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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Skylark Hotel
Essex couples: discover Skylark Hotel, your dream wedding venue.
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Buxted Park Hotel
For couples seeking an unforgettable wedding celebration, Buxted Park Hotel in Sussex provides a luxurious setting and exceptional service.
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Chilston Park Hotel a Countryside
Exchange vows in the grandeur of Chilston Park Hotel, a luxurious wedding venue with picturesque gardens and elegant event spaces.
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Wilderness Reserve at Sibton Park Estate
An exclusive-use country estate in Suffolk for weddings with on-site guest accommodation
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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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Assynt House
Exclusive Wedding Venue in Scottish Highlands
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Smedmore House Wedding Venue
Discover Smedmore House, a beautiful Dorset historic country house with sea views for unforgettable coastal weddings and celebrations
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Mercure Bristol North Grange Wedding Venue
Create unforgettable wedding memories at Mercure Bristol North Grange, a beautiful hotel set in the picturesque landscapes of Bristol and Somerset.
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Dorton House Wedding Venue
Dorton House: Buckinghamshire's idyllic wedding venue. Discover more.
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Sutton Green Golf Club Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by Surrey's stunning scenery at Sutton Green Golf Club.
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Fishmore Hall Wedding Venue
Shropshire's Fishmore Hall: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
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Formby Hall Golf Resort and Spa
set within acres of parkland, a luxury hotel wedding venue, with a license for ceremonies.
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The Southcrest Manor Hotel
Embrace the allure of The Southcrest Manor, where unforgettable weddings amidst elegant surroundings await in the heart of Worcestershire.
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The Moonraker Wedding Venue
Every couple envisions their dream day differently—and that’s exactly what makes it yours. At The Moonraker, we promise a wedding as unique as you.
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Old Oak Farm Wedding Venue
Imagine your perfect day amidst the enchanting woodland and rustic beauty of Old Oak Farm, set in the serene Somerset countryside
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The Snooty Mehmaan
Wedding reception space at The Snooty Mehmaan Ayana Suite in Faringdon, Oxfordshire, with original architectural features and flexible catering.
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Cornwell Manor
Private Cotswolds wedding venue Cornwell Manor in Oxfordshire with historic house, gardens and water garden settings.
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Myddfai Community Hall
A flexible, blank canvas wedding venue located within the Brecon Beacons National Park.
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Cambridge Country Club
Stunning Countryside Wedding Venue with fantastic views overlooking our 18 hole Golf Course
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Braxted Park
Country house wedding venue Braxted Park Essex with 500-acre estate and exclusive use for tailored celebrations.
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Adwell House
Grade II* listed country estate wedding venue Adwell Estate near Oxford with adaptable ceremony locations and personalised planning.
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The Swettenham Arms Wedding Venue
The Swettenham Arms makes the perfect Cheshire wedding venue for those wanting to celebrate their special day with picturesque surroundings.
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Studley Wood Golf Course
Golf club wedding venue Studley Wood Golf Club in Oxfordshire with panoramic countryside views and a licensed Function Room.
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Stanton House Hotel
Hotel wedding venue which offers exclusive-use weddings in a stunning country house setting
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Dunston Hall Hotel
Discover Dunston Hall, an enchanting Norfolk wedding venue where dreams become reality in a setting of timeless elegance.
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The Drift Golf Club Wedding Venue
Surrey's Drift Golf Club: Picture your dream wedding.
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Holkham Hall
Holkham Hall: Norfolk's stunning stately home for unforgettable weddings.
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Holiday Inn Cambridge
A converted barn set in picturesque grounds, our hotel is the ideal venue for your wedding 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.