A Beautifully Relaxed Summer Wedding in Dorset – The Italian Villa at Compton Acres
About The Italian Villa at Compton Acres…
Tucked away in the heart of Compton Acres between Poole and the sandy beaches of Sandbanks, The Italian Villa offers a slice of Italy in Dorset. With its sun-soaked terraces, elegant architecture, and manicured gardens – it really does offer the perfect backdrop for an elegant summer wedding.
Beyond the villa itself, the surrounding 10 acres of themed gardens—Japanese, woodland, and more—offer endless opportunities for wedding photos. With exclusive hire, this multi-award winning venue is one to view for your dream Dorset wedding! And I’m sure it goes without saying, I LOVE photographing weddings here! A huge thank you to Abi & Ethan for being the best couple to work with, here’s a selection of highlights to enjoy…
Visit: The Italian Villa
The Italian Villa Wedding Suppliers
Photography – Greg Shingler Photography
Venue & Decor – The Italian Villa
Registrars – Poole Registry Office
Florist – HillView Flowers
Cake – Diamond baker
MUA – Jo Watts
Transport – Dorset dubhire
DJ – Jay Rachet
Testimonial from the happy couple…
‘Stop what you’re doing and book Greg! Greg was absolutely amazing as our wedding photographer from the start of the process, until the delivery of our final album. I was concerned about having someone in my space while I was getting ready on the day of my wedding, but Greg put everyone at ease. He was considerate, very flexible and the end product was simply perfection. A true professional and highly recommended.’
5-star google review, Abi & Ethan, married August 2025
Dorset Wedding Photography by Greg Shingler
Are you planning your wedding at The Italian Villa in Compton Acres? If you love a natural and candid feel to your photos, a few creative portraits with a super relaxed approach, then I’d love to hear from you!
I’m Greg, a Wedding Photographer based in the south west of England. I’m lucky enough to travel the UK documenting lots of happy couples saying ‘I do’!
I’d love to hear about your plans! Send me a message to see if your date is available, I’ll also send you my wedding photography guide. In the meantime, you’ll find all of my options and pricing on my website here and below.
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