Wedding Venues in Dorset

The Crown Hotel sits on the edge of Blandford Forum, with views of the River Stour water meadows and the historic town. We can accommodate 60-150 guests for both ceremony and wedding breakfast, with plenty of parking at the rear of the hotel. There are many reasons to celebrate at the Crown Hotel, including: • Popular wedding venue situated in the beautiful North Dorset countryside • Catering for 60-150 guests • Full civil wedding license • Accommodation in beautiful rooms for family and friends at discounted rates • Wedding coordinator • Discounts for off peak and midweek weddings

Sitting directly on the seafront, on top of the prestigious East Cliff of Bournemouth, this contemporary hotel offers you some of the best views in the area. The Ocean Beach Hotel and Spa is only a few minutes’ walk from seven miles of award winning sandy beaches and close to the town centre, gardens, and vibrant café society of Bournemouth. Our venue has been decorated in a modern and rustic beach style, with onsite Day Spa and Italian Café. This new concept hotel and spa offers you and your guests a great venue to explore from. The 64 bedrooms provide you with a mix of décor, all with en-suite bathrooms and optional sea views upgrades. The Ocean Suite is a large room with wooden floor, neutral colours and plantation shutters that is ideal for holding your wedding event. Located on the first floor, this room features spectacular ocean views that are further enhanced from the function suite’s terrace balcony. This truly is a fantastic venue for a wedding, accommodating up to 100 people. The light and airy Atlantic Suite is also available, with views of the outdoor swimming pool and can hold up to 120 of your guests Please enquire for smaller tailor made weddings. New wedding brochure, menu and prices up to 2024 ! Located on top of the prestigious East Cliff 64 bedrooms available Can accommodate up to 100 people in The Ocean Suite Can accommodate up to 120 people in The Atlantic Suite Ocean Suite features spectacular ocean views We specialise in customising your big day to make it truly unique

The luxurious Green House is a beautiful wedding and civil ceremony venue. The hotel opened to critical acclaim in July 2010 and has 32 beautiful guest rooms, a chic bar and an 2 rosette award winning restaurant. The hotel also boasts private events rooms, beautiful gardens and is situated a stone’s throw from Bournemouth’s stunning beach. Whether you are looking for a venue for your wedding itself, or if your ceremony is already booked and you are looking to hold your reception at the hotel, The Green House offers a variety of stunningly designed rooms that provide the perfect setting for your most special day. The vibe of a Green House wedding never really changes – glamorous yet relaxed and intimate, easy on the eye and the environment too. But no two are ever the same, because they are designed for you. Our team is absolutely committed to using their know-how to help you put together the ceremony of your dreams, and the party of your life. With exclusive use of The Green House, you can hire this exquisite grade II listed Victorian Villa for your tailor made wedding day. Exclusive use includes the Green Houe package along with complimentary room service, private use of the grounds including car park, 24 hr bar and video room for the children. Our 32 luxury en suite rooms fall into a range of categories to accommodate all of your guests, from Master Suites to Standard Double. This fantastic opportunity guarantees an unforgettable memory of your perfect wedding! Costs can be off set by guests booking their accommodation. Arbor Restaurant - with large curved windows and stylish design, offers the perfect room for your ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 70 guests. The Private Events Room - a self-contained event room with bar, dance floor, private entrance, wash rooms and direct access to the Green Hut where we have our pizza oven. Evening receptions up to 110 guests are welcome. It can also accommodate a ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 70. We have a variety of carefully designed local, seasonal and organic menus available for you to choose from, or if you prefer, our head Chef will create a menu especially for you day based around the time of year and what is in season. We will discuss current menus with you for both your wedding breakfast and canapé and buffet options for your evening reception. All dietary requirements are welcomed and catered for along with special children’s menus. With your own dedicated wedding planner, we will be with you every step of the way. Not just in the lead-up but on the day itself too, staying very much in the background but always on hand to make sure everything goes smoothly. • Voted Best Wedding Venue in Southern England • Luxurious grade II listed Victorian villa • 32 room 4 star luxury boutique hotel • Local, seasonal and organic wedding menus • Exclusive use packages available • Dedicated Wedding Events Team

Here at the Thistle Hotel Poole we offer the perfect waterfront setting for your special day. Our Harbour View Restaurant offers panoramic views of Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island – a real wow factor that your guests will talk about for a long time after your wedding. The HV Restaurant can seat up to 120 guests for a wedding breakfast and for evening reception up to 200 in reception style set up. We can also cater for Civil ceremonies and smaller wedding parties.

The 4 star Cumberland The Cumberland Hotel is situated on Bournemouth’s East Cliff. This hotel is just a 5 minute walk down to the beach and stands out with its glamorous art deco décor. The room that is perfect for all weddings is our Oceana Suite, this room can hold up to 120 for the ceremony, 90 for the breakfast and 120 for the evening reception. It has a beautiful free span dome ceiling with a crystal chandelier and coloured lighting to complement any colour theme. There is a private bar, dedicated dance floor and stage area. The 4 star Best Western Hotel Royale The Windsor Suite is beautiful bright room that has a large dancefloor and is perfect for evening parties. It has recently been refurbished and is now modernised with neutral colours and mirror panelled pillars. The 3 star Ocean Beach Hotel The Ocean Beach Hotel is situated on Bournemouth’s East Cliff. This hotel is just a 5 minute walk down to the beach and stands out with its modern beach decor. The room that I believe would be perfect for your wedding day is our Ocean Suite, this room can hold up to 100 for the ceremony, 90 for the breakfast and 120 for the evening reception. It has beautiful large glass windows that invites in the natural day light, coloured lighting to complement any colour theme, private bar, large dance floor area and private bar. This room also features stunning sea views, very modern beach décor and access to an outside terrace area.

Wilkswood is a marquee venue, located between Corfe Castle and Swanage. It is set-up to suit festival style weddings with a glamping/camping area, luxury loos, a full stocked & staffed bar and a beautifully lined marquee.

Nestled in the rolling hills near Beaminster stands Mapperton House & Gardens, Dorset’s finest country wedding venue. Undiscovered, exclusive and wildly romantic, Mapperton was voted the UK’s finest manor house by Country Life magazine and has been awarded the 2020 Historic Houses Garden of the Year Award.

The Royal Bath Hotel is one of the most popular wedding venues in Bournemouth, with a mix of Victorian charm, elegant facilities, a picturesque seafront and beautifully landscaped gardens. Whether couples want to get married outside in the Secret Garden in our beautiful wedding gazebo or treat them to luxurious accommodation, our wedding co-ordinators will take the worry out of arranging the big day. All the couples need is the vision, and our experienced event planners will make it a reality.

Whether you re dreaming of a small, intimate gathering or are planning a lavish celebration for up to 200 guests, then look no further than one of the most beautiful wedding venues in Bournemouth. The newly refurbished Mercure Bournemouth exudes luxury, inspired by the decadence of the roaring 1930's, with a modern day twist. With glorious grounds, indoor and outdoor spaces and 109 beautifully appointed bedrooms, we've got everything you need to make your dream a reality.

• A unique and exclusive wedding venue set in extensive parkland, nestled close to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. • Bespoke celebrations, your day your way. • Highly experienced and dedicated team delighted to assist you in every aspect of your wedding. • Civil Marriage Licence, Church & Chapel.