Description
Imagine exchanging vows in a Himalayan glade, walking beneath giant gunnera leaves, or posing for photos with the stunning natural landform of Chesil Beach as your backdrop. Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens offers a unique and unforgettable setting for both intimate wedding ceremonies and grand celebrations. Our expansive 30-acre gardens provide endless photo opportunities, with vibrant flowers, winding pathways, and hidden corners perfect for capturing those special moments.
The beautiful West Lawn, licensed for civil ceremonies, provides a stunning outdoor space to exchange your vows. Your ceremony will take place in a private area with its own entrance, creating an intimate and peaceful atmosphere for you and your guests.
The Wedding Marquee, set amongst exotic plant life, makes for a breathtaking light-filled reception area with clear side panels that bring the beauty of the gardens indoors. With seating for up to 120 guests, a dance floor, and plenty of space to celebrate, it’s the ideal location for a relaxed wedding day in a spectacular natural environment.
We provide the venue, and you have the freedom to choose your preferred wedding professionals. From caterers and florists to entertainment and décor, you can design your day to suit your style and budget.
For those happy couples looking for a bespoke wedding experience, this kind of flexibility makes Abbotsbury Gardens a hugely popular wedding venue in Dorset.
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Reviews (10)
- EEmily20/01/2020You Will Be In Good Hand!You Will Be In Good Hand!I run Lotus Photography UK and I photographed a wedding at the Subtropical Gardens in April 2019 and they were amazing. The grounds are stunning and the marquee they have for weddings is beautiful and surprisingly spacious. Those are givens, but it was the staff that one me over. On the day, the weather decided it was going to be a bit of everything. Blazing sun during the ceremony then a mix of sunshine, rain, hail, and strong winds, very April weather. The winds got so strong, that although we didn't really notice anything in the area we were, a tree was blown down else where in the gardens. The staff pulled me aside quietly and rather than worry the couple, asked if I could do the group shots in an area that they knew was safe and out of the wind, they had closed the gardens to the public because of the winds. They even came up with a plan that when the winds died down, that they would come find me and tell me what areas were safe so we could do the couple's photos without any concerns. It was handled so sweetly and with such consideration as to not worry the couple, I don't think they even realised the gardens had been closed. A lovely venue, run by a wonderful team. I run Lotus Photography UK and I photographed a wedding at the Subtropical Gardens in April 2019 and they were amazing. The grounds are stunning and the marquee they have for weddings is beautiful and surprisingly spacious. Those are givens, but it was the staff that one me over. On the day, the weather decided it was going to be a bit of everything. Blazing sun during the ceremony then a mix of sunshine, rain, hail, and strong winds, very April weather. The winds got so strong, that although we didn't really notice anything in the area we were, a tree was blown down else where in the gardens. The staff pulled me aside quietly and rather than worry the couple, asked if I could do the group shots in an area that they knew was safe and out of the wind, they had closed the gardens to the public because of the winds. They even came up with a plan that when the winds died down, that they would come find me and tell me what areas were safe so we could do the couple's photos without any concerns. It was handled so sweetly and with such consideration as to not worry the couple, I don't think they even realised the gardens had been closed. A lovely venue, run by a wonderful team.
