s lives.
Since then, I’ve worked my way up through different roles in the hotel, from bartender to Assistant Manager, and eventually into weddings and events — where I’ve really found my passion. Over the years, I’ve helped plan and deliver weddings of all shapes and sizes, from intimate dinners to elegant ballroom receptions.
I believe planning a wedding should feel exciting, not stressful. I’m here to guide each couple through the process, keep things running smoothly, and make sure their day feels truly personal and memorable. Every wedding is different, and I love getting to know each couple and bringing their vision to life.
Each of our hotels offers something unique, and I’m always happy to help find the perfect fit and bring together all the little details that make a day unforgettable.
Hi there, my name is Edward, and I’ve been the Sales & Events Coordinator for the Oceana Collection for two years now. Why should you book a wedding with me coordinating, you may ask? Well, I thrive on bringing people together and creating memorable experiences. With a genuine love for what I do, I aim to turn ideas into unforgettable moments—always with a smile and a whole lot of heart.
With a flair for flawless planning and a true passion for creating unforgettable experiences, I like to think I jumped into the world of events and hit the ground running—booking and organizing my very first wedding within just three months of starting the role. Whether it’s a dreamy "I do" or a big corporate bash, my goal is to bring creativity, calm, and a can-do attitude to every event. For me, it’s not just a job—it’s something I genuinely love, and that joy shines through in every detail.
I'm Lisa the Sales Manager for the three seafront hotels at Oceana Hotels and I have worked with the group for many years now. My passion has always been hospitality with my first part time job in a hotel when I was still at school and then going on to study Hospitality and Catering at Bournemouth & Poole College. I worked in most positions within different hotels/golf club and have gained years of experience that I brought to my current role. I really love my job and are lucky to meet so many wonderful guests. I pride myself on my friendly personality, great helpful organisation skills and my attention to detail. I build a relationship with all clients from our first enquiry/meeting and over the years many have become friends. Every event I organise is done with true enthusiasm and professionalism, I especially love weddings as each one is special and unique, I can't wait to help you plan your dream wedding.
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