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Top Cheap Wedding Spaces in Dorset
Planning a wedding on a budget doesn’t mean sacrificing style or location. In Dorset, you can find affordable wedding venues that offer both charm and elegance. If you’re drawn to the rustic countryside of the Purbeck Hills or the coastal beauty of Weymouth, the county has cheap venues just for you, from beautiful barns to lovely garden estates. Discover the perfect spot from our list of cheap wedding venues in Dorset and make your dream day a reality without the stress of overspending.
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![The Club Room at The Bridge House in Dorset]()
from £300
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Club Room
35 guestsThe Bridge HouseDorsetHere at The Bridge House Hotel, we aim to make your wedding day the perfect day. The Club Room is a beautifully decorated room that is perfect for smaller events with a buffet-style proposition. -
![Piano Room at Weymouth Pavilion in Dorset]()
from £360
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityPiano Room
60 guestsWeymouth PavilionDorsetFirst floor room overlooking the beach on one side and Weymouth's picturesque harbour on the other. Ideal for small meetings, receptions, parties, dining occasion. -
![Sun Deck Suite at Weymouth Pavilion in Dorset]()
from £360
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilitySun Deck Suite
50 guestsWeymouth PavilionDorsetTwo adjoining first floor rooms with stunning sea views and access to the Pavilion Balcony. Suitable for smaller parties, meetings, wedding ceremonies and receptions. -
![Entire Venue at Larmer Tree in Dorset]()
from £4500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
150 guestsLarmer TreeDorsetLarmer Tree can comfortably accommodate up to 150 of your nearest and dearest for a seated wedding breakfast and even up to 250 for a less formal evening reception. -
![Ostler Room at The Bull Hotel Dorset in Dorset]()
from £500
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityOstler Room
20 guestsThe Bull Hotel DorsetDorsetThe Ostler Room is an elegant and intimate space, ideal for a wedding breakfast with your closest family and friends or a small party. With a decorative floral motif on the wall and a fireplace in the corner, the room boasts -
![Whole Venue at The Noisy Lobster in Dorset]()
from £28
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
200 guestsThe Noisy LobsterDorsetFor larger occasions, the whole venue is available to hire. Perfect for all-day celebrations and events. Kick things off with a drinks reception in our bar, then sit down for an incredible bespoke feast in our restaurant, -
![The Conservatory Restaurant at The Riviera Hotel Alum Chine in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £45
per personCheck availabilityThe Conservatory Restaurant
140 guestsThe Riviera Hotel Alum ChineBournemouth, DorsetThe Riviera Hotel is the perfect venue for your Civil Ceremony. The Conservatory Restaurant is the larger of our two rooms with beautiful sea views.Perfect for larger weddings, it can accommodate up to 140 guests. -
![Whole Venue at Deans Court in Dorset]()
from £5500
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
120 guestsDeans CourtDorsetDeans Court is perfect for setting up everything from your ceremony, all the way to the party and accommodation. The outdoor garden area is licensed for holding a ceremony, however, there are also several churches within -
![Mauretania Suite at The Riviera Hotel Alum Chine in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £350
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMauretania Suite
160 guestsThe Riviera Hotel Alum ChineBournemouth, DorsetThis room has the capacity to accommodate up to 200 people. Ideal for Christmas parties, Wedding receptions & Birthday Parties as well as Conferences and Meetings. -
![Arbor Restaurant at The Green House in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £85
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityArbor Restaurant
70 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth, Dorset
#Supervenue
The perfect room for your ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 74 guests. The restaurant has had 2 Rosettes and has won multiple awards for over 10 years. -
![Whole Venue at The Orangery Suite in Dorset]()
from £2695
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
85 guestsThe Orangery SuiteDorsetWe are also licensed for outdoor wedding ceremonies within the beautifully landscaped walled garden. Our stunning, pagoda-style marquee is included for receptions on the lawn. -
![Exclusive Use at The Green House in Bournemouth, Dorset]()
from £10000
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityExclusive Use
70 guestsThe Green HouseBournemouth, Dorset
#Supervenue
With the exclusive use, you have an acces to: -Arbor Restaurant with large curved windows and stylish design offers the perfect room for your ceremony and wedding breakfast of up to 70 guests.
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Prices of affordable wedding venues average £2695 hire fee per event. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Dorset, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £300 | to £5500 | hire fee per event |
| From £28 | to £34 | per person |
| From £360 | to £1200 | hire fee per day |
You'll find affordable wedding venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Dorset, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £500 hire fee per day |
| Medium | between 70 and 120 guests | prices average £2695 hire fee per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average £5500 hire fee per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of September 2026), users looking for affordable wedding venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average £5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 120 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average £3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 150 guests |
| Function Room | prices average £360 hire fee per day | typically between 70 and 120 guests |
| Country House | prices average £10500 hire fee per event | typically between 150 and 200 guests |
| Garden | prices average £4500 hire fee per event | typically between 70 and 150 guests |
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