Deans Court

A really beautiful venue, surprisingly close to Wimborne, considering it feels so secluded. The house and gardens have a very natural, relaxed feel, unlike many other venues we looked at which felt so contrived. Jonathan and the events team were so helpful in the lead up to day and on the day itself. Jonathan really spent time with us to help us make the right decisions about how we wanted the day to work. He was also very tolerant and patient when we left lots to the last minute and ended up making some big decisions the day before! The accommodation on site is really lovely and was so handy to have so much space to accommodate close family on the grounds of the reception.

We had an outdoor ceremony on 10th August 2019, and it was just the best day ever! From the moment we contacted Jonathan, we knew we were in safe hands, Jonathan was so helpful and always gave quick responses as we were planning it all from Dubai. We also wanted to make sure our guests travelling from all over the world had the opportunity to stay in the Cottages and Gate House, which are all beautifully designed. The bridal party got ready in Plum Cottage, with plenty of space in the living room for makeup chairs and lots of people(!), and a beautiful view over the fields to take the stress away.. it was also very easy to walk over to the ceremony area through the gorgeous gardens. We were so lucky with the weather, with gale-force winds in the morning we thought we might have to have it inside, in the end though the sun was shining the rest of the day and only drizzled just as we were signing our certificates – with all our of guests joining us under the pagoda!! The ceremony space, marquee and outdoor areas were all meticulously detailed and Jonathan et al. really made us at-ease on the day, we really didn’t need to worry about anything. Drinks flowed, everyone was taken care of, entertained with garden games, delicious food from a food truck (Flaming Peaches), space to dance the night away, the lighting was warm and cosy, and the firepit really made the evening magical! The grounds full of huge trees, flowers and a beautiful lake plus the house itself all made for stunning photos, and a place where guests could explore and relax. There is nothing negative at all to say because it really was organised to perfection. Thank you so much most of all to Jonathan, but also Katherine and Steven and the rest of the team working behind the scenes to make it such a special and memorable day. Deans Court will always have a special place in our heart, and we always come to visit the squash court café and continue to do so every time we are in town! Lots of Love, Roxy and Sean Xx

Don’t even know where to start apart from WOW.. from the minute we arrived at Deans court we knew this is where we wanted to get married!! The whole planning process was an absolute pleasure Deans court couldn’t of done anymore to help! No matter if we had questions or wanted a visit it was never a chore! Jonathan made it the most perfect day helping us plan from start to finish to have the most beautiful day! The amount of our guests keep saying it was the best wedding they have been too!! The day flowed so perfectly and the grounds looked immaculate! Thank you so much to Jonathan and team at Deans court we really did have the most AMAZING day!! Lots of love Emma and Daniel

Deans Court is an absolutely fantastic venue. Not only is it stunning the staff are so accommodating. Jonathan is meticulous in his planning, making sure you stay on track and on the help/setting up Steve and Katherine are incredible. We are so thankful we choose Deans Court for our special day.

Where to begin... We cannot express our gratitude enough to Jonathan, Katherine and Steven for making our wedding day better than we ever dreamed. The attention to detail, love and care that went in to helping us in the year leading up to it, and the day itself was outstanding. We were privileged to be the first wedding at Deans Court where the ceremony was held on premises, and all the meticulous planning that Jonathan put into it ensured it ran incredibly smoothly. That can also be said for the entire day - thanks to Jonathan checking through all the details several times, highlighting things we hadn't even thought about! We never expected Katherine and Steven to do as much setting up as they did that we actually ended up with time on our hands the day before - I mean, I've never organised a wedding before, but I'm pretty sure that never happens... We stayed in Plum Cottage in the week running up to the wedding, and for anyone who is thinking of having their wedding at Deans Court - I would highly recommend this! The cottages are so gorgeous, and we were welcomed with lovely fresh flowers, and tasty supplies like apple juice from the grounds, marmalade, tea, coffee, fresh bread and homemade shortbread (to name a few... there were more!). For us, moving into the cottage was the start of the wedding and really was the icing on the cake. As for the house and the grounds... if you're looking for a picturesque, elegant, history-laden (but with a fresh vibe that comes with full time staff taking care of the grounds) - this is your place. I cannot recommend Deans Court enough. It was a dream come true...

We had our wedding reception at Deans Court and it was perfect. Literally all of our guests agreed that the venue was stunning, even in a bit of occasional drizzle! When the moon came out later on, along with some river-side mist, it made the atmosphere even more special. Jonathan and his team were fantastic and made everything run so smoothly and the attention to detail was second to none, we even had comments about the fluffy towels in the toilets! Delicious food and drink too; the day was faultless. If you're looking for a wedding venue in this area, book Deans Court!

From start to finish Deans Court have been incredible. We decided to have a 'blessing ceremony' and our evening reception at deans Court. When we went to view the grounds they showed us the accommodation on site- which we simply fell in love with and decided to book all the accommodation which I would thoroughly recommend to enhance the wedding weekend vibe! All organisation from deans Court was amazing- any queries meant with speedy and friendly responses from events manager Jonathan- nothing seemed a problem! We used the in house florist (Kelly) as well- who was simply incredible and produced the most beautiful looking and smelling flowers. Our wedding day itself was amazing! We were somewhat unlucky with the weather as it literally rained every minute of the whole day HOWEVER this did not dampen any spirits and the staff at Deans Court were amazing- they brought out umbrellas for guests and helped guide us through the day. in the end the weather made no difference and if anything made the day feel so much more intimate. Our guests are still raving about it! The food and drink were also spectacular.

We had a perfect day at Deans Court. It is the most wonderful English setting. We were married in the Minster and could not believe that it was only a couple of hundred metres walk to the glorious gardens and lake and marquee.. This also meant that our friends and family could either stay on the estate or in the Wimborne Hotels and not have to worry about taxis etc before or after wedding. Jonathan the wedding planner was extremely helpful and ensured everything ran smoothly. It was literally a dream come true!

Deans Court is a hidden gem, as soon as we saw the venue we knew we had to have our wedding here, it's stunning. Jonathan and Amy were very helpful in the planning and nothing was too much trouble. We were very lucky and had beautiful weather so we had our ceremony overlooking the lake. Our guests enjoyed the south lawn with post ceremony drinks and lawn games. The wedding breakfast was delicious as was the bbq in the evening. Kelly-Marie made our beautiful bouqets with flowers sourced from Deans Court gardens. Amy made sure everything ran smoothly and we couldn't have had such a glorious day without her making sure it was perfect in the background. We would not change anything about our day, it was everything we imagined it would be and so much more.

From the first time we looked at the venue we knew it was where we wanted to get married. We met with Jonathan who was amazing from the start, he showed us round gave us all the information we needed in order to make an informed decision. He wasn't pushy and was extremely relaxed through the process. At our two month to go meeting Jonathan was extremely well organised and made us feel that he had everything under control well that is an understatement, everything Jonathan has done for us has been amazing. two days before the big day we dropped everything off at the venue and met some of the team (Steve and Katherine) who were all just as lovely as Jonathan. We went back to look over the venue the day before and OMG they made it look amazing we were extremely happy with the professionalism of everything they had done for us. On the day we were greeting personally by Jonathan who gave my self and my new wife our first welcome drink and the evening only got better from there. The food was amazing, the bar staff were friendly and Jonathan, Steve and Katherine could not do more to make sure that the day was exactly as we wanted it to be. They always asked us if there were anything else we would like them to do.From start to finish the experience was the best and I have no problem recommending this beautiful venue to others and with Jonathan and his team at the helm it makes it even more special thank you deans court and thank you Jonathan and team for making our day so special. If your looking for relaxed and professional venue check out deans court you will not be disappointed.