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Blandford Forum

Milton Abbey

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£125 - £150 pp

Up to 120

Bedrooms

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Description

Milton Abbey is a unique and stunning venue set in the beautiful Dorset countryside. We offer the opportunity to get married and celebrate with your family and friends on the same site. The Abbey is just a stone’s throw from the Mansion House and the historic 15th Century Abbot’s Dining Hall, the location of your wedding breakfast. Our extensive grounds overlook the rolling hills and woods of the surrounding landscape for photos you will treasure forever. At Milton Abbey our team of talented chefs will prepare delicious canapes accompanied by Prosecco and served on the Mansion House lawns. This is followed by a bespoke wedding breakfast and a glass of Champagne to toast the happy couple. During the evening our popular speciality cheese table is presented with accompaniments for all your guests to enjoy. A Wedding Coordinator available to assist with your planning and on the wedding day.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Kirsty Ingle

I would be delighted to give you a private viewing of our stunning venue and discuss all your plans for your day!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

1954

No. of Weddings Hosted

Between 30 and 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

3

Overview of Milton Abbey

Venue Type

Country House

Manor House

Dining Capacity

120

Reception Capacity

180

Bridal Suite

Changing Only

Usual Access Time

08:00 AM

Usual Finish Time

12:00 AM

Ceremony & Reception

Fireworks Permitted

Wedding Licence

Church Within Walking Distance

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Venue

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Bridal Changing Facilities

Grade I/II Listed Building

On-Site Parking

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Marquee Permitted

Ballroom

Food and Drink

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

In-House Wine List

Pricing for Milton Abbey

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At

£125

Maximum Price

£150

Minimum Number of Guests

60

Our prices are simple, transparent and have no hidden surprises! We charge a flat-rate venue fee from £1,150, depending on the day of the week and the time of the year, then a 'per person package rate'. All of our packages include your ceremony, a drinks reception with canapes, a champagne toast, three-course wedding breakfast, a cheese table for your evening guests, and flowers. Stationery, meal-time wine and other extras are also included in our peak-time weekend packages.

What is included in this pricing:

Canapés included

Furniture included

Exclusive use

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Day before set up available

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews for Milton Abbey
(10)

Happy couple married in July

The most magical day

Milton Abbey was the perfect venue for our perfect day. Such a stunning location and the abbey is just breathtaking. Anne was the perfect wedding coordinator who took care of everything, looked after us and made the day run seamlessly. All of our guests were blown away with Milton Abbey and we had so many comments on the beauty of the venue and its surroundings. It was such a special day in a truly magical place.

Wedding: January

Thanks again for two perfect wedding

Please accept our huge thanks for making Kat and Peter's wedding celebration such a perfect occasion. Your services throughout were exactly the right blend of personal, thoughtful and professional. The openness you showed towards all our ideas made all the difference to personalising the day. All the food, and service, was quite exceptional and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. All so deeply appreciated.

Wedding: September

Wonderful occasion

Just to thank you all for making the wedding of J and C [and also for their family and friends] such a wonderful occasion.

George and Hannah

Wedding: August

Huge thanks for everything you did for George and Hannah's Wedding!

From the start you could not have been more helpful or efficient and that continued all the way through meaning that we all had the most wonderful day.

Happy couple married in February

Winter ceremony

Thank you so much for all your help in getting us to our special day. We really appreciate and have really valued how flexible you've been in the current climate. Thank you!

Stephen Duncan Photography

Wedding: August

Absolutely superb - I love this venue

I've had the pleasure of photographing several weddings at Milton Abbey and it is without question the most wonderful venue. The Abbey itself, the school and the grounds are simply beautiful (that view across the lawns to the hills beyond is as good as it gets) and the team, the coordination (Anne is just absolutely tireless when it comes to making your day perfect) and the catering - a real highlight - have always been nothing short of impeccable. From a photographer's perspective there is just so much to work with, and you can see on guests' faces the wow factor it brings. I've had the good fortune to see so many wedding venues in action over the years and can honestly say that if I could have my own wedding day all over again Milton Abbey would be right up there on a very short list.

Happy couple married in April

Our perfect day

After planning our Ceremony at Milton for over a year, sadly we were forced by Covid to postpone. After postponing time and time again, we eventually went ahead with 15 guest on April 17th. The stress of cancelling numerous times was hard but Anne was there for us every step of the way. Nothing was too much trouble and absolutely everything she could do to make our day extra special was done. We were very lucky with the weather which just added to the absolutely glorious scenery surrounding the Abbey and Anne's expert pointers for photos meant we were left with some beautiful photographs. Despite all the changes we had to make, it was such a special day and we cannot thank Anne and Milton Abbey for easing our stress and pulling off a truly memorable day full of love. It was so wonderful that we plan to continue with our original wedding plans in 2022 with all our friends and family.

Happy couple married in December

We had the most perfect wedding at MA at the start of December 2020. Not what we had planned, but turned out that a small intimate wedding with our parents was the most special way to celebrate our marriage. Anne and the team have been so flexible with our plans which now also involve a vow renewal (aka the big party) at MA later on this year. They helped to take the stress out of the decision and played a big part in making it possible for us to look back with a huge smile on our faces, remembering our wonderful day and how exciting the lead up to it was. Not to mention how stunning the venue is, my husband is an Old Boy so there was never any doubt MA was the place for us. Thank you so much. Peter and Kat.

Happy couple married in April

Fantastic Service and a Beautiful Venue

We booked our wedding for August 2020 and then again for April 2021 both of which had to be cancelled due to COVID. We are now keeping everything crossed for third time lucky in July 2022. Milton Abbey staff, in particular Anne and Nick, have been so kind, understanding and supportive to us through what has been an emotional time. They have carried everything over at no extra cost and with no hassle at all. They could not have done more to help. We are so looking forward to our perfect dream wedding day at such a special Venus and have complete confidence that it will all run perfectly.

Happy couple married in May

We visited Milton Abbey in 2018 and immediately knew it was the place we had to get married. We booked for 2020 and unfortunately due to covid have still not had our special day. Hoping 3rd time lucky in 2022. Anne has been AMAZING throughout the entire process, always keeping us updated and we had no issues with postponing and moving everything over during the pandemic. All the staff we have met have been so lovely and welcoming. We are still so excited to get married here! The Abbey and grounds are absolutely beautiful and we were lucky enough to sample the food at a Christmas dinner which was delicious. Cannot recommend Milton Abbey enough!

Location & Contact Details for Milton Abbey

Wedding Venue Address

Milton Abbey School, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0BZ, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Arrive by car via the village of Hilton for a spectacular view of the venue.

Nearest Town

Blandford

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M5 or M3

Nearest Train Station

Dorchester

Nearest Airport

Bournemouth

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Milton Abbey?

All our weddings are wonderful and unique. To get an idea of some of our fabulous occasions, take a look at the photo gallery.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Don't forget about the actual ceremony! It's all too easy to become focused on the decor, reception and menu choices.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

A veil that had been used by the bride's family for 100 years.

Describe Milton Abbey in 5 adjectives

Stunning, countryside, personal, unique, unforgettable.

Where’s the best photo spot at Milton Abbey?

From the top of the hill in Hilton overlooking the Capability Brown landscape and seeing the Abbey and Mansion House in the valley.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Milton Abbey?

A Downton Abbey actor (very fittingly!)

What’s your favourite canapé?

All of them are delicious, but probably the cheese scone with basil and sun-dried tomatoes.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Champagne!

What is Milton Abbey most unique feature?

An on-site Abbey.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

All our wonderful staff!

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