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Price: £1,950 – £4,220
Guests: 42
Bedrooms: 3
Deals available: 1
Limited-Time Offers & Deals (1)
Description
Description
Nestled in a secluded valley between Luddesdown and Holly Hill, The Lost Village of Dode is a unique and enchanting wedding venue steeped in history. Once an unloved Norman church built over 900 years ago, this beautifully restored medieval treasure is the only remnant of the now 'lost' village of Dode—a setting like no other for your special day. Perfect for couples seeking an intimate and romantic celebration, Dode accommodates up to 40 of your closest family and friends. Whether you envision an indoor Civil Ceremony, Partnership, or Renewal of Vows in the candlelit church or an outdoor Blessing or Pagan Handfasting Ceremony in the ancient Stone Circle, Dode is a place where love stories truly come to life. After your ceremony, enjoy the stunning grounds for your photos, drinks, and canapés before hosting a memorable reception. We work with expert caterers to offer options from medieval banquets to hog roasts, grazing tables, or afternoon teas—all tailored to your preferences and dietary needs. Add a magical touch to your day with unique extras like an owl delivering your rings, cuddly alpacas, or a bubble send-off. For couples seeking a multi-day experience, on-site award-winning self-catering cottages are available, making Dode the perfect retreat for your wedding celebration. We’re dog-friendly too, so your furry friends are welcome to join the festivities. At The Lost Village of Dode, we offer both bespoke weddings and thoughtfully designed packages, ensuring your day is exactly as you’ve imagined. With no hidden charges or corkage fees, you can relax and enjoy every moment. Discover a magical, relaxed, and truly unique wedding venue in the heart of the Kent countryside—contact us to begin your journey today. No hidden charges and no corkage charge either!
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Becky Bosman
We’d love for you to experience Dode in person. We have viewing appointments which you can book via our calendar here -
https://tave.com/dodevillage/schedule/initial-viewing
We also have a Wedding Showcase event coming up soon on Sunday 1st June which is a great opportunity to visit and see the venue styled and meet some of our hand picked suppliers. This can be booked via this link: WEDDING SHOWCASE 1ST JUNE
We look forward to hearing from you soon and would be honoured to be part of your l
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1999
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Overview of The Lost Village Of Dode
Wedding Venue Type
Historic intimate
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
42
Reception Capacity
42
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
3
Sleeps No. of People
6
Bridal Suite
Standard Room
Pricing for The Lost Village Of Dode
Pricing for The Lost Village Of Dode
What's Included?
Furniture included
Exclusive use
Guest accommodation included
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Say ‘I do’ in the way that’s perfect for you, with either a marriage, civil ceremony or a blessing, all available either within the Church or Stone Circle outside. Ceremonies available Monday-Saturday.
pet-friendly ~ customised packages to suit your needs ~ live streaming available
- Exclusive use & allocated parking for wedding party & suppliers
- Ceremony Coordinator plus on the day support with Dode staff
- If you are holding a Civil Ceremony with us we will book your wedding date with Kent County Council
- The venue lit and set off by natural flames and candles, use of tables, benches
- An opportunity to book our superb on-site Cottages (subject to availability).
- A planning meeting booked in with you 1 month prior to you wedding date
- Cake table
- Use of catering area for caterers
- Power & Water
- Heating
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- AAlex & Christine14/08/2025Our hearts will forever be at Dode...Our hearts will forever be at Dode...We had the most magical wedding day in the perfect venue. Our hearts will forever be at Dode. The day was perfect, and we are so grateful to you, Paul and Doug for making it so special. We feel very privileged indeed to have been able to get married in such a unique place, and our guests were blown away by the setting. Please pass on our thanks to Paul, who was so helpful on the day, and brought good cheer and warmth. We had the most magical wedding day in the perfect venue. Our hearts will forever be at Dode. The day was perfect, and we are so grateful to you, Paul and Doug for making it so special. We feel very privileged indeed to have been able to get married in such a unique place, and our guests were blown away by the setting. Please pass on our thanks to Paul, who was so helpful on the day, and brought good cheer and warmth.
- JJillian & Martin14/08/2025Still in a happy bubble....Still in a happy bubble....We are still very much in a happy bubble after Sundays ceremony. To put into words and express what the day meant to us all is almost impossible. The service was just beautiful. We felt that both the church & Paul had us all caught in its spell, with The peace, the history and the very essence of Dode. We've truly never seen so many of our friends moved by the beauty of the day. We had always hoped that the day would engulf us as a family and our treasured friends. We are still very much in a happy bubble after Sundays ceremony. To put into words and express what the day meant to us all is almost impossible. The service was just beautiful. We felt that both the church & Paul had us all caught in its spell, with The peace, the history and the very essence of Dode. We've truly never seen so many of our friends moved by the beauty of the day. We had always hoped that the day would engulf us as a family and our treasured friends.
- SSamantha & Alan27/06/2025The most unique experience....The most unique experience....We just wanted to pass on our heartfelt thanks for everything you have done in the build up to what was the most amazing day. Your attention to detail and the seamless orchestration of events made the celebration truly unforgettable for us both and we will be forever grateful. Please can you pass on our sincere thanks to Paul, he was absolutely awesome throughout the whole day and the Handfasting ceremony was just the most unique experience that simply topped it off. We just wanted to pass on our heartfelt thanks for everything you have done in the build up to what was the most amazing day. Your attention to detail and the seamless orchestration of events made the celebration truly unforgettable for us both and we will be forever grateful. Please can you pass on our sincere thanks to Paul, he was absolutely awesome throughout the whole day and the Handfasting ceremony was just the most unique experience that simply topped it off.
- LLucy & Jack18/05/2025Just a Perfect Day - Glad That We Spent It With You!Just a Perfect Day - Glad That We Spent It With You!We knew immediately on the day we visited Dode that it would be the perfect place for our wedding venue. There's something special about Dode that we instantly fell in love with. Communications with Becky (our Ceremony Coordinator) were timely and informative and the list she provided of 'prefered' suppliers from our Photographer (Matt James), Florist (Moody Blooms), Drinks Van (Double Bubble), Musicians (Sandra & Paul) and the most amazing grazing platter (Prinsa's Celebrations) all proved to be top tier! and being able to organise all of this amongst these 'friends of Dode' made the whole process hassle free! We wanted a small and intimate celebration (16 guests) and we couldn't have wished for a more beautiful day, Paul & Matt were our hosts and they did an outstanding job, really making us and our guests feel relaxed and welcomed. We'll be returning to Dode (in 1 year & 1 days time) to renew our handfasting vows, and I'm sure that it'll feel like visiting an old friend. Dode will always have a special place in our hearts and we can't thank everyone involved enough for the magic they brought to our day! Lucy & JackWe knew immediately on the day we visited Dode that it would be the perfect place for our wedding venue. There's something special about Dode that we instantly fell in love with. Communications with Becky (our Ceremony Coordinator) were timely and informative and the list she provided of 'prefered' suppliers from our Photographer (Matt James), Florist (Moody Blooms), Drinks Van (Double Bubble), Musicians (Sandra & Paul) and the most amazing grazing platter (Prinsa's Celebrations) all proved to be top tier! and being able to organise all of this amongst these 'friends of Dode' made the whole process hassle free! We wanted a small and intimate celebration (16 guests) and we couldn't have wished for a more beautiful day, Paul & Matt were our hosts and they did an outstanding job, really making us and our guests feel relaxed and welcomed. We'll be returning to Dode (in 1 year & 1 days time) to renew our handfasting vows, and I'm sure that it'll feel like visiting an old friend. Dode will always have a special place in our hearts and we can't thank everyone involved enough for the magic they brought to our day! Lucy & Jack
- HHelen & Mike11/05/2025Beautiful Handfasting Beautiful HandfastingWhat can I say about The Lost Village of Dode? It's an absolutely perfect place to celebrate and we are so glad that we chose it for our handfasting. The venue just exudes an aura that everyone who came felt, and with Paul, the celebrant adding his own style it was such a magical day. Everyone was so helpful and the sun even came out! If you are looking to make a forever memory then this is the place to do it. Fantastic and thank you so much.What can I say about The Lost Village of Dode? It's an absolutely perfect place to celebrate and we are so glad that we chose it for our handfasting. The venue just exudes an aura that everyone who came felt, and with Paul, the celebrant adding his own style it was such a magical day. Everyone was so helpful and the sun even came out! If you are looking to make a forever memory then this is the place to do it. Fantastic and thank you so much.
- EEma & Simon07/05/2025Our wedding day was incredibleOur wedding day was incredibleWe wanted to write you a quick thank you email. Our wedding day was incredible and everything worked out perfectly! We couldn’t be happier with our stay at the cottages and also with the venue and surrounding area. All of our guests were blown away with the space and felt that it was just perfect for intimate weddings! I would also like to thank Paul for helping us with our music and officiating our handfasting, it was the most beautiful and unbelievable moment of my life.We wanted to write you a quick thank you email. Our wedding day was incredible and everything worked out perfectly! We couldn’t be happier with our stay at the cottages and also with the venue and surrounding area. All of our guests were blown away with the space and felt that it was just perfect for intimate weddings! I would also like to thank Paul for helping us with our music and officiating our handfasting, it was the most beautiful and unbelievable moment of my life.
- CCharlie & Mike26/03/2025Incredibly special and authentic....Incredibly special and authentic....We just wanted to say a massive thank you to the whole team at The Lost Village of Dode for making our whole wedding experience so incredibly special and authentic as we had hoped. From start to finish, everything was perfect, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the love and care you all put into our celebration. We just wanted to say a massive thank you to the whole team at The Lost Village of Dode for making our whole wedding experience so incredibly special and authentic as we had hoped. From start to finish, everything was perfect, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the love and care you all put into our celebration.
- SSammie & Asa26/03/2025An Amazing Wedding DayAn Amazing Wedding DayI just wanted to say thank you so much for an amazing wedding that we had, everyone was blown away by Dode, please could you also thank Paul for us. We honestly had the most amazing day, Dode is just absolutely beautiful, so thank you very much from Asa and myself. Regards Sammie and AsaI just wanted to say thank you so much for an amazing wedding that we had, everyone was blown away by Dode, please could you also thank Paul for us. We honestly had the most amazing day, Dode is just absolutely beautiful, so thank you very much from Asa and myself. Regards Sammie and Asa
- CCharlie & Mike20/01/2025Authentic and Natural Wedding ExperienceAuthentic and Natural Wedding ExperienceWe just wanted to say a massive thank you to the whole team at The Lost Village of Dode for making our whole wedding experience so incredibly special and authentic as we had hoped. From start to finish, everything was perfect, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the love and care you all put into our celebration. A special mention must go to Paul, who was absolutely amazing. He performed our handfasting ceremony, which was so meaningful to both of us and something we will treasure forever. His warmth and energy made the moment even more magical. We were also blown away by Matt, who went above and beyond in ways we could never have expected. He wasn’t just our photographer, but also our go-to person throughout the whole day. From the moment we arrived, Matt was there, calm and reassuring, especially before the ceremony. His support helped ease any nerves we had, and he ensured that everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Plus, his friendly, approachable manner made him a real joy to have around—our guests loved him, and we’ve already seen some incredible photos! And of course, we can’t thank Becky enough for all of her hard work and guidance throughout the entire year. From the moment we met her in January, she was a constant support, helping us navigate all the planning and making sure every detail was covered. She was the calm and steady hand we needed throughout the planning process and on the day itself. We truly felt that with Becky and the whole team, we were in the best possible hands. We’re so happy to have celebrated our wedding at The Dode, and we know it will always hold a special place in our hearts. We look forward to returning over the years as we grow older together. Best wishes, Charlie & Mike Strawson xWe just wanted to say a massive thank you to the whole team at The Lost Village of Dode for making our whole wedding experience so incredibly special and authentic as we had hoped. From start to finish, everything was perfect, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the love and care you all put into our celebration. A special mention must go to Paul, who was absolutely amazing. He performed our handfasting ceremony, which was so meaningful to both of us and something we will treasure forever. His warmth and energy made the moment even more magical. We were also blown away by Matt, who went above and beyond in ways we could never have expected. He wasn’t just our photographer, but also our go-to person throughout the whole day. From the moment we arrived, Matt was there, calm and reassuring, especially before the ceremony. His support helped ease any nerves we had, and he ensured that everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Plus, his friendly, approachable manner made him a real joy to have around—our guests loved him, and we’ve already seen some incredible photos! And of course, we can’t thank Becky enough for all of her hard work and guidance throughout the entire year. From the moment we met her in January, she was a constant support, helping us navigate all the planning and making sure every detail was covered. She was the calm and steady hand we needed throughout the planning process and on the day itself. We truly felt that with Becky and the whole team, we were in the best possible hands. We’re so happy to have celebrated our wedding at The Dode, and we know it will always hold a special place in our hearts. We look forward to returning over the years as we grow older together. Best wishes, Charlie & Mike Strawson x
- HHelena and Andrew08/01/2025Absolutely perfectAbsolutely perfectWe got married here on 21st December 2024 and it could not have been more perfect. We had an elopement wedding with six guests and our 3 dogs and stayed in one of the on site cottages . The venue is just stunning and with just one wedding a day it is all yours and the surroundings are beautiful, with lots of wide open space. We worked closely with Becky and it was completely stress free and she guided us through everything we needed to do. We stayed in the two bedroom cottage which had two bathrooms with shower, a kitchen and its own hot tub! It was very clean, cosy and extremely private and the dogs were welcome too. We would highly recommend Dode and we look forward to coming back for a stay in one of the cottages. Without any doubt in my mind this is the perfect place to get married!We got married here on 21st December 2024 and it could not have been more perfect. We had an elopement wedding with six guests and our 3 dogs and stayed in one of the on site cottages . The venue is just stunning and with just one wedding a day it is all yours and the surroundings are beautiful, with lots of wide open space. We worked closely with Becky and it was completely stress free and she guided us through everything we needed to do. We stayed in the two bedroom cottage which had two bathrooms with shower, a kitchen and its own hot tub! It was very clean, cosy and extremely private and the dogs were welcome too. We would highly recommend Dode and we look forward to coming back for a stay in one of the cottages. Without any doubt in my mind this is the perfect place to get married!
Location & Contact Details for The Lost Village Of Dode
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Too many to pick one out.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Just stay relaxed and enjoy your day, if things go wrong your guests don't know so don't panic.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A tattoo on the foot of one of our couples.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Romantic, unique, Intimate, historic
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
So many, it's hard to choose....one of my favourites has to be the back wall of the building, the old stone and greenery climbing up really add a stunning backdrop to any photo.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
N/A
What’s your favourite canapé?
Bloody Mary shots with king prawn and celery
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Vintage Ice cream treats on a tricycle or I am a sucker for a sweet table!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
Our stones in the grounds where we hold spiritual ceremonies and handfastings.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We are a small family run business and are very personable dealing with all the couples directly, no big teams to have to worry about working around.
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