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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170 Queen's Gate Wedding Venue
Planning a Central London wedding? Discover Imperial College's majestic venue.
Waltham Village Hall Wedding Venue
Waltham Village Hall: Your dream Leicestershire wedding starts here.
The Manifold Inn Wedding Venue
Create an unforgettable wedding day at The Manifold Inn, a charming Derbyshire venue nestled amidst picturesque surroundings.
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Netley Hall Estate, Georgian Mansion
Shropshire's Netley Hall Estate: Your dream country wedding awaits.
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Moness Resort
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Highdown Vineyard Barn Wedding Venue
Say "I do" amongst the vines at Highdown Vineyard, Sussex.
Fishlake Mill Wedding Venue
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Whittlebury Park Wedding Venue
Whittlebury Park: Say 'I do' in Northamptonshire's stunning stately home setting.
Pryors Hayes Golf Club Wedding Venue
Cheshire weddings: Say "I do" in Pryors Hayes' stunning setting. Discover more.
The Holly Bush at Potters Crouch Wedding Venue
Hertfordshire couples: enchanting Holly Bush weddings at Potters Crouch.
Lympne Castle Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by history at Lympne Castle, Kent. Discover more.
Llechwen Hall Hotel
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Enniskeen House
Enniskeen House: County Down's idyllic setting for your perfect wedding.
Smeetham Hall Barn Wedding Venue
Discover the idyllic charm and rustic elegance of Smeetham Hall Barn, an exclusive wedding venue nestled in the heart of Suffolk.
Edenmore Country Club
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St James School Wedding Venue
Surrey's St James School: a charming venue for your perfect day.
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Circomedia Wedding Venue
Historic church wedding venue look no further than Circomedia.
Pangdean Farm Wedding Barn
Sussex charm meets rustic romance at Pangdean Old Barn: discover your dream wedding venue.
The Heath House Wedding Venue
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The Green Cornwall Wedding Venue
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Hilles House Wedding Venue
Gloucestershire's Hilles House: Your dream Cotswold wedding awaits.
Kenton Hall Estate Wedding Venue
Craft your dream Suffolk wedding at Kenton Hall Estate.
Bittenham Springs Wedding Venue
Enchanting Gloucestershire wedding venue, Bittenham Springs, awaits. Discover more.
Stapleford Park Country House Wedding Venue
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Stanton Manor Hotel Wedding Venue
Wiltshire weddings: Discover Stanton Manor Hotel's enchanting chapel.
Barony Castle Hotel
The Barony Castle is a hidden gem, with picturesque grounds, and a highly experienced team with many years’ experience.
Foxfields Country Hotel Wedding Venue
Lancashire's Foxfields Country Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. 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.