St Giles House, Wimborne

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£17,000 - £26,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 160
21 Bedrooms
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Description

Set in the tranquil Dorset countryside, St Giles House makes for your idyllic wedding venue. Providing an unforgettable and unique experience for you and your loved one to marry in a truly magical setting. St Giles House is licensed to hold wedding ceremonies in any of the principal rooms of the house and has a maximum capacity of 120 guests. If you're looking for an outdoor ceremony, The Lake Lawn hosts the most remarkable views across the grounds and estate, whilst the18th-century Grotto, lined with shells brought back from the Caribbean, provides a unique and intimate ceremony location for up to 20 guests. If you're looking for a more traditional ceremony, St Giles Church is only at the end of the driveway. Known as the venue with the best kept secret. If you're looking to dazzle your guests with the unexpected, our award-winning nightclub and speakeasy bar located in the basement will do just that. Take it from decadence to deca -"dance" in the evening. Your booking with us includes a two-night stay in the 17th-century Riding House, as well as The Grooms Cottage; comprised of two Maisonettes that have been refurbished sleeping 4 in each. Additional accommodation is also available in the Pepperpot Lodges and St Giles House bedrooms, meaning 42 guests+ can be accommodated on-site with other local options within walking distance. It's time for you to be part of the marvellous story and begin your journey here at St Giles House. We look forward to meeting you.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Olivia, Lottie & Charlotte
Picturesque settings, relaxed luxury feel and truly magical surroundings is what you will experience here at St Giles House. Our experienced and friendly team are here every step of the way to help, assist and advise throughout your planning journey to help execute the most seamless wedding day gifted with memories that will last a lifetime. Let us take you on a journey you will never forget.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2016
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
15

Overview of St Giles House, Wimborne

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
160
Reception Capacity
250
No. of Bedrooms
21
Sleeps No. of People
42
Bridal Suite
Standard Room
Usual Access Time
10:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Open Flame Permitted
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

External Catering Permitted
Alcohol Licence
No Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Bar

Cultural Specialists

Jewish Wedding Specialist

Pricing for St Giles House, Wimborne

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£17,000
Maximum Price
£26,500
Pricing begins from £17,000 for a weekday wedding package, whilst weekend wedding packages begin from £26,500. Upon booking we will book you in a call with one of our wedding coordinators upon booking to guide you through next steps and offer bespoke supplier recommendations based on your wedding inspiration. A stay in one of our Pepperpot Lodges on the night of your 6 week meeting. Access to St Giles House (for yourselves and suppliers) on the day before your wedding for set up between 10am and 4pm Exclusive use of the house and grounds on your wedding day 10am - Midnight 5 licensed principle rooms with a choice of use during the day The Japan Room as a bridal dressing room for your bridal party from 10am – Midnight (can be arranged earlier) Fully kitted kitchen for caterers Complimentary corkage (weekend hire only, optional add for weekday weddings) Fully stocked basement bar with choice to run as a tab or paid bar Dance floor for the evening (including bespoke PA System, Club Lights, Smoke Machine & DJ Booth) Evening mixologists for signature cocktails Furniture and styling touches 2 x Night Stay in our 8-bedroom (9 bed) Riding House and 4-bedroom Grooms Cottage A two-course breakfast on both mornings for all guests staying on-site, served at the Riding House
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Choice of preferred caterers
Guest accommodation included

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£90
Maximum Price
£120
Whilst you will enjoy a delicious home cooked and continental breakfast prepared by the St Giles House, for your on-site guests both mornings you are with us. All other catering is done separately. Enjoy a night before dinner cooked by your friends and loved ones at the Riding House, or pick from a range of our recommended suppliers for both the night before dinner and the evening wedding food. We work with a host of delicious caterers who provide the best service and fantastic food for your wedding breakfast. Wow your guests with different options, as your caterers will also help with your linen, cutlery and glass hire.
What is included in this pricing:
No corkage fee

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£17,000
Maximum Price
£26,500
Number of Guests Included
160
Pricing begins from £17,000 for a weekday wedding package, whilst weekend wedding packages begin from £26,500. Exclusive use of the house and grounds 10am - midnight (extension available) 5 licensed principle rooms with a choice of use as well as our underground nightclub and bar 7 King size bedrooms and 1 Family room in the Riding House for 2 nights- sleeping 18 guests East & West Pepperpot lodges for 2 nights- sleeping 4 guests All accommodation includes Breakfast on both mornings. Use of The Japan Room in the Main House for Bridal preparations Sound Equipment Furniture includes: o 10 6ft Round Tables o 300 chairs o 4 velvet sofas o 5 tall marble poser tables o 5 short square marble tables o Fully kitted kitchen for caterers. Two members of house staff for on the day management and coordination Evening bar and 2 staff members
What is included in this pricing:
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Guest accommodation included
Furniture included
Couple accommodation included
Exclusive use
Day before set up available

Reviews for St Giles House, Wimborne
(77)

Emma & Mark Whinfrey
Happy couple married in October
October 2024
The most phenomenal wedding weekend!!
We had the most incredible wedding weekend at St Giles House in October 2024. Lottie and the SGH team made our experience seamless from start to finish and the venue itself is just phenomenal. We wanted a classic British wedding followed by a party in a nightclub and St Giles offered exactly that. We want to come back and do it all over again!! Huge thank you to the SGH for giving us the best weekend of our lives.
Josie and Fergus
Happy couple married in February
August 2024
Words can’t capture the sheer beauty and charm of St Giles House.
As we all know, I’m a fan of the whole princess vibe, and I have never felt like more of a queen than swanning around the grounds here. Quite apart from the stunning decor, beautiful gardens and wonderful warmth, the team at St Giles House were absolutely incredible. A special thank you to Lottie for her dedication and professionalism. You truly made our day unforgettable! We are forever grateful for the memories created in this magical place. Thank you thank you thank you
Georgia & Tom
Happy couple married in December
August 2024
It couldn't have been a more perfect venue for a Christmas wedding!
It couldn't have been a more perfect venue for a Christmas wedding!! We love how every room in the house is so unique and has its own character, including the accommodation. Then there is the club which is just epic, especially as no one expects it!! We're already wanting to go back for another party. The Riding House and Grooms Cottages are also a wonderful addition. We had a big diner on the Friday before the wedding in the Riding House and it was a lovely way to kick off the weekend with family and close friends.
Fran & Jacob
Happy couple married in May
August 2024
We were blown away the minute we looked at this venue a year ago.
We just hosted our wedding at St Giles on 18/07/24. We cannot recommend this venue enough. We were blown away the minute we looked at this venue a year ago, and each visit since then only made us fall more in love with it. Our guests were mesmerised and there is not a single thing we can complain about or would want to change. The staff are incredible and we found them to be extremely accommodating and helpful - I asked a lot of questions throughout the wedding planning process and Lottie & Charlotte were absolute experts in this field and had answers/solutions for us every time. You can tell the staff there love St Giles and are really passionate about it, which isn’t surprising because everything about it is exquisite. Hands down the best decision we ever made to have our wedding there, we didn’t want to leave and neither did our guests!
Jasmine & Miles
Happy couple married in May
July 2024
Wow, I don't even know where to start!
Wow, I don't even know where to start! My husband and I got married at St Giles House a few weeks ago and it was the absolute best day of our lives. The venue is unbelievable, the staff are incredibly friendly/helpful/professional (shoutout to Charlotte!), and the nightclub is on another level. Highly, highly recommend
Constantine and Phoebe
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
Incredible venue and staff - we had the best day of our lives!
We recently had our wedding at St Giles House and could not have picked a better place to have it. The house and grounds are stunning and many guests (and myself and my wife agreed) that it was the best venue they had ever been to! Having the combination of the beautiful grounds, grand house, on site accommodation and surprise club makes St Giles House really one of a kind. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Lottie who helped us plan the wedding was incredible - both very helpful throughout the process and immensely professional. Thanks a lot for everything!
Hee-Ah & Wonseok
Happy couple married in August
January 2024
It feels like we are still dreaming a little bit.
We cannot thank you guys enough for making our special day so wonderful, something we will cherish and remember for the rest of our days to come. Everything was exactly as we had imagined it. I don't think I will ever forget the moment I saw the ceremony room, it was so magical. I still get a chill when I think about it. Thank you for making me feel at ease throughout the day as well, I think maybe I was a bit too relaxed for a bride! We had so many compliments about how breathtaking the venue is from guests, as well as how friendly and kind the staff are. It was heartwarming to hear that. Kitty, Lottie, and Olivia - you guys held my hands through the journey for months and months running up to the wedding, I know I couldn't have asked for a better team.
Emily & Liam
Happy couple married in September
January 2024
The word perfect doesn’t even come close.
We can’t quite put into words yet how we feel after the weekend. The word perfect doesn’t even come close. Everything was seamless and we could not be more grateful to you for everything you did in the lead up to and on our wedding day. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. I’m sure you hear a lot from your couples that it was the best day of their lives but oh my goodness it was - we can’t stop crying!
Erin & Cam
Happy couple married in September
January 2024
Fantastic venue and great team!!
We had the best day of our lives at St Giles House. It was the best day of our lives because of the beauty and facilities of the venue as well as the dedicated and lovely team that work there. It is such a unique venue, with luxury accommodation to put your nearest and dearest in for the 2 nights either side of the wedding, and a fantastic basement nightclub and bar to enjoy the evening in. The library is a beautiful, romantic room for the wedding breakfast that gets even better in the evening when it's lit by candlelight. Highly recommend having 2 long banquet tables instead of many round tables so you're in amongst your guests plus the room is perfect for it. Lottie and Charlotte were a dream to work with - nothing was too much trouble and they were friendly, helpful and professional at all times. This isn't the kind of venue that gives you a package price and then if you want to use their cake stand, knife, candelabras, candle jars etc it's an extra cost - if they have it, you can use it. It's hard to describe the 'magic' of the place but it's definitely there - so many people commented on how stunning the venue is and everyone enjoyed themselves. We're so glad we chose this place! One other rather lovely thing is that they have a signature scent from True Grace - we got a candle in the Open Day goodie bag last year and actually bought a few more candles from the venue at our final planning meeting so that we can enjoy the scent (and the memories that it brings) at home. St Giles is on the pricier side of the venues in Dorset but it's worth it and it's hard not to fall in love with the place if you go to their open day and meet the team, which we'd also recommend. Stunning venue and fab team who listen to your ideas and requests - what's not to love?
Charlie & Piers
Happy couple married in September
January 2024
Words can't even describe just how incredible the weekend was.
Words can't even describe just how incredible the weekend was. It was truly the most amazing weekend of our lives. We spent every single moment on the honeymoon talking through minute-by-minute of the weeding weekend haha. St Giles House is just so beautiful and we are desperately hoping we know friends or family that will get married there so we can't attend as a guest. What makes it so special is having access from the Friday morning, right through to Sunday midday. It felt like it was our home for the weekend and was so nice to wake up after the wedding, have breakfast and not feel like we were being rushed away. We have had so much feedback from our guests that have all said it was the best wedding they have ever been to and everyone was blown away by the surprise nightclub. We absolutely love St Giles House and it will always have a special place in our hearts.

Location & Contact Details for St Giles House, Wimborne

Wedding Venue Address

Wimborne St. Giles, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 5NA, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Distance from Heathrow Airport 90 miles. Distance from Gatwick Airport 113 miles.

Nearest Town

Wimborne

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M27. Junction 1

Nearest Train Station

Sailsbury

Nearest Airport

Bournemouth
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Describe the best wedding that happened at St Giles House, Wimborne?

Each Wedding has been equally beautiful and all bring different characteristics to the venue. We had someone abseil into their ceremony to the sound of Abba, a roaming band walk all members of the party back to a champagne reception, romance novelesque ceremonies amongst the wild meadows. That's the beauty of St Giles, you have different styles every time.

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

Prioritise what aspects of your day means the most to you - create that list of non-negotiable things for the day and don't settle until you have curated your ideal day.

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

An Acrobatic Air Display was put on by the couple for their Wedding guests as a total surprise. It was outstanding.

Describe St Giles House, Wimborne in 5 adjectives

Historic, Iconic, Exclusive, Striking, Tranquil, Magical and Picturesque (sorry, I know it's more than 5).

Where’s the best photo spot at St Giles House, Wimborne?

In front of the Anteros Statue on the fountain with the house and grounds as the backdrop, or if we're talking golden hour, the bridge by the lake overlooking the house.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at St Giles House, Wimborne?

We have been very lucky to have hosted a number of celebrity guests, but discretion is important to us.

What’s your favourite canapé?

Savoury goats cheesecake, fig compote & bee pollen.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

This is a tough one - it also does depend on what is your favourite midnight munchies. But we love anything from toasties, to Dexters Happy Street Food, Fiery Fox Pizza and can't be forgetting John the Greek.

What is St Giles House, Wimborne most unique feature?

The 18th Century Shell Grotto - you can even use it for smaller ceremonies.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The remarkable restoration project and our award-winning accommodation.
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Special OfferWe are excited to introduce our mid-week wedding experience here at St Giles, with prices starting at £17,000 including VAT. This offers you and all of your guests the opportunity to experience the magic of St Giles and all the luxuries of our weekend offering, on a Monday-Thursday basis in any season. All that’s different is the day of the week, and your drinks package which is now up to you. Corkage isn't included in the mid-week package so you are free to choose whatever option you like; one of our in house drinks packages, or opt to add corkage on to bring along your favourite wines and champagnes.