The Lost Village of Dode is the perfect intimate wedding venue and is available for exclusive hire for your special day

Located in an almost forgotten valley between Luddesdown and Holly Hill in the heart of the Kent countryside, having been lovingly restored by the current owners, this beautiful, unique and intimate medieval church and its surroundings are known as The Lost Village of Dode.

Experience our unique wedding venue accommodating up to 40 guests, with self-catering accommodation for the wedding party conveniently on-site in our two superb award-winning cottages.

Offering a truly unique and evocative setting—a blank canvas upon which to paint the wedding celebration of your dreams.

Whether you envision a small, intimate gathering within the hallowed walls of our ancient Norman church or now—newly blessed by the law—a legal wedding ceremony held beneath the open sky within the sacred embrace of our Stone Circle, Dode welcomes you.

Here, you may choose to celebrate your union in a way that feels most authentic to your spirit:
– a legally recognised indoor ceremony or civil partnership within the candlelit church
– a heartfelt exchange of vows in the open air, within the timeworn circle of standing stones
– a spiritual blessing or pagan handfasting beneath the elements
– or a renewal of vows to mark enduring love.

Whichever path you walk, your day may unfold into a joyous feast—a banquet to rival those of old—with food, laughter, and dancing beneath the stars to mark the start of your new chapter together.