£4,995 - £12,495 for Venue Hire
Up to 250
9 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

With exclusive hire from Friday to Sunday, Moonacre becomes totally yours to host a full weekend of celebrations! Licensed for outdoor civil ceremonies you can be married surrounded by nature and up to 250 of your friends and family. Ceremonies can take place on our wildwood platform with natures best on offer surrounding you with trees bursting with leaves of green and seasonal flowers or inside the eagles nests, a purpose built wooden teepee making an intimate option sheltered from the English weather. Situated on our main field is our ready to use marquee. Our marquee has a traditional look on the outside but a rustic barn interior with draped chiffon roofing providing plenty of space for feasting, lounging and dancing! Included in all our exclusive hire options are also 6 unique and quirky pieces of accommodations. Additional to these guests can also pitch their own tents in our group camping or rent one of our glamping bell tents! We encourage you to book our weekend hire which gives you and your guests the chance to really unwind together on the Friday night around the camp fire alight with pre wedding excitement before getting up and ready for the big day! All our hire options give you exclusive use and your time on site can be used however you wish!

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Hayley
Hello! I'm Hayley Paginton, Moonacres resident wedding coordinator! I am here with you from the very beginning to end of your wedding journey with us, as well as being your own on the day coordinator. I look forward to welcoming you to Moonacre and hearing about your wedding plans!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 30 and 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4

Overview of Moonacre Weddings

Wedding Venue Type
Garden / Outdoor
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
250
Reception Capacity
250
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
9
Sleeps No. of People
25
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Wedding Licence

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
On-Site Parking
Disabled Access
Pet Friendly

Wedding Catering

Alcohol Licence
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
External Catering Permitted
In-House Wine List

Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Other

Pricing for Moonacre Weddings

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£4,995
Maximum Price
£12,495
WEEKEND HIRE -Includes exclusive hire, 2 outdoor ceremony locations, large marquee with heating, dance floor, sound system and lighting, large bar, 6 on site accommodations, camping facilities, shower and toilets, overnight parking. -12pm Friday - 11am Sunday includes 2 nights use of all onsite accommodation. - High season (May - September) -£12,495 - Low Season (October - April) - £9995 MID WEEK ONLY ONE DAY HIRE - 11am - 11am the following day, includes 1 nights use of all onsite accommodation. - High Season (May - September) - £7295 - Low Season (October - April) - £4995 WEEKDAY CEREMONY ONLY -£2500 including ceremony fee & 4 hours site hire CEREMONY FEE - £550 ADDITIONAL DAY HIRE -£750 (includes accommodation) LATE NIGHT EXTENSION (Saturdays only - till 1am) - £250
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Furniture included
Guest accommodation included
Wedding coordinator available on the day

Reviews for Moonacre Weddings
(16)

Sam and James
Happy couple married in May
May 2023
A truly beautiful venue
We had the best day at Moonacre. Such a wonderful venue set in nature with a magical vibe and unique places to stay for guests. The rain didn’t dampen our spirits (we hear it’s lucky on your wedding day!) and the team helped sort an inside plan which was so beautiful in the marquee. We enjoyed the outside space once it dried up with confetti pics in the woodland and sparklers around the fire pit. Thank you team Moonacre.
Carly & Rob
Happy couple married in April
April 2023
Better then perfect
Moonacre was the first and only venue we viewed, we loved it so much we reserved a date there and then. Booked it and waited 2 years for the big day! Throughout those 2 years communicating was great with Hayley answering any question I had no matter how silly I thought the question was! We went along to a couple of open days in those two years which helped us get a better idea of what we wanted! Highly recommend going to a Moonacre open day! As the day of our wedding was a Wednesday we had use of the site from midday Tuesday til 11am on Thursday.. this gave us and our vendors chance to set things up and pack away without any rush! The whole process was calm, which is exactly what we needed the day before our wedding. Dom & Hayley were on site throughout the 3 days and they helped so much with absolutely everything! They went above and beyond. We chose to make use of the air bnbs on site which slept some of our guests, we also gave our guests the option of camping.. which you can do here! Proper festival vibes! And they had proper showers and toilets! As for our wedding… we got married in the woodland and it was perfect! Then the majority of the rest of the day was spent in the marquee as the weather was a bit hit and miss but the marquee is huge it had a fully stocked bar, a dance floor, a stage and tonnes of room for tables and chairs to have a proper sit down meal! We chose to have a burger van for our food serving from lunch time until the late evening, they had access to electricity & everything they needed to run the van. There is also a fire pit! We didn’t use it however we did have the option to, we bought wood and everything we needed but didn’t actually get around to using it as we were having such a good time on the dance floor! Drinks at the bar were very reasonably priced and you can have some input on what is on tap if you let them know in advance. The whole day ran so smoothly, I gave Hayley a brief timeline of the day and her and Dom made sure everything went to plan. Even though we didn’t have a major plan but we wanted a relaxed day and that is exactly what we got! Everything was just perfect from booking Moonacre 2 years ago to leaving the day after the wedding.. there wasn’t a single issue! If you are considering Moonacre please go and have a look at the venue you will fall in love the second you arrive and you will absolutely not regret booking it for your wedding day.
Bernedette
Wedding: July
December 2022
I wish I could return again and again.
I attended a wedding at Moonacre this summer and I wish I could return again and again. It's so peaceful and beautiful. The wedding area is so natural and nothing like I've seen before for outdoor weddings. An amazing venue if you're looking for something relaxed! Would highly recommend!
Lisa
Wedding: June
December 2022
A perfect blend of tradition and quirky.
Moonacre is such a special find, we have never been to a wedding venue like this before! A perfect blend of tradition and quirky. So many talking points amongst guest!
Shona Smith
Happy couple married in July
November 2022
Our wedding day
Moonacre were absolutely INCREDIBLE from start to finish. We had such a nightmare with Covid and restrictions and cancellations but the team were so kind and patient. The venue is absolutely stunning. The outdoor ceremony space is beautiful and you are allowed to decorate it now you like it. It’s such a calming place and feels so special. The accommodation was a great hit with our guests and the atmosphere was so relaxed during the day. In the evening we had the most amazing reception with music, dancing and drinking and nothing was too much for the staff. We had the BEST day and it was 100% worth the wait. Moonacre has a special place in our hearts! X
James
Wedding: July
November 2022
A magical venue!
I was fortunate enough to be invited to a wedding at Moonacre this summer and I was blown away by the uniqueness of the venue! I've never been to a venue like it before and would highly recommend it for couples wanting a relaxed outdoor wedding!
Alex & Emma
Wedding: June
November 2022
Simple incredible
Moonacre is located in the most stunning of settings with so much space to make your own. The team running it all are great as well, so helpful and make sure everything runs smoothly!
Luke
Wedding: July
July 2022
Unbelievable day, venue and staff
Moonacre is absolutely a venue I’d recommend. Dom and Rachel are amazing hosts and Hayley is an incredibly organised and comforting wedding coordinator. The space is amazing… well kept and Suitable to keep all ages entertained. Even the bar staff are super helpful and very friendly. I couldn’t recommend this place enough!
Ben & Nicky
Wedding: July
May 2022
The best wedding we have been to
It was a fabulous open air experience in the woods. Loved the relaxed atmosphere and all the quirky accommodation we stayed in the shepherds Hut. Staff were lovely and the bar and marquee were perfect.
Alice
Happy couple married in August
May 2022
The perfect day
Moonacre made our wedding day the PERFECT day! Absolutely fantastic staff and great atmosphere throughout the day. They’ve been so helpful and catered to our every need. Highly recommend!

Location & Contact Details for Moonacre Weddings

Wedding Venue Address

Moonacre Weddings, New Barn, Roundhouse Roundabout, Sturminster Marshall , Dorset, BH21 4EU, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

You should be able to find us directly using Google or Apple maps! As you come off the roundhouse round-about you just need to continue on the track through the fields which will then open out to our main site!

Nearest Town

Wimborne

Nearest Airport

Bournemouth Airport

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Moonacre Weddings?

We love all our weddings but this year our stand out wedding has been the one where our bride arrived on her own tractor and had her pet ducks as bridesmaids!

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

Do you! Don't worry about the traditions and all the should do's. Do what makes you happy and the rest will follow!

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

We had one couple bring in the most beautiful Donkeys to join their reception drinks. They were a unique addition to their wedding!

Describe Moonacre Weddings in 5 adjectives

Woodland, Adventurous, Relaxed, Natural, Welcoming

Where’s the best photo spot at Moonacre Weddings?

Our wildwood platform, surrounded by trees and flowers and the perfect spot for those golden hour photos!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Moonacre Weddings?

Not yet!

What’s your favourite canapé?

One of our favourites so far has been ice cream cones!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

You can never go wrong with pizza!

What is Moonacre Weddings most unique feature?

We have so many unique features its hard to pick just one! We love our outdoor ceremony space and of course our quirky accommodations which include a treehouse and a double decker bus!

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The genuine care that goes into the appearance of site! If you ask our maintenance man he would say how green he can keep the grass!
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