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Cluny Castle Wedding Venue

Cluny Castle: A fairytale Aberdeenshire setting for your dream wedding.

Aberdeenshire, Sauchen

£5,000 - £30,000

4-500 guests

Palm Court Hotel

Plan your dream day at Palm Court Hotel, an enchanting Scottish castle and wedding venue in Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

£POA

120 guests

Raemoir House

Raemoir House: Aberdeenshire's romantic setting for your perfect wedding. Discover more.

Aberdeenshire, Banchory

£POA

34-120 guests

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Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel

Create the wedding of your dreams at Macdonald Norwood Hall Hotel, Aberdeenshire's grandest wedding venue.

Aberdeenshire, Cults

£70 - £160

2-200 guests

Carus Green Golf Club Wedding Venue, Cumbria.

Cumbria weddings: Say 'I do' amidst stunning scenery at Carus Green Golf Club.

Cumbria, Kendal

£3,500 - £4,500

200 guests

West Berkshire Register Office (Shaw House)

Shaw House: Your perfect Berkshire wedding venue.

Berkshire, Newbury

£POA

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Elsick House

Create memories that will last a lifetime at Elsick House, a breathtaking wedding venue in the heart of Aberdeenshire.

Aberdeenshire, Stonehaven

£POA

120-200 guests

Malmaison Aberdeen Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your dream wedding in Aberdeenshire at Malmaison Aberdeen, where elegance meets Scottish charm.

Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

£POA

120 guests

Eight Acres Hotel

Moray couples: discover Eight Acres, your dream wedding venue.

Moray, Elgin

£POA

120-200 guests

Normanton Church Wedding Venue

Plan the wedding of your dreams at Normanton Church, a historic yet contemporary venue in the picturesque county of Rutland.

Rutland, Oakham

£650 - £850

100 guests

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel and Spa

Say 'I do' with breathtaking views at Lake Vyrnwy Hotel and Spa. Discover more.

Powys, Llanwddyn

£12,000 - £19,000

50-200 guests

The Alexandra Suite Wedding Venue

Discover The Alexandra Suite, is a captivating wedding venue, for an unforgettable celebration amidst elegance and charm.

Kent, Swanley

£POA

50-200 guests

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Gilmerton House

A warm and welcoming Georgian mansion in the heart of East Lothian

East Lothian, North Berwick

£14,000 - £20,000

20-200 guests

Doubletree by Hilton Stoke on Trent Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in Staffordshire's stunning Doubletree by Hilton, Stoke on Trent. Learn more.

Staffordshire, Stoke-On-Trent

£POA

200 guests

Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course

Say "I do" surrounded by Scottish splendour at Schloss Roxburghe. Discover more.

Scottish Borders, Roxburghshire

£POA

20-120 guests

Ernespie House Hotel

Celebrate your special day in style at Ernespie House Hotel, the perfect venue for an unforgettable wedding in the heart of Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway, Castle Douglas

£POA

120-200 guests

Cally Palace Hotel

An 18th century country mansion house hotel wedding venue on the Solway Coast

Dumfries and Galloway, Castle Douglas

£POA

200 guests

Cosawes Barton Barn Wedding Venue

Discover Cosawes Barton, an enchanting venue in Cornwall renowned for its intimate weddings and idyllic elopements.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Truro

£POA

40 guests

Edinburgh Castle

Unveil Edinburgh Castle's grandeur, an unforgettable wedding venue in Midlothian, for a day of majestic memories with your cherished one.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

120 guests

Boisdale Canary Wharf Wedding Venue

Boisdale Canary Wharf: Exquisite London weddings with Scottish flair.

East London, Canary Wharf

£POA

200 guests

Kings Arms Hotel Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day at The Kings Arms Hotel, a charming pub wedding venue nestled amidst the rolling hills of Wiltshire.

Wiltshire, Melksham

£POA

120 guests

Mill End Hotel Wedding Venue

Escape to the idyllic countryside at Mill End Hotel for a wedding celebration nestled in the picturesque landscapes Dartmoor, on the river Teign.

Devon, Exeter

£13,500 - £16,000

40 guests

Duck Bay Hotel

Loch Lomond wedding bliss awaits. Discover Duck Bay.

West Dunbartonshire, Alexandria

£POA

120 guests

The Anchor Hotel Tarbert

Say "I do" with breathtaking Loch Fyne views at The Anchor Hotel, Tarbert. Discover more.

Argyll and Bute, Tarbert

£POA

200 guests

New Lanark Mill Hotel

Say "I do" surrounded by history at New Lanark Mill Hotel. Discover more.

South Lanarkshire, Lanark

£POA

200 guests

Braid Hills Hotel Wedding Venue

Beautiful Wedding Venue in Edinburgh.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

150 guests

The Lovat

Highland romance awaits at The Lovat. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Highland, Fort Augustus

£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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