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Last update: October 2024
Exclusive and romantic, Mapperton is a charming wedding venue located in Beaminster, Dorset. Boasting guest-pleasing gardens with views over the valley, stately home heritage, and a superb rustic yet modern rustic barn, the property will make the perfect backdrop for your celebration.
Facilities and Capacity
Mapperton is ideal for couples looking for a personalised approach to their wedding with plenty of wow factors as well as practical solutions for every element of your day. They have four beautiful outdoor ceremony locations and two licensed indoor areas with flexible styling options. After you exchange vows, you can celebrate with drinks and nibbles outside the Orangery and take in the stunning views of the gardens and further countryside. The property encourages guests to wander through its award-winning grounds and discover gorgeous photo opportunities. You and your guests can relax in the tranquil surroundings while sipping on a few cocktails. For your wedding breakfast at the Coach House, there is a capacity of up to 120 seated guests with alternative spaces to host up to 600 guests. The venue retains its heritage charm with original features while having up-to-date amenities. Event rentals such as banqueting tables and crossback chairs will be included in your package. If you would prefer an outdoor wedding, they offer a 9x12m marquee to pitch up on-site, with space to extend. With the event tent beside the Coach House, it will make your special occasion an even bigger one!
Services Offered
At Mapperton, a wedding coordinator who will help guide you with the planning and will seamlessly oversee your day, allowing you to relax and enjoy every moment. Wake up in the bridal bedroom of Garden Cottage on the morning of your wedding. At the end of the festivities, you can stroll back across the lawn to the room hand in hand, reminiscing on your wonderful celebration. You and your guests can play fun lawn games for outdoor celebrations. Visit Mapperton to meet our approachable team and tell us more about your vision for the perfect wedding day.
Whats Included?
- Exclusive use of the Gardens, grounds and Coach House for both set up the day before and on your special day
- Our luxury three bedroom Garden Cottage including our Bridal Suite, sleeping up to 6 guests, with two nights included as standard
- Our second luxury two bedroom Keepers Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests, with two nights included as standard
- Our rustic barn 17th century Coach House available for your indoor ceremony, wedding breakfast or evening party, with its exposed beams, original stonework and full height ceilings (can seat 120 guests)
- A 9x12m marquee which can be used anywhere within the grounds (can seat up to 100 guests with space to extend)
- Our breathtaking Gardens, set on three levels, from the croquet lawn to the fountain courtyard and the arboretum beyond
- The Garden Pavilion for your outdoor ceremony, with the impressive backdrop of Mapperton House
- The secret Grotto, an alternative space for your ceremony
- Outside the Orangery for your ceremony or your drinks reception, overlooking the pools, statuary and magnificent topiary
- The medieval All Saints Church for blessings with up to 90 guests (additional charge)
- Space to host your wedding breakfast on our Coach House lawn for up to 300 guests and up to 600 guests on our croquet lawn.
- Rustic tables and chairs for your wedding breakfast and ceremony for up to 120 guests
- Mapperton’s wedding coordinator to help with the planning of your day and to assist with all duties on your special day
- Fairy lights in our Coach House Barn to add to the romantic feel to your day
- Two of our luxury fire pits
- No corkage fee for your reception drinks, breakfast wine and toast drinks
- A fully stocked bar and staff for your evening reception (Corkage ends at 6pm)
- Flexible choices of drinks to tailor for you and your guests’ requirements
- Fridge trailer for the catering team and to chill your alcohol.
- PA and video projection system for wedding speeches, films and toasts
- Space for a live band and DJ
- Parking for up to 80 cars (more space available if required)
- Access to the private drive for the couple to make a special entrance
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Frequently asked questions
Venue type:
In the country
Unusual weddings
Stately home
Historic
Marquees and tents
Church
Barn
Outdoor license
Unique weddings
Ceremony options:
Chapel or temple on-site
Civil ceremony licence
Dining options:
Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
Evening entertainment:
Marquee available
Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities
Outdoor fireworks permitted
Overnight accommodation:
Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests
Venue staff assistance:
Wedding coordinator
Venue leisure facilities:
Hairdresser
Beautician
Other features:
Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Pet-friendly
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Reviews for Mapperton
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5.0 out of 5 rating
36 reviews
100% recommend it
Hannah M. Sent on 20/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating
We had the best wedding day at Mapperton
Our wedding at Mapperton was a dream come true. Mapperton is a beautiful venue; the gardens are stunning, the Coach House is lovely. The scenery, amenities and ability to customise your wedding day is what drew us to it initially. We're still blown away by how beautiful everything turned out on the day.
Holly was our wonderful Events Manager and from the very beginning, we felt we were in safe hands. Holly was very responsive when we had questions and gave great advice when we weren't sure about certain details. She is an incredibly organised person and made the process so easy. We loved our meetings with Holly - we always left the meetings feeling reassured! On the day, she made sure everything ran smoothly so that we didn't have to worry about anything. Words can't express how grateful I was to work with someone like Holly! Holly is a great person - she's great fun and she really cares, and that shows in her attention to detail and commitment to make sure your best day is the best. We appreciate everything she did so much!
I would recommend Mapperton to anyone. It's such a special place and I'm so happy that we had our wedding day there.
Holly was our wonderful Events Manager and from the very beginning, we felt we were in safe hands. Holly was very responsive when we had questions and gave great advice when we weren't sure about certain details. She is an incredibly organised person and made the process so easy. We loved our meetings with Holly - we always left the meetings feeling reassured! On the day, she made sure everything ran smoothly so that we didn't have to worry about anything. Words can't express how grateful I was to work with someone like Holly! Holly is a great person - she's great fun and she really cares, and that shows in her attention to detail and commitment to make sure your best day is the best. We appreciate everything she did so much!
I would recommend Mapperton to anyone. It's such a special place and I'm so happy that we had our wedding day there.
Emma P. Sent on 18/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The perfect venue
Working with Holly & the team at Mapperton for our wedding was such an easy, seamless process. Holly made us feel at ease from the outset, listened to us and worked closely with us to ensure we would have the perfect day. Holly was very patient with us, going above and beyond to guide us when we didn’t know what we were doing and accommodate our all our requests. Holly was always on hand in the run up to the day to field any questions we had and were very supportive in guiding us through every stage of the planning - her expertise & experience really made us feel we didn’t have to worry about anything.
Holly and the team were amazing when it came to the set up the day before and the morning of the event, working hard to get everything set up according to the plan. We absolutely loved our wedding day at Mapperton, it was perfect and that’s mainly down to Holly making sure everything ran so smoothly. We’re so grateful that we were able to enjoy the day to the maximum because Holly was there to really take care of everything. Thank you to Holly & Mapperton for everything they did to help make our day come together so well, we couldn’t have done it without them!
Holly and the team were amazing when it came to the set up the day before and the morning of the event, working hard to get everything set up according to the plan. We absolutely loved our wedding day at Mapperton, it was perfect and that’s mainly down to Holly making sure everything ran so smoothly. We’re so grateful that we were able to enjoy the day to the maximum because Holly was there to really take care of everything. Thank you to Holly & Mapperton for everything they did to help make our day come together so well, we couldn’t have done it without them!
Danielle B. Sent on 07/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Simply the BESt
From the moment we meet Holly we were sold. She is so dedicated to her couples and goes above and beyond to ensure that our perfect day was created. Always available to answer our questions and nothing was to much trouble.
The grounds are stunning and everything is easily adaptable to have the day run how you wish.
The week of the wedding Holly was just incredible, constant communication throughout the week and anything that came up she sorted it was able to accommodate.
The day of the wedding ran perfectly, a few little blips with guests late arrival but Holly kept everything running calmly and smooth through out.
Holly became apart of our wedding party and I honestly feel like we came out with a friend.
Your incredible Holly, we will forever be grateful for having you as part of our day!
The grounds are stunning and everything is easily adaptable to have the day run how you wish.
The week of the wedding Holly was just incredible, constant communication throughout the week and anything that came up she sorted it was able to accommodate.
The day of the wedding ran perfectly, a few little blips with guests late arrival but Holly kept everything running calmly and smooth through out.
Holly became apart of our wedding party and I honestly feel like we came out with a friend.
Your incredible Holly, we will forever be grateful for having you as part of our day!
Brian J. Sent on 27/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
incredible
Holly was amazing. Sorted everything and was amazing on the day too! We owe our special day to her and would recommend to anyone
Olivia D. Sent on 22/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The best day ever!
Mapperton is truly the best wedding venue—it felt like something out of a fairytale. Our friends couldn't stop raving about the stunning location, and with so many different areas to explore, it felt like having multiple incredible venues wrapped into one. Our photos speak for themselves!
The wedding coordinator Holly was an absolute star from start to finish. Throughout the planning process, she took our scattered ideas and effortlessly crafted the perfect timeline. Her enthusiasm and expertise shone through, and her thoughtful suggestions made all the difference. Holly made us feel comfortable asking any question, no matter how small, and never once made us feel silly—her knowledge of the wedding industry is unmatched.
In the lead-up to the big day, she was hands-on and proactive. During the prep day, Holly managed deliveries, coordinated vendors, and even took on tasks so we could relax and enjoy our evening without feeling rushed. We truly appreciated her support and dedication.
On the wedding day itself, Holly orchestrated everything flawlessly. Nothing went wrong, and if there were any small issues, she handled them swiftly, ensuring the day ran smoothly without needing our involvement. Her attention to detail and calm demeanor made all the difference.
Holly genuinely felt like a friend throughout this journey. We cannot recommend her enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect.
The wedding coordinator Holly was an absolute star from start to finish. Throughout the planning process, she took our scattered ideas and effortlessly crafted the perfect timeline. Her enthusiasm and expertise shone through, and her thoughtful suggestions made all the difference. Holly made us feel comfortable asking any question, no matter how small, and never once made us feel silly—her knowledge of the wedding industry is unmatched.
In the lead-up to the big day, she was hands-on and proactive. During the prep day, Holly managed deliveries, coordinated vendors, and even took on tasks so we could relax and enjoy our evening without feeling rushed. We truly appreciated her support and dedication.
On the wedding day itself, Holly orchestrated everything flawlessly. Nothing went wrong, and if there were any small issues, she handled them swiftly, ensuring the day ran smoothly without needing our involvement. Her attention to detail and calm demeanor made all the difference.
Holly genuinely felt like a friend throughout this journey. We cannot recommend her enough for making our wedding day absolutely perfect.
Joelle Sent on 25/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating
The most perfect day at a dream venue
Patrick and I had the most incredible experience getting married at Mapperton. From the moment we first visited we knew it was the perfect venue for us due to how flexible, versatile and stunning it is.
Holly our amazing wedding coordinator was one of the reasons we chose the venue and is a true asset to Mapperton. She was there to take us through the whole process, being a fountain of knowledge for amazing suppliers in the South West and nothing was too big an ask. Most importantly she made sure our day ran like clockwork and we couldn't have asked for a better day. Our guests have given us so many compliments saying it is the favourite wedding they have ever been to and this is all thanks to the hard work put in by the team at Mapperton.
We can't wait to pop in, take a walk around the stunning Italian gardens and visit the Mapperton family to remember our special day.
Joelle & Patrick
Holly our amazing wedding coordinator was one of the reasons we chose the venue and is a true asset to Mapperton. She was there to take us through the whole process, being a fountain of knowledge for amazing suppliers in the South West and nothing was too big an ask. Most importantly she made sure our day ran like clockwork and we couldn't have asked for a better day. Our guests have given us so many compliments saying it is the favourite wedding they have ever been to and this is all thanks to the hard work put in by the team at Mapperton.
We can't wait to pop in, take a walk around the stunning Italian gardens and visit the Mapperton family to remember our special day.
Joelle & Patrick
Daisy B. Sent on 29/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful, unique experience
The venue is so extensive you have all of the best worlds in one place. You want gardens, they've got them. A chapel for your celebrant, they've got it. A barn for your meal, done. A gorgeous house for picture backdrops, they've got that too!
They also have wonderful Holly who was fundamental to our day being so smooth and enjoyable. She was magically there when you needed her and disappeared when you didn't. She was quick on the phone, on email. Nothing was too big a deal. When we had a hiccup, she had a solution. We picked the venue after meeting Holly and she was just excellent.
They also have wonderful Holly who was fundamental to our day being so smooth and enjoyable. She was magically there when you needed her and disappeared when you didn't. She was quick on the phone, on email. Nothing was too big a deal. When we had a hiccup, she had a solution. We picked the venue after meeting Holly and she was just excellent.
Louise H. Sent on 31/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Wonderful - Mapperton is very special
We are delighted to have got married at Mapperton. Holly the wedding co-ordinator was very responsive and helpful and made us feel like No.1. She is confident and truly knows her stuff, covering bases we hadn't even thought of.
The grounds and venue are stunning - even though it rained on our day, we barely noticed because we were having so much fun. Holly was even armed with brollies as my bridesmaids and I approached the coach house for the ceremony. There is nothing I would have changed about our wedding and Mapperton certainly was the solid foundation of what made our day amazing.
The grounds and venue are stunning - even though it rained on our day, we barely noticed because we were having so much fun. Holly was even armed with brollies as my bridesmaids and I approached the coach house for the ceremony. There is nothing I would have changed about our wedding and Mapperton certainly was the solid foundation of what made our day amazing.
Leah K. Sent on 24/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Perfect wedding venue!
We got married at Mapperton in September and couldn’t have imagined a more perfect day, it was everything we could have dreamed of! We were torn between two venues when we first viewed but Hollys amazing knowledge and customer service swayed it for us, she is incredible at what she does and made our day so smooth! We cannot thank her and Amy enough for all the effort they put in for us!
They made the whole planning process stress free and the venue is just beautiful! All of our guests loved looking around the gardens and the Garden Cottage is the perfect place to get ready!
Thank you again for making our day so special!
They made the whole planning process stress free and the venue is just beautiful! All of our guests loved looking around the gardens and the Garden Cottage is the perfect place to get ready!
Thank you again for making our day so special!
Emily Sent on 17/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating
An Extraordinary Venue
Hard to know where to begin with praising this incredible venue and it’s team! Mapperton ticked all of our boxes and then had so many extra things that we didn’t even know we wanted but made the day perfect (the orangery for photos springs to mind!). The grounds are absolutely stunning and offer so many options for each bit of the day, and the Coach House has been so well thought through as a venue. Every single member of the team from the head gardener Susie, to the bar Manager Emma is dedicated and lovely, and the support from the wedding coordinator Kat is just amazing. Having Kat involved with developing our plans, communicating with our suppliers and running everything flawlessly on the day made sure that everything went entirely perfectly. Her “I’ve got this” manner and warmth shone throughout, and made an already brilliant venue the perfect package. The added bonus of being able to stay in the beautiful Garden Cottage on site before and after the day made things extra special. Mapperton offers something really extraordinary and we couldn’t recommend it more highly to others as the perfect venue for a celebration; we and our guests loved every moment of our time there.
Charlotte E. Sent on 31/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating
The perfect venue
Our wedding at Mapperton this July was everything we could have dreamed for and more. Not only are the grounds absolutely stunning (which our guests loved) but a huge part of why the day was so joyous and calm was down to the staff at Mapperton and many of their brilliant recommended suppliers.
Kat was fantastic throughout our planning and on the day itself. She was incredibly responsive and helpful when it came to putting our day together and putting our mind at rest when scheming what our rain plan would look like if we needed one.
Staying on site at the garden cottage was incredibly special. A tip for all future couples is to stay an extra night on the Sunday. By the Monday morning it was tough to leave but it is lovely to know that we can return to visit the gardens anytime and have anniversary stays in the cottage.
Shout out to the bar staff who were good fun and ensured the evening party ran seamlessly!
We can't thank Mapperton enough, we just wish we could do it all again!
Kat was fantastic throughout our planning and on the day itself. She was incredibly responsive and helpful when it came to putting our day together and putting our mind at rest when scheming what our rain plan would look like if we needed one.
Staying on site at the garden cottage was incredibly special. A tip for all future couples is to stay an extra night on the Sunday. By the Monday morning it was tough to leave but it is lovely to know that we can return to visit the gardens anytime and have anniversary stays in the cottage.
Shout out to the bar staff who were good fun and ensured the evening party ran seamlessly!
We can't thank Mapperton enough, we just wish we could do it all again!
Bal K. Sent on 02/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing dream wedding
After few false starts thanks to the pandemic, we finally had our wedding in Mapperton! The mapperton team were lovely and flexible over dates. The venue is absolutely stunning and all the guests loved the garden and having the flexibility to roam and explore during canapés. This is a unique venue and would recommend anyone wanting to create a special day here.
Emily R. Sent on 27/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
A fantastic wedding experience!
Holly, our amazing wedding coordinator, was an absolute dream to work with, and we couldn’t recommend her more! She coordinated our August wedding flawlessly, making the entire experience feel effortless and enjoyable. From day one, Holly was there to support us through every step, talking us through each part of the planning process in such a calm and reassuring way. She made us feel completely at ease and was always available to answer questions or offer advice. Holly also managed communication with all our suppliers, so we felt incredibly organised and stress-free throughout. Her passion for her work shines through in everything she does. If you’re looking for someone friendly, dedicated, and genuinely amazing, Holly is the one!
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Preferred suppliers
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Photographers 
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