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Lakeside Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Isle of Wight's Lakeside Park Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Isle of Wight

£POA

200 guests

Tunnels Beaches Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with sand between your toes at Tunnels Beaches, Devon.

Devon

£POA

160 guests

Friars Carse Country House

Friars Carse Country House Hotel, Classically Enchanting

Dumfries and Galloway

from £6,000

2-140 guests

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Ramsdale Park Golf Centre Wedding Venue

Discover Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, an enchanting wedding venue in Nottinghamshire, where your special day will be elegantly unforgettable.

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

£POA

140 guests

Southampton City Art Gallery Wedding Venue

A truly unique Wedding venue

Hampshire, Southampton

from £400

475 guests

Dartmouth House Wedding Venue

Planning a Central London wedding? Discover the elegance of Dartmouth House.

Central London

£POA

450 guests

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Tudor House and Garden Wedding Venue

Romantic, intimate, historic weddings at Tudor House & Garden Southampton

Hampshire, Southampton

from £300

10-60 guests

Westgate Hall Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love story in the heart of Hampshire's historic port city, at Westgate Hall's enchanting wedding venue.

Hampshire, Southampton

from £529

74 guests

The Rising Sun Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your day at The Rising Sun Hotel, a charming pub wedding venue. Enjoy stunning surroundings for an unforgettable celebration.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £1,500

25-75 guests

Sezincote Wedding Venue

For a majestic wedding nestled amidst rolling Gloucestershire countryside, discover Sezincote's exquisite gardens and opulent interiors.

Gloucestershire, Moreton-in-Marsh

from £8,500

240 guests

Devizes Venues Wedding Venue

History and grandeur combine ...

Wiltshire, Devizes

£POA

60-350 guests

The Gallivant

Tie the knot on the stunning Sussex coast at The Gallivant, where your wedding dreams can become reality.

East Sussex, Rye

from £13,500

30-80 guests

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Fowey Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

An idyllic coastal wedding venue in Cornwall for an inimate wedding. Our breathtaking views will make your special day truly extraordinary.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

from £7,500

120 guests

Kent Life Barn Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by history. Explore Kent Life for a unique wedding.

Kent, Maidstone

£POA

50-200 guests

Bickleigh Castle Wedding Venue

Castle with own private chapel in Devon

Devon, Tiverton

£POA

200 guests

Christchurch Harbour Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with stunning harbour views at Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa.

Dorset

£POA

120 guests

Macdonald Hill Valley Spa, Hotel & Golf

For a truly unforgettable wedding day, explore Macdonald Hill Valley Spa, Hotel & Golf, Shropshire's premier wedding venue.

Shropshire, Whitchurch

£POA

50-180 guests

Millbrook Estate Weddings

Elopement Weddings in North Devon

Devon

from £999

Mercure Tunbridge Wells Wedding Venue

Unforgettable wedding memories await at Mercure Tunbridge Wells, an enchanting hotel venue in Kent's picturesque countryside.

Kent

from £1,000

150 guests

The Cary Arms Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with stunning coastal views at The Cary Arms, Devon.

Devon

£POA

80 guests

The Foundling Museum Wedding Venue

Central London's Foundling Museum: a unique and beautiful wedding venue. Discover more.

Central London, London

from £2,500

10-250 guests

The Glasshouse on the Lock Wedding Venue

Create a magical and memorable wedding at The Glasshouse on the Lock, a stunning North London venue nestled by the tranquil waters of Regent's Canal.

North London, London

£POA

50-100 guests

Goldney House (University of Bristol) Wedding Venue

Goldney House, a refined wedding venue in Bristol, invites you to imagine your celebration amidst its historic grandeur.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

50 guests

The Cruin Bar & Restaurant

Loch Lomond wedding? Discover the Cruin's unique charm.

West Dunbartonshire

from £3,000

50-200 guests

The Priest House Hotel Wedding Venue

Historic Wedding Venue

Derbyshire

£POA

50-200 guests

Rhinefield House Hotel Wedding Venue

Say "I do" at Rhinefield House Hotel, where your dream wedding becomes a reality amidst Hampshire's enchanting beauty.

Hampshire, Brockenhurst

£POA

2-200 guests

Wedding Venue Types

There are many types of wedding venues, each offering a different setting and level of flexibility. Barn wedding venues are popular for countryside weddings, while hotel wedding venues provide a structured option with catering and accommodation. Country house wedding venues suit traditional celebrations, and outdoor wedding venues such as gardens and estates are ideal for seasonal weddings.

If you are planning to hold your ceremony elsewhere, such as at a town hall or registry office wedding, you may want to focus on reception venues for your celebration. For more flexibility, dry hire wedding venues allow you to choose your own suppliers and styling rather than working within a set package.

Comparing Wedding Venues

When comparing wedding venues, consider how the space supports your plans for the ceremony, reception and evening. Guest capacity is a key factor, along with layout, accessibility and how the day will flow between each part of the celebration.

Transport, parking and nearby accommodation affect the experience for your guests. Timelines, priorities and key decisions are typically defined early when planning a wedding. As you narrow down your options, many couples begin organising their wedding suppliers, including key services such as wedding photographers.

Ceremony and Reception Venues

Wedding venues are either licensed to host both the ceremony and reception or used as wedding reception venues only. This affects how the day is structured, including timings and guest travel between locations.

Wedding reception venues offer greater flexibility, particularly when working with external suppliers or planning a specific style. If you are still deciding on your ceremony, exploring different wedding ceremonies can help you understand the options available.

Wedding Venue FAQs

Wedding venue costs vary widely depending on location, guest numbers, season and what is included. Some venues charge hire only, while others offer all-inclusive packages with catering and accommodation. Prices range from lower-cost options to premium packages, with a wide range of wedding venue costs depending on the type of venue and package.

Popular wedding venues are often booked around 12–24 months in advance, particularly for summer weekends and peak dates. More flexible dates, such as midweek or off-peak weddings, usually have greater availability, so timing will depend on your plans.

Wedding venue capacity depends on the spaces available and how they are used, with different rooms or layouts allowing for different guest numbers. Having a rough guest list early will help you choose a venue that fits your plans.

Hotels, pubs and restaurants often provide in-house catering, while venues such as barns or dry hire wedding venues may work with preferred suppliers or require you to arrange your own. This means you may either choose from set menus or bring in your own caterer, depending on how the venue operates.

Whether you can bring your own suppliers depends on the type of venue. Dry hire wedding venues usually offer full flexibility, while many other venues have recommended suppliers but may still allow alternatives. If you have your heart set on a particular supplier, it’s best to check the venue’s policy early on.

Around 45–60% of a total wedding budget is allocated to the venue and catering, as these are the largest costs. This covers the hire of the space alongside food and drink, which together make up a significant part of overall wedding spend.

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