Dog friendly wedding venues
celebrate your special day with your pooch by your side
Check out our pick of paw-fect dog friendly wedding venues where you can enjoy your special day with your V.I.P. (Very Important Pooch) right by your side. We’ve rounded up several incredible venues where your dog can walk you up the aisle, be your ring bearer or even join you for the first dance. We don’t know about you, but we couldn’t be more thrilled at the thought of dogs at weddings. Who better to break the ice than a cute-as-can-be furry friend? Just scope out a cosy corner for them to retreat to when the attention gets too much.
RETREAT EAST
Set amongst idyllic Suffolk countryside, if a private wedding venue surrounded by nature is what you’re looking for, you will love Retreat East. Your day – or days, if you’d like the celebrations to last a little longer – can be completely tailored to your desires.
The beautiful Farmhouse garden temple is licensed for weddings. Walk up the lavender-lined aisle while your guests sit beneath the beautifully scented fruit trees. Alternatively, the Great Barn is a stunning space at the heart of Retreat East and is perfect for wedding feasts. It can also be adapted for a ceremony if you’d prefer to be indoors.
Home to twenty-three luxury barns and cottages (most of which are dog friendly), there’s plenty of space for guests to stay over. No one wants to head home and miss out on the last dance of day.
GRAND GET-TOGETHERS
Located in the pretty North Yorkshire village of Sherborne, Grand-Get-Togethers is the ultimate blank canvas for your DIY wedding. The beautifully landscaped garden adjoins a 10-acre park surrounded by established plantations. With exclusive use of the grounds and facilities, you can let your imagination run wild!
The licensed outdoor garden gazebo or beautiful courtyard room are the perfect dog friendly wedding venues for ceremonies of up to 60. And from traditional marquees to impressive tipis, Molly and her team are happy to point you in the best direction for tent hire, flowers, caterers and other expert local suppliers.
For guests who want to stay over, Grand Get-Togethers has the capacity to sleep 46 in total across three properties, with the option for more to camp in the parkland. Check out Westfield Granary. It has the loveliest dog friendly bridal suite.
EIN CYNEFIN
With positively picture-perfect grounds, if ever there was a North Wales home that lends itself to a glorious summer wedding celebration, it’s Ein Cynefin. The tiered lawns are the perfect size for a marquee or two, or even a small stage if you want to ask your favourite band to play.
That said, if it’s a more intimate gathering that you have in mind, the grand entrance hallway provides a spectacular backdrop for a drinks reception or a special sit-down dinner. You’re welcome to book a pianist to accompany the event on Ein Cynefin’s baby grand piano.
There are multiple beautiful churches in the area for you to hold the formal part of your day before heading back to this stunning country house for the party. And having held her own wedding at the house, owner Angharad, can definitely offer a tip or two on how to make the day an incredibly special one.
POLURRIAN ON THE LIZARD
One for the beach lovers, Polurrian on the Lizard is an award-winning wedding venue where you can say ‘I Do’ in a spectacular clifftop setting in Cornwall. This historic hotel offers you the space, facilities and freedom to create an unforgettable day – or days! And four-legged friends couldn’t be more welcome to stay over and attend – bowls, blankets and treats will be waiting for them upon arrival.
Whether you want to hire the whole hotel and its 41 bedrooms and 12 acres for the exclusive use of your guests, or instead choose one of the smaller spaces (the restaurant has stunning, panoramic views over the Atlantic) for a cosier celebration, you can be assured of the most beautiful backdrop for your photographs.
EAGLE BRAE
Eagle Brae is a truly magical venue for a small, relaxed Highland wedding. The ten luxury cabins are easy to get to yet tucked away on a remote hillside within easy reach of Inverness. A top choice for nature lovers, your special day will be surrounded by magnificent scenery, roaming deer and an abundance of wildlife. What a backdrop for your wedding pictures!
When your feet are tired from too much dancing, you can escape to your chosen cabin. Parus is possibly the most romantic cabin, as its elevated position offers some of the best views. Tringa faces away from all the other cabins, giving you some extra privacy. While the south-facing Sylvia sits near a local rutting ground for stags. All ten cabins have one thing in common, they’re dog friendly, meaning wedding guests can bring their pooches too.
THE LYGON ARMS
Plan your quintessential Cotswold wedding at The Lygon Arms. This 16th century venue is positively brimming with period features, providing a swoon-worthy setting for any size party … four-legged guests, too.
An array of rooms ranging from intimate to spacious means a variety of weddings can be catered for. Dine in style in the Oliver Cromwell room or celebrate with a cocktail party in one of the many traditional lounges, the choice is yours. Open roaring fires, honeyed stone and wood panelled walls are just some of the ways the scene is set for your romantic Cotswold wedding. And there’s plenty of cosy corners for canines to snuggle up if it all gets too much for them.
All the dog friendly rooms come with a bed, treats and bowls for your four-legged friend making packing for your big day a touch less stressful.
