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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

Fforest Camp Marquee

Say 'I do' surrounded by nature's beauty at Fforest Camp, Ceredigion. Discover more.

Ceredigion, Cardigan

£7,500 - £10,500

50-200 guests

Pilgrims Rest

Unqiue venue with rustic charm & historic soul

East Sussex, Battle

£POA

90 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

Ibrox Stadium - Glasgow Rangers Weddings

Marry amidst Ibrox's legendary grandeur.

North Lanarkshire, Glasgow

£POA

The Parkgate Clubhouse Wedding Reception Venue

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

Cheshire, Parkgate

£POA

180 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

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

Bury St Edmunds Farmers Club

Historic wedding venue in heart of Bury St Edmunds

Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds

£POA

100 guests

Rothamsted Manor Wedding Venue

Historic Rothamsted Manor: Your perfect Hertfordshire wedding venue.

Hertfordshire, Harpenden

£POA

55-120 guests

Trump Turnberry

Say "I do" amidst Turnberry's iconic grandeur. Discover Ayrshire's perfect wedding venue.

Ayrshire South, Turnberry

£POA

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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

Fusilier Museum Wedding Venue

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

Greater Manchester, Bury

£POA

200 guests

Royal Holloway Wedding Venue

A stunning, grade 1 listed Victorian wedding venue located in 135 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland

Surrey, Egham

£9,500 - £12,500

50-200 guests

ChesterBoat Wedding Venue

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

Cheshire, Chester

£POA

50 guests

Northrepps Cottage Country Hotel

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

Norfolk, Cromer

£POA

The Dartmoor Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue

The perfect location to transform your dreams into reality. A gem, set in the tranquil back drop of Dartmoor National Park.

Devon, Ashburton

£4,500 - £12,000

200 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

Paddocks Hotel Wedding Venue

Herefordshire wedding? Discover Paddocks Hotel, a stunning venue.

Herefordshire, Ross on Wye

£20 - £60

300 guests

The Baltic Inn Wedding Venue, Wales.

Carmarthenshire's Baltic Inn: Craft your dream wedding in our unique venue. Discover more.

Carmarthenshire, Ponthenri

£3,000 - £10,000

200 guests

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

Weddings at Linskill Wedding Venue

Linskill: Tyne and Wear's enchanting venue for your perfect day.

Tyne and Wear, North Shields, GB

£POA

200 guests

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Hotel

Planning your dream Scottish wedding? Discover DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel.

East Lothian, Edinburgh

£1,999 - £5,000

220 guests

Key West Wedding Venue

Say "I do" with stunning sea views at Key West. Discover more.

Dorset, Bournemouth

£POA

50-200 guests

The Clarendon Royal Hotel Wedding Venue

Kent's Clarendon Royal Hotel: Plan your dream wedding in our stunning venue.

Kent, Gravesend

£POA

200 guests

Elton Hall Wedding Venue

Nestled in the Cambridgeshire countryside, Elton Hall provides a picturesque setting for unforgettable wedding celebrations.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

£3,300 - £5,750

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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