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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Beaulieu Abbey Domus at National Motor Museum
Celebrate your love at the historic Beaulieu Abbey Domus, nestled within the stunning National Motor Museum in Hampshire.
The Luttrell Arms Hotel Wedding Venue
Dreaming of a Somerset wedding? Discover the Luttrell Arms Hotel.
Carlton Towers Wedding Venue
Exclusive Use Spectacular Stately Home set in 250 acres North Yorkshire
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The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by Dorset's beauty at The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel. Discover more.
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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.
Strawberry Hill House Wedding Venue
Escape to an enchanting Georgian mansion for the wedding of your dreams at Strawberry Hill House.
Risley Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Derbyshire's Risley Hall Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
Tulloch Castle Hotel
A Castle, with beautiful views. Licenced for civil ceremonies and also catering as a wedding reception venue
Milwards House
Private secluded grade II 16th century house
Keythorpe Manor Wedding Venue
Keythorpe Manor offers exquisite surroundings for unforgettable weddings in the heart of Leicestershire.
Holiday Inn London Kensington High Street
Say 'I do' in Kensington's stylish Holiday Inn. Discover more about our wedding packages.
Hickstead Showground Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by Sussex beauty at Hickstead Showground. Discover more.
Worcester Racecourse Wedding Venue
Worcester Racecourse weddings: Stylish, picturesque Worcestershire setting for your perfect day.
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Warnham Barn at Rookwood Wedding Venue
Sussex charm meets rustic elegance at Warnham Barn, your dream wedding venue.
Borde Hill Garden Weddings
Sussex wedding? Say "I do" surrounded by the beauty of Borde Hill Garden.
Tullibole Castle
Step into a fairytale at Tullibole Castle, an enchanting wedding venue in Perth and Kinross.
Knightor Winery Wedding Venue
Discover Knightor Winery, an extraordinary wedding venue in Cornwall, where you can create an unforgettable celebration amidst breathtaking vineyards.
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Isle of Eriska Hotel
Luxurious 5 star wedding venue on the west coast of Scotland
The Coleshill Hotel Wedding Venue
Magical and classic country town hotel
Low Gingerfield Wedding Venue
North Yorkshire's Low Gingerfield: a charming, historic place of worship for your perfect wedding.
The Venue Fareham Wedding Venue
Discover The Venue Fareham, where dreams and unforgettable wedding moments become reality
Riverside Lodge Hotel
Dreaming of a perfect Ayrshire wedding? Discover Riverside Lodge Hotel.
Woodhill Hall Wedding Venue
Entirely exclusive and utterly unforgettable
Iscoyd Park Wedding Venue
Iscoyd Park: Shropshire's idyllic country house wedding venue. Discover more.
The Nethybridge Hotel
Dream Highland wedding? Discover the Nethybridge Hotel.
White Horse Pub Southsea Wedding Venue
Seafront 'I do's' at The White Horse, Southsea! Unique Hampshire charm. Discover more.
Albert Cottage Hotel Wedding Venue
Historic Hotel & Wedding Venue
Colehayes Park Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' surrounded by Devon's beauty at Colehayes Park. 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.