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Warmwell House is a Jacobean manor house in the stunning Dorset countryside. Providing accommodation for up to 24 guests in beautifully appointed bedrooms, it is the perfect venue for a weekend destination wedding. The extensive grounds, church, and Coach House are all perfectly suited to a traditional wedding, and a small team of dedicated staff is on-site throughout the weekend to help couples with every aspect of their celebration.

The perfect wedding

The weekend starts with an intimate tea for your house guests on Friday afternoon, often followed by a rehearsal and informal supper in the stunning Dining Room. On Saturdays, the 13th-century church is a special place for the wedding ceremony, but couples can also have a civil ceremony in the house or garden. A beautiful Georgian Square Garden marquee can cater to up to 120 seated guests. After the wedding feast, couples make their way to the Coach House for dancing and bar service. On Sunday, the house cook provides a fantastic English breakfast to give guests plenty of time to relax, recover, and re-live those special moments. With no rush to vacate the house, there's plenty of time for a quick dip in the pool or a walk on the estate before saying goodbye to your family and friends.

Unique elegance

With a maximum of ten weddings a year, the owners and staff are able to offer couples a very bespoke and flexible service. There are no 'packages' as such since every wedding is unique, but the owners are able to offer couples a well-researched list of suppliers and ample advice. An experienced Wedding Coordinator ensures everything runs smoothly on the day, but couples are encouraged to put their own stamp on every aspect of the planning.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Stately home
Historic
Marquees and tents
Church
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

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Swimming pool

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
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Jade
Jade M. Sent on 27/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

We couldn't have imagined getting married anywhere else!

If you're looking for a beautiful, romantic, breathtaking and unique wedding venue, where you are in control to create your own bespoke special day then look no further!

The moment we viewed Warmwell we knew it was perfect for our Wedding, surrounded by beautiful countryside views Warmwell House is an amazing venue bursting with so much history inside and out that it made us feel that we had stepped back in time.

Sam and Serena are so wonderful! We couldn't have been more well looked after. We could tell both Sam and Serena have dedicated years to perfecting Warmwell House as the most perfect wedding venue, supporting our specific ideas/needs and answering any queries we had, you can tell that they genuinely cared about us having the absolute best time!

For us, as we have recently relocated to the area, it was extremely important to be able to house some of our guests.
With ample space at warmwell, we were able to have our whole immediate wedding party with us.

Rather than just being a single wedding day event, being able to stay the night before made it truly feel like a family weekend get together!

It genuinely felt like a second home for the weekend, with all our close family and friends around us.

Sam and Serena were brilliant, there for us if we needed them for any reason, otherwise they left us to enjoy our time.

All our guests have commented on how relaxed the wedding felt, and didn't want it to end!

We were married in the beautiful Holy Trinity Church located on the grounds of Warmwell House by the wonderful Rev. David Johnson who was so welcoming, supportive and reassuring that it made our day so very special.

From beginning to end, we had the best time in planning, preparing and enjoying every second of our wedding.

We couldn't have imagined getting married anywhere else!

Thank you again Sam and Serena for helping our dreams & ideas come to life

With love Jade & John
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Adam H. Sent on 26/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding at magical Warmwell

We got married at Warmwell House in the summer of 2021 and had a perfect experience. Sam and Serena were wonderful from start to finish and provided us with everything we wanted from our wedding over a magical weekend. We pitched a petal marquee in the raised garden, had a live band in the lime garden, and relaxed at the pool on the Sunday. It was incredible, and the beautiful and unique venue really added to the experience.
Emily
Emily C. Sent on 15/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect place for the happiest day ever!

We had the most wonderful wedding experience at Warmwell House. The team were fantastically helpful throughout the planning period and the big day itself. The house and it's setting are absolutely stunning, and the facilities provided everything we needed and more. For us, having the church, house, gardens and party barn all within a short walk made sure the whole day ran seamlessly. We also loved the wonderful character and history of the venue, which made it feel really unique. Thank you so much for making our wedding feel so special!
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Alice O. Sent on 25/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue

Sam and Serena were wonderful hosts. They couldn’t do enough for us. We moved our wedding date last minute and they were extremely flexible and accommodating. Their house is a beautiful venue
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Clare R. Sent on 15/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't have asked for a better experience from this venue

We were absolutely delighted we chose Warmwell House for our wedding in July 2022. We wanted a venue that felt personal, friendly and intimate, and Warmwell House has the benefit of also being absolutely stunning. Sam and Serena, the owners and hosts, were so welcome and helpful from day one. If you're looking for a venue for an all night party until the early hours or where everything is done for you then this might not be the venue for you. But if you are willing to spend the time planning a special and intimate day then I can't recommend Warmwell House highly enough. There are so many lovely touches to discover, like the beautiful gardens, and we received so many complements from our guests on the venue. I'm so grateful to Sam & Serena for helping make it so magical.
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Sent on 15/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t recommend Warmwell house more highly!

Warmwell house is the most stunning venue for a wedding. We loved the combination of feeling we were in such a beautiful and grand setting but with great warmth. Sam and Serena were wonderful hosts with no problem too big or small to help solve! I would highly recommend this venue for your wedding.
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