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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Burrows Lea Country House
This stunning Victorian manor offers exclusive use of its tranquil house and gardens, providing a serene and beautiful backdrop for your day.
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The Five Arrows
A historic pub wedding venue at Waddesdon Manor's gates, working in conjunction with Weddings at The Dairy at Waddesdon Manor
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Sunbury Golf Centre Wedding Venue
Surrey's Sunbury Golf Centre: Picture-perfect weddings. Discover more.
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Mad Swans In The South Downs
A Stunning Tipi Wedding Venue Mad Swans in the South Downs
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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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Brownsover Hall Wedding Venue
THIS HOTEL IS CURRENTLY CLOSED AND NOT TAKING BOOKINGS FOR WEDDINGS
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The Miller Of Mansfield
Historic inn and restaurant The Miller of Mansfield in Goring-on-Thames hosting intimate weddings and receptions.
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Merchistoun Weddings Wedding Venue
Discover Merchistoun Weddings, Grade II listed, perfect for wedding receptions.
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The Chequers
Gastropub and boutique hotel The Chequers at Burcot in Oxfordshire hosting weddings and receptions for up to 100 guests.
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Elmore Court Wedding Venue
Discover the magic of Elmore Court, one of Gloucestershire's most sustainable wedding venues
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The Garden Barn
Rural wedding barn venue The Garden Barn in Little Bradley, Suffolk with licensed indoor/outdoor ceremonies and flexible reception space.
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Mercure Milton Keynes Hotel
Mercure Milton Keynes Hotel is a modern wedding venue in Buckinghamshire offering licensed ceremonies in its private wedding garden.
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The Manor at Bickley
The Manor at Bickley is a Victorian wedding venue in Bromley, Kent, offering flexible dry-hire and fully serviced event spaces.
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The Bath Priory Hotel Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by idyllic gardens at The Bath Priory Hotel. Discover more.
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Butley Priory
In the wilds of the Suffolk countryside, you'll find the romantic Butley Priory, an exclusive-use venue offering three-day weddings and accommodation
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Barton House
Intimate exclusive-hire Georgian country house wedding venue Barton House in East Lockinge, Oxfordshire with bespoke chef-designed menus.
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The George Hotel Wallingford
Historic coaching inn wedding venue, The George Hotel Wallingford, Oxfordshire, with walled garden receptions
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Tipsis at Mapledurham
Celebrate your idyllic wedding in the enchanting surroundings of Tipis at Mapledurham.
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Whitstable Castle & Gardens
Whitstable Castle offers a charming & historic setting for weddings, featuring beautiful gardens and stunning coastal views.
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Sandford Springs Hotel Wedding Venue
Hotel, Golf, Weddings & Meetings between Newbury & Basingstoke
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Sudeley Castle Wedding Venue
Plan your dream Gloucestershire wedding at Sudeley Castle & Gardens, a historic castle hotel with stunning grounds.
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The Swan
The Swan is a restaurant and wedding venue in West Malling, housed within a restored 15th-century coaching inn.
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The Olde Bell
For couples seeking a historic and idyllic setting for their special day, The Olde Bell in Berkshire offers an unparalleled wedding experience.
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The Hoste
Norfolk's The Hoste: a stunning venue for your unforgettable wedding ceremony.
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Broxmouth Park
Rustic courtyard on private Scottish estate, 40 minutes from Edinburgh, with on-site accommodation for exclusive wedding celebrations
Clawdd Offa Farm
Plan your dream wedding at Clawdd Offa Farm, a picturesque marquee venue in the heart of Flintshire.
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The Farmhouse at Fincham
The Farmhouse at Fincham: A barn wedding venue with event spaces, 32 rooms, and its own country pub.
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Mill House Hotel
a picturesque riverside setting for your special day. Licensed for civil ceremonies
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.