Alternative Reception Venues in Dorset

If you’re looking for alternative reception only wedding venues in Dorset these options are perfect. With subtropical gardens, theatres and period properties, these venues offer adaptable spaces and a tailored service to suit individual couples and their requirements. Perfect for quirky couples based in Dorchester, Abbotsbury and Bridport.

Greenwood Grange

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Dorchester

This reception wedding venue consists of beautifully refurbished cottages and luxurious accommodation. Nestled in Higher Bockhampton on the outskirts of Dorchester, Greenwood Grange is one of the most unique wedding venues in Dorset as you can host intimate receptions in Henchard Cottage with 40 guests or hire a tipi or marquee for nuptials of 180 guests…

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2.39 miles

Herrison Hall

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Dorchester

Offering a grand setting for a wedding, Herrison Hall is located close to Dorchester and is an integral part of the Charlton Down Village Hall complex. A blend of old and new architecture, the Victorian building offers a range of facilities. One of many versatile Dorset wedding venues, the ballroom is ideal for ceremonies and receptions with its stage and sound system…

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3.03 miles

The Riviera

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Weymouth

Overlooking the spell-binding Dorset coastline, this seafront art deco wedding venue is Grade II-listed and stands as a gateway to the World Heritage Protected Jurassic Coast. The Riviera gives you two large rooms to house your ceremony, have up to 250 of your nearest and dearest for the reception. The space is an excellent blank canvas for a bespoke wedding…

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5.16 miles

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

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Abbotsbury

With beautiful landscaped gardens and views of the coast, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens is fabulous spot for a Dorset wedding by the sea. The gardens cover 30-acres and include various plants from across the globe, an area of natural splendour for couples to say their wedding vows. The purpose built marquee features a wooden floor, perfect for dancing…

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7.86 miles

The Bull Hotel

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Bridport

This stunning boutique hotel is one of the most historic and elegant places to get married in Dorset. Situated in the charming Dorset town of Bridport, near the wonderful Jurassic Coast and amidst beautiful West Country farmland, The Bull Hotel presents the perfect location for unforgettable wedding celebrations. Your guests can stay in one of the 19 elegant bedrooms…

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13.26 miles

Upton Country Park

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Poole

Upton Country Park is a private wedding venue nestled between Dorset and Cranborne Chase, both Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Close to the coast of Poole, this Grade II-listed Georgian mansion offers a picturesque 140 acres of parkland and formal estate gardens. The stunning Regency style architechture provides a stately backdrop for wedding photos...

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18.84 miles

Marine Theatre

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Lyme Regis

Imagine celebrating your marriage with a wedding reception overlooking the glorious prehistoric Jurassic coast and the rolling waves of the English Channel. Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, is an excellent example of the types of wedding venues near Dorset coastline for the most scenic of celebrations. Personalise the unique function spaces for your wedding reception…

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21.63 miles

Larmer Tree

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Tollard Royal

Get married in the heart of the Cranborne Chase at Larmer Tree. This romantic setting is recognised by English Heritage as a Garden of National Importance and provides five quirky buildings and a tranquil atmosphere for your wedding day. Host an indoor or outdoor ceremony for up to 150 guests or an intimate celebration in the Secret Garden…

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22.86 miles

St Giles House

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Wimborne

Part of an award-winning restoration, St Giles House is a truly stylish and historic Georgian venue in Wimborne Giles and an idyllic space for beautiful nuptials. You and your guests can frolic on the extensive lawns overlooking the River Allen and take a romantic stroll through the stunning function suites as this versatile space is exclusively yours for the day…

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25.06 miles

Cranberries Hideaway

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Axminster

Overlooking the Jurassic coast and settled in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Beauty, this countryside venue was originally an 18th century dairy farm and is now an ecological stone space. Bring along your furry friends to this dog-friendly venue for rustic ceremony and reception celebrations with views of the rolling Kilmington and Hampton countryside...

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26.25 miles