Warwickshire is a popular choice for couples who want a wedding that's straightforward to plan and easy for guests to travel to. Sitting between Birmingham, Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds, the county often works well for couples with friends and family coming from different parts of the UK.
If you're getting married in Warwickshire, this guide walks through the key things to think about early on - how ceremonies work, what affects venue choice in the county, and how timing and location can shape your plans. It's designed to help you feel clearer before you start booking venues or suppliers.
Why choose Warwickshire for your wedding?
One of Warwickshire's main advantages is accessibility. Towns such as Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick have direct rail connections, while many countryside venues are still within easy reach of the M40 and surrounding road network.
The county also offers a good balance of choice. Places like Stratford-upon-Avon appeal to couples who want a location guests will recognise, while rural areas across south Warwickshire are often chosen when having accommodation on site or staying overnight is part of the plan.
Legal requirements for getting married in Warwickshire
If you're planning a civil marriage or civil partnership in Warwickshire, you'll need to give notice at least 29 days before your ceremony. Civil ceremonies are arranged through the Warwickshire Registration Service, who provide registrars for register office ceremonies and approved wedding venues across the county.
Religious ceremonies follow a separate legal process and are arranged directly with the place of worship. Knowing which type of ceremony you're having early on helps when checking availability and setting dates.
Wedding ceremony options in Warwickshire
Couples getting married in Warwickshire can choose between register office ceremonies, civil ceremonies at licensed wedding venues, or religious ceremonies. Civil ceremonies can take place either at a register office or at an approved venue, which allows many couples to hold both their ceremony and reception in one place.
Some licensed venues also offer outdoor ceremony spaces. These are popular in late spring and summer, but they usually require an indoor alternative, which is worth factoring into early planning conversations.
Choosing a wedding venue in Warwickshire
Warwickshire has a wide range of wedding venues across both towns and countryside, and the right choice often comes down to practical considerations rather than style alone. Couples typically think about how guests will travel, whether accommodation is available on site or nearby, and whether the ceremony and reception can take place in the same location.
Venues across the county vary in layout, capacity and facilities, so it's worth considering what will make the day run smoothly as well as how the space looks. Below are a few examples of wedding venues in Warwickshire, each offering different options depending on how you're planning your day.
Mercure Walton Hall
Walton Hall is a four-star country house wedding venue in Walton, near Wellesbourne, Warwickshire. The venue offers licensed ceremony suites, an on-site chapel, and a range of reception spaces for up to 120 guests for a wedding breakfast and 200 for an evening reception. With 197 bedrooms on site and one wedding hosted per day, it provides a practical option for couples planning a full wedding celebration in a countryside setting.
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Mercure Walton Hall
A 16th-century Warwickshire hotel with spaces for wedding ceremonies and receptions.Bourton Hall
Bourton Hall is a country house wedding venue in Bourton-on-Dunsmore, near Rugby, Warwickshire. The venue offers exclusive use, with ceremonies held in the former Catholic Chapel or outdoors under the Portico, and receptions for up to 120 guests in the Banqueting Hall, set within landscaped grounds with countryside views.
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Bourton Hall Weddings
Create your dream wedding at Bourton Hall, a stunning Italianate-style mansion for exclusive weddings in Warwickshire offering bespoke packages.Draycote Hotel
Draycote Hotel is a hotel wedding venue set within a golf course near Draycote Water in Warwickshire. The venue hosts one wedding per day, offering couples exclusive use for their celebration, with support from a dedicated wedding coordinator from planning through to the day itself. Its lakeside setting and surrounding grounds provide year-round options for ceremonies, receptions and wedding photography.
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Draycote Hotel
A Warwickshire hotel venue for ceremonies, receptions, and guest accommodation.Once you've decided on Warwickshire, the next step is usually to secure your ceremony date and start viewing venues that fit your plans. Comparing wedding venues across Warwickshire can help you understand what's available and narrow down options before booking. From there, you can begin shortlisting suppliers and building the rest of your wedding around your chosen location.