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The Lost Village Of Dode

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Price: £2,280 – £3,840

Guests: 42

Bedrooms: 3

Description

The Lost Village of Dode is a unique and enchanting wedding venue steeped in history.

Built over 900 years ago, this beautifully restored medieval church is the only remnant of the now 'lost' village of Dode.

What makes us unique:

A truly historic site
Handfastings
A stone circle on the grounds
Local caterers & suppliers
Great wedding package options
Dog friendly
No hidden charges!

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Jacobine van Laar

We’d love for you to experience Dode in person. We have viewing appointments which you can book via our calendar here - https://tave.com/dodevillage/schedule/initial-viewing We look forward to hearing from you soon and would be honoured to be hosting your wedding ceremony

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1999

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Lost Village Of Dode

Wedding Venue Type

Barn / Farm

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

Reception Capacity

Wedding Venue Accommodation

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Standard Room

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available

Confetti permitted

Wedding license

Outdoor Ceremony Available

We also offer the unique opportunity of having a handfasting ceremony alongside a civil ceremony

Church within walking distance

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens

Exclusive use

Pet friendly

Disabled access

On-site parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-house wedding coordinator

Bridal Changing Facilities

Wedding Catering

External catering permitted

In-house catering

No corkage charge for own alcohol

Vegan catering

Hog Roast

Western / European

Indian

Mediterranean

Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for The Lost Village Of Dode

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£2,280.00 – £3,840.00

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What's Included?

Furniture included

Exclusive use

Guest accommodation included

Venue hire can be for ceremony only or the full day to include reception time.

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Reviews (114)

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Chris and Sally
02/12/2019
Magical place amazing staff Magical place amazing staff
I got married at the Lost Village of Dode June of this year ❤️ what an amazing magic and atmospheric place 😊😊 beautiful venue awesome staff... I can't recommend this venue enough ❤️❤️❤️I got married at the Lost Village of Dode June of this year ❤️ what an amazing magic and atmospheric place 😊😊 beautiful venue awesome staff... I can't recommend this venue enough ❤️❤️❤️
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Lauren & Anthony
13/12/2018
Absoloutley AmazingAbsoloutley Amazing
Everything was perfect. Dogs were allowed (horse would have been too!) As many visits as you want before your day. It's picture perfect, no decorations really needed. Handfasting was amazing even if it rained in the middle of July, Doug in his coat was superb. Community is amazing! Cannot reccomend highly enough! Everything was perfect. Dogs were allowed (horse would have been too!) As many visits as you want before your day. It's picture perfect, no decorations really needed. Handfasting was amazing even if it rained in the middle of July, Doug in his coat was superb. Community is amazing! Cannot reccomend highly enough!
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Sam Lloyd
10/08/2018
Simply the best wedding venueSimply the best wedding venue
Intimate, magical - like walking into a novel!Intimate, magical - like walking into a novel!
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Treats on a Tricycle - Cliff Bolton
08/08/2016
No other place quite like itNo other place quite like it
As a wedding industry provider we have attended hundreds of weddings venues across the South East. Dode is unique, there is no other place quite like it and the word 'Magical ' does not even do it justice. An intimate and historical venue unlike any other.As a wedding industry provider we have attended hundreds of weddings venues across the South East. Dode is unique, there is no other place quite like it and the word 'Magical ' does not even do it justice. An intimate and historical venue unlike any other.
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Rachel & Andrew
08/08/2016
Best time ever...Best time ever...
Becky we had the best time ever! So happy we chose dode it was truly magical Flying pig were fantastic flowers from no were just perfect and the cottages just topped it off. Ray and Graham were brilliant too. So helpful and really friendly made it run smoothly xBecky we had the best time ever! So happy we chose dode it was truly magical Flying pig were fantastic flowers from no were just perfect and the cottages just topped it off. Ray and Graham were brilliant too. So helpful and really friendly made it run smoothly x
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Matt James Photography
08/08/2016
Amazing Days...Amazing Days...
Love being the recommended photographer for this place ... never had anything but amazing days here.Love being the recommended photographer for this place ... never had anything but amazing days here.
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Tom & Monique
08/08/2016
There is nothing else like it!There is nothing else like it!
We would like to thank you, Doug, and the rest of the team, for all you did to make our wedding run smoothly. Hopefully we will return to Dode sometime soon! The Lost Village of Dode was the perfect place for us to get married, and knew we wanted to enjoy our special day there from the moment we visited. Owners Doug and Mary are extremely helpful, and make the whole process of organising a wedding at Dode as trouble-free as possible. We were made to feel very welcome, and for one day, Dode truly felt like it was ours. Best wishes, Tom and MoniqueWe would like to thank you, Doug, and the rest of the team, for all you did to make our wedding run smoothly. Hopefully we will return to Dode sometime soon! The Lost Village of Dode was the perfect place for us to get married, and knew we wanted to enjoy our special day there from the moment we visited. Owners Doug and Mary are extremely helpful, and make the whole process of organising a wedding at Dode as trouble-free as possible. We were made to feel very welcome, and for one day, Dode truly felt like it was ours. Best wishes, Tom and Monique
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Mr & Mrs Gibbons
08/08/2016
Everything was better than perfect...Everything was better than perfect...
We just wanted to thank you for what was the most truly incredible day. Everything was better than perfect, the ceremonies, the food, the venue itself, just magical. The whole wedding party said it was the most amazing wedding they'd been to. We can't express our gratitude enough. Thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts. Mr and Mrs GibbonsWe just wanted to thank you for what was the most truly incredible day. Everything was better than perfect, the ceremonies, the food, the venue itself, just magical. The whole wedding party said it was the most amazing wedding they'd been to. We can't express our gratitude enough. Thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts. Mr and Mrs Gibbons
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Caralyne & Stephen
08/08/2016
Wonderful memoriesWonderful memories
We had our wedding at Dode on Saturday and it was a lovely day. On behalf of Stephen and myself I just wanted to say a big thank you for helping us to achieve a memorable day that was loved by us and our guests. Sally and her staff were great, we could not have asked for better caterers and the food was well received too. I would also like to say a special thank you to Graham, he was brilliant from our first meeting with him on the Friday to the clearing up Saturday evening. He was constantly attentive, extremely helpful and very patient with a nervous bride and a certain guest who managed to drink far too much! All in all we could not have chosen a better location for our wedding. Our thanks to you, Doug and everyone who helped us create such wonderful memories.We had our wedding at Dode on Saturday and it was a lovely day. On behalf of Stephen and myself I just wanted to say a big thank you for helping us to achieve a memorable day that was loved by us and our guests. Sally and her staff were great, we could not have asked for better caterers and the food was well received too. I would also like to say a special thank you to Graham, he was brilliant from our first meeting with him on the Friday to the clearing up Saturday evening. He was constantly attentive, extremely helpful and very patient with a nervous bride and a certain guest who managed to drink far too much! All in all we could not have chosen a better location for our wedding. Our thanks to you, Doug and everyone who helped us create such wonderful memories.
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Colin & Mo Beckenham
08/08/2016
Truly a unique place...Truly a unique place...
We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and Graham and your team for making Sally and Bobbys wedding so special last Friday. The Lost Village of Dode is truly a unique place but what makes it so magical is the ethos and the feeling that you have created there through your own personality. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to start Sally and Bobby out on their married lives in the the most perfect way. As I think you know the guests came from all over the world, including the North of England ??, and they were absolutely blown away by the setting, the ceremony and the refreshments. Your team and Jo Moody, Sally and Rob, and Matt were fantastic. Thank you again and kind regardsWe just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and Graham and your team for making Sally and Bobbys wedding so special last Friday. The Lost Village of Dode is truly a unique place but what makes it so magical is the ethos and the feeling that you have created there through your own personality. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to start Sally and Bobby out on their married lives in the the most perfect way. As I think you know the guests came from all over the world, including the North of England ??, and they were absolutely blown away by the setting, the ceremony and the refreshments. Your team and Jo Moody, Sally and Rob, and Matt were fantastic. Thank you again and kind regards

Location & Contact Details for The Lost Village Of Dode

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Dode Church, Luddesdown, Kent, DA13 0XF, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Turn off the A228 at Cuxton and proceed along Bush Road. At the junction take the left fork, signposted Luddesdown. Follow this lane and watch out for the signpost indicating Great Buckland, Dode Church. Before reaching Great Buckland there is a ‘no through road’ sign to the left. This is the lane leading to Dode, which is on the right after half a mile or so.

Nearest Town

Meopham Kent

Nearest Motorway & Junction

A2 Junc Shorne/Cobham

Nearest Train Station

Sole Street

Nearest Airport

Gatwick, London

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FAQs

Find out a bit more from our FAQs

Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?

Too many to pick one out

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

Just stay relaxed and enjoy your day, if things go wrong your guests don't know so don't panic.

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

A tattoo on the foot of one of our couples.

Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.

Romantic, unique, Intimate, historic

Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?

So many, it's hard to choose....one of my favourites has to be the back wall of the building, the old stone and greenery climbing up really add a stunning backdrop to any photo.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?

N/A

What is your venue's most unique feature?

Our stones in the grounds where we hold spiritual ceremonies and handfastings.

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