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Athelhampton is one of Dorset's finest Wedding venues. Our team of professional staff work hard to ensure your experience is perfect from the first planning meeting to the last dance.Enjoy a wedding ceremony in the historic Great Hall, and then enjoy drinks and canapes throughout the Grade 1 listed gardens. The perfect setting for your photographs and for you and your guests to relax.The Reception meal will follow served in the Long Hall dining room or the Conservatory. Let our chefs prepare your meal using locally sourced fresh ingredients. We provide a courteous, efficient and unobtrusive service and our Catering & Restaurant Managers will oversee every detail of your day. Enjoy entertainment in the evening with drink from our bar and an evening buffet if you wish.Of course your day will be planned to run like clockwork, you will meet with our Catering Manager, Wedding Co-ordinator and Head Chef, which will lead to meticulous planning.
From a total of 8 reviews
06 Jan 2012, Jo & Martin Randall rated Athelhampton House and Gardens
Thank you!Dear Laura, Owen and Athelhampton staff, Thank you very much for an absolutely wonderful reception, everything was perfect. So thank you for all of your hard work. Best wishes Jo and Martin Randall
06 Jan 2012, John & Janice Sloyan rated Athelhampton House and Gardens
Absolutely Perfect!Laura and everyone who worked on the day of our wedding. Thank you all so very much for everything that you did. our guests felt so looked after, the food was wonderful and the service impeccable. Nothing was too much trouble. You helped make our day absolutely perfect! John and Janice Sloyan x P.S You all coped really well with all the children!
06 Jan 2012, James & Eli rated Athelhampton House and Gardens
Many thanksDear Laura, Owen and the fantastic team at Athelhampton, Thank you very much for everything in the lead up to and on our wedding day. We had an absolutely wonderful day and we felt so relaxed with your seamless team operation. Our family and friends were blown away by the beautiful setting and everyone enjoyed the choice of food and flowing fine wines. Laura's comment that it was 'quite loud' while guests were eating said it all- everyone was in high spirits! We are so happy with all the arrangements and now have plenty of reasons to return to Athelhampton House and Gardens for years to come. It was a pleasure to meet you all, many thanks again. Eli & James xx
06 Jan 2012, Ben & Nicole Lewis rated Athelhampton House and Gardens
Thank You!To Laura, Owen and the Athelhampton Team, Thank you so much for all you did to make our wedding day so special. The staff were fantastic on the day, we were very well looked after and I felt like a Princess all day! Laura, thank you for helping me plan the best day of my life and turning my Bridezilla moments around! All our guests commented on how amazing Athelhampton is, especially the food! Laura and the team are an asset to Athelhampton and we could not have wished for a better day! Thank-you - Love Ben & Nicole (4th June 2011)
24 Nov 2010, Thom and Nat rated Athelhampton House and Gardens
Fantastic Wedding Day Oct 2010We had the most amazing wedding day at Athelhampton in October. The staff were amazing and the day ran amazingly smoothly. It is a beautiful location with a lovely ceremony room and dining room. The gardens are beautiful and we have some very memorable photos. The food was amazing, we have had great feedback from our guests and everyone had such a great day!! The entire day as well as all of the planning and preparation with Laura and Owen leading up to the day was perfect!
01 May 2010, Mr and Mrs Smith rated Athelhampton House and Gardens
Exceeded our expectationAthelhamptom is a wonderful wedding venue. Wedding team Laura and Owen keep the plans running smoothly in a stress free manner prior to the wedding. On the day they were adaptable to last minute changes, professional and relaxed. The food was excellant, freshly produced, locally sourced and cooked to perfection. The great hall looks magical when lit with candles and provides a fabulous drinks venue. We used candle-light in the dining room which made an intimate environment and the reflection the glass atrium added to the effect. As it was winter we didn't use the gardens but they are stunning. We would have no reservation in recommending Athelhampton!
27 Apr 2010, Mr & Mrs Guest rated Athelhampton House and Gardens
Lovely venue, friendly staff, delicious foodWe held our wedding reception at Athelhampton in October 2009. The staff were brilliant, nothing was too much trouble, venue was lovely,gardens very well kept and the Grand Hall was lovely with fire blazing. We had exclusive use of the grounds which was lovely for guests (esp kids who could run off some energy!).The food was delicious and good value for money (as was venue). Despite running a little late with our timings,staff didn't stress or rush us and were very accomodating. A big thank you to Laura and Owen for making our day run so smoothly. Our guests were very complimentary about venue and food and we had a wonderful day - thank you Athelhampton! Mr & Mrs Guest.
06 May 2009, Laura rated Athelhampton House and Gardens
Absolutley amazing venue with outstanding service.This a stunningly beautiful venue and the gardens are simply second to none. I loved the privacy we had having the venue as our own and the flowing fountains made it even more special. The photo opportunities were endless, even our photographer was sorry to leave! Our day ran so beautifully and seamlessly thanks to Owen & Laura''s flawless planning and organising. We received countless compliments from our guests commenting on how smoothly it all ran, how great the food and wine was and the beauty of the grounds. The waiting staff also did an excellent job. It could not have been a more perfect day.
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