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Minterne House
Minterne House, a stunning country house nestled in Dorset, offers a romantic and unforgettable setting for your wedding day.
Historical Country House Wedding Venue, with Ceremony License
Available with Exclusive use, and Guest Accommodation
Stunning Gardens, for your Wedding Photography Backdrop
Friendly and flexible team providing a bespoke service for each couple
A grand house with a welcoming and warm atmosphere that welcomes guests like a warm embrace
Prices & Key Facts
Prices
Price Band: ££ - £££
Typical Price: £8,500
Price Range: £6,500 - £9,500
Based on an indoor wedding reception for 100 guests. Two nights are included in the wedding suite.
Hire Price Range: £6,500 - £9,500
Capacity
Guests for a ceremony: 160
Space for more? (e.g. marquee): Yes
Accommodation
Accommodation Rooms: 25
Accommodation Capacity: 48
About Minterne House
Minterne House, a distinguished private country house wedding venue, is nestled in the picturesque Dorset countryside. Renowned for its unique and customizable wedding experiences.
Minterne House offers a variety of enchanting settings for your special day. Choose to exchange vows in the historic house, on the beautifully manicured lawn, or in our charming church at the end of the drive. Each wedding at Minterne House is tailored to be truly one-of-a-kind, ensuring your celebration is as extraordinary as your love story.
Minterne House is meticulously designed for exceptional events. The incredible drawing room, featuring a spectacular chandelier, overlooks the South lawn and lake terrace, making it perfect for an indoor ceremony. For those seeking a quieter space, the cosy garden room offers a relaxing retreat away from the party. The hidden Tapestry Room can be unveiled for evening food, delighting and surprising your guests. The Trafalgar Hall is ideal for grand feasts and boasts incredible acoustics, ensuring your evening party has everyone dancing the night away.
Offering luxurious accommodation for up to 48 guests across the estate, you can enjoy your closest family and friends and extend the wedding celebrations for a whole weekend or longer. The wedding suite is included with the venue hire for two nights, and breakfast is provided for those staying in the principal bedrooms. Choose from a variety of options, including our pool house with its own tennis court, charming farmhouses featuring hot tubs and lush gardens, and intimate flats perfect for families.
At Minterne House, we deliver unique experiences and outstanding customer service. From arrival, we ensure everyone feels welcomed and valued. Our dedicated team handles every detail, with nothing being too much trouble.
You’ll have access to our resident wedding planner throughout your planning journey, ensuring a seamless experience. Choose Minterne House for an extraordinary, stress-free wedding that you and your guests will cherish forever.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Venue Setting
Countryside
Remote
Venue Type
Stately home
Exclusive use
Country House
Manor House
Land For Hire
Intimate Venue
Additional Facilities
Outdoor ceremonies
Honeymoon suite
Orangery Or Marquee
Dance floor
Live music permitted
Discos permitted
Fireworks permitted
Wedding coordinator
Onsite car parking
Bespoke weddings
Dog friendly
Catering Options
Inhouse Caterers
Pre-approved Caterers Only
BBQ / Hog Roasts
Area
Jurassic Coast
Contact & Location
Minterne House
Minterne Magna, Dorchester, DT2 7AU, Dorset, United Kingdom
FAQs
Yes, our couples have exclusive use of Minterne House allowing you to enjoy our beautiful venue.
Yes, we have a variety of rooms that are licensed for civil ceremonies.
No! We do not charge corkage unless you require us to dispose of your bottles and then we charge £3 per bottle.
We ask that you use our recommended caterers as they know our venue and the standards we expect - they are excellent. If you would like to use you own caterers this will come at an additional charge and be at our discretion.
We work with couples on an individual basis, however, access is granted the evening before your wedding from 17:00 or 08:00 on the morning of your day.
No; we just ask that live music ends before 23:00.
Yes; Minterne House is perfect for a fireworks display and we excel at these!
Yes, we allow confetti but ask that this is biodegradable and 'green'. We recommend two suppliers for this.
Candles and naked flame are allowed at the venue, however, the location of these needs to be agreed with the venue.
We have a beautiful bridal suite overlooking Minterne grounds.
There is indeed! We have the bridal suite along with additional ensuite bedrooms in the house.
There are a number of local pubs and hotels nearby for a variety of budgets.
We ask that receptions finish at midnight, giving you and your guests ample time to celebrate your special day.
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