Grade II Victorian gothic house with Grand Staircase, a mix of warm oak panelling and a large stone conservatory. The house is hired exclusively for your wedding celebrations which has a private house party feel. The house is decorated for you as part of the venue hire fee. This includes ivory drapes, living trees and plants to form your wedding ceremony and wedding breakfast backdrop. The hire also includes locally grown seasonal British flowers to adorn the register table, aisle chairs and later wedding breakfast table centres. Catering is flexible; we also offer an All Inclusive food and drinks package from £75pp (post ceremony drinks reception, two courses plus wine, wedding toast glass of bubbles, tea/coffee service and evening buffet) We specialise in small to medium wedding parties. Our average day guests is 50 and 90 evening guests. We provide an onsite bar service for guests to purchase drinks (card payments accepted) at no extra cost.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Jacky Walker

Hi, Congratulations and thank you for considering Sunninghill Weddings venue in Dorchester for your special day! Sunninghill is a beautiful venue set in lovely grounds in the heart of the town centre; it would be our absolute pleasure to show you around the house and for us to hear all about your wedding plans. I look forward to meeting you, Jacky

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2015

No. of Weddings Hosted

Between 30 and 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Sunninghill Weddings Venue Dorchester

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

Reception Capacity

200

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church within walking distance

Wedding license

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Venue Details

Open Flame Permitted

Grade I/II Listed Building

Landscaped gardens

Wedding Catering

External catering permitted

In-House Wine List

In-house catering

Pricing for Sunninghill Weddings Venue Dorchester

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£1,250 - £5,750

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What's Included?

Furniture included

Exclusive use

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Ceremony Only Hire (3 hours exclusive use) for your wedding ceremony and photographs in the house and grounds from £1250 in 2020. Full Day Exclusive use hire: 2020 £4000; 2021 £4500; 2022 £5000; 2023 £5750

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In-house Catering (price per head)

£12 - £90

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What's Included?

Table linen included

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Cutlery included

Wine allowance per guest

Bespoke menu available

We have no fixed catering fees; couples can be as informal as serving a hog roast or finger buffet from £12pp We offer an All Inclusive Food & Drinks Package from £75 in 2020 which includes: Post Ceremony Drinks Reception, 2 Course Wedding Breakfast, Half Bottle of Wine per guest, Tea & Coffee Service, Prosecco Wedding toast and Evening Buffet or Hog Roast.

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Packages (price per head)

Price from £75

Minimum number of guests: 0

Reviews for Sunninghill Weddings Venue Dorchester
(2)

Rachel and James

Happy couple married in November

May 2018

Thank You Note from Our First Wedding Couple

Dear Jacky, Thank yo SO MUCH for making our wedding day so special and for resting us in our hour of need! We had an absolutely fantastic day thanks to you and your team and we will really treasure the memories of our wedding at Sunninghill. Wit many thanks again, Rachel and James

Google Review

Wedding: April

May 2018

A Videographer Perspective

A stunning wedding venue in the heart of Dorchester, yet it has space and wonderful grounds. Their team are very helpful and the venue has real flexibility.

Location & Contact Details for Sunninghill Weddings Venue Dorchester

Wedding Venue Address

Dorchester DT1 1EB, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EB, England, United Kingdom

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Sunninghill Weddings Venue Dorchester?

Every wedding is special to us

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

If you love it at first site - your guests will too!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A bride who put her new husband in our stocks (used during fetes to raise money)

Describe Sunninghill Weddings Venue Dorchester in 5 adjectives

Beautiful, Flexible, Welcoming, Convenient, Different

Where’s the best photo spot at Sunninghill Weddings Venue Dorchester?

In front of our stained glass windows. Next to the Christmas tree at the bottom of the Grand Staircase. The walnut tree in the middle of the main lawn. Our gothic arch entrance hallway. The living greenery Jasmin Arch with fairy lights in the conservatory. Our Shepherds Hut. In the children’s wooden park area

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Sunninghill Weddings Venue Dorchester?

Every couple are a celebrity in our eyes!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Smoked salmon and cream cheese - always a winner

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Mini burger and sweet potato fries

What is Sunninghill Weddings Venue Dorchester most unique feature?

Its history linked to beer and brewing; nursing and women suffrage. It is now an independent prep school so it has lots of character and stories that appeal to lots of different people. Guests always find the venue interesting and want to hear more - its been in Dorchester since 1893 yet few local residents have seen behind the private walls.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

Our commitment to every couple and delivering their wedding as they see it

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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftFree Bottle of Champagne

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