Marquee Wedding Venues
Marquee wedding venues offer flexible indoor-outdoor space for weddings of all sizes. Some venues have permanent marquees, while others provide outdoor space for temporary marquees, tipis or stretch tents. From country estates to hotels with extended reception space, marquee weddings give couples more flexibility over layouts, styling and catering.
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Lewtrenchard Manor Hotel
The perfect country house wedding venue in beautiful Devon
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The Slaughters Manor House Wedding Venue
A luxury 17th-century Cotswolds wedding venue offering exclusive use and dining by its 3 Rosette restaurant
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The Crazy Bear
Boutique hotel and wedding venue Crazy Bear Stadhampton in Oxfordshire with exclusive use and private terrace weddings.
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Greenlands Hotel at Venue Henley
Riverside wedding venue, Venue Henley in Henley-on-Thames, set on the historic Greenlands estate
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Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
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The Oxfordshire
Golf, hotel and spa wedding venue The Oxfordshire in Thame, Oxfordshire, with licenced civil ceremonies and elevated terrace views.
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Ardington House
Exclusive-use Georgian stately home wedding venue Ardington House in Oxfordshire with riverside marquee and extensive gardens.
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Cherwell Boathouse
Riverside restaurant and events space Cherwell Boathouse in Oxford offering weddings and on-site punting on the River Cherwell.
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Wortley Hall
Historic stately home wedding venue Wortley Hall, Sheffield, set within 26 acres of formal gardens and woodland estate
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Kingston Bagpuize House & Gardens
Exclusive use historic estate venue Kingston Bagpuize House in Oxfordshire with on-site marquee and garden ceremony options.
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The Great Tythe Barn & Tythe House
17th-century Cotswolds wedding barn venue with onsite accommodation, flexible spaces & capacity for large celebrations.
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The Great House at Sonning
The Great House at Sonning, a breathtaking wedding venue in Berkshire, with beautiful grounds leading down to the river
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Heathy Lea
Exclusive weekend wedding venue and accommodation at Heathy Lea, Derbyshire, with space for up to 150 and on-site cottages and huts.
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Chadkirk Chapel
Grade II* listed wedding venue Chadkirk Chapel, Stockport, with chapel ceremonies and marquee receptions within Chadkirk Estate.
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Orchardleigh House
Somerset estate offering exclusive-use weddings with on-site accommodation, three-day experiences, and bespoke activities for up to 250 guests.
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Battersea Park
London park wedding venue Battersea Park Weddings with full kitchen facilities and up to 250 guests.
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Highfield Hall
Historic Highfield Hall wedding venue in Northop, Flintshire featuring versatile rooms and on-site overnight accommodation.
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Logie Country House
Escape to the enchanting Logie Country House, a Scottish sanctuary nestled in Aberdeenshire, where your wedding dreams come true.
The Orchard at Munsley
A relaxed, tipi wedding venue in a Herefordshire orchard, for couples who want an unforgettable countryside experience, not a traditional venue.
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Donnington Grove
18th century manor house hotel in Berkshire Countryside, available exclusively for weddings.
Colwick Hall
Historic wedding venue Colwick Hall Hotel, Nottingham, with lake views and grand ballroom for 350 guests
Bramall Hall
Historic wedding venue Bramall Hall in Stockport, offering Tudor-style interiors and parkland event options.
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Silvermere Inn on the Lake
Plan your dream wedding at Silvermere Inn on the Lake, nestled in the enchanting Surrey countryside.
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Danesfield House Hotel
Extraordinary country house wedding venue
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Oakley Hall Hotel
Create your dream wedding at Oakley Hall Hotel, where stunning grounds and elegant interiors will make your special day unforgettable.
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William Cecil Hotel
Stamford’s The William Cecil hotel, combining accommodation with gardens and marquee options for weddings.
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The Coach House Barn at Dorney Court
The Coach House Barn at Dorney Court - a historic Berkshire barn wedding venue offering country charm and unforgettable celebrations.
Why choose a marquee wedding venue?
Marquee wedding venues are popular with couples looking for flexible indoor-outdoor space and more freedom over the style of their wedding. Some venues have permanent marquees within their grounds, while others offer outdoor space where couples can hire a marquee for the wedding reception.
Hotels and country estates may also use temporary marquees to extend dining or evening reception space, particularly for larger weddings. Marquee weddings are popular with couples wanting more flexibility over seating layouts, entertainment areas and catering styles that may not fit within a traditional indoor venue space.
Couples planning a temporary marquee setup may also want to explore wedding marquees and tipi suppliers, alongside land for hire and festival wedding venues with space for outdoor receptions.
What to consider when booking a marquee wedding venue
When comparing marquee wedding venues, couples should check whether the marquee is permanent, included within the venue hire or needs to be arranged separately. Some venues provide flooring, lighting, furniture and catering facilities, while others offer open grounds where couples can hire their own marquee and suppliers.
It is also important to consider guest capacity, parking, power supply, toilet facilities and wet weather options, particularly for outdoor receptions and temporary marquee setups.
Couples looking for a more formal garden setting may also want to explore orangery wedding venues, which combine natural light and outdoor views with a permanent indoor structure.
Marquee Wedding Venue FAQs
Not always. Some marquee wedding venues include a permanent marquee within the hire cost, while others only provide outdoor space where couples can arrange a marquee separately. Many venues can also recommend marquee suppliers they regularly work with.
Not necessarily. While marquee weddings can offer more flexibility, couples may need to budget separately for items such as flooring, generators, toilets, lighting and furniture depending on what the venue includes.
Yes, if the wedding venue is licensed for civil ceremonies and the marquee is included within that licence. If you are hiring private land or a field for your marquee wedding, you may need to hold the legal ceremony elsewhere before using the marquee for the reception or celebrations.
Some wedding venues have permanent marquees already installed within their grounds, often used for larger receptions. Other venues provide outdoor space where couples can hire temporary marquees, sailcloth marquees, stretch tents, tipis or yurts depending on the style of wedding and the size of the guest list.
Most professional wedding marquees are designed to handle typical British weather conditions, including rain and wind. Couples should still discuss wet weather plans with the venue, particularly for guest access, heating, parking and outdoor areas.
Some marquee wedding venues offer on-site accommodation within the main venue, while others may recommend nearby hotels, cottages or guest houses for wedding guests. Venues with larger outdoor space may also allow glamping tents, tipis or camping areas so guests can stay on-site after the reception.