Planning your wedding is probably one of the most important things you’ll do in your life. Maybe you’re looking for unique places to get married in Dorset? If that’s the case, then we have selected some of the most unique and original places that allow weddings in Dorset.
Through the year Dorset venues also host wedding fairs which are a great way to see the venue before you decide.
Upwey Wishing Well Weddings
Upwey Wishing Well near Weymouth has ornamental gardens and sub tropical water gardens. What a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos.
Weddings at Upwey Wishing Well can cater for up to 80 guests with both inside and outdoor options. They are licensed to host music and offer fixed price packages.
Nothe Fort Weddings
A wedding at Nothe Fort in Weymouth is one of the most unique places to get married in Dorset. The Victorian Fort offers a wedding venue with views of the Jurassic Coast.
A wedding at Nothe Fort can accommodate up to 70 guests, and you can even hire the Nothe Fort Artillery Volunteers to attend with their firing drill.
Lonthorns Farm Weddings
A wedding at Longthorns Farm in the heart of Dorset offers a true countryside setting. A small number of weddings are hosted at Longthorns Farm each year, where the guests all have exclusive use.
Weddings can be accommodated for up to 120 guests across three different ceremony locations and a fully dressed marquee.
If you’re looking for something truly unique, then Longthorns Farm also have alpacas that can feature in your wedding too.
Compton Acres Weddings
The Italian Villa at Compton Acres provides a stunning backdrop for your Dorset wedding. There are 10 acres of manicured gardens and an award winning wedding venue.
The Italian Villa can cater for guests as little as 65 people, or up to 250 guests in a sit down wedding reception.
Poole City Cruises Wedding Reception
Do you fancy the idea of having your wedding reception on the water in Poole Harbour? City Cruises can host your wedding reception including canapes and drinks, or even a BBQ and evening party.
Poole Registry Office is just a 5 minute walk from the quay and boat.
Springhead Weddings
Springhead is located in North Dorset, set across beautiful lakeside gardens. A wedding at Springhead can accommodate up to 50 guests if you’re looking for a tru country wedding in Dorset.
There are both indoor and outdoor ceremony locations to choose from at Springhead. The house is also able to accommodate the bridal party and some guests.
Platform Restaurant Weddings
A truly unique place to have your Dorset wedding would be at Platform Kitchen in West Bay. Weddings at They can accommodate up to 90 guests across both of the carriages and station house.