Weddings

Plan your wedding at The Pear at Parley
Rustic Wedding Receptions & Evening Celebrations in Dorset

If you’re looking for a rustic wedding reception venue in Dorset with countryside charm, flexible catering options and space to celebrate properly, welcome to weddings at The Pear at Parley. Our beautifully converted Stables and adjoining marquee provide the perfect setting for relaxed, character filled wedding receptions and evening parties for up to 150 guests. With a warm barn style feel, landscaped grounds and a premium yet welcoming atmosphere, it’s a space designed for memorable celebrations.

Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a large evening party, our team will help you create a wedding celebration that feels personal, comfortable and effortlessly special.

Timeless Weddings In The Dorset Countryside

The Venue

Stables & Marquee

Our wedding hire centres around The Stables, a double glazed, renovated barn style space just outside the main restaurant, together with our marquee area, giving you indoor and covered outdoor flexibility.

You can expect:

Rustic barn character with modern comfort
Bifold doors that open to the grounds in warmer months
Private landscaped garden area, ideal for photography
Heating for colder days
Space for dining, speeches and dancing
Capacity for up to 150 guests
On site parking for guests

Wedding hire is exclusive to your event space, while the main restaurant continues normal service separately.

Venue Hire: From £2000

Enhance your wedding celebration with exclusive access to our private hire garden, thoughtfully designed as an extension of The Stables. Landscaped with elegant planting, comfortable seating and lawn games, it provides a relaxed outdoor setting for guests to gather, socialise and enjoy the countryside atmosphere throughout the day.

Positioned away from the main restaurant gardens, the space offers added privacy while creating a beautiful backdrop for wedding photographs, welcome drinks, canapés and evening celebrations. It's the perfect finishing touch to a wedding that feels both intimate and unforgettable.

Private Garden

Food Options

For wedding breakfasts and sit down meals, we offer tailored set menus, cooked to order by our head chef and his team. Our experienced chefs have designed hundreds of menus for events, and can tailor to any dietary requirements you or someone in your party may have.
Maximum Capacity: 50 people
Cost: From £24.50 per person
Our premium buffet caters to everyone, with a variety of favourites including lamb sliders, beef wellington and BBQ chicken skewers. Your buffet starts with a selection of freshly made canapes before hot food is delivered and guests are invited to help themselves.
Maximum Capacity: 60 people
Cost: £32.50 per person
The Stables is equipped with its own custom built Gozney oven, which we use to make our signature flatbreads throughout the Summer. For casual dining, this can be made available to your party on request.
Maximum Capacity: 60 people
Cost: From £18.95 per person
Our catering partners, Scout & Hunter work with us to ensure your event transitions seamlessly throughout the day. Offering a huge selection of food, from hog roasts to grazing tables, they're our preferred catering partners to serve food into the evening.
Maximum Capacity: 100 people
Cost: From £15 per person
Additional extras such as Canapés, Bespoke Cakes, Sweet Stations, Petit Fours and/or Coffee service can be available upon request.
Bespoke pricing.

Our Trusted Wedding Partners

Middleman Entertainment

LIVE MUSIC, DJS & PERFORMERS

Middleman Entertainment curate exceptional live music, DJs and performers to elevate your wedding celebration. From elegant acoustic sets to high energy evening DJs and unique performers such as fire dancers, they source entertainment that creates atmosphere and lasting memories.
Midas

WINE & PROSECCO

Midas provide bespoke Prosecco and wine packages tailored to your celebration, with the opportunity to enjoy tastings prior to your wedding day. Their team can thoughtfully pair wines with your chosen menu, ensuring every course is complemented perfectly.
Ferndown Florist

BOUQUETS, CENTREPIECES & VENUE FLOWERS

Ferndown Florist create beautiful, locally made bouquets, centrepieces and venue floral installations. Their handcrafted designs bring warmth and elegance to The Stables and marquee, enhancing the rustic setting with seasonal blooms and refined detail.
Millard Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY

Millard Photography is a local photographer capturing natural, timeless wedding imagery. Familiar with The Pear at Parley’s landscaped grounds and light, they document your day with a relaxed yet polished approach, preserving every meaningful moment.
Maroux

DRAPING & TABLE STYLING

Maroux specialise in bespoke draping, table styling and statement feature designs. Their elegant installations transform The Stables and marquee into a personalised wedding setting, adding texture, softness and refined visual impact.
Emara Social

VIDEO CONTENT CREATION

Emara Social provide discreet, professional video content creation, capturing the atmosphere and emotion of your day in a modern, shareable format. Perfect for couples who wish to relive and share their celebration through beautifully edited content.

A Full Day Wedding Celebration at The Pear at Parley

Example Agenda

From your first glass of champagne to the final song of the evening, a wedding at The Pear at Parley is designed to flow effortlessly from refined daytime dining into a vibrant evening celebration.

Below is an example of how your wedding celebration could look.

Guests arrive at The Stables and marquee and are welcomed with drinks while the bride and groom capture photographs across our countryside grounds. During this time, guests are entertained and well looked after, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable start to the celebration.

1pm – Guest Arrival & Couple Photos

A beautifully presented wedding breakfast is served, whether a set menu, sharing feast or bespoke dining experience. Speeches follow, with the space set elegantly for relaxed but refined dining.

2:00-2:30pm – Wedding Breakfast

5:00pm – Live Music Setup

Live musicians arrive and begin setting the tone for the evening celebration, gently transitioning the atmosphere from daytime elegance to something more vibrant.

6:00pm – Evening Guest Arrival

Additional guests join the celebration. Canapés are served alongside Scout & Hunter grazing boards, creating a sociable and welcoming transition into the evening.

Live music continues, with optional performers such as acoustic sets or speciality acts enhancing the experience and building momentum as the evening unfolds.

Evening Entertainment & Performers

A late evening hog roast or bespoke evening food option is served, ensuring guests remain well catered for as the celebration continues.

8:00pm – Hog Roast or Evening Food

A professional DJ takes over, keeping the dance floor alive throughout the evening, with your wedding celebration closing in style.

Music Until 11:30pm