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Eight Moorgate Wedding Venue

Planning a stylish London wedding? Discover Eight Moorgate.

Central London, London

£POA

80-200 guests

St Mary in the Castle

Say "I do" in the historic charm of St Mary in the Castle, Sussex.

East Sussex, Hastings

£750 - £2,500

20-600 guests

Clacton Town Hall

Tie the knot in the heart of Clacton with a historic Town Hall wedding venue, offering elegance and charm for your special day.

Essex, Clacton On Sea

£995 - £1,995

350 guests

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The Tithe Barn, Clitheroe, Lancashire

Lancashire's enchanting Tithe Barn at Browsholme Hall: discover your dream wedding venue.

Lancashire, Clitheroe

£3,800 - £5,050

60-200 guests

Worplesdon Place Hotel Wedding Venue

Surrey's Worplesdon Place Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Surrey, Guildford

£POA

50-200 guests

Beamish Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by idyllic countryside at Beamish Park Hotel.

Tyne and Wear, Beamish

£POA

120 guests

The Sheridan Suite Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Manchester wedding? Discover The Sheridan Suite.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

80-200 guests

Burn Hall Hotel York

Country Hotel Wedding Venue, based near Easingwold, Thirsk, York and Haxby

North Yorkshire, York

£2,900 - £6,900

30-160 guests

Gwel An Mor Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at our intimate coastal wedding venue in Portreath.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Portreath

£POA

200 guests

Polpier & Penpol Wedding Venue

Experience Cornwall's enchanting wedding destination. Create unforgettable memories amidst captivating coastal charm.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Mevagissey

£POA

120 guests

Holiday Inn Cardiff North

Say "I do" in style at the Holiday Inn Cardiff North. Discover our wedding packages.

Cardiff, Tongwynlais

£POA

200 guests

Halle St. Peter's Wedding Venue

Discover the stunning grandeur of Halle St. Peter's, a majestic church wedding venue in Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester, Ancoats

£POA

50-230 guests

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Lyme Breeze Weddings Venue

Cheshire's Hidden Treasure in Macclesfield.

Cheshire

£1,000 - £6,000

100 guests

Hendra Barns Wedding Venue

Discover the rustic charm of Hendra Barns, a stunning lakeside wedding venue nestled in the enchanting Cornish countryside

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Newquay

£POA

200 guests

The Swan at Hay Wedding Venue

Planning a Herefordshire wedding? Discover The Swan at Hay's unique charm.

Herefordshire, Hay-on-Wye

£POA

200 guests

Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel

Say "I do" in style at the iconic Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel. Discover more.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

200 guests

Harrogate Register Office Wedding Venue

Harrogate Register Office: Your perfect Yorkshire wedding venue. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

£POA

80 guests

Richmond Registration Office Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Yorkshire wedding? Discover Richmond Registration Office.

North Yorkshire, Richmond

£POA

50 guests

The Royal Toby Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Greater Manchester wedding? Discover The Royal Toby Hotel.

Greater Manchester, Rochdale

£POA

50-120 guests

Pontefract Town Hall Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in Pontefract Town Hall's majestic setting. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Pontefract

£POA

120 guests

Ossett Town Hall Wedding Venue

Ossett Town Hall: Your dream West Yorkshire wedding venue. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Ossett

£POA

200 guests

The Decorium Wedding Venue - Luxurious Asian wedding venue North London

North London's Decorium: Your perfect wedding ceremony venue. Discover more.

North London, London

£POA

200-200 guests

Bluebell Railway -Horsted Keynes Wedding Venue

Say "I do" surrounded by vintage charm at the Bluebell Railway.

West Sussex, Horsted Keynes

£POA

80 guests

Mount Pleasant Ecological Park Wedding Barn

Mount Pleasant Ecological Park offers a stunning, eco-friendly wedding venue in Cornwall, where nature's beauty meets your special day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Porthowan

£POA

180 guests

Tolgus Inn Wedding Venue, Cornwall.

Celebrate your special day at Tolgus Inn, Cornwall's enchanting wedding venue with stunning gardens and a charming atmosphere.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Redruth

£POA

Talland Bay Hotel Wedding Venue

Unveil Talland Bay Hotel, a magical wedding venue in Cornwall's embrace, where dreams of an idyllic celebration soar.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Looe

£POA

Kilminorth

Discover Kilminorth: Cornwall’s hidden wedding haven, where wild beauty meets your once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Looe

£POA

250 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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