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Came House

From £13,000

Based on a weekday wedding in April.

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Came House is an enchanting Palladian Country House and private estate in the heart of Thomas Hardy's Dorset, ten minutes from the Jurassic coast.
Key Info
Came House
Winterborne Came
Dorchester
Dorset
DT2 8NU
Website: www.camehouse.co.uk
Tel: 01202 533 014
Email: weddings@camehouse.co.uk
 
 
Capacity
Ceremony:165
Dinner:180
Standing:180
Facilities
Licensed For Marriage:Yes
Accommodation:Sleeps 32
Exclusivity:Yes
Food & Drink
Catering:Preferred Supplier
Bar:In-house
Licensed Until:Midnight
Other
Pets Welcome:Yes
Disabled Facilities:Yes
Child Friendly:Yes
Pricing
From £13,000

Based on a weekday wedding in April.

Starting price includes:
  • Exclusive use of the house and grounds.
  • Choice of tables in the marquee.
  • Use of the rear lawns for your canape reception.
  • Use of the marquee for your wedding breakfast and evening reception.

Please contact the venue for detailed prices.

About
Setting

There is a timeless allure to Came House, a Palladian Country House and private estate in the heart of Thomas Hardy’s Dorset. This historic venue has been a home to friendship, love, and laughter for centuries, offering a uniquely personal space for your wedding weekend. Versatile and welcoming, its dedicated team ensures that each wedding feels distinct, with thoughtful touches tailored to you.

Ceremony

The venue offers a choice of elegant formal rooms licensed for civil ceremonies, with the Domed Conservatory accommodating up to 120 guests. For larger gatherings, the adjoining Morning Room extends the capacity to 165. Outdoor ceremonies can take place on the rear Terrace, showcasing breathtaking views of the House’s elevation. The 15th-century Chapel (St Peter’s) within the grounds is perfect for blessings, while nearby churches cater to religious ceremonies.

Reception

The formal gardens provide an ideal setting for post-ceremony drinks, complete with croquet on the lawn and a variety of photographic backdrops. Evening celebrations are hosted in the bespoke marquee within the “Secret Garden,” which features clear walls, landscaped surroundings, and a reveal curtain to transition into the party space. Amenities include a large oak dance floor, a stage for live bands, and an outdoor seating area with a fire pit.

Accommodation

The main house features a luxurious Bridal Suite, while two neighbouring guest cottages provide further accommodation for up to 32 guests. A sumptuous breakfast is offered the following morning, ensuring the perfect end to your celebration.

Food & Drink

Couples can select from a curated list of highly regarded caterers offering a range of price points and styles. Drinks for the ceremony and wedding breakfast can be provided by you, with no corkage fee, while the caterers should arrange your glass hire, and the House handles the bottle disposal. A fully licensed bar with glasses and staffed service is available for the evening.

Getting There

Came House is a ten-minute drive from the Jurassic Coast and just two miles from the market town of Dorchester. It has mainline rail links to Southampton International Airport and London Waterloo.

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Where do we begin? You are all so amazing. We are eternally grateful to you all. We are so happy that we could celebrate our special weekend here – we had the best day of our lives.

 

Married June 2023

Beth & Ali

Came House is surrounded by beautiful Dorset countryside and is an incredible venue for a wedding. However, the team that works there makes it truly special. Your wedding day and the weeks/months leading up to it can be stressful, but Melanie and the Came team helped make everything so easy and stress-free for us, which allowed us to just enjoy the day, safe in the knowledge that everything was taken care of.

From planning the BBQ for our friends and family on Friday night to recommending caterers, DJs, and wine suppliers to the day itself (with all of our requests and last-minute curveballs!), they worked tirelessly to ensure that our wedding weekend ran smoothly and to give us the perfect day.

We have had so many people say how beautiful the venue looked and how well-organised everything was… We got very lucky with the weather and even luckier, we picked Came for our special day.

Thank you again so much for everything!

 

Married July 2024

Victoria & Charlie

Came House is truly a spectacular venue; everyone at Came went to such incredible effort into making our wedding day absolutely perfect. The Came team went above and beyond to ensure that every detail was handled with care and precision.

The venue looked stunning, and we received countless compliments from our guests about how beautiful and well-organized everything was. Your professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to accommodate our every need truly made our day unforgettable. We are so grateful to have chosen Came House for our wedding. You played such a vital role in making our dream wedding a reality, and for that, we will always be thankful.

 

Married June 2024

Madeline & Thomas

It has been a truly memorable few days. I don’t think we can believe quite how good it was. I know Stu thanked you in his speech, but I wanted to say myself just how wonderful you have been both in the lead-up to and then on the day. You seemed to have built relationships with so many guests and members of the bridal party. It was so impressive. One of our few regrets is that we didn’t get to dance with you. I hope you found it rewarding to see how much fun everyone had. The reviews we have had from friends have said it was the best wedding they’ve ever been to, with a phenomenal environment and brilliant energy from the guests.

 

Married August 2023

Dina & Stu

Thank you so much for everything in the year leading up to our wedding. You were exceptional during our wedding weekend, and we are so grateful! You were kind, patient, hardworking, and very lovely!

 

Married August 2024

Zoe & James

Thank you so so much for everything you did to make our wedding such an amazing experience. It truly was the best day of our lives. We cannot put into words how grateful we are for all your hard work, both in the build-up to the event and on the day itself. We were warned that the organisation on the day would be very stressful but thanks to your professionalism and work, it wasn’t for us.

 

Married June 2024

Prav & Matt

Thank you so so much. We had the absolute best weekend, it couldn’t have gone any better and it is such a testament to you and your team. We felt so looked after from start to finish. Thank you so much for running it all so smoothly.

 

Married August 2023

Sophie & Steve

Danielle and Melanie were both incredibly helpful throughout the entire planning process. After meeting them at the venue, we had an initial video call to discuss our requirements; they could recommend suppliers based on our preferences. It was very helpful that Bellissimo had good relationships with many suppliers, allowing for a seamless process. Both were very responsive to emails/texts/calls and we felt very confident we could relax as they had been able to manage everything behind the scenes. Highly recommend to anyone planning a wedding, oustanding team.

 

Married July 2023

Katherine & Thomas

Thank you so much for creating such a perfect wedding for us. We would have been absolutely lost without you. The feedback has just been the best for every single part and detail of the day, and that is in large part to you. The venue was great, but so was everything else!

 

Married September 2023

Amy & Tobi

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so so much for making our wedding so incredible. Your support and guidance made our day. We had the most amazing day, it was everything we wished and hoped for and that was down to you and your amazing team.

 

Married June 2023

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