The Best Wedding And Event Planners in Lillington, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

We booked Abbots Court after a chance viewing and what felt like fate with our dream date becoming free the coming year. We knew the venue suited our vision of the wedding day, but it was the way that the staff saw the whole wedding weekend that filled us with the confidence to book (even with a lot of the venue still CGI drawings!) We were not disappointed when it came to our last planning meeting and seeing everything in its full glory and on the day it was perfect. The ability to have friends stay the weekend with us, the informal but beautiful look and feel of Abbots Court and the amazing staff meant we truly had the best day of our lives. We were able to make a weekend of it by hosting a sports day at the venue the next day and everything was made so easy by Kat and the team. Set up was a breeze, we were given a whole day to prepare and that took the stress out of the big day, which isn’t always a luxury that venues give couples. We booked Abbots Court, Almer Manor and the Shepard’s huts on site - all provided incredible experiences for our guests and the feedback we have had from everyone that stayed has been amazing. The luxury and well thought out venues added to our wedding experience and guests were definitely keen to try and stay again in future! We want to say a massive thank you for everything you did to answer the questions (no matter how big or small) and for all the thought and advice that went into making our day truly about us, and not just a carbon copy or a template that couldn’t be veered from. It will be a day we never forget and the whole team were a massive part of that. Thank you Adam and Keri Wright

We got married at Abbots Court in September 2023 and want to do it all over again! Cat was so helpful both the day before and on the wedding day setting everything up. We wouldn't have known where to start but she coordinated us all very well. Cat also kept our stress and nerves as low as she could on Wednesday which definitely got us through the ceremony!! The venue was absolutely stunning and the gardens were beautiful. You made it possible for us to have the relaxed and fun day we wanted. It was noted by guests that the wedding was different to any wedding they had been to before, but one of the best! It means so much to us that our friends and family had such an amazing time. Thanks to everyone at Abbots Court for everything!

We hired Abbots Court for the weekend for an extended staff Xmas party. Incredible venue, that I’ve been to for several weddings. All the team loved it, beautiful house and location. The outside caterers were fantastic. Great cocktail barman provided. I would highly recommend it to anyone, whether a corporate weekend away, friends or a wedding.

A truly wonderful retreat, set in gorgeous countryside. The decor of the house is tasteful and calming. Lots of different spaces for people to enjoy - great kitchen, dinning room and lounge for larger groups & snug bar for hiding away in. The rooms are beautiful and very comfortable. Christina and the team were very welcoming and helpful. I Wouldn’t hesitate to go back.

What can I say about the Kate @ Floral Shaker experience. It is truly a pleasurable experience to be about Kates company and energy. From set up, to the full experience of watching Kate lovingly create the master piece which is the Bar, with the floral decor of the Bar itself. The care and attention to detail that is provided is, without a doubt, an experience in itself. To have the most warmest of welcomes from a smiley bubbly face and helping you explore the options of the fantastic choice of cocktails. Relevant to the time of year and event that your hosting too. The warmth from the service Kate provides is second to none. If you want to have something different that stands you out from the crowd with any event your hosting this lady is someone to bring to the party! Thanks Kate for a fab time ❤️❤️

I completed an amazing wreath making workshop with Kate and floral shaker. I attended with friends. We all had such a wonderful time and learnt how to make elegant wreaths. Kate was always on hand to help out when we got slightly stuck. Such a wonderful relaxing and festive experience. I would definitely recommend Floral Shaker to friends.

Floral Shaker helped celebrate our 10 year anniversary with absolutely fantastic cocktails. Katy's artistic flair was just amazing; bringing her funky cocktail bar and beautiful flower display which we got to keep after! The cocktails made the party with everyone talking about them and excited to get the next ones. We had non-alcoholic mocktails too, so everyone was catered for. Honestly, if you're looking for something extra with a chilled vibe, Floral Shaker is the way to go! Thank you so much 🍹

I attended one of the Floral Shaker flower arranging workshops in November. Booking was super easy and dates are published far in advance. Kate was amazing! She was very warm, funny and knowledgeable. When we arrived we were greeted with a range of delicious cocktails to choose from. They also looked amazing! Kate started giving us basic information on what we were going to do, and got into more details at each step of the making class. It was very relaxing and informative at the same time. The flowers we were provided with were just beautiful, and materials were also top quality. I ended up with a gorgeous creation and had such a fun time making it. I will definitely book more workshops with Kate and highly recommend Floral Shaker!