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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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
Secluded and Private Hotel wedding venue available for weddings with Exclusive Use.
Kilcamb Lodge Hotel
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Kilcamb Lodge Hotel, a wedding destination in the enchanting Scottish Highlands
Onich Hotel
Highland romance awaits at Onich Hotel. Discover your dream wedding venue.
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Polochar Inn
Dreaming of a remote, intimate Hebridean wedding? Discover Polochar Inn.
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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.
Moffat House Hotel
Nestled amidst picturesque Dumfries and Galloway, Moffat House Hotel offers an enchanting venue for your unforgettable wedding celebration.
Oswald House Hotel
Oswald House Hotel: Fife's romantic setting for your dream wedding.
Lochgreen House Hotel
Say "I do" surrounded by Ayrshire beauty at Lochgreen House Hotel. Discover more.
The Sea Marge Wedding Venue
Norfolk's Sea Marge: Your perfect seaside wedding venue. Discover more.
The Dales Wedding Venue
Norfolk's The Dales: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
Badgers Mount Wedding Venue
Badgers Mount, Leicestershire: unique, charming wedding venue. Discover more.
61 Durham, Manor House Wedding Venue
Luxury Hotel Wedding venue in Durham
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Barley Wood Wedding Venue
Rural venue near Bristol with stunning views.
Hanse House Wedding Venue
Planning a Norfolk wedding? Discover the historic charm of Hanse House.
Paxton House
Paxton House: Exquisite Scottish Borders romance. Discover your dream wedding venue.
West Dean Gardens Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of West Dean Gardens.
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The Vale Golf & Country Club
Escape to our idyllic exclusive use wedding venue, for an unforgettable celebration in a picturesque setting.
The Cottage Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day at The Cottage, a charming Norfolk pub offering a picturesque setting for a memorable wedding.
The Cider Barn Wedding Venue
Herefordshire's Cider Barn: Rustic charm for your perfect day.
Blackstock Country Estate
Sussex wedding? Say "I do" in the idyllic Blackstock Country Estate. Discover more.
Top Farm Wedding Venue
Leicestershire couples: discover Top Farm, your dream wedding venue.
Achnagairn Castle
Highland romance awaits at Achnagairn Castle. Discover your dream wedding venue.
Carlowrie Castle
Experience the magic of a bespoke wedding at Carlowrie Castle, a renowned West Lothian venue with breathtaking views. Create unforgettable memories.
Firth Court Wedding Venue
Grade II listed, historic red brick wedding venue
Perrygrove Railway Wedding Venue
Enchanting Gloucestershire wedding venue, Perrygrove Railway: say "I do" amidst whimsical charm.
Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel
Lyons Woodlands Hall Hotel: Denbighshire's perfect setting for your dream wedding. Discover more.
Applewood Weddings Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by Yorkshire charm at Applewood Weddings. 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.