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Wedderlie House

New Barn/Castle wedding venue with accommodation

Scottish Borders, Gordon

£10,000 - £15,000

40-150 guests

Artful Dodger Wedding Room

North Yorkshire's Artful Dodger Wedding Room: unique ceremonies, unforgettable charm.

North Yorkshire, York

£2,000 - £4,000

10-50 guests

Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre

A contemporary & modern city centre wedding venue

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

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Bury Lodge Hotel

Boutique Hotel & barn wedding venue in Stansted

Essex, Stansted

£POA

300 guests

Pickford's House - Wedding Venue

Pickford's House, Derbyshire: Your dream period wedding venue.

Derbyshire, Derby

£300 - £1,500

25 guests

Museum of Making

Marry amidst industrial heritage at the Museum of Making, Derbyshire's unique wedding venue.

Derbyshire, Derby

£1,728 - £4,500

200 guests

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Derby Museum & Art Gallery

Say "I do" surrounded by history and art at Derby Museum & Art Gallery.

Derbyshire, Derby

£300 - £3,500

200 guests

The Wool Tower

County Antrim's Wool Tower: Unique wedding venue for your special day. Discover more.

County Antrim

£POA

25-220 guests

Altahammond Barns

Say 'I do' surrounded by Antrim's beauty at Altahammond House. Discover more.

County Antrim, Whitehead

£POA

The Mansefield Hotel

Moray couples: discover The Mansefield Hotel, a perfect setting for your dream wedding.

Moray, Elgin

£POA

Tilgate Park Weddings

Say "I do" surrounded by natural beauty at Tilgate Park Weddings, Sussex.

West Sussex, Crawley

£1,100 - £5,500

150 guests

Shieldhill Castle

Say "I do" in the splendour of Shieldhill Castle, South Lanarkshire. Discover more.

South Lanarkshire, Quothquan,

£2,000

2-120 guests

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Crieff Hydro Hotel

Say "I do" surrounded by breathtaking Perthshire scenery at Crieff Hydro Hotel.

Perth and Kinross, Crieff

£POA

City Wall Tower Wedding & Events Venue

Say "I do" in the historic charm of City Wall Tower, a unique Kent wedding venue.

Kent, Canterbury

£750 - £1,500

Wilde Lodge

Wilde Lodge, Powys: Enchanting weddings in a unique setting. Discover more.

Powys, Powys

£POA

Thirsk Lodge Barns

Thirsk Lodge Barns: Stylish North Yorkshire weddings. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, Thirsk

£3,000 - £14,000

50-140 guests

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

£POA

Hanbury Wedding Barns

Countryside Wedding Barns

Staffordshire, Burton-on-Trent

£5,000 - £12,000

150 guests

Antrobus House

Celebrate your love at Antrobus House - a stunning Grade II Listed Exclusive-Use Country House

Wiltshire, Amesbury

£3,500 - £4,500

150 guests

Ashton Gate Stadium

Ashton Gate: Say 'I do' in iconic Bristol style.

Bristol and Somerset, Bristol

£POA

600 guests

Jumeirah Carlton Tower

Celebrate your love in the heart of London with Jumeirah Carlton Tower's exclusive luxury wedding venue.

Central London, Belgravia

£POA

15-380 guests

The East Cliff Pavilion

OPENING SPRING 2022

Kent, Folkestone

£4,000 - £8,000

700 guests

Cockley Woodland Weddings

Say 'I do' surrounded by Yorkshire woodland beauty at Cockley Woodland Weddings.

West Yorkshire, Wakefield

£POA

Blue Flames

Tyne and Wear couples: discover Blue Flames, a unique place of worship for your special day.

Tyne and Wear, Newcastle

£2,000 - £6,000

40-250 guests

Royal Esplanade Hotel

Isle of Wight dream wedding? Discover the Royal Esplanade Hotel.

Isle of Wight, Ryde

£POA

The Wight

Isle of Wight's 'The Wight' offers a unique, charming venue for your special day. Discover more.

Isle of Wight, Sandown

£POA

Weston Manor House

Weston Manor House: Your dream Isle of Wight wedding awaits. Discover more.

Isle of Wight, Totland Bay

£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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