Smedmore House is a unique and very special, exclusive venue for your wedding reception or Civil Ceremony. Hidden away in the Dorset countryside, nestling among rolling hills with views to the sea, Smedmore offers the opportunity for an wonderfully romantic and memorable occasion. Ceremonies can take place either in the Summer House in the Walled Garden or in 6 of the elegant rooms inside – the Front Hall, Dining Room, Cedar Room, Drawing Room, Staircase Hall or in the Old Kitchen. The lawn at the front of the house is an excellent marquee site with the Georgian west face of the house behind and sea views to the side. There are many different options available when planning your special day at Smedmore House. •Civil Ceremony in Smedmore House (up to 60 guests) •Civil Ceremony in Summer House: (unlimited) Civil Ceremony in The Avenue or elsewhere int he grounds. •Drinks Reception in Walled Garden •Drinks Reception in front of the house. •Marquee Reception on front lawn •Accommodation for up to 16 people in the house •And where to take your photographs? On the beach, in the house, on the stairs, in the garden. The possibilities are endless. The house also offers accommodation in the historic house for a minimum of 2 nights to wedding groups and can sleep up to 16 people in the 8 attractive bedrooms in the Main House and there is the option of a further 6 in the Garden Wing, taking the total to 22.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Laura

The photographs do not begin to do justice to the beauty of the setting and friendly atmosphere at Smedmore House. We would be delighted to show you round. Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2010

No. of Weddings Hosted

Between 10 and 30

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Smedmore House

Venue Type

Country House

Manor House

Dining Capacity

200

Reception Capacity

200

No. of Bedrooms

Sleeps No. of People

Bridal Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Usual Access Time

03:00 PM

Usual Finish Time

12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Water View

Marquee Permitted

Bridal Changing Facilities

Pet Friendly

Disabled Access

Grade I/II Listed Building

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted

Asian Catering

Halal Catering

No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

Kosher Catering

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Muslim Wedding Specialist

Pricing for Smedmore House

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At

£550

Maximum Price

£6,350

For 2023 our prices range from £550 for holding your ceremony at Smedmore House to £6350 for exclusive use of the venue for a large wedding plus 2 nights accommodation for 16 people. Smaller weddings and mid-week weddings are priced individually.

What is included in this pricing:

Couple accommodation included

Exclusive use

Day before set up available

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Guest accommodation included

Choice of preferred caterers

Reviews for Smedmore House
(14)

Oonagh Langrishe

Happy couple married in August

January 2023

Beautiful!

Such a beautiful wedding venue with views out over the sea, one of my favorites to addorne with glorious wedding flowers.

Kevin Kay

Happy couple married in September

January 2023

WOW

Stayed here for a week at the beginning of August and it’s simply a beautiful, tranquil place to be. Situated right on the Dorset coast with amazing views in all directions. The property itself is magnificent and upon entering, feels like you’ve stepped back in time. The history of the estate and those that have lived there is displayed throughout, with plenty of memorabilia dating back hundreds of years which all adds to its charm. Would certainly recommend a stay

Sam & Hannah

Happy couple married in May

January 2023

Fairytale Experience

From someone from the Antipodes (NZ) this was a fairytale experience. Ab Fab setting, even sea! And wonderful wedding celebrations for a gorgeous couple Sam & Hannah…. Thank you!

Sam & Hannah

Happy couple married in May

January 2023

Smedmore house: forever in our hearts

From the bride ( Hannah) and the groom (Sam): What a marvellous place to get married. We couldn’t have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate our wedding. Smedmore House will be forever in our hearts.

House Guest Book

Happy couple married in August

January 2023

A National Trust type house without the ropes

Wow! a National Trust type house without the ropes! Thanks so much for the use of your ‘grand” home. A very memorable occasion and the staff were brilliant.

Giulia and Ronan

Happy couple married in September

September 2022

Simply Amazing!

We had the most amazing time at Smedmore House! It was just incredible, all our guests were so impressed and my family totally fell in love with the place. Our wedding couldn't be more incredible and we are so pleased we choose this location. Aimee was on duty the wedding day and was so helpful, we appreciated that so so much!

Mr & Mrs. Morton

Wedding: September

October 2019

Smedmore House=No. 1 Wedding Venue

Words can not describe how delighted we were with the wedding and the weekend, Smedmore House = No 1 wedding venue, thank you all sooooo much

Laura Dugdale

Happy couple married in September

December 2017

Wonderful wedding weekend

A huge thank you for the most wonderful wedding weekend possible! We loved staying here again and can’t wait to visit again.

Laura Dugdale

Happy couple married in May

December 2017

Magical Wedding

We have had the most magical wedding at Smedmore House. I can’t begin to describe the pure beauty of the house and gardens and how very special it was to be able to celebrate and exchange our vows in the gardens. Julie is warm, friendly and so accommodating for all friends and family. This has without doubt become our very, very special place. Thank you.

A huge thank you from both families for what has been the most perfect wedding weekend for Dan and Abi. This really is a little piece of heaven and we will never forget either the comfort and peace of the house and the location or the wonderful hospitality of Julie who looked after us so well. PS We could stay forever!

Location & Contact Details for Smedmore House

Website

Phone

Address

Kimmeridge, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5PG, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Smedmore is roughly 2 to 2.5 hrs by car from London, down the M3 and M27 to Wimborne and Wareham, then turn right off the Wareham bypass for Kimmeridge. Do not go to Corfe Castle. Follow the signs to Kimmeridge and just before you drop down into the village, turn left up up the private drive to Smedmore. Do not trust Sat-Nav for the final minutes of your journey, as the private drive is often not shown. Also do not rely on Google maps or The AA.com as they will take you through Kingston and Encombe along a bridleway which is not accessible to vehicles. Public Transport Directions By Rail There are trains direct from Waterloo, London, to Wareham twice an hour every day. The trip takes around 2½ hours with South West Trains. Taxis Rural Dorset has good taxi cover. Taxi firms will wait to collect passengers at Wareham Train Station and will collect from Smedmore House and there is also a local firm in the village. Taxis can also be booked for airport collections / departures from London Heathrow and Gatwick. See our website for further taxi Information.