Dorset is truly a picturesque part of the UK, offering dramatic coastlines, countryside settings and plenty of historic buildings. With a number of amazing wedding venues to choose from that will be sure to suit everyone’s requirements. We have picked 15 remarkable venues that will give you a taste as to what Dorset has in store for you.

Clevedon Hall

Clevedon Hall is a remarkable wedding venue in Dorset that will be sure to give you a WOW factor. The impressive exterior is simply eye-catching and creates a FAB setting for your wedding day, this continues inside with wonderful traditional décor and a choice of locations for your wedding celebrations. The gardens are amazing and will provide plenty of backdrops for those all-important wedding photos. There are 25 bedrooms and a cottage on-site that can be taken advantage of if you require.

Holbrook Manor

A lovely romantic and elegant wedding venue in Dorset that offers plenty of charm and charisma for your wedding day celebrations.  Holbrook Manor offers plenty of options for your ceremony and reception, whether you choose one of the beautifully decorated function rooms that can hold up to 150 guests or a luxury marquee on the lawn that enjoys the wonderful views which can cater for 250 guests both are amazing. The gardens are spectacular and you will be sure to create many magical wedding photos. There is plenty of space for guests to stay. Get in touch with the on-site planner to discuss your wedding plans.

The Churston Court Hotel

The Churston Court Hotel is a truly a stunning place to say I DO in Dorset. The hotel and wedding venue is full of history and charm with beautiful décor and warm romantic tones throughout. Whether you’re planning a small or large wedding this venue is perfect for you with a range of spaces for your celebrations. The grounds are amazing and offer plenty of backdrops for your wedding photos. There is plenty of wedding packages to choose from depending on your budget and requirements.

Hooke Court Wedding

A wonderful 14^th Century manor house that creates the perfect setting for your wedding in Dorset. Hooke Court Wedding offers you a striking property that is full of history, charm and elegance with a choice of locations for your ceremony and reception you will be spoilt for choice. The interior of the venue has kept plenty of its traditional décor creating a warm and welcoming ambience. The gardens are tranquil and picturesque and will be sure to provide a fabulous backdrop for your wedding photos. Get in touch today to book your fairytale wedding here.

Parley Manor

Parley Manor is the perfect place to celebrate your wedding day in Dorset, with wonderful gardens as your setting and views that can’t be missed. Your celebrations will take place in a luxury Pavilion which is a fantastic space that can cater for 150 guests. The interior is beautifully decorated with soft drapes and fairy lights and waiting for you to add the finishing touches. The grounds are spectacular and will provide endless opportunities for your wedding photos.

The Kings Arms Christchurch

The Kings Arms Christchurch is a unique and popular wedding venue in Dorset that enjoys a wonderful setting for your special day. The venue is decorated to high standard and enjoys plenty of traditional charm and character, with neutral tones allowing you to get creative and add your own decorations. The outside space to splendid with river views and countryside in the distance, you will be spoilt for choice for your wedding photos. There is an events team on hand to discuss the various wedding packages they have to offer.

Lulworth Castle

A splendid 17th Century castle that is set amongst 1000 acres of parkland and is truly the perfect setting for your wedding in Dorset. With a range of spaces for your ceremony and reception to take place, you will be spoilt for choice. The interior of the castle is full of original features and creates a lovely fairytale environment and has plenty of space for your guests to watch to say I DO and then celebrate with you for the rest of the day. The grounds are incredible and will be sure to give you plenty of amazing wedding photos. There is an events team on hand to help with all your wedding preparation.

Morton House Hotel

Morton House Hotel is a lovely 16th Century manor house that offers you history and charm and is the perfect place for your wedding in Dorset. Set in the picturesque location of Corfe Castle you will be sure to fall in love with this venue instantly. The hotel is full of Elizabethan features taking you back in time and creating a warm and romantic atmosphere. The function rooms are perfect for small or large weddings and then patio is set up for your drinks reception. The grounds will give you a WOW factor with Corfe Castle ruins as your backdrop plus the views of the Dorset countryside will truly create many memorable wedding photos.

Stockbridge Farm Barn

This 100-year-old medieval barn is the perfect place for holding a rustic wedding in Dorset. Set on a smallholding farm surrounded by the Dorset countryside, the barns are well decorated in traditional oak beams and high ceilings which gives you a friendly, rustic and welcoming ambiance, they can accommodate up to 180 guests. The grounds are charming and perfect for capturing some FAB wedding photos. There is an events team onsite to help plan your day from start to finish.

The Orangery Suite and Gardens

This wedding venue offers exclusive use of their stunning Orangery and walled garden for your wedding day in Dorset. The Orangery is light, bright and airy and is the perfect setting for your ceremony, it can accommodate up to 75 guests or you can say I DO outside on the lawns, which can accommodate 85 guests.  You can then enjoy the gardens and patio for your reception drinks where your guests can have the chance to mingle. Your reception will then take place in a luxury marquee that overlooks the beautiful garden setting. The grounds are tranquil and romantic and will be sure to capture you some great wedding photos.

Minterne House

Minterne House is situated in the Cerne Valley and boasts spectacular countryside views and exclusive hire for your wedding day, making it the perfect place to say I DO in Dorset. The country house is full of charm and character and has plenty of options for your ceremony and reception to take place, all varying in size so suitable for all size weddings. The rooms all offer their own décor from light and bright to traditional 18th century features, you will not be disappointed. The venue grounds are stunning, with lakes, waterfalls, lawns and trees all creating a real impact on your surroundings and will be sure to be the perfect setting for your wedding photos. There are plenty of wedding packages to choose from that will suit your wedding requirements.

The Italian Villa

The Italian Villa is a luxurious wedding venue in Dorset, located within the exquisite Grade II listed gardens of Compton Acres. This venue is truly unique and has a lovely combination of classical architecture with a modern twist, it offers you a grand, elegant and romantic setting for your wedding day. There are three floors of function rooms that are set up for your ceremony and reception and can hold up to 250 guests and are all beautifully decorated. The gardens are spectacular, giving you many different backdrops to create the most memorable wedding photos. There is an events team on hand to discuss your wedding requirements and to ensure your wedding day is perfect.

Athelhampton House & Gardens

This 15th Century manor house is the perfect historic wedding venue in Dorset. The house is full of charm and traditional features with oak panelling and open fires throughout creating the perfect atmosphere for your wedding celebrations. There are a great range of rooms for your ceremony and reception to be held in, depending on what style you are looking for, from a lovely traditional room within the house, an outdoor wedding in the gardens to the light and bright conservatory with a glass roof and with a maximum of 200 guests. The gardens are striking with well looked after lawns, ponds, fountains and plenty of flowers, this garden is paradise for your wedding photos.

The Langtry Manor Hotel

A striking Victorian country manor house that offers the perfect place to say I DO in Dorset. The function rooms have plenty of original features, open fireplaces, stained glassed windows and chandeliers making it a perfect setting for ceremony and reception, the rooms can accommodate 70 guests for your ceremony and 80 guests for your wedding breakfast and evening reception. If you would like an outdoor ceremony that you can get married under the romantic pergola.  If you require a larger space then the luxury marquee within the grounds if ideal, this can accommodate up to 100 guests. The grounds are perfect for your reception drinks, guests to mingle and will be sure to capture some marvellous wedding photos, with not only the house as your backdrop but also the lovely flowerbeds, shrubs and trees.

Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard is a stunning 16th Century Purbeck stone barn that offers charm, character and warmth, a faultless wedding venue in Dorset. This lovely barn has been restored into a FAB wedding venue that can accommodate up to 130 guests, the interior of the barn keeps plenty of its original features with its amazing high ceilings, oak beams and exposed stone making it ideal to be able to add your own little touches to create that wedding you having been dreaming about. The grounds are well looked after and have a gorgeous setting for your wedding photos. There is also onsite accommodation if your guests wish to spend the night.

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