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The Italian Villa

Wedding Band at The Italian Villa

Poole, Dorset

If you're planning your wedding at The Italian Villa in Poole, you're choosing one of Dorset's most distinctive wedding venues.

With its beautiful Italian-inspired architecture, elegant interiors and stunning gardens at Compton Acres, The Italian Villa provides a spectacular backdrop for a wedding celebration.

Jemima & The Five provide energetic live wedding music for couples looking to create an unforgettable evening reception and a dance floor full of friends and family.

Jemima & The Five performing at English Oak Vineyard

Compton Acres, Canford Cliffs Rd, Poole BH13 7ES, UK

The Italian Villa is a unique wedding venue located within the beautiful surroundings of Compton Acres in Poole, Dorset.


Inspired by the architecture and atmosphere of an Italian villa, the venue combines elegant interiors with landscaped gardens and beautiful outdoor spaces. The result is a wedding setting that feels both luxurious and distinctive, with plenty of opportunities for memorable photographs throughout the day.


Couples can enjoy the atmosphere of the gardens and the character of the venue before moving into the evening reception. The Italian Villa provides a sophisticated setting for dining, speeches and celebrations before the atmosphere shifts towards the evening party.


For couples looking for a wedding venue that offers something different from a traditional hotel or country house, The Italian Villa provides a memorable combination of Italian-inspired style, beautiful gardens and a lively wedding atmosphere.


The venue's distinctive character makes it particularly well suited to couples who want their wedding to feel elegant during the day and energetic and celebratory in the evening.

why we love this venue

One of the things that makes The Italian Villa such a fantastic setting for live music is the contrast between the atmosphere of the venue during the day and the energy of the evening celebration.

The Italian-inspired architecture and gardens create an elegant backdrop for the ceremony, drinks reception and photographs.

As the day progresses into the evening, the atmosphere can shift completely.

After dinner and speeches, the wedding reception becomes an opportunity for everyone to relax, celebrate and dance together. A live band can provide the energy needed to transform the atmosphere and create the moment when the evening really comes alive.

For couples looking for a wedding that combines sophisticated surroundings with a genuinely memorable party, The Italian Villa provides a fantastic setting for live music.

Why Jemima & The Five Work So Well at The Italian Villa

The Italian Villa offers a fantastic setting for a wedding celebration that combines elegance and atmosphere.

The day can begin surrounded by beautiful gardens and Italian-inspired architecture before moving into the reception for dining, speeches and celebrations.

Jemima & The Five are a great fit for weddings at The Italian Villa because we can help create the transition from the more formal and elegant parts of the day into a lively evening party.

Whether you're planning a special live first dance, an evening filled with classic favourites or a high-energy dance floor packed with friends and family, we can help create the atmosphere you're looking for.

The venue's distinctive style also makes it particularly suited to weddings where couples want the evening reception to feel like a real celebration. Our repertoire includes popular songs from across the decades, making us a great choice for mixed-age wedding celebrations.

From songs your parents will recognise to modern favourites that get younger guests dancing, our aim is always to create an unforgettable evening.

Getting married at the Italian villa?

Planning your wedding at The Italian Villa and looking for a live band to create an unforgettable evening?

Jemima & The Five are a Dorset wedding band and provide energetic live wedding music for couples who want a packed dance floor, a memorable first dance and an evening their guests will be talking about long after the wedding day.

Take a look at our wedding packages, browse our song list or get in touch to check our availability.

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