Your wedding is about YOU and what you want your wedding to look and feel like. No two weddings at Came are ever the same. Our team is not just a collection of people – we are a family. We are small enough to care, yet collectively we have decades of experience in weddings, hospitality and hosting.
Came is a family home and has been in Rags’ family since it was built in 1754. The history of the house is incredibly interesting and Rags can't wait to talk to you about anything you would like to know during your stay.
Your wedding is about YOU and what you want your wedding to look and feel like. No two weddings at Came are ever the same. Our team is not just a collection of people – we are a family. We are small enough to care yet collectively we have decades of experience in weddings, hospitality and hosting.
Came is a family home and has been in Rags’ family since it was built in 1754. The history of the house is incredibly interesting and Rags can't wait to talk to you about anything you would like to know during your stay.
Melanie is our Senior Wedding Manager and the owner of Bellissimo Weddings, an award-winning local business specialising in wedding planning and venue management. Since 2008, she has been creating and coordinating weddings, earning a reputation as one of the South’s leading Wedding Planners. Melanie first worked with Came in a consultancy role to help launch the venue, and has been an integral part of our team ever since, overseeing weddings with her expertise and care.
Danielle is our Wedding Manager and has been part of the Came wedding journey since the very beginning. Since joining Bellissimo Weddings in 2016, she has had extensive experience in planning and delivering weddings with precision and care. Danielle has been closely involved with Came House throughout this time, curating each celebration to the finest detail so that every wedding feels truly personal and memorable.
Rags and George live at Came and welcome you and your loved ones with open arms. You are invited to treat their home as yours for your wedding weekend. You might even find them making you breakfast during your stay!
Our treasured House Manager. You will meet Ju on Friday when you arrive and she will be with you throughout your weekend. Ju is a hugely integral part of Came and our weddings and you will see her friendly face throughout your stay.
Our “Everything Man”. You will see him throughout your weekend. From greeting you and your guests on arrival and helping with luggage, to assisting Melanie and Danielle with everything they need on your wedding day, Skinner is your man and nothing is too much trouble for him.
Folio Creative
Folio Creative
Danielle, Melanie, Rags, Ju, George, Skinner
Dougal is our resident weeping beech tree. He is such an important part of the gardens here at Came and couples have a real love for him. Here are some facts about Dougal and how you can incorporate your love of Dougal into your wedding.
You can tell all the seasons of the year by his little habitat..first the snowdrops, then the primroses and then he buds up and bursts into the lime green canopy that darkens during the summer before shedding his leaves in the autumn.
He is a weeping beech, and was planted c1890
Dougal used to be taller but was struck by lightening when the current owner’s mother was a child.
Dougal is one of the largest of his kind in the country
Named Dougal after the dog with the long hair in The Magic Roundabout – every great tree has to have a name – right?!
We've compiled some of our featured weddings, so you can see a full collection of photos from a wedding day. Be inspired by these galleries below for your quintessential Dorset countryside wedding.
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“We could not have pictured a better venue for our dream wedding. Thank you so much to everyone at Came House for being so helpful, friendly, attentive, and welcoming. It could not have been a more perfect weekend- what a blissful start to married life!”
– Mr & Mrs Davenport
Dominique BaderPhotography
“Thank you everyone at Came House for making our wedding day super special! We had such an amazing time- our dream wedding truly came true! The staff were all fantastic- super supportive, friendly, helpful, very accommodating and they made us feel so relaxed. All our guests said what a beautiful venue and setting to have a wedding. It was the PERFECT weekend! We can cherish the wonderful memories.”
– Mr & Mrs McLaren
“Wow! What can we say! Came is the dream venue- it was an honor to get married there. There are some people and places which leave the biggest print on your heart. Came House will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. Thank you Rags, George, Melanie, Ju and the whole team for making our day everything we’ve ever dreamt of.”
– Jazmine & Louie
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Ceremony capacity outside:
165
Ceremony capacity inside:
Your Choice of Styling
dog friendly
Easy access from London
Fresh breakfasts provided both mornings
Stunning
hire weekend retreat
180
Dining Capacity:
Bespoke made traditional marquee included with luxury toilets
Exclusive
landscaped gardens for drinks reception and photos
Accommodation for up to 32
set over 14 luxury bedrooms
Unique, historic Orangery
for elegant ceremonies
Unlimited Ceremony capacity outside