Dogs are part of the family - so it’s no surprise more couples are actively searching for dog-friendly wedding venues when planning their day. In fact, according to the WedPro Wedding Industry Report, 16% of couples say that whether a wedding venue is pet-friendly influences their decision to book.
Whether you're looking for a dog-friendly barn wedding venue, country house, or a marquee wedding setting that allows dogs, the options below offer flexibility to include your dog throughout your wedding day.
What to check when choosing a dog-friendly wedding venue
Dog-friendly policies can vary between venues, so it’s important to check what is allowed before you book.
- Access areas - which parts of the day dogs are allowed (ceremony, reception, accommodation)
- Supervision - who will look after your dog throughout the day
- Lead rules - whether dogs need to stay on a lead
- Outdoor space - gardens or grounds for walks and photos
- Guest considerations - allergies or guests uncomfortable around dogs
- Overnight stays - whether dogs can stay in on-site accommodation
Ways to include your dog in your wedding day
Once you’ve chosen a suitable venue, there are simple ways to include your dog in key moments of the day.
- Walk down the aisle with your dog or a member of your wedding party
- Be part of the ceremony with a designated handler
- Join the drinks reception in a relaxed setting
- Feature in your photos for natural, candid moments
- Stay overnight so they’re part of the full experience
Here are some dog-friendly wedding venues across the UK that offer the flexibility to include your dog as part of your wedding day.
Rutland Hall Hotel, East Midlands
Rutland Hall Hotel is a strong option for couples searching for dog friendly wedding venues in the East Midlands, set within landscaped grounds overlooking Rutland Water. The lakeside setting offers plenty of space to include your dog throughout the day, especially during outdoor moments like your drinks reception and wedding photos. Dogs can also stay overnight at the hotel before or after your wedding, with a small additional fee per dog.
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Rutland Hall Hotel
Wedding venue Rutland Hall Hotel, Rutland, offering lakeside views and flexible indoor and outdoor spaces.Copdock Hall, Suffolk
Copdock Hall is a standout choice for couples searching for dog friendly wedding venues in Suffolk, combining a beautifully restored Elizabethan barn with sweeping vineyard views. The relaxed countryside setting makes it easy to include your dog throughout the day, from walking down the aisle to joining you for drinks and photos, without it feeling staged or restricted. The venue actively welcomes well-behaved dogs (and even other pets), and offers on-site accommodation where dogs can stay overnight, making it a genuinely flexible option for couples who want their pet fully part of the celebration.
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Copdock Hall
Exclusive-use barn wedding venue Copdock Hall in Suffolk, with historic barn and vineyard settings.The Adelphi Hotel, Liverpool
The Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool is a great choice for couples wanting a dog-friendly hotel wedding venue. The venue offers a classic city setting with impressive character and style. Its grand interiors and multiple suites make it ideal for larger celebrations and there are plenty of ways to include your dog as part of the experience. The hotel welcomes dogs to stay on-site at a low-cost fee (with up to two pets per room), making it easy to keep everything in one place, from your wedding day through to your overnight stay.
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The Adelphi Hotel
Central Liverpool wedding venue, The Adelphi Hotel, offering historic suites and in-house catering for celebrations of all scales.Glewstone Court Country House, Herefordshire
If you're looking for a dog friendly wedding venue in Herefordshire that feels relaxed yet elegant, Glewstone Court offers an intimate, exclusive-use country house setting surrounded by rolling countryside. The gardens and grounds give you the freedom to include your dog naturally throughout the day, from outdoor ceremonies to drinks receptions and photos, without it feeling overly structured. With dogs genuinely welcomed on-site and the flexibility that comes with exclusive hire, you can shape the day around you, and your dog, without rigid limitations.
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Glewstone Court House
Glewstone Court Country House is a Georgian manor house in Herefordshire offering exclusive use and accommodation.Tredudwell Manor, Cornwall
Tredudwell Manor stands out as one of the more flexible dog friendly wedding venues in Cornwall, giving you real freedom to include your dog in a way that feels natural. With a choice of indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces and completely private grounds, your dog can be part of more than just a photo, whether that's walking down the aisle or joining you for the drinks reception. Dogs are genuinely welcomed here, so you can plan the day around how to involve them practically, and it won't feel like an afterthought.
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Tredudwell Manor
Country manor wedding venue, Tredudwell Manor, Cornwall with exclusive hire with barn pavilion and on-site guest accommodation.Strathaven Hotel, South Lanarkshire
For couples marrying in South Lanarkshire, the Strathaven Hotel makes it feel easy to include your dog in your wedding. There are plenty of scenic walking routes nearby, ideal for relaxed wedding photos with your dog that feel natural rather than staged. With modern, welcoming spaces for your celebration, and plenty of outdoor space, you can include your dog throughout the day. With dog-friendly overnight stays available, it also works well if you want to turn your wedding into a more relaxed, extended stay.
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Strathaven Hotel
A hotel wedding venue for ceremonies and receptions with accommodation.Winters Barn, Kent
Winters Barns in Kent is a dog-friendly wedding venue that have clearly thought through how couples can involve their pup. Couples are welcome to include their dog in key parts of the day, including the ceremony and drinks reception, as long as they're well-behaved and supervised. Many couples choose to have a friend, family member or professional chaperone on hand so their dog can be part of the moments that matter without adding stress. The layout of the venue really supports this too, with enclosed courtyard spaces and gardens that give your dog room to be involved safely.
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Winters Barns
16th century barn wedding venue Winters Barns, Canterbury, seating 150 with exclusive use and onsite accommodation.If you're set on having your dog there, it's worth prioritising dog friendly wedding venues early in your search. Availability and policies can vary, so shortlisting venues that already allow dogs will save you time later on.
Cotswold House Hotel, Gloucestershire
At Cotswold House Hotel & Spa, your dog is treated as part of the wedding celebration, not an afterthought. Set in the heart of the Cotswolds in Chipping Camden, it offers a boutique feel while still being genuinely dog friendly. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you for your ceremony and photos, so they can be part of the moments that matter most, and there are also pet-friendly bedrooms available if you'd like them to stay overnight. It's a great fit for couples who want a stylish wedding setting without having to leave their dog out of the experience.
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Cotswold House Hotel & Spa
Cotswold weddings with versatile indoor and outdoor spaces, elegant manor house setting, and personalised service for unforgettable celebrations.Love these options? You can explore more dog-friendly wedding venues by choosing the filter under additional facilities on our wedding venue finder.
