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.
Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue
Discover the majesty of Nutfield Priory Hotel, an exclusive wedding venue. With tailored elegance and unforgettable experiences to cherish.
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Crockwell Farm Wedding Barn
Discover Crockwell Farm for an unforgettable three-day wedding celebration amid the picturesque landscapes of Northamptonshire.
The Royal Duchy Hotel Wedding Venue
The Perfect Hotel Wedding Venue, situated in a prime sea front location
The Carlyon Bay Hotel Wedding Venue
A Luxury Hotel Wedding Venue situated on teh Cornish Coastline, overlooking St Austell Bay
voco® Lythe Hill Hotel Wedding Venue
Plan your perfect Surrey wedding at voco® Lythe Hill Hotel, an enchanting wedding venue with stunning grounds and exceptional service.
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Loseley Park Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by Loseley Park's historic charm. Discover more.
The Bath Priory Hotel Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by idyllic gardens at The Bath Priory Hotel. Discover more.
Lumley Castle Hotel Wedding Venue
Step into the grandeur of Lumley Castle Hotel for an unforgettable wedding day, where history intertwines with modern elegance.
London Beach Hotel Country Hotel
Say 'I do' on a picturesque Kent beach. Discover your dream wedding venue.
Ragley Hall Wedding Venue
Discover the grandeur of Ragley Hall, Warwickshire. An enchanting wedding venue where memories and elegance intertwine.
Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel
Rockingham Forest Hotel: Your dream Northamptonshire wedding awaits.
Anne of Cleves House
Discover Anne of Cleves House, a magnificent Tudor mansion offering an enchanting backdrop for your dream wedding in the heart of Sussex.
Faenol Fawr Country House
Say "I do" surrounded by Welsh elegance at Faenol Fawr. Discover more.
Great Ballard School Ltd Wedding Venue
Eartham House, West Sussex: Your dream country wedding awaits. Discover more.
Thornton Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa: Say 'I do' in Merseyside splendour.
Ripley Castle Wedding Venue
A magnificent setting for a grand wedding. Create unforgettable memories within its regal walls, ensuring a lifetime of cherished moments.
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.