Unique and Unusual Wedding Venues in Dorset

Thank you we had such an amazing day on the 26th of May ... The day was perfect ... wish we could do it all over again, everyone loved the venue and had a great time

Me and my husband got married in October 2024 - since we booked in January 2023, all of the venue staff we communicated with went above and beyond for any requests we had, including any last minute changes we didnt think we could do! I knew I could email or phone with the smallest question and never did I feel like I was bothering the team. The on the day coordinator, Bianca, was incredible. She knew all of the details of our wedding inside out (more than I did!). We trusted her to make any last minute decisions/changes and the day couldnt have gone more smoothly (despite the rain!). All of the food was incredible and all of our guests were well fed - we did the BBQ buffet and there was PLENTY to go around, it was so organised and everyone got the chance to have seconds! Super impressed with the value for money compared to other venues we looked at in the area. We have no regrets choosing The Italian Villa - it is a beautiful venue and it is sad now that it is over.

Alex

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We got married at Karmacations in Dorset on the 14th of June, and it was everything we hoped for and more. The venue itself is absolutely magical — the Japanese gardens were the perfect, serene backdrop for our day, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how beautiful and unique the setting was. We opted for an afternoon tea, which was not only delicious but beautifully presented — such a charming and relaxed way to celebrate with loved ones. A huge shout-out to Kitty, the owner, who went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly. Her warmth, professionalism, and genuine care made the whole experience stress-free and enjoyable from start to finish. We honestly couldn’t have asked for a more perfect place to say “I do.” Highly recommend to anyone looking for a truly special and intimate wedding venue.

I had my wedding reception at the worgret manor back in 1998 and we had the most wonderful time, staff were most accomodating and every one went out of their way to make sure our guests were treated like royality,we actually took over the whole hotel. I have been back to attend another wedding reception and Wow again the same quality i recieved many years ago was still being shown. Well done Worgret for keeping up the standards

We had our wedding ceremony at the beautiful Electric Palace on Saturday 15th March 2025. We were thrilled to find a theatre to get married in, to carry on our theme, as we got engaged on stage at a theatre more locally to us, when we took our children to watch a pantomime, so when we found the electric palace did weddings, we just had to snap it up. Emily was fantastic from start to finish, with all of our questions leading up to the day and she took all the stress away on the day. Getting married up on stage felt so unique and fun. The foyer was great fun after the ceremony too with popcorn and prosecco and everyone enjoying the ambience of the theatre. We would highly recommend The Electric Palace as a wedding venue and the staff were great! Thank you. Mr & Mrs Wroe x

Kat

4.6 out of 5 rating

4.6

We had a wonderful wedding at the Tank Museum in December 2021. I started planning the wedding fairly 'late' in the day, such that we only booked it after going for a look around in July. It sometimes took a little bit of time to get answers to my questions but in fairness I was probably being a bit impatient and asking a lot of questions! We had just over 60 guests and the Cold War Hall was easily big enough to host the ceremony, reception, and evening entertainment, with plenty of space so guests didn't feel cramped. The booking including use of a conference suite for the wedding party, so we had somewhere to get ready and/or change during the day. The Museum has a large hexagonal wooden arch which we had dressed in flowers and ivy swag garland, and which made a great backdrop for the ceremony (along with the tanks in the hall looming in the background). We opted for the rustic wooden benches and tables as we had a vintage style wedding, and these allowed plenty of elbow space for guests. We used many of the suppliers mentioned in the venue's brochure and the lighting company did a great job of turning a fairly large concrete space into a more intimate and colourful venue. The Museum were very helpful in suggesting a range of wedding breakfast and evening buffet options as well as catering for various dietary requirements. They sourced some very good wine and fizz and were able to provide a full (open) bar, including tea and coffee which was much appreciated by our guests who don't drink. On the day, the Museum staff couldn't have been more helpful and were always on-hand to deal with small issues. Many of the guests told me afterwards how much they enjoyed the food and what a wonderful time they had. The guests had access to parts of the Museum until about 8pm, which meant they got to to enjoy the wedding and still have time to wander round afterwards. Overall, we had a great day and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Tank Museum as a venue for a wedding that's a little bit different.