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We cannot recommend this venue highly enough! We got married last month (March 2024) at the St Peter's Church (right there on the estate), followed by reception in the Tithe barn. It was stunning whatever the weather, and the perfect choice if you are going more winter/out of the summer season, because the barn was so cosy. Gail was incredible throughout and in all honesty, we really didn't have to do a lot - the venue has so much character of its own, it's all any of our guests could talk about! We will be thinking about the day and the estate for a long time! Couldn't have picked a better venue.

After two years of planning with Gail as our main contact at Hinton St Mary we got married in April 2024, we had a truly wonderful wedding. Gail was phenomenal and very good with her recommendations throughout our planning. All our recommended suppliers knew the venue well making our planning easier. The venue was dry hire , many of our guests travelled from near and far so we made use of the venue from Friday to Sunday. The blank canvas of the barn was turned into something of our own which we decorated with fairy lights , rustic tables and chairs and greenery. The band played from the stage allowing a large dance floor below , the kitchen and toilets were great and easy to access. Other bonuses of the venue is St Peter’s church is just a few 100 meters from the venue and easy access for all guests . Accommodation onsite is available to the bridal party and those who need to stay on site , we found the accommodation to be very comfortable and convenient all weekend. We couldn’t recommend Hinton St Mary highly enough as a wedding venue.

I cannot recommend this venue highly enough, our wedding here was absolutely perfect. The barn itself is lovely but the real gem is the outdoor space - it’s stunning and there is so much of it! We had a stunning ceremony in the middle garden, drinks reception in the sunken garden and then the walled garden just outside the barn made a beautiful extension for our reception. We were given the freedom to make our vision come true and it was just incredible. Gail was a saint throughout the entire booking and planning process, and was a godsend on the day! The cottages are wonderful too, they are well worth their money. The pub down the road was the perfect place for the evening before for a big family meet up as well as a more intimate wedding party breakfast the following morning. Having the venue for the whole 3 days was just amazing - we were never rushed and we had the time to do what we wanted and needed to do. The flexibility with everything was just fantastic, I am so so glad we chose this beautiful venue, it was perfect. Thank you so much :)

This was the venue of our dreams! Gail was fantastic, always happy to help with our many questions and walked us through everything we needed to know. The grounds are stunning and it was such a privilege to be able to wander around - locations for beautiful photos are endless! The barn is gorgeous, the lounge area upstairs was brilliant for our guests who wanted a rest and the toilets are beautifully decorated! As soon as we arrived, we knew Hinton was the one!

We had our wedding at Parley Manor on the 22.06.24 and can honestly say we had the most perfect wedding experience. The staff at Parley are polished professionals who guide you through your day and ensure you receive nothing but your fairytale wedding. A special mention to Zara who really is a shining star, we’ve received compliment on compliment over how fantastic she was through out the morning. So thank you so much Zara for working so hard for us. It’s so greatly appreciated! Thank you so much to all the Parley Team X

As soon as me and my now husband saw Parley Manor we knew it was our perfect wedding venue. The day went perfectly, we didn’t have to worry about anything as all the staff made sure we felt at ease throughout the day. The gardens full of flowers were so pretty and the new ceremony marquee was stunning. The Manor House was beautiful and it meant us and our family could stay there the night of our wedding which made it even more special. I also stayed in the Wagon the night before with my bridesmaids which was lovely. We want to say a big thank you to David who was the front of house. He was always around to make sure us and ours guests were happy and had everything we needed. I would recommend Parley Manor to everyone, not only is it beautiful but how organised everything is made the day flow perfectly. Thank you to the team at Parley Manor for the best day ever, one we will never forget!

My husband and I were married at Parley Manor at the end of August over the Bournemouth airshow weekend. We couldn't have had a more perfect day. We first viewed Parley Manor in early 2023 and fell in love with the venue straight away. The gardens are stunning, and as we knew we wanted a summer wedding, this was important to us. It was clear to see so much time and thought goes into the grounds. We went to the open day they held in the spring, which confirmed our choice (especially after trying the pizza straight from their outdoor pizza oven!). Viktorija was fantastic from start to finish; she was extremely patient with us, lovely to deal with, and knowledgeable, and our parents and wedding party thought she was so funny and brought a great energy that kept us all calm in the lead up to our day. Another person who made our day what it was, was David Hopkins, who we hired as our Master of Ceremonies. David, like Viktorija, was worth his weight in gold. We had a call with him in the lead up to the wedding, where he eased any nerves we had and took on the responsibility of the smooth running of the day. He made sure we were where we needed to be, and that we were fed and hydrated throughout the day as it's so easy to get caught up in the excitement! We thought he was fantastic and our guests commented on how great he had been throughout the day too. I stayed in the accommodation the night before which was lovely and had the breakfast box in the morning which was delicious and kept energy levels up. We had the bbq buffet for our wedding breakfast from Merlins and everything was delicious. Guests commented how good everything was and loved having different options available to them. There was something for everyone. The desserts were great too. The pizza as the evening food is an absolute must! It was so good. Ultimately, our day ran extremely smoothly. If anything went wrong, we had absolutely no idea. Viktorija, David and the whole team were seasoned professionals. We wish we could relive the whole day again and again! We'd also recommend getting married over the airshow weekend, it was so fun and brought so much entertainment to all the adults and kids. The whole team, from start to finish, were fantastic, it's left us with memories that will last a lifetime and we couldn't be more grateful. Thank you so much Parley Manor team for the best day.

We were introduced to Parley Manor by attending our god daughter’s wedding. The house and gardens are lovely. Food was tasty and plentiful. For me there were two things that let it down. 1 The proximity to the airport meaning planes were really loud when landing but especially when taking off. This meant we missed some of the vows when a plane took off. 2 Staying in the main house was lovely but the room we were in, Tissy’s Room in the attic was so hot and staff could not be found to ask for a fan or similar to cool the room down. The shared bathroom was a lovely space but after one shower it was like a steam room with no ventilation as the door was a fire door we could not prop it open. The floor was also really squeaky and I worried about waking the children in the room below us.

We hired moonacre for a special birthday celebration in November. What a fantastic venue. Dominic and Rachel were amazing hosts and helped us to pull off a special party. Everyone said what a fantastic venue and hidden gem near Poole. Quirky and fun accommodation, beautiful grounds, fantastic sound and lighting in the marquee, a brilliant dance floor, a well stocked bar….thoroughly recommend for a venue to hire!

On Tuesday 25th April we got married at the beautiful Moonacre site! We were so lucky to have amazing blue skies and sunshine on the actual day - which was definitely unexpected due to the rain during set up! We had a back up plan to use the marquee, but we’re so glad our ceremony took place outside on the woodland platform! We can’t thank Hayley, Dom and the crew enough for all of their help from the moment we booked in January 2022, until pack down after the wedding. The staff on the day helped with so much and did it all with a smile despite being on their feet for hours! Hayley was so helpful with my endless lists of questions and on the day she had such a calming presence… which was very helpful as I did feel my nerves kick in before waking down the aisle! Everything about Moonacre was just PERFECT. The setting, the marquee and facilities just made the day so run so smoothly. If we had to choose one word to sum up the day, it would be “magical”! We’re still on such a high and will never forget our perfect Moonacre wedding! 🖤

Such a beautiful place. Went camping and the field was secluded, surrounded by trees and pine forest. Great views all around. Very peaceful quiet and well maintained. Not too many camping pitches. There is a nice covered area with seats and also a fridge, plus place to burn open fires. Nice powerful shower and clean toilets. Owners are really friendly and helpful, will definitely go back.

We had our PERFECT wedding at Moonacre in August 2024 and highly recommend!! The venue was beyond magical and suited us perfectly. The planning process was super smooth and we never had any issues at all with Moonacre. Great for: outdoor ceremony, beautiful trees and outdoor space, onsite accomodation, lots of space, flexible entertainment, choose your own catering (really rare in this area for wedding venues!!), relaxed vibe, child-friendly, lots of decoration included, straightforward pricing with no hidden extras, wedding coordinator included, fire pit, whimsical wedding photos surrounded by nature (credit to Tegan Maccann who we absolutely loved :D), bar and bar staff provided/included (drinks packages to choose from and create your own) Not for you if you want: Lots of space for a big bridal party to get ready onsite, winter wedding (it's closed!), bring your own bar Long version: Hayley and Dominic were helpful, friendly, professional and above all flexible. The marquee is really nice and very large, and has enough decor already that we actually didn't spend anything on additional decor for the marquee as we didn't have a formal table set-up. We had an outdoor ceremony with both live and recorded music (they had enough sound equipment to suit our needs!), a relaxed family-friendly BBQ with mixture of indoor and outdoor seating (no seating plan) and lots of garden games and ping pong (hired from Simply Flower - also recommend). We had loads of young kids there and they had a brilliant time running around and there was none of the stress for parents of a formal indoor venue or sit-down meal. After the meal we gathered everyone round the fire pit for our speeches which was magical and made for some lovely photos as everyone was standing grouped together! We had family and friends stay in the onsite glamping accommodation and loads of friend took up the camping option which was a nice surprise - eating bacon sandwiches from a friend's camper van sat round with all the campers the next morning was a lovely moment, as was sitting out by the fire-pit with the final guests at 1am and seeing a shooting star. It was amazing to have a free-flowing wedding day with multiple different spaces for people to mingle and relax or dance to the band, a lot of guests have said it's one of the best wedding venues they have been to :) We got a great discount on the venue hire for booking "short notice" (booking in January for August same year). The only downside for us was that live music has to end at 9pm (although the DJ can carry on beyond that) Photo credit to the highly recommended Tegan Mccann Photography!!