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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Forever Green
Affordable woodland weddings in Mansfield with all-inclusive budget packages
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Tipis at Whatthon House
Plan your dream tipi wedding at Whatton House. Our stunning Leicestershire garden venue offers a magical setting for your special day.
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The Fable Yard
Enchanting Fable Yard woodland wedding venue in Leicestershire. Host tipi or sailcloth tent wedding nestled within the historic Whatton House.
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Hill Farm
Exclusive rural wedding venue Hill Farm in Gainfield, Oxfordshire with marquee space for up to 350 guests.
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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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Salomons Estate
A Victorian manor house wedding venue in Kent with gardens and on-site accommodation.
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Sutton Bonington Hall
Historic Queen Anne country house Sutton Bonington Hall near Loughborough, offering tailored catering and overnight rooms.
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Manor Barn Bexhill
Create your perfect day at Manor Barn Bexhill, a picturesque and exclusive wedding venue nestled in the heart of Sussex.
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Elton Hall
Nestled in the Cambridgeshire countryside, Elton Hall provides a picturesque setting for unforgettable wedding celebrations.
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Hayne House Wedding Venue
Hayne House is a family-run, exclusive-use wedding venue, set on 35 acres of beautifully landscaped with a modern yet naturally elegant Orangery.
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The Stables Wedding Farm
Beautiful Marquee Wedding Venue in the Countryside - Saddleworth, Greater Manchester
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Oxford Botanic Gardens, Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire
Host your wedding reception at the Oxford Botanic Garden. A unique, historic venue offering a stunning backdrop for your special day.
Eastnor Castle Wedding Venue
Georgian Castle Wedding Venue
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Walkern Hall Wedding Venue
Planning a Hertfordshire wedding? Discover the magic of Walkern Hall.
The Mitre Hotel, Hampton Court
Riverside wedding venue in Surrey.
Missenden Abbey Wedding Venue
Missenden Abbey will sadly be closing its doors on 30 November 2025 and will not be taking any new wedding bookings.
Forrester Park
Celebrate your special day at Forrester Park, Essex's enchanting venue for unforgettable weddings
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Owlpen Manor Estate Wedding Venue
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Barrington Hall Wedding Venue
Cambridgeshire's Barrington Hall: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.
Leicester Road Stadium Wedding Venue
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Bartons Mill Wedding Venue
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Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
Say 'I do' surrounded by Hampshire's beauty at Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire. Discover more.
Lavenham Village Hall Wedding Venue
Planning a Suffolk wedding? Discover the charm of Lavenham Village Hall.
Bath Racecourse and Conference Centre Wedding Venue
Unique wedding venue in Bath
Winchester Cathedral Wedding Venue
Offering a Brand New Reception Venue, in the Heart of Winchester
The Mill At Rode Wedding Venue
Stunning Historic Waterside Wedding Venue near Bath
Heart of England Wedding Venue
Plan your dream wedding at Heart of England, a stunning West Midlands venue. Unforgettable experiences await amidst beautiful gardens and interiors.
Riverside Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day at the riverside hotel in Wiltshire, where romance and elegance intertwine to create an unforgettable wedding experience.
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.