On the lookout for the most magical wedding venue? Searching for the perfect place to say ‘I do’? St Giles House is a captivating family home in Dorset, with a history stemming back to the 17th Century. With more than 5,500 acres of stunning grounds including a serpentine lake, you can invite as many guests as you like when you book your private wedding garden hire with St Giles House.
ST GILES HOUSE IS TOP OF THE WISH LIST FOR WEDDING GARDEN HIRE
Nestled in the heart of the countryside in East Dorset, is a venue like no other. St Giles House resides just south of Cranborne Chase and near to the River Allen. Its unrivalled location will make you feel as though you have been whisked away from real life and into your very own fairytale. Choosing St Giles House’s private wedding garden hire will ensure that you have an unforgettable day and create enchanting memories to last a lifetime.
Whether you are hoping for something intimate with your closest family and friends or are looking to invite lots of guests to your wedding ceremony, St Giles House can cater to your every need. Providing that you sign the register indoors, you can spend the rest of your ceremony enjoying your private wedding garden hire beneath the clouds and in the company of nature.
LET NATURE BE YOUR MUSE WITH OUR PRIVATE GARDEN WEDDING HIRE
From the moment you are pronounced man and wife, you can step outside into the idyllic grounds for your wedding photographer to capture each precious moment. Choosing St Giles House’s wedding garden hire will ensure you have a family album full of gorgeous photographs from your big day with our stunning location for the most picturesque backdrop.
Whether your special day will be in the springtime or the glorious sunshine in the summer months, as the evening draws in, you will be able to share your first dance together under the stars and in the presence of the remarkable St Giles House – an experience to be treasured forever.
What’s more, when you choose our marquee and private wedding garden hire, you will be able to invite as many guests as you like to your evening celebrations.
ST GILES HOUSE AND ITS BREATH-TAKING FEATURES
In addition to selecting our Georgian Country House and private wedding garden hire for your special date, you can choose where to say your vows. For wedding parties featuring 20 guests to an invite list of 120, we have an option which caters for the desires of all brides and grooms.
Below are the places where you can choose to marry before toasting your marriage in our parkland with your private garden wedding hire:
- Any of the principal rooms in the house, each of which is adorned with old master paintings and fireplaces
- Our 18th Century grotto
- Wimborne St. Giles Church
From a traditional and spiritual ceremony in the church to an intimate service in the grotto built in the 18th century using shells brought back to England from the Caribbean, your day will be unique. Furthermore, the decor in your ceremony venue and the marquee, as part of your private garden wedding hire package, will be tailored to your every request.
Every precious detail of your bespoke wedding package will be catered for, and our staff will do their utmost to ensure that your ceremony and private garden hire celebrations are personalised to all your hopes and dreams.
THE BEAUTY OF ST GILES HOUSE
St Giles House has come a long way to what it is today. The First Earl of Shaftesbury was born in Wimborne St Giles and on March 19th 1650, he wrote in his diary, “I laid the first stone of my house at St Giles”. Furthermore, it is possible that a pre-existing home was incorporated into the new one.
Since then, St Giles House built upon its rich history, until it fell into a state of disrepair. Following the Second World War, St Giles House was listed on the English Heritage “Buildings at Risk” register. In 2010, we began the five-year restoration plan to bring our beautiful home back to life. We are delighted to reveal that our restoration project has won St Giles House many awards including the 2015 Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Award for Building Conservation.
While we are putting the finishing touches to our accommodation this year, today St Giles House is a charming venue with private wedding garden hire like no other.
WHY ST GILES HOUSE IS A DREAM MATCH FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY
Every bride and groom can look forward to an exceptional wedding ceremony and celebration here at St Giles House in Dorset. From an intimate service in the church to a sophisticated affair in one of the principal rooms, our Georgian House will exceed all your dreams and expectations for your big day. What’s more, opting for our private wedding garden hire for your family photographs and evening celebrations will mean you can invite every single person on your guest list.
So whether you are planning a grand celebration or hoping to share the happy occasion with a long list of loved ones, make all your hopes and dreams come true with our wedding garden hire and enjoy dancing under the stars for the very first time as a married couple.
In addition to weddings, you can take advantage of our house and private garden hire for any special event. In the past we have hosted the following occasions for both businesses and individuals:
- Corporate dinners and workshops
- Photography and art exhibitions
- Big birthdays
- Anniversaries and many more!
Whatever your reason for raising a toast, our beautiful rooms coupled with our gorgeous grounds and private garden hire is the number one choice for your event.
CONTACT
If you would like to book the St Giles House and its beautiful gardens for the happiest day of your life, contact the team on 01725 517 214 or email office@shaftesburyestates.com to discuss our private wedding garden hire today.