Luxury Wedding & Event Planner · Dorset
Wedding Planner in
Dorset
The dramatic Jurassic Coast, rolling green hills and romantic manor houses steeped in history — Dorset is one of the most beautiful and characterful wedding counties in England.
We plan luxury weddings and private events across Dorset — from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and the sweeping sands of Studland to the honey-stone abbey town of Sherborne and the rolling countryside of Thomas Hardy's Wessex. Few counties offer such range: clifftop ceremonies above the sea, candlelit dinners in ancient manor houses, and marquee weekends in private valley gardens.
Dorset rewards couples who want their wedding to feel like an escape. Many of our clients bring guests down for a long weekend, and we know how to choreograph it beautifully — the welcome dinner, the ceremony, the coastal walk and the lazy farewell brunch — drawing on a trusted network of the region's finest florists, caterers, photographers and entertainers.
From a coastal celebration near Lulworth to an exclusive-use weekend at a historic Dorset estate, we bring the suppliers, the relationships and the calm to deliver a flawless day.
How We Can Help
Our Wedding Planning Services in Dorset
Whether you'd like us to plan every last detail or simply take the reins for the final weeks, there is a service to suit your wedding.
Full Wedding Planning→
End-to-end management, from the first idea to the final dance.
Partial Wedding Planning→
Expert support that picks up exactly where you need it.
On-the-Day Coordination→
A calm, capable team running your day behind the scenes.
Wedding Styling & Design→
Considered styling that brings your vision to life.
Why E&M
Why Couples Choose E&M in Dorset
Locally based, deeply connected
Based in Minsterworth, Gloucestershire, we plan luxury weddings across Dorset and the surrounding area. We know the venues, the suppliers and the back-roads intimately.
A little black book that opens doors
Years of relationships with the region's finest florists, caterers, photographers and entertainers — and the trust to call in favours when it matters.
Calm, obsessive attention to detail
We manage the hundreds of small decisions that quietly make or break a day, so you and your family can simply be present.
Bespoke, never off-the-shelf
Every wedding is designed around you. No templates, no packages to squeeze into — just a day that feels unmistakably yours.
The Process
How We Plan Your Dorset Wedding
01
Complimentary consultation
We start with a relaxed conversation about your vision, your guest list and your budget — no obligation, ever.
02
Design & budget
We shape a considered creative direction and a realistic, transparent budget you can trust.
03
Supplier curation
We assemble and manage a team of suppliers we know and trust, matched to your style and spend.
04
Flawless delivery
In the final weeks we build a minute-by-minute plan and run the day on-site, so everything simply happens.
Venues We Love
Notable Dorset Wedding & Event Venues
Lulworth Castle
Seventeenth-century castle and parkland near the Jurassic Coast
Athelhampton House
Tudor manor and celebrated gardens near Dorchester
The Pig on the Beach
Coastal country-house hotel at Studland
Mapperton House
Jacobean manor and Italianate gardens near Beaminster
Kingston Maurward
Georgian mansion and lakeside gardens near Dorchester
Kind Words
What Our Couples Say
Read what our couples say
"The day ran seamlessly, even with intermittent rain at our garden wedding — Ethan and his team moved everything inside as needed and made sure we felt relaxed enough to enjoy it all. If you're thinking of hiring E&M, I promise you will not regret it."
— Juliette
"They went above and beyond to work within our budget without ever compromising on quality or elegance. On the day, their coordination was seamless and their attention to detail unmatched — exceptional value for money."
— Jean
"Exceptional service. Unique contemporary ideas. Supportive throughout, efficient, and with a real personal touch. Highly recommended."
— Hayley
Questions
Dorset Wedding Planning FAQs
Do you plan weddings throughout Dorset?
Yes. We're based in Minsterworth, Gloucestershire and plan luxury weddings and events right across Dorset and the surrounding area, including Dorchester, Sherborne, Bridport and beyond.
How much does a wedding planner in Dorset cost?
We charge clear fixed prices wherever your wedding is: Full Wedding Planning £1,995, Partial Wedding Planning £995 and Wedding Day Coordination £495, with styling and sourcing services from £295. Your initial consultation is free, and anything beyond the package scope is priced separately and agreed in writing.
When should we book a planner for our Dorset wedding?
As early as you can — ideally 12–18 months ahead for full planning. That said, we regularly take on shorter timelines and on-the-day coordination just weeks before the date, so do get in touch whatever your timeframe.
Do you work with our chosen Dorset venue?
Absolutely. Whether you've already booked a venue or would like help finding the perfect one, we work seamlessly with venues across Dorset and have strong relationships with many of them.
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Surrounding Towns & Villages
Planning Something in Dorset?
Tell us your vision and we'll be in touch within 24 hours. Initial consultations are always complimentary and entirely without obligation.