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

Bernadette

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

The team at The Italian Villa go above and beyond. They are a well-oiled machine that make everything look effortless. Delightful people too. The advantage of having the service, the wedding breakfast and the evening dancing in one place is brilliant. Highly recommend. Photos: @simonbiffenphoto Decor: @simplyflower

Karen

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

On our wedding day we had afternoon tea at The Upwey Wishing Well and had the most amazing time. The food was delicious, they served a great range of drinks, Jacci was amazing and the atmosphere was fantastic, you made our special day more memorable. The gardens are truly magical and we got to throw pennies into the well and make wishes. We would 100% highly recommend these beautiful tea rooms and water gardens for a 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

The venue is spectacular and the staff couldn't be more helpful. Definitely recommended to create special memories!

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.

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 🫶🏻