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Dating from the 13th Century, BridgeHouse Hotel makes a wonderful, intimate place for your wedding arrangements. We are licensed in three of our rooms for all kinds of civil wedding ceremonies, the rooms making an excellent choice to fit most sizes of wedding receptions, the cuisine provided by the Beaminster Brasserie, considered by many to offer some of the best dishes in Dorset.
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In the summer, you can make use of our beautiful walled garden and alfresco dining area. In the winter, (we never close), gather round our roaring inglenook fireplaces, perfect for the smaller more intimate wedding.
'Bridge Exclusive' - your own Country House Party
 Take over the whole hotel and make your wedding truly unique! This intimate country house hotel is the perfect venue to invite up to 100 friends and family to an exclusive weekend wedding party. With 14 ensuite bedrooms, we can accommodate up to 30*.
You and your closest guests can stay overnight, relax and enjoy a welcoming cocktail party, then barbeque or dine in our alfresco brasserie or restaurant. When you book 'Bridge Exclusive' we will provide the Bride and Groom with a Four Poster bedroom of their choice complimentary on their wedding night.
 For guests who are staying with us, the bedrooms are individually designed, blending elegance and country chic with life's modern luxuries - Italian Frette linen, beautiful bathrooms with Molton Brown toiletries, flat screen TVs and wireless internet access.
* for extra guests we can arrange other comfortable accommodation nearby.
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THE GEORGIAN RESTAURANT
with its stone mullioned windows and
Georgian panelling, this historic room is
full of atmosphere, elegance and charm.
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THE GARDEN BRASSERIE
This alfresco eating area is ideal for a
summer wedding. Lunchtime in the
sunshine or in the evening with the
delights of candlelit alfresco dining.
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Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions
Every wedding is different and whatever part you'd like us to play, we are sure we can provide you with what you want for your special day. We have everything on our doorstep: a luxury Aveda hair and beauty salon, an award winning florist, great local musicians, photographers and cake designers.
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THE CEREMONY
Take your marriage vows at BridgeHouse in any of our licensed rooms, or in the famous Mapperton Gardens or Forde Abbey nearby.
Alternatively, you can arrange a church service or blessing at St Mary's Church, Beaminster.
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THE RECEPTION AFTERWARDS
We offer you the most wonderful elegant and charming rooms, with award winning* cuisine, drinks and facilities. Choose a lunchtime reception or one in the evening - the food we serve will be exceptional.
Prepared by our executive Head Chef, who is passionate about the freshest and best quality ingredients. Fish from Cornwall, scallops from Lyme Bay, crab from West Bay, organic meat and vegetables from across the county.
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 * BridgeHouse was awarded Gold in Taste of the West Awards 2010
The Medieval Lounge
Civil Marriage and Civil Partnership Ceremonies
BridgeHouse has been granted a licence for Civil Marriage and Civil Partnership Ceremonies and has 3 rooms registered for holding them.
THE MEDIEVAL LOUNGE A spiritual and intimate room, the ceremony takes place in front of the 13th century inglenook fireplace. Suitable for small ceremonies up to 26 seated guests and very popular for wonderful cosy winter weddings.
THE CONSERVATORY Looking out on our ancient walled garden, a beautiful sunny room with seating for 42 and French doors leading to a patio area with a cream vaulted canopy. You will take your vows at a table dressed in white Italian linen strewn with fresh flowers and trailing ivy.
 THE GEORGIAN RESTAURANTThe ceremony is conducted in front of the original Adam fireplace with candlelight reflecting against the French gilt mirrors adorning the walls. Seats 36.
A GARDEN BLESSING Set under our magical ivory vaulted canopy you can have your blessing enjoying the atmosphere of an outdoor garden ceremony. Your vows are taken under an arch flowing with flowers. Seating for 60.
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