Considering getting married in Dorset?
Dorset is a timeless county of outstanding natural beauty and offers an idyllic backdrop for your wedding day or civil partnership ceremony.
Imagine saying ‘I do’ in a fairytale castle, an opulent country manor or with the sand between your toes on a beautiful beach?
No matter your budget or requirements, there's the perfect wedding location for you in our beautiful county.
Places to propose in Dorset
If you’ve not yet asked the love of your life to marry you, then what are you waiting for?
Dorset is full of beauty spots, so why not whisk your significant other away on a surprise picnic, a romantic meal by the coast or even a sunset boat trip to ask the all-important question.
Take a look at our pick of inspiring locations and you too could soon be jumping with joy at the words you're longing to hear - Yes!
Book a hen or stag party
Plan the best stag or hen do ever here in Dorset!
If you want to go wild in the countryside, the county has plenty of exciting outdoor pursuits to offer from quad biking, rock climbing and coasteering to paddleboarding and bushcraft experiences.
If you're after a weekend of pampering and prosecco, a spa break could be just what you're looking for, or get the bride tribe together and go glamping!
And for those that love to hit the beach by day and the bars by night, the lively seaside towns of Bournemouth, Weymouth and Poole are where it's at. Who needs Ibiza when you've got WEYbiza!
Dorset's wedding venues
When planning one of the most important days of your life, most couples start by booking their dream venue – and there’s plenty of them to be found in Dorset!
If you’re envisaging a traditional wedding or grand civil ceremony, inspiration won’t be hard to find here as Dorset is home to some of the most magnificent houses and castles in the south west.
And fear not if you’re dreaming of a hip festi-wedding, there’s plenty of barn, woodland and marquee venues here to keep you and your guests entertained ‘til the cows come home.
Honeymoons in Dorset
With Dorset’s stunning selection of plush hotels and snug cottages, there’s no reason why you can’t start your honeymoon as soon as you say 'I do'.
Lots of couples are now choosing to honeymoon or enjoy a mini-moon in the UK and as far as staycation destinations go, Dorset is up there with the very best!
With stunning countryside, delicious food and variety of restaurants, beaches, history and culture, our county offers a fantastic place for honeymooners.
Choose to spend some time in sheer luxury being pampered from head to toe, or head to a remote rural idyll, where you can enjoy those precious first moments as a married couple far away from the madding crowd.
