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Drumlanrig Castle

Celebrate your love in grandeur at Drumlanrig Castle, where we'll turn your wedding dreams into a Highland fairytale.

Dumfries and Galloway, Thornhill

£1,500 - £2,500

50-80 guests

Delta Hotels by Marriott Warwick Wedding Venue

Dream Warwickshire wedding? Discover Delta Hotels Warwick, your stunning venue.

Warwickshire, Warwick

£POA

200 guests

Hotel Indigo Stratford Wedding Venue

Planning a Warwickshire wedding? Discover Hotel Indigo Stratford's unique charm.

Warwickshire, Stratford upon Avon

£POA

200 guests

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The Oliver Cromwell Hotel & Conference Centre

Cambridgeshire couples: plan your dream wedding at The Oliver Cromwell Hotel.

Cambridgeshire, March

£POA

120 guests

The Riverside Glasshouse, Jephson Gardens

Say 'I do' surrounded by stunning greenery at The Riverside Glasshouse, Jephson Gardens.

Warwickshire, Leamington Spa

£POA

30-120 guests

National Motorcycle Museum Wedding Venue

Say "I do" amongst iconic British bikes at the unique National Motorcycle Museum wedding venue.

West Midlands, Solihull

£40 - £68

30-700 guests

Oaklands Hotel Wedding Venue

For a truly enchanting wedding in the heart of Norfolk, explore the exquisite Oaklands Hotel.

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

50-200 guests

The Georgian Townhouse Wedding Venue

Planning a Norfolk wedding? Discover the elegant Georgian Townhouse.

Norfolk, Norwich

£POA

100 guests

Brocton Hall Golf Club Wedding Venue

Staffordshire's Brocton Hall: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Staffordshire, Stafford

£5,500 - £8,000

50-300 guests

The Holburne Museum Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in the exquisite and unique surroundings of The Holburne Museum, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£1,450 - £6,000

90 guests

Village the Hotel Club Bournemouth

Bournemouth wedding bliss? Discover Village Hotel Club's enchanting Dorset venue.

Dorset, Bournemouth

£35 - £65

200 guests

Manor House Country Hotel

Say 'I do' surrounded by Fermanagh's beauty at Manor House Country Hotel. Discover more.

County Fermanagh, N. Ireland

£POA

300 guests

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The Casa Hotel Wedding Venue

Exchange vows amid the elegant charm of The Casa Hotel, a captivating wedding venue nestled in the heart of Hampshire.

Hampshire, Yateley

£3,499 - £15,400

10-200 guests

InterContinental Edinburgh The George

Iconic Hotel Wedding Venue

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

50-200 guests

The House Meadow Wedding Venue

Discover The House Meadow, a charming Kent Barn wedding venue nestled amidst picturesque meadows and woodlands.

Kent, Ashford

£POA

200 guests

Club Langley Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Kent

Kent, Beckenham

£POA

200 guests

The Saddleworth Hotel Wedding Venue

Luxury countryside weddings with a personal touch at The Saddleworth Hotel!

Greater Manchester, Delph

£POA

2-400 guests

Blaise Castle House Museum Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by history at Blaise Castle House Museum. Discover more.

Bristol and Somerset, Henbury

£POA

The Merchant Hall Wedding Venue

Planning a Bristol wedding? Discover the historic charm of The Merchant Hall.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

120 guests

Future Inn Bristol Wedding Venue

Planning your dream wedding in Bristol? Discover Future Inn, a stunning venue for your special day.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

200 guests

Malmaison Manchester Hotel Wedding Venue

For an unforgettable wedding experience in the heart of Manchester, discover Malmaison Manchester's stunning venue and exquisite services.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

50-80 guests

Cringletie House Hotel

Intimate Castle Hotel near Edinburgh

Scottish Borders, Peebles

£2,000 - £10,000

70 guests

The Venue at Kersey Mill Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by Suffolk charm at The Venue at Kersey Mill. Discover more.

Suffolk, Ipswich

£POA

120-200 guests

The Winery Burton Wedding Venue

Staffordshire's The Winery Burton: Your perfect vineyard wedding awaits.

Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent

£POA

120 guests

Future Inn Cardiff

Cardiff weddings: Say "I do" at Future Inn. Learn more.

Cardiff

£POA

210 guests

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre Wedding Venue

For a truly unforgettable wedding, consider Aylesbury Waterside Theatre, a quirky and enchanting venue in the heart of Buckinghamshire.

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

£POA

200 guests

Gunsgreen House

Historic Gunsgreen House: a unique Scottish Borders venue for your perfect day.

Scottish Borders, East Berwickshire

£POA

100 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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