Wedding Venues in Dorset

Poppy

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We held our wedding reception in the Hayloft at the Bull Hotel and had such a lovely time (despite the rain)! The team went out of their way to help us and ensure we were enjoying ourselves on the day. The food was great and the portions were very generous - we had so many comments from guests about how good it was. The pricing is incredibly fair considering how you much you get! We stayed overnight and our room was beautifully designed, taking into consideration the heritage of the building, and the roll top bath was an added bonus. The breakfast offering the next day was also delicious. We would 100% recommend and would definitely stay again! A special thank you to Kerry, Merlin and Sophie, and anyone else who helped out on the day :)

Petr

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

As a wedding videographer I visited St Giles 3 times and it was always so great experience! Everything is so wonderful, staff is so helpful and everything went smooth every time. 100 % recommend. Peter – perkypugfilms.com

Rachel

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Literally the best day ever! Everything about getting married at Longthorns farm was just amazing. From start to finish Deb and Rich were there guiding us through the day to make it run as smooth as possible . We had the whole campsite exclusively including the glamping for the whole weekend. Everyone who attended our wedding couldn’t stop telling us how amazing Longthorns is, how much fun they had and camping for the weekend was such a unique wedding experience. For our decorations, I just let Deb know what the colour theme was, trusted her wedding knowledge and she absolutely smashed it !!!! If I could do the whole weekend again I would.

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!

Our wedding day was absolutely phenomenal—everything went perfectly from start to finish! It truly was the best day of our lives. Tracey, the duty managers, and the entire team went above and beyond to take care of us, ensuring every detail was flawless. From the moment we booked five months before the wedding to the very last moment of our special day, their support was unwavering. We honestly cannot fault them in any way; everything ran seamlessly. We are beyond grateful for their incredible service, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about how wonderfully they were looked after too. We cannot recommend them highly enough—thank you, Royal Bath, from the bottom of our hearts, for making our wedding so magical and unforgettable!

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!

Alex

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We had our wedding on the 6th June 2026 and it was such a stunning place in Dorset to have a wedding venue. We chose the full package and was well worth the price! I think the only downside is that if you have a large number of guests during the speeches, there needs to be more than one speaker as some guests in the other room couldn’t hear the speeches. Apart from that everything was superb, very helpful with the finance costs and Lauren was our coordinator and she was always available when we needed to ask her anything or meet up. It started to rain during our wedding but by the evening, it had cleared up! Outstanding place and staff

We honestly couldn't have chosen a better venue for our wedding than the Christchurch Harbour Hotel. From the moment we started planning through to the wedding day itself, everything was handled so professionally and made us feel completely at ease. A huge thank you to Lindsay, who helped us organise every detail in the lead-up to the day. She was always so helpful, responsive and supportive, making the planning process feel effortless. On the day itself, Sher was absolutely incredible. She ran everything with military precision, ensuring every part of the day flowed seamlessly while making it all look completely effortless. We didn't have to worry about a single thing, which meant we could simply relax and enjoy every moment with our family and friends. Our guests absolutely loved the location and setting. The hotel is beautiful, and being right by the harbour made for such a stunning backdrop to our wedding day. The bridal suite was amazing and made getting ready on the morning of the wedding so much easier, helping the whole day flow perfectly. Our honeymoon suite was equally fantastic – luxurious, comfortable and exactly what we needed after such an unforgettable day. The food was outstanding, with so many of our guests commenting on how delicious everything was. A special mention has to go to the sticky toffee pudding, which was absolutely incredible! The mocktails were also perfect, and thanks to the fantastic service, we never had an empty glass all day. Every member of staff was so attentive, not only to us but to all of our guests. Everyone was made to feel welcome and looked after, and the level of service really made the day feel extra special. Thank you to everyone at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel for helping us create such an unforgettable wedding day. We have so many wonderful memories and wouldn't hesitate to recommend the hotel to anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue.

Tom

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

The team at Highcliffe castle put so much effort into our wedding. The staff were so friendly and helpful in the lead-up and everything ran perfectly to plan on the day. We would like to particularly thank Teri, our main contact at the venue, for all her help and support. The venue is absolutely stunning and we couldn’t have been more pleased with how everything turned out so thank you again and highly recommend!

Kelly at Sopley was absolutely amazing. We had such a fantastic day, everything felt so relaxed and at ease. Everyone had so much fun