Wedding Venues in Dorset

Discover the wedding venue of your dreams in the idyllic county of Dorset. Start your search for wedding venues in Dorset at Bridebook today! Read moreIf you're looking for wedding venues with a view, then look no further than Weymouth wedding venues with stunning seaside vistas! Quaint rural affairs can also be catered for by one of Dorset's many picturesque pubs and inns that offer intimate wedding receptions. Bournemouth also provides a number of quirky wedding venues, including a reception venue at the home of The Cherries!
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Knighton House

Blandford Forum, Dorset
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Exclusive, private house & garden hire in the heart of the Dorset countryside. Flexible spaces for ceremonies and celebrations indoors and out. A stunning location where you can create your dream day.
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  • 200
  • £900 – £5,790
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Berkeley Castle

Berkeley, Gloucestershire
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Berkeley Castle in Gloucester, on the edge of the Cotswolds, is a magnificent medieval fortress. A luxury weekend wedding venue. Exclusively yours for the wedding you have always dreamed about!
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  • 130
  • 16 Bedrooms
  • £12,400 – £15,400
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St Audries Park Wedding Venue

Taunton, Somerset
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A stunning multi-award winning exclusive-use wedding venue providing weddings and receptions from 60 to 130 days guests. Offering accommodation & night before options for up to 100.
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  • 130
  • 41 Bedrooms
  • £5,500 – £13,000
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Test1 Milena

Christchurch, Dorset
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  • 20
  • 20 Bedrooms
  • From £2.00 pp
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Haselbury Mill

Crewkerne, Somerset
This beautiful Tythe Barn in the gorgeous setting of Haselebury is the ideal riverside location for a wedding!
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  • 250
  • 21 Bedrooms
  • Upon request
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Stockbridge Farm Barn

Sherborne, Dorset
This spacious barn has the capability to provide a wedding of beauty for you and up to 180 of your closest friends! It has enormous rustic charm combined with privacy. We provide the blank canvas.
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  • 180
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Moderate ($$)
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Gorwell Farm

Abbotsbury, Dorset
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Have you always dreamed of having a country wedding? Then you might have to look no further- this 17th century stone barn in the coastal Dorset might be the ideal venue for you!
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  • 130
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • Upon request
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Marsham Court Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset
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Celebrate your special day at the Marsham Court Hotel featuring exceptional wedding and banquet facilities with sea views.
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  • 120
  • 95 Bedrooms
  • £200 – £500
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Mapperton House & Gardens

Beaminster, Dorset
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Nestled in the rolling hills near Beaminster stands Mapperton House & Gardens, Dorset’s finest country wedding venue. Book a show round to view our stunning setting.
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  • 120
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • £4,750 – £7,650
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Highdown Vineyard

Bath, Dorset
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Hightown Vineyard is a the perfect backdrop for both small, intimate weddings and also large, grand ones. Have your special day at this inspiring venue!
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  • 120
  • £1,000 – £3,500
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Sopley Mill

Nr Christchurch, Dorset
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A stunning, renovated watermill. Exclusively yours, the Mill provides privacy and flexibility for you to create your own unique wedding or event.
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  • 100
  • £1,000 – £6,295
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Chine Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset
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The Chine Hotel is Bournemouth’s hidden gem; a remarkable and historic venue situated right on the evergreen clifftop of Boscombe Chine.
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  • 120
  • 79 Bedrooms
  • £1,000 – £2,000
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The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset
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Boasting stunning sea views with a fantastic clifftop location, The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel acts as a perfect backdrop for your wedding photographs along with beautiful,spacious suites.
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  • 90
  • 29 Bedrooms
  • £2,400 – £4,995
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The Old Vicarage, Hinton

Hinton, Dorset
(47)
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The Old Vicarage Country House and Garden Marquee is a beautiful Venue offering Exclusive use on the edge of The New Forest National Park, Located in 10 acres of Stunning Gardens.
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  • 140
  • 6 Bedrooms
  • £2,150 – £5,795
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Hotel Miramar

Bournemouth, Dorset
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For romance, style and elegance, Bournemouth’s Hotel Miramar offers you the perfect wedding venue for your perfect day.
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  • 140
  • 43 Bedrooms
  • £4,500 – £6,500
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St Giles House, Wimborne

Wimborne, Dorset
(45)
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St Giles House is the finest stately home wedding venue in Dorset.. set in acres of beautiful grounds and surrounded by history, it is the picture perfect, fairy tale wedding setting...
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  • 160
  • 14 Bedrooms
  • £3,000 – £15,000
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Smedmore House

Wareham, Dorset
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Smedmore House, a stunning Georgian seaside manor house on the Jurassic Coast, for the most perfect Dorset country wedding. Civil Wedding Licence, Accommodation, Exclusive-Use, Marquee Site, Gardens.
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  • 200
  • 8 Bedrooms
  • £450 – £5,650
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Kingston Country Courtyard

Wareham, Dorset
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Kingston Country Courtyard is a beautiful 16th Century barn with stunning views over looking Corfe Castle all the way to the Isle of white.
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  • 130
  • 25 Bedrooms
  • £3,000 – £4,800
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Haven Hotel

Poole, Dorset
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Located on the tip of the well known Sandbanks peninsula, the Haven Hotel boasts grandeur and luxury on the water’s edge, perfect for your wedding backdrop.
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  • 160
  • 84 Bedrooms
  • £1,500 – £4,500
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Shillingstone House

Blandford Forum, Dorset
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Flexible Country House wedding venue, licensed for inside and outside ceremonies. Sole use of large grounds for 4 days. Glamping/Camping space available.
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  • 150
  • £2,000 – £2,500
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Chaffeymoor Grange

Gillingham, Dorset
(27)
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A stunning country house set in idyllic surroundings with manicured lawns and a variety of areas to celebrate your nuptials including an option for using a marquee for larger parties.
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  • 80
  • 10 Bedrooms
  • £3,800 – £7,000
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Lulworth Castle

Wareham, Dorset
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Set in 1000 acres of unspoilt parkland, at the heart of the Dorset countryside lies the hidden treasure of Lulworth Castle.
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  • 120
  • £10,000 – £12,000
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Pennsylvania Castle

Portland, Dorset
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With stunning sea views, idyllic gardens and luxurious suites, Pennsylvania Castle is the perfect venue for the fairy-tale wedding of your dreams.
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  • 100
  • 9 Bedrooms
  • Luxury ($$$)
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Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum

Bournemouth, Dorset
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A truly unique Victorian seaside villa, with remarkable architecture and stunning views. Houses an exquisite collection of paintings, sculptures and objects from the owners' travels across the world.
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  • 100
  • £950 – £7,500
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English Oak Vineyard Weddings

Lytchett Matravers, Dorset
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Looking for a wedding reception that's right in the heart of a 23 acres vineyard, with expert wedding planners to help you organise everything for a relaxed and truly magical day? Look no further!
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  • 200
  • From £3,500
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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset
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Perched on the clifftop with sweeping views of Bournemouth Bay and its seven miles of golden sands, the 4* Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel is the ultimate setting for your seaside wedding.
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  • 220
  • 160 Bedrooms
  • From £59.00 pp
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Hope Farm Weddings

Netherbury, Dorset
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Hope Farm is set in 40 acres of Dorset Countryside, near Beaminster & Bridport. We're surrounded by absolutely stunning scenery and our friendly herd of Alpacas!
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  • 120
  • 1 Bedroom
  • Upon request
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Upton Country Park

Poole, Dorset
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The magnificent Grade II* listed Georgian Upton House with its spectacular formal gardens provide the wow factor for your special day.
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  • 70
  • £655 – £2,750
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Scaplen's Court

Poole, Dorset
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Scaplen’s Court is a beautifully unique Grade I listed ancient building, offering a romantic and inspiring setting to hold your wedding, with a variety of period rooms and pretty outdoor spaces.
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  • 60
  • £500 – £2,300
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The Queens Hotel and Spa

Bournemouth, Dorset
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A brilliant, adaptable venue in the heart of Bournemouth, with luxurious surroundings, perfect for your wedding. Allow us to create a magical event and make your special day unique.
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  • 180
  • 109 Bedrooms
  • £1,999 – £6,450
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Weymouth Pavilion

Weymouth, Dorset
With panoramic stunning views, a picturesque theatre for wedding ceremonies and a magnificent function room for receptions and parties; there is "Something for Everyone" here at Weymouth Pavilion.
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  • 300
  • Affordable ($)
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Deans Court

Wimborne, Dorset
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Get married in Deans Court, a private house with semi-wild garden and a lake. Beautiful views all around for you and your guests to enjoy.
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  • 160
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • £5,000 – £7,250
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Kingston Maurward

Dorchester, Dorset
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Set in the heart of the Dorset countryside, Kingston Maurward’s 18th Century House offers 5 licensed indoor rooms, as well as two outdoor ceremony locations.
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  • 130
  • £1,750 – £3,450
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The Green House

Bournemouth, Dorset
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This Grade II luxury hotel in Bournemouth has a focus on sustainable living, and is a wonderful venue for your special day.
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  • 74
  • 32 Bedrooms
  • From £77.00 pp
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The Orchid Hotel

Bournemouth, Dorset
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With a choice of indoor and outdoor service, The Orchid Hotel provides two stunning function rooms and picturesque grounds for some fantastic photo opportunities!
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  • 100
  • 31 Bedrooms
  • £350 – £600
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Sunninghill Weddings Venue Dorchester

Dorchester, Dorset
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Licensed wedding ceremony venue, several locations available including outdoor wedding ceremony options. Also available for wedding reception hire. Town centre, large grounds, free onsite parking.
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  • 80
  • £1,250 – £5,750
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The Manor Hotel, Dorset

Dorchester, Dorset
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Independent family run sea view hotel, off the beaten track, a real hidden gem. Situated on Chesil Beach, part of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coastline, our 16th Century property as masses of character.
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  • 150
  • 13 Bedrooms
  • £1 – £2
FAQ's

Are there any additional costs for using the venue for a rehearsal dinner or brunch the next day if I choose a wedding venue in Dorset?

Some venues may have a separate cost for renting the space for a rehearsal dinner or brunch, while others may include it in the overall cost of renting the venue for the wedding. It's important to check with your specific venue regarding their policies and costs for using the venue for a rehearsal dinner or brunch before booking. It's also a good idea to ask if they have any package deals that include the night before or morning after rental.

Are there any discounts for booking on certain daysof the week or during off-peak months If I hold my wedding in Dorset?

Some venues in Dorset offer lower rates for weddings held on weekdays or during off-peak months such as January, February, and November. Some venues may also offer special rates for midweek weddings or for those that are held on short notice. If you are looking for special offers then bear in mind that some venues may have different rates for off-peak seasons, weekdays, or daytime events which can make it more affordable.

Are there any sound or noise restrictions Dorset wedding venues?

Some wedding venues Dorset may have specific decibel levels that must be taken into consideration, particularly for outdoor events and venues that are located in residential or quiet areas. Others may have restrictions on the use of certain types of equipment, such as amplified music, or may have a curfew for music and noise. it's important to keep in mind that the local council and the neighbours might have regulations on sound, so be sure to check with them as well.

Are wedding planners provided by the wedding venue for Dorset weddings?

Some wedding venues in Dorset may have a dedicated wedding planner or coordinator on staff who can assist with planning, coordinating, and executing the wedding, while others may not have an in-house planner and couples may need to hire one externally. Some venues may include coordination services as part of their packages, while others may offer it as an add-on or may not provide it at all. You will always have a point of contact for the wedding who will be able to help you with all aspects of organising the day.

Do wedding venues in Dorset have an option for a fireworks display or outdoor activities?

Some venues may have a large outdoor space where a fireworks display can be arranged, or have facilities such as a garden, terrace or a lawn that can be used for outdoor activities such as games or lawn sports. Other venues may not have the same outdoor space but may have a balcony or a terrace where fireworks display can be arranged. It's important to check with the specific venue regarding their policies and regulations on fireworks displays and outdoor activities before booking. Some venues may have restrictions on the use of fireworks due to local regulations or safety concerns


How do I find out about parking or transportation options for guests at wedding venues in Dorset?

Most wedding venues in Dorset will have information about parking or transportation options on their website or in their brochures, but if you have any specific questions you can contact the venue directly and ask to speak with your event coordinator. It's important to note that some venues may have limited parking options, and it's a good idea to communicate this information to your guests in advance and provide them with alternative options such as carpooling or arranging for a shuttle service

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