Celebrate in Nature

Create your special day embraced by nature

A 32 acre natural habitat on the edge of the New Forest. This unique space is available only briefly throughout the Summer for a limited number of bespoke weddings in nature.

Secret Garden combines a diverse landscape with clear spring fed lakes, an ancient wood, wild flower meadows and a hidden orchard, all within an exclusive estate. The land is remote with access to the New Forest national park but within easy reach of main towns such as Bournemouth, Salisbury and Ringwood.

Off-grid and pure, its lakes sparkle with natural spring waters. Once a quarry site, Secret Garden has been lovingly returned to nature over the last ten years by the owners under professional, ecology led management.

Every event here honours the earth; low-impact, nature-respecting, with sustainability woven into the heart of the event.

Photographs featured on the site are courtesy of Rachel Elizabeth Photography. www.rachelizabethphotography.co.uk

Weddings in Nature in the New Forest

How we work

At Secret Garden, we make it effortless to craft your dream wedding amidst breathtaking, off-grid landscapes. Our process begins with selecting the ideal backdrop and vista for your day. Take your choice from our lush ancient woodland, the tranquil lakeside, or rolling meadows—each designed to immerse you and your guests in the beauty of the outdoors without sacrificing comfort. We don’t just offer the space; we provide a comprehensive network of trusted partners to handle every detail. From an experienced wedding planner who orchestrates seamless timelines to florists sourcing wild blooms, caterers specialising in farm-to-table feasts, photographers capturing candid moments in golden hour light, practical essentials like eco-friendly toilet hire and power generators and, if you and your guests don’t want to leave, we have a partner to provide beautifully made up glamping units on site. We connect you with vetted professionals tailored to your vision.

You take the reins: customise your package by choosing the contacts that fit your style, budget, and theme, whether it’s a bohemian elopement or a grand celebration. Our team guides you through initial consultations, site visits, and coordination, ensuring sustainability and minimal environmental impact. The result? A personalised, stress-free day where nature is the star, creating unforgettable memories.

Ready to say ‘I do’ in the beautiful natural splendour of the Secret Garden? Contact us to start planning your perfect natural wedding today.

The Secret Garden Wedding venue Ibsley Rignwood, New Forest nature
The Secret Garden Wedding venue Ibsley Rignwood, New Forest nature

Creating your bespoke Special Day

This is a list of some local recommended suppliers, most of whose work is showcased in the photographs:

Celebrant

Caron Khan

hello@caronkhan.co.uk

www.caronkhancelebrant.co.uk

07967524578

Photographer

Rachel Elizabeth Photography

www.rachelizabethphotography.co.uk

@rachelizabeth_photo

Florist

Clarity Flowers

07745560405

@clarity_flowers

Planner/ Coordinator

Jess Darracot

Wild Soul Wedding Co

www.wildsoulwedding.co

@wildsoulweddingco

Props

House of styling – props

hello@houseofstyling.co.uk

www.houseofstyling.co.uk 

07712672275

Catering

Hair & Makeup

Nipona Khan Professional Hair & Makeup Artist

www.niponakhan.co.uk

@nipz_mua

Jewellery

White Designs Bridal

www.whitedesignsbridal.co.uk

@whitedesignsbridal

07788995296

Marquees

qualitymarqueehire.co.uk 01202 824645 07368 825067 or 07889 009066 qualitymarqueehire@gmail.com

Accommodation

Coming soon

Toilets & Showers

Coming Soon

Music

Coming Soon

"A life changing weekend in nature"

Mark Darcy

" A beautiful location, it's great for getting in touch with nature and bird watching. Today we were lucky enough to see a whole herd of deer, wild rabbits, swans and a heron too."

Richard Brown

"My firm had its corporate event here. It's a hidden gem, lovely trails around the land, you see an abundance of wildlife and the lake is simply stunning. This is so tranquil, I highly recommend it."

Tina

"The beautiful surroundings of Secret Garden made for an amazing and memorable day, thank you."

Veronica Harris