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Millennium Glasgow

Planning your dream Scottish wedding? Discover Millennium Glasgow.

South Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£2,500 - £6,000

150 guests

Teignmouth Golf Club Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with stunning views at Teignmouth Golf Club, Devon. Discover more.

Devon, Teignmouth

£POA

The Parlour at Blagdon Wedding Venue

A unique and idyllic venue perfect for your day.

Northumberland, Seaton Burn

£2,250 - £6,500

175 guests

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White House Hotel Wedding Venue, North Wales.

Denbighshire's White House Hotel: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Denbighshire, Rhuallt

£3,895

50-100 guests

Grendon Lakes Wedding Venue

Northamptonshire's Grendon Lakes: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

Northamptonshire, Grendon

£POA

200 guests

Glyngynwydd Cottages Barn

Wedding Barn and Cottages in the Heart of Wales

Powys, Llanidloes

£6,400 - £6,900

20-180 guests

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Hunley Hotel Wedding Venue

Hunley Hotel: Your dream North Yorkshire wedding starts here.

North Yorkshire, Saltburn-by-the-Sea

£POA

200 guests

Pilgrims Rest

Unqiue venue with rustic charm & historic soul

East Sussex, Battle

£POA

90 guests

Grey Street Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a stylish Tyne & Wear wedding? Discover Grey Street Hotel.

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle Upon Tyne

£1,500 - £5,000

80 guests

Boveys Down Farm Weddings Wedding Venue

Celebrate in style at our charming barn wedding venue nestled in woodland. Create unforgettable moments and tailor your celebration to perfection.

Devon, Farway Honiton

£POA

2-400 guests

The Parkgate Clubhouse Wedding Reception Venue

Cheshire weddings: discover the perfect setting at The Parkgate Clubhouse.

Cheshire, Parkgate

£POA

180 guests

Casa Brighouse Wedding Venue

Overlooking Cromwell Lake, Casa is the perfect venue for your big day.

West Yorkshire, Brighouse

£POA

50-200 guests

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Ibrox Stadium - Glasgow Rangers Weddings

Marry amidst Ibrox's legendary grandeur.

North Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£POA

Docklands Waterfront Wedding Venue

Tie the knot with stunning Thames views at Docklands Sailing and Waterfront Sailing Centre.

East London, London

£POA

200 guests

Pengersick Castle Wedding Venue

Tie the knot in a castle from Cornwall's past at Pengersick Castle, a spectacular and unique wedding venue you won't want to miss.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Penzance

£POA

Rothamsted Manor Wedding Venue

Historic Rothamsted Manor: Your perfect Hertfordshire wedding venue.

Hertfordshire, Harpenden

£POA

55-120 guests

Bury St Edmunds Farmers Club

Historic wedding venue in heart of Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds

£POA

100 guests

Brickwall House

Sussex couples: discover Brickwall House, a unique wedding venue.

East Sussex, Northiam

£POA

200 guests

Fusilier Museum Wedding Venue

Historic setting, unique charm. Begin your married life at the Fusilier Museum.

Greater Manchester, Bury

£POA

200 guests

ChesterBoat Wedding Venue

ChesterBoat: Unique Cheshire wedding venue. Say "I do" afloat.

Cheshire, Chester

£POA

50 guests

Future Inn Plymouth Wedding Venue

Plymouth's best kept secret when it comes to weddings. All inclusive wedding venue and hotel

Devon, Plymouth

£2,100 - £7,750

30-120 guests

Guildhall Weddings Wedding Venue, Kingston Upon Thames Surrey

Steeped in history, The Old Court House in a great central location a stone's throw from the River Thames

Surrey, Kingston Upon Thames

£150 - £460

8-70 guests

Chart Hills Resort Exclusive Use Wedding Venue

Chart Hills: Say 'I do' in style at Kent's premier golf club wedding venue. Discover more.

Kent, Biddenden

£5,200 - £7,000

200 guests

Albert Hall Manchester Wedding Venue

Manchester's Albert Hall: A unique Grade II Listed building full of history and grandeur.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

from £17,000

200 guests

Paddocks Hotel

Herefordshire wedding? Discover Paddocks Hotel, a stunning venue.

Herefordshire, Ross-on-Wye

from £20

300 guests

Northrepps Cottage Country Hotel

Norfolk wedding? Say 'I do' at Northrepps Cottage Country Hotel.

Norfolk, Cromer

£POA

Redlibbets Golf Club Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love in style at Redlibbets Golf Club, the picturesque wedding venue nestled in the heart of Kent.

Kent, Ash

£500 - £15,000

10-200 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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