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.
Dorchester
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…
Dorchester
Littlewood Lodge is located outside of Dorchester, set within its own private and secluded woodland. You and up to 30 of your guests can dance in the magical woodland clearing outside the recently renovated lodge, surrounded by the crackling of fit pits and sipping cocktails from your very own copper-topped bar. This is the definition of woodland chic…
East Chinnock
The Barn at Cott Farm is an exclusive-use wedding venue set in the scenic Somerset countryside, between Yeovil and Crewkerne. With rustic charm and modern comforts, it's perfect for couples seeking a relaxed yet luxurious weekend celebration in a tranquil valley setting...
Lyme Regis
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…
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…
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...
East Pennard
Welcome to Pennard Hill Farm, boasting incredible views over the Mendip Hills and just a stones’ throw from the famous town of Glastonbury and Wells, England’s smallest city. From small intimate ceremonies for two, to an all out three day extravaganza with all your family and friends, Pennard Hill Farm will bring your vision to life…
Netley Marsh
Langford Farm is a boutique, exclusive-use wedding venue set within 10 acres of woodland in the New Forest National Park. Nestled in Woodlands, Hampshire, it offers a unique blend of rustic charm and luxury accommodation for up to 120 guests across a weekend-long celebration...
Chew Stoke
Embrace the great outdoors in the beautiful Chew Valley, and have a lively wedding to remember at Chew Valley Weddings. This permanent tipi and glamping site is ripe for summer and festival themed receptions. Accommodating up to 200 wedding guests, this venue offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop that yourself and your guests will treasure forever…