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One of the
Best Wedding Venues in Dorset
Welcome to one of the UK’s favourite wedding venues! The Italian Villa at Compton Acres is a multi award-winning wedding venue in Dorset, offering an unforgettable setting for your special day.
Nestled within the stunning gardens of Compton Acres, this elegant Italian Villa combines timeless beauty with a breath-taking location, making it the perfect choice for your wedding. As a fully licensed wedding venue in Dorset, the Italian Villa can host both marriages and civil partnerships, providing exclusive venue hire for a private and intimate celebration.
If you’re looking for the ultimate wedding venue in Dorset, the Italian Villa at Compton Acres promises an experience filled with elegance, charm, and unforgettable memories.
UNIQUE WEDDING VENUE IN THE HEART OF DORSET
There are countless reasons to choose The Italian Villa in Poole, Dorset for your wedding, but three key elements truly set it apart: stunning gardens, exquisite food, and a prime location. If you are looking for a venue that has it all, then look no further!
Ceremony
Celebrate your special day in the timeless elegance of The Italian Villa, a fully licensed venue offering both indoor and outdoor ceremony options. Choose from three stunning locations, each designed to provide the perfect setting for your “I do’s.”
With space to accommodate up to 160 guests and a professional PA system included, we ensure your wedding day is seamless, memorable, and truly exceptional.
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THE PERFECT SETTING
Nestled within the stunning Compton Acres Gardens, The Italian Villa offers a truly enchanting setting for your wedding day. Surrounded by 10 acres of Grade II listed gardens dating back to 1924, this exclusive venue combines timeless elegance with breathtaking scenery.
Begin your celebrations in the Italian Garden, where the grandeur of The Italian Villa creates a magical backdrop for an al fresco drinks reception. Capture the romance of the day with photos in the beautifully themed gardens, each offering picture-perfect moments to preserve your wedding memories.
From the serene Japanese Garden to the candlelit grotto, Compton Acres provides endless opportunities for unforgettable moments to share with your guests.
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Personalised Catering Options
Our in-house catering team is committed to elevating your celebration with a focus on seasonal ingredients and expertly crafted dishes. To make your experience truly unforgettable, a menu tasting is included, ensuring that every dish perfectly matches your vision and exceeds your expectations.
Whether you’re envisioning a formal set menu or a relaxed buffet, we offer a flexible approach to suit your style. From tasty canapés during the drinks reception to evening buffets that keep the energy flowing throughout the night, we ensure your guests are treated to a dining experience as unforgettable as the celebration itself.
“The food throughout the day was next level, our guests still compliment it now, so yummy! The fact we could mix and match between seasonal menus and add our own twist to things made it even more personal”
G&B March 2024
RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR DAY
Our experienced team will work with you to make sure that your big day is everything you hoped for and more. You will have a dedicated Events Manager on the day who will guide you, your guests and suppliers, ensuring every details taken care of.
An Evening to Remember
Located on the lower ground floor, the Siena Suite is the perfect setting to celebrate your evening in style. A large, elegant private bar stays open throughout your event, offering a selection of drinks, including personalised cocktails created exclusively for you and your guests.
Elevate the atmosphere with live music or a DJ on the dedicated stage, setting the soundtrack for an unforgettable celebration. Enhanced by the warm glow of fairy lights and the ambiance of coloured uplighters, the Siena Suite sets the stage for a vibrant and magical end to your special day.
The BEST wedding venue in Dorset hands down! We could not have wished for a better day, the organisation, layout, timings, attention and care from everyone was impeccable. Nothing was too much, communication was second to none and it actually turned out more glorious than we thought even though our expectations were already incredibly high.
SITUATED A STONES THROW AWAY FROM SANDY BEACHES
“The Italian Villa itself was a fantastic location for our wedding. Once we visited and met the staff, we knew this was the right place for us.” C&F 2024
Location
Perfectly situated in the heart of Dorset, The Italian Villa offers a premium location that combines convenience with breathtaking natural beauty. Just a stone’s throw from Sandbanks Beach, it’s an ideal setting for timeless couple’s photos. Overlooking the serene waters of Poole Harbour and within easy reach of Dorset’s Jurassic Coastline, the venue is surrounded by some of the UK’s most iconic scenery.
For your guests, a wide range of accommodation is available nearby, and the venue is just a short walk from Canford Cliffs village. Convenient transport links include being only 5 minutes from Parkstone train station and 15 minutes from Bournemouth town centre, ensuring an easy journey for everyone attending your special day.
