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Lisburn Borough Council - Registrar

Lisburn Registration Office: Your perfect County Antrim wedding venue. Learn more.

County Antrim, Lisburn

£POA

Roundthorn Country House Wedding Venue

Cumbria's Roundthorn Country House: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Cumbria, Penrith

£POA

200 guests

Ten Square Hotel

Planning your dream Antrim wedding? Discover Ten Square Hotel's unique charm.

County Antrim, Belfast

£POA

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Ramada Birmingham Solihull Wedding Venue

Solihull's Ramada: Enchanting weddings, West Midlands charm.

West Midlands, Solihull

£POA

200 guests

Ramada Sutton Coldfield Wedding Venue

Currently not taking wedding bookings

West Midlands, Sutton Coldfield

£POA

50-200 guests

Basing House Wedding Barn

Discover Basing House, Hampshire's enchanting wedding venue, where dreams of love and elegance intertwine.

Hampshire, Old Basing

£POA

200 guests

Hatchford Brook Wedding Venue

Hatchford Brook: Your dream West Midlands wedding venue. Discover more.

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

120 guests

Kingston Lodge London Hotel Wedding Venue

Kingston Lodge: Say 'I do' in Surrey's idyllic setting.

Surrey, Kingston Upon Thames

£POA

150 guests

Chippenham Registration Office Wedding Venue

Planning your Wiltshire wedding? Discover Chippenham Registration Office.

Wiltshire, Chippenham

£POA

Selsey Town Hall Wedding Venue

Selsey Town Hall: Your dream Sussex wedding starts here.

West Sussex, Selsey

£POA

120 guests

Manchester Museum Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by history at Manchester Museum.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

120-200 guests

Deer Park Country House Wedding Venue

Create your perfect day at Deer Park Country House, an enchanting wedding venue nestled in the heart of the stunning Devon countryside.

Devon, Exeter

£8,295 - £50,000

30-250 guests

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Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Get married in style at the Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel, a picturesque North Yorkshire venue.

North Yorkshire, York

£3,000 - £8,000

200 guests

The Merchant Hotel

Art Deco elegance blended with Victorian grandeur with our boutique hotel in Antrim

County Antrim, Belfast

£POA

120-200 guests

DW Stadium Wedding Venue

Plan your dream wedding at DW Stadium, an exclusive venue offering bespoke experiences tailored to make your special day unforgettable.

Greater Manchester, Wigan

£POA

200 guests

Francis Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a Bath wedding? Discover the Francis Hotel's unique charm.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

200 guests

University of Bath Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by stunning architecture at the University of Bath. Learn more.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£POA

120 guests

The Sir John Moore Foundation Wedding Venue

Leicestershire's Sir John Moore Foundation: a stunning venue for your perfect day. Discover more.

Leicestershire, Appleby Magna

£POA

200 guests

No.4 Clifton Village Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in Clifton Village's most romantic setting. Discover No.4.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

50 guests

Old Vicarage Hotel Wedding Venue

Wonderful Wedding venue

Shropshire, Bridgnorth

£POA

10-130 guests

Sweeney Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Create your dream wedding at Sweeney Hall Hotel, a stunning Shropshire venue with breathtaking scenery and exceptional service.

Shropshire, Oswestry

£POA

The Links Country Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Norfolk's Links Country Park Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Norfolk, Cromer

£POA

50-200 guests

Kimberley Hall Wedding Venue

Norfolk's Kimberley Hall: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Norfolk, Wymondham

£POA

250 guests

Colney Suite at Park Farm Hotel

Celebrate your special day in style at Colney Suite at Park Farm Hotel, Norfolk's premier wedding venue.

Norfolk, Norwich

£7,999

150 guests

The Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port Cheshire Oaks

Create the perfect day at our stunning Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port Cheshire Oaks, nestled amidst the beauty of Cheshire.

Cheshire, Ellesmere Port

£POA

200 guests

Alpheton Hall Barns

Historic Suffolk Barn Wedding & Reception Venue

Suffolk, Sudbury

£POA

50-250 guests

Lanwades Hall Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Suffolk.

Suffolk, Newmarket

£POA

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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