Woodland and Festival Wedding Venues in Dorset

Carrie

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Moonacre is a stunning venue with excellent staff. The venue itself is gorgeous we saved so much on decoration as the natural beauty of the venue did a lot of leg work, alongside all the beautiful details already there including the draping and lighting in the marquee and lights outside. Just exactly what we had dreamed of. The accomodation was perfect, meant we could have all our friends and family around us . Hayley and Dom were excellent, they were responsive in the lead up to the wedding and on the day they were great and worked hard to enable us to have what we dreamed of despite various storm related challenges. They and the bar staff worked loads in the background to keep everything moving smoothly and we're great all round. This venue was perfect for our nature/festival themed wedding, we couldn't have asked for anything better

Tanisha

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

From the moment we first came across this venue, we knew it was the one. In fact, we had already fallen in love with it before we had even viewed it in person, and somehow it still exceeded every expectation. We had exclusive use of the venue from Friday to Monday, and it made our wedding feel like so much more than just one day, it was an unforgettable weekend spent celebrating with all of our favourite people. We kicked everything off on Friday evening with pizza and karaoke, had the most incredible wedding day on Saturday, and rounded off the weekend with a sports day in the field on Sunday before heading to a local pub for drinks. Having everyone stay together for the whole weekend created memories we'll cherish forever. The venue itself is absolutely breathtaking. You can see how much love, care, and hard work Danielle and her family have poured into creating such a peaceful, picturesque space. We both love the countryside and always knew we wanted an outdoor wedding, ideally somewhere surrounded by woodland. The Woodland Sanctuary was everything we'd ever dreamed of and more. We were incredibly lucky to have the most beautiful weather, which made it even more magical. One of our favourite parts of the whole experience was all of Danielle's wonderful animals! We met her lovely cat and dogs, fed the goats, and I even got to hold the coolest little duck. As huge animal lovers, it made the whole weekend even more special. It's those little touches that make this venue feel so unique, welcoming, and full of character. Danielle has been absolutely amazing from start to finish. Throughout the planning process she was always on hand to answer any questions, no matter how big or small, and nothing ever felt like too much trouble. On the wedding day itself, she worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure everything ran seamlessly. Having her there acting as our on the day coordinator meant we could completely relax and enjoy every second, knowing everything was in safe hands. We honestly couldn't have imagined getting married anywhere else. If you're looking for a venue that is beautiful, unique, relaxed, and run by someone who genuinely cares about making your wedding everything you've dreamed of, then this is it. Thank you, Danielle, for giving us the most incredible weekend of our lives. We will treasure the memories forever, and we only wish we could do it all over again! Thank you for sharing your home and allowing us to celebrate our special day with you. Love Tanisha & Ben x