Wedding Venues in Dorchester

Daisy

4.6 out of 5 rating

4.6

Minterne House is an incredibly special place, and we wouldn’t have wanted to choose anywhere else to get married. The house itself is beautiful, especially the dining hall, and we had our ceremony and receptions on the lawn and in the gardens after they closed to the public. We finished the evening with fireworks overlooking the lake. The team at Minterne were helpful throughout planning, coming up with lots of suggestions to embellish the day and also being very on top of the details. On the day itself, everything ran smoothly because of Ella’s organisation and assistance! We couldn’t recommend Minterne House more highly for your wedding!

Tom

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

Kingston Maurward was the first and only wedding venue my husband and I visited, as we instantly fell in love with the beautiful, peaceful grounds and stunning rooms. Zack and Polly were fantastic every step of the way leading up to our big day, answering my many questions and were on hand on the day itself to help us with any issues. We had a wonderful day and can't thank you both enough!

Our Big day couldn’t have been any better. From initial meeting with Lyndsey we knew that this is the best place for our wedding reception. Everything was meticulously planned and timed on the day. There was nothing that Lyndsey and her Team couldn’t do, any changes and special arrangements were easily accommodated. The food was great and we had a wide range of choices on the menu. The hotel is located in the most beautiful area and is within walking distance of the beach. We would recommend the Manor House Hotel for your wedding reception.

India

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We booked the beautiful Casterbridge room for our June wedding ceremony and just WOW! Communication with Katie from the get go was quick and easy. Meetings were held throughout the planning time and made us feel so at ease and comfortable. We stayed at the hotel the night before in the plush room and they were so accommodating with checkout time meaning I could get ready in the room until the ceremony. They made sure everything ran so smoothly. Our guests were absolutely chuffed and my husband and I had the most magical time. Thankyou again Kings Arms for the most beautiful wedding venue. The whole team are so kind and wonderful!!! 100% recommend this venue for an intimate ceremony in the heart of beautiful Dorchester.

We hired the garden and Marquee; the weather did help as this was a beautiful place to get married, rooms were clean and comfortable food was amazing.

Simon and Sarah + the whole team were accommodating and professional. They made the whole day, set up and clean down so easy. Our day was perfect, the venue is beautiful and amazing for children, completely safe for them to run around, goats, a soft play bus, lawn games . Thank you for a lovely wedding x

A spectacular place that radiates good energy and joy. We felt it the second we walked through the gates of Karmacations for our first visit, where we were greeted by Kitty, who we warmed to immediately thanks to her friendly welcome and genuine passion! Bearing in mind we first saw the venue in the depths of winter, we knew we wouldn’t be seeing it in all its glory, but its potential still shone through. We got married on 4th July, with glorious 25-degree sunshine and the gardens in full bloom. It was insanely beautiful and immaculately presented — it genuinely didn’t feel like we were in the UK! The space is so private and secluded; it really feels like you have your own little pocket of Dorset, just for you and your guests. It was incredibly special, and we feel so lucky to have been married here. Kitty was an absolute pleasure to work with. We could visit as many times as we needed and had round-the-clock support. Literally any day, any time — nothing was ever too much trouble! She is genuinely invested in every couple she hosts, and the whole experience feels so personal and exclusive. You never feel like you’re on a conveyor belt of weddings. You even get the whole week beforehand to set up! The bridal villa was perfect for me and my eight bridesmaids. We had so much room to get ready and everything we could possibly have needed. My husband and I stayed there on the night of the wedding and never felt rushed to leave the following day. Being able to stay on-site made such a difference, especially having all the facilities just a stone’s throw from where we got married. As the bride, I particularly loved having somewhere private to escape to for a quiet moment and touch-ups throughout the day! The whole day ran like clockwork, and if there were any issues behind the scenes, we were none the wiser. The setting was even better than we could ever have imagined. It was simply perfection from start to finish. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Kitty and Karmacations time and time again… although, secretly, we love that we don’t know anyone else who has been married here! It really does feel like our special place. One very happy husband and wife 🫶🏻