Civil Wedding Ceremonies, Civil Partnerships, Renewal of Vows

Perhaps in your heart of hearts, you have always imagined getting married in a church?

Maybe it’s the stunning architecture, the sense of tradition, or how special churches or chapels feel that draws you to such buildings? But, a traditional church ceremony is just too religious for you or your loved one, whilst a civil ceremony just doesn’t feel spiritual enough? Here at the Lost Village of Dode the former Norman Church enables you an amazing opportunity to ‘have and to hold’ the best of both worlds, in that the ancient and sacred building allows you to have all of the tradition and the beauty, all under one magnificent roof, but without the religious restraints or connotations.

This ancient place of worship, now a licensed wedding venue, enables you to get married in a unique, lovingly preserved, medieval former church but, and importantly, it enables you to book a non-religious wedding/Civil Ceremony or Partnership, followed by your reception and wedding drinks in a church.

The interior is atmospherically illuminated with flickering candles. Flanking the central walkway to the nave there are carved oak wooden benches, covered with warming rugs, on which your guests sit during the ceremony that then become the seating during your ‘Medieval’ Wedding banquet after which you can end the evening with dancing and much merriment.

With all our knowledge and experience, along with our carefully chosen, suppliers the Friends of Dode, we have created several Wedding Packages to ensure you are getting the very best value for money, the best quality service, whilst working with a passionate team that will help create your ideal ‘I do’.

Dode prides itself on being an inclusive space where people from all walks of life can come together and enjoy each other's company. With its ambient atmosphere and friendly staff, Dode is a welcome space for the LGBTQ community to gather and feel at home. And with its dog-friendly policy, furry friends are also welcome to join in on the fun. 

Ceremonies

Civil Wedding Ceremonies, Civil Partnerships, Renewal of Vows

Perhaps in your heart of hearts, you have always imagined getting married in a church?

Maybe it’s the stunning architecture, the sense of tradition, or how special churches or chapels feel that draws you to such buildings? But, a traditional church ceremony is just too religious for you or your loved one, whilst a civil ceremony just doesn’t feel spiritual enough? Here at the Lost Village of Dode the former Norman Church enables you an amazing opportunity to ‘have and to hold’ the best of both worlds, in that the ancient and sacred building allows you to have all of the tradition and the beauty, all under one magnificent roof, but without the religious restraints or connotations.

This ancient place of worship, now a licensed wedding venue, enables you to get married in a unique, lovingly preserved, medieval former church but, and importantly, it enables you to book a non-religious wedding/Civil Ceremony or Partnership, followed by your reception and wedding drinks in a church.

The interior is atmospherically illuminated with flickering candles. Flanking the central walkway to the nave there are carved oak wooden benches, covered with warming rugs, on which your guests sit during the ceremony that then become the seating during your ‘Medieval’ Wedding banquet after which you can end the evening with dancing and much merriment.

With all our knowledge and experience, along with our carefully chosen, suppliers the Friends of Dode, we have created several Wedding Packages to ensure you are getting the very best value for money, the best quality service, whilst working with a passionate team that will help create your ideal ‘I do’.

Dode prides itself on being an inclusive space where people from all walks of life can come together and enjoy each other’s company. With its ambient atmosphere and friendly staff, Dode is a welcome space for the LGBTQ community to gather and feel at home. And with its dog-friendly policy, furry friends are also welcome to join in on the fun.