Kingston Maurward is an award winning wedding venue that is set in 750 acres of stunning Dorset countryside. The 18th century House and Gardens are set just outside the idyllic market town of Dorchester and boasts a peaceful and tranquil setting.
With extensive lawns, gardens, scenic lake and glorious mansion house, Kingston Maurward is a beautiful backdrop for your wedding day.
There are so many incredible spaces at Kingston Maurward that can be tailored to suit you and how you want your wedding day to feel.
High ceilings, huge chandelier and twin marble fireplaces make the entrance hall an impressive first impression for guests and party goers
Open light and airy, the Maurward Hall is the best spot for dining and for your evening party. It can be transformed into a brilliant evening party venue from the more formal dining room for you wedding breakfast. Drapes in the ceiling, large panoramic windows and easy access to the bar and facilities make it the perfect area for a great party.
Formally the music room of the house, it is richly decorated with hand painted Italian wallpaper. The space is entered via the entrance hall, and the room commands a view over the rolling hills and onto the 5 acre lake. This is the perfect place for smaller, more intimate wedding ceremonies and drinks receptions.
Leading from the main house to the lawns, The Terrace is a great entertaining space that works brilliantly for outdoor drinks receptions and cocktail hours. Th Terrace is all about a glass of something celebratory, a delicious canapé and taking in the amazing setting.
Our top tip for choosing music for your wedding at Kingston Maurward is to think about all the parts of the day individually and then take a look at some wedding options that can be used in multiple parts of your day. Write a list of your most important part of the day and if there is specific music that you want to punctuate the day with. For example you might not be having a first dance, but instead be having a big entrance song.
Kingston Mauraerd works so well for all types of music, so the sky really is your limit. Our team know the venue really well and have worked there previously so will be able to guide you to some great options. As a good start, we love a string quartet for the ceremony and drinks reception, leading to a roaming band for your cocktail hour followed by an awesome live party band for the evening party.
