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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Alverbank Country House Hotel
Hampshire's Alverbank: Your dream country house wedding awaits.
Crewe Hall Wedding Venue
Say ‘I do’ in our beautiful historic hotel in the heart of the Cheshire countryside.
Whiston Hall Hotel & Golf Club
For a truly unforgettable wedding celebration, consider Whiston Hall Hotel & Golf Club, nestled in Staffordshire's charming countryside.
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Wincham Hall Country Hotel Wedding Venue
Unveil the grandeur of Wincham Hall Country Hotel, a historic wedding venue in Cheshire renowned for its stunning architecture and exquisite service.
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Elaine
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.
King's Croft Hotel Wedding Venue
Yorkshire wedding bliss awaits at King's Croft Hotel. Discover more.
Slaley Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by Northumberland's splendour at Slaley Hall Hotel. Discover more.
Soughton Hall
Luxury Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
Haycock Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day at our enchanting wedding venue which offers stunning surroundings and exceptional service.
Highclere Castle
No Wedding Space until 2025
The Arden Hotel Wedding Venue
Warwickshire weddings: discover The Arden Hotel's charm.
Herstmonceux Castle
Our Venue is not taking wedding bookings until late 2025
Traquair House
Traquair - Scotland's oldest inhabited house
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Wedderburn Castle
South of Scotland castle and barn wedding venue
Fernie Castle
A Traditional Scottish Castle
Stonehouse Court Hotel Wedding Venue
Cotswold Country Manor House Wedding Venue
Boringdon Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Elizabethan Manor House
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Mercure Livingston Hotel
Plan your dream wedding at Mercure Livingston Hotel, a stunning venue offering bespoke packages in the heart of West Lothian.
The Olde England Kiosk Wedding Venue
Family Owned Intimate Woodland Wedding Venue
Exton Park Wedding Venue
Exton Park: Rutland's romantic wedding venue. Discover your perfect church ceremony.
Regents Conference Centre Wedding Venue
Planning a London wedding? Discover the elegant Regents Conference Centre.
Clandeboye Courtyard
Clandeboye Courtyard: Exquisite County Down setting for your perfect day. Discover more.
The Commodore Hotel Wedding Venue
Dream Bristol/Somerset wedding? Discover The Commodore Hotel, a unique venue.
Chepstow Racing
Say "I do" at Chepstow Racecourse. Find out more about our unique Monmouthshire wedding venue.
Guildford Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
Surrey's Guildford Manor: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
Eggbeer Farm Barn Wedding Venue
Tie the knot in rustic splendour at Higher Eggbeer Farm, a stunning Devon haven with charming barns, idyllic gardens and panoramic countryside views.
The Arches Wedding Venue
North Yorkshire's The Arches: a stunning place of worship for your dream wedding. Discover more.
Lower Lode Inn Wedding Venue
Discover Lower Lode Inn, your charming pub wedding venue nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire's picturesque countryside.
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.