Awards

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Award winning
wedding venue in Dorset

The Italian Villa in Poole, Dorset, is an award-winning wedding and events venue on the south coast, offering a romantic setting for ceremonies, receptions, and celebrations. Nestled within the stunning Compton Acres, one of the UK’s most beautiful gardens, it provides a picture-perfect backdrop for your special day.

Renowned for its elegant spaces, breathtaking views, and exceptional service, The Italian Villa has received numerous awards that reflect the team’s dedication to excellence and attention to detail. For couples searching for a luxury wedding venue in Dorset or a unique events space near Bournemouth, The Italian Villa is the perfect choice to create unforgettable memories.

Our award-winning journey

Our awards over recent years reflect the passion, care and attention to detail that goes into every celebration at The Italian Villa. From being named Luxury Event Venue of the Year Dorset, South England Prestige Awards 2025, Wedding Venue of the Year, Dorset Tourism Awards 2026, to Highly Commended for Wedding Venue (South West), The Wedding Industry Awards 2026, we’re proud to have been recognised among some of the region’s leading wedding venues. We’ve also received Bridebook Silver Awards in recognition of our five-star couple ratings, reflecting the experiences of the couples who have celebrated their weddings with us

These accolades are about more than beautiful surroundings and memorable celebrations. They recognise the people, businesses and values behind every wedding we host, from our dedicated team and trusted local partners to our commitment to creating thoughtful and sustainable events. We’re proud to play a part in Dorset’s thriving wedding and hospitality community, supporting local businesses wherever possible and continually looking for ways to make a positive difference.

The most perfect wedding day...

"We cannot thank you enough for the most perfect wedding day. From start to finish you guys have been amazing & we are so lucky!

Thank you so much again for everything. We wish we could do it all over again. We cant wait to visit!"

– Abi & Jake

I cannot thank them enough...

"I could not recommend the Italian Villa and all of their staff enough. Thanks to them we had the most incredible wedding day in August, it was everything we could have ever dreamed of and more. The attention to detail was unmatched and nothing was too much trouble, they helped bring my vision to life and I cannot thank them enough. The food and drinks were amazing, every single guest could not fault it and said it was some of the best food they’d ever had at a wedding. I will forever be grateful to them for making our day so special and for being there for us every step of the way both through the planning process and on the day."

– Jasmine & Max

A little slice of Italy here in the UK
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