Weddings at Bryanston Senior School and Bryanston Prep

Bryanston School and Bryanston Prep are nestled in stunning grounds just outside the charming market town of Blandford Forum, Dorset. We offer an exclusive wedding venue, with picturesque countryside and classic surroundings providing an idyllic backdrop for your special day.

Our focus is on making your wedding truly memorable. From intimate gatherings to larger celebrations, couples enjoy exclusive use of the grounds and houses, supported by a dedicated Wedding Planner who is with you every step of the way.

With multiple spaces available for every part of your day and a team committed to fulfilling your wishes, your experience will be relaxed, personalised, and unforgettable.

Ceremony

The School Church, St. Martin’s is set in the beautiful grounds of the Senior School with views of the river stour in the distance. The Church is a short distance from your wedding venue, and you can choose to drive or walk through the woodlands.

You also have the option of a civil ceremony at our Prep School, which is a smaller venue, but here you have the option to get married in the grounds or in our drawing room which seats 70 guests.

Terraces

Both our terraces offer stunning views across the grounds and the perfect setting for your drink’s reception. Allowing guests the chance to celebrate your special day whilst being outside and enjoying the sunshine.

Marquees

You have the option to hire in a marquee at both sites. You will not be disappointed with the spaces allocated for a marquee and you could choose from a traditional marquee to a tipi.

Our venues

We have the most elegant rooms across both sites that will suit all your requirements for your magical day, from your drink’s reception to the wedding breakfast to celebrating with friends and family in the evening!

The State Rooms – Cowley

The State Rooms - Dorchester

Under the dome

The Drawing Rooms – Fitzwilliam and Portman

With views over the grounds and steps out to the terrace, this room is a lovely setting for your wedding breakfast with a maximum capacity of 112. Alternatively, this room could be used for your reception drinks or party room with a maximum capacity of 200.

Once the ballroom to the Portman Family this stunning room with views over the grounds makes the perfect venue to party the night away with friends and family with a maximum capacity of 220.

The main hallway runs through the heart of the school and is a stunning venue to welcome your guests. This space is perfect for your drink’s reception or for the smaller wedding you may choose to party under the dome, this space holds a maximum of 150 for drinks and 120 for dancing.

These joining rooms are intimate and light and are at our Prep School in Durweston. They are the perfect setting for those smaller weddings. The Fitzwilliam room can seat a maximum of 48 guests for your wedding breakfast or 100 standing. The Portman room has a maximum capacity of 50 standing.