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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The Country Park Wedding Venue
Unveiling a breathtaking canvas for your idyllic English countryside wedding at The Country Park.
The Royal Garden Hotel Wedding Venue
Embrace the elegance of a city wedding at The Royal Garden Hotel, London's captivating venue for unforgettable nuptials.
Tynedale Farmer Function Suite Wedding Venue
Planning your dream Northumberland wedding? Discover Tynedale Farmer Function Suite.
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New House Country Hotel
Celebrate amidst 1,200 acres of stunning Welsh countryside at New House Country Hotel in Cardiff, your idyllic Welsh wedding destination.
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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.
Walton Hall & Gardens Wedding Venue
Grade II listed Elizabethan Wedding Venue.
The Devonshire House Hotel Wedding Venue
Devonshire House Hotel: Your dream Merseyside wedding awaits. Discover more.
Wrenbury Hall Wedding Venue
Manor House Wedding Venue in Nantwich Cheshire
Rowley Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
Yorkshire dream wedding? Discover Rowley Manor Hotel.
The Inn at Whitewell Wedding Venue
Lancashire's Inn at Whitewell: a stunning setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.
Appleby Castle
Appleby Castle is a historic wedding venue in Cumbria, featuring one of Britain’s few intact Norman keeps.
Mount Ephraim Gardens Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by Kent's breathtaking Mount Ephraim Gardens. Discover your dream wedding venue.
Summer Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue
Intimate Wedding Venue
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Fox & Hounds Country Hotel
Devon's Fox & Hounds Country Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Learn more.
Castle Hill Wedding Venue
Escape to Castle Hill, a majestic stately home in Devon, where your wedding dreams can become an unforgettable reality.
Owston Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Create a memorable wedding at the enchanting Owston Hall Hotel, a majestic country house nestled in the picturesque Yorkshire countryside.
King's Croft Hotel Wedding Venue
Yorkshire wedding bliss awaits at King's Croft Hotel. Discover more.
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Whiston Hall Hotel & Golf Club
For a truly unforgettable wedding celebration, consider Whiston Hall Hotel & Golf Club, nestled in Staffordshire's charming countryside.
Crewe Hall Wedding Venue
Say ‘I do’ in our beautiful historic hotel in the heart of the Cheshire countryside.
Weston Park Wedding Venue
Weston Park, Staffordshire: Your dream country house wedding awaits.
Alverbank Country House Hotel
Hampshire's Alverbank: Your dream country house wedding awaits.
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.
Soughton Hall
Luxury Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
The Arden Hotel Wedding Venue
Warwickshire weddings: discover The Arden Hotel's charm.
Haycock Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day at our enchanting wedding venue which offers stunning surroundings and exceptional service.
Traquair House
Traquair - Scotland's oldest inhabited house
Wedderburn Castle
South of Scotland castle and barn wedding venue
Slaley Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by Northumberland's splendour at Slaley Hall Hotel. Discover more.
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.