Alternative Reception Venues in Dorset

This reception wedding venue consists of beautifully refurbished cottages and luxurious accommodation. Nestled in Higher Bockhampton on the outskirts of Dorchester, Greenwood Grange can host cosy and intimate receptions in Henchard Cottage accommodating 40 wedding breakfast guests. Hire a tipi or marquee for receptions of up to 180 guests…

Offering a grand setting for the wedding festivities, 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, a versatile ballroom ideal for the ceremony and perfect for the reception with its stage lighting and a sound system…

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…

With beautiful landscaped gardens and views of the coast, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens is fabulous spot for seaside nuptials. The gardens cover 30-acres and include various plant types 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 the night away…

This stunning boutique hotel offers brides and grooms a historic and elegant place to marry. 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…

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...

Imagine celebrating your marriage with a wedding reception overlooking the glorious prehistoric Jurassic coastline and the rolling waves of the English Channel. At Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis, your dream reception celebration can be made a reality, with the freedom to personalise the unique and characterful spaces with your own bespoke touches for your big day…

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…

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…

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...