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Borough Arms Hotel Venues in Staffordshire
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Borough Arms Hotel

Wedding venue in Staffordshire.

Staffordshire, Newcastle-under-Lyme

from £1,925

10-120 guests

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Wellington House

A licensed civil ceremony venue in Canterbury, Kent, set within a Grade II listed building with refined interior ceremony spaces.

Kent, Canterbury

£POA

Farmhouse ceremony
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The Shropshire

Discover The Shropshire, the budget-friendly wedding venue in the heart of Shropshire's stunning countryside.

Shropshire

from £3,300

50-200 guests

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Stoke Rochford Hall Wedding Venue Venues in Lincolnshire
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Stoke Rochford Hall

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Lincolnshire, Grantham

£POA

30-200 guests

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The Town Hall Huddersfield

Huddersfield Town Hall: Your perfect Yorkshire wedding venue. Discover more.

West Yorkshire, Huddersfield

£POA

120 guests

Ceremony
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Delta By Marriott Huntingdon Hotel

Hotel wedding venue, Delta Hotels by Marriott Huntingdon, Huntingdon, with licensed ceremony rooms and on-site accommodation

Cambridgeshire

from £4,800

50-200 guests

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Best Western Shap Wells Hotel

Say 'I do' surrounded by Cumbrian charm at Shap Wells Hotel. Discover more.

Cumbria, Penrith

£POA

200 guests

Alfresco Wedding
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Cedar Court Bradford

Large Multi Function Wedding Venue in Bradford

West Yorkshire, Bradford

from £2,500

50-450 guests

Millennium Gloucester Hotel Venues in West London
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Millennium Gloucester Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a West London wedding? Discover the Millennium Gloucester Hotel's enchanting spaces.

West London, London

£POA

80-200 guests

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The Bridge Inn Weddings in Cumbria

Cumbria's The Bridge Inn: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

Cumbria

£POA

80-120 guests

Chesford Grange Wedding Venue Venues in Warwickshire
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Chesford Grange

Chesford Grange: Say 'I do' in Warwickshire's idyllic countryside setting.

Warwickshire

from £3,600

10-400 guests

The Four Seasons Hotel, Park Lane Venues in Central London
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The Four Seasons Hotel Wedding Venue

Luxury Hotel Wedding Venue

Central London, Mayfair

from £30,000

2-300 guests

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Highbury Hall

Escape to Highbury Hall, an enchanting mansion house wedding venue nestled in the heart of the West Midlands.

West Midlands

£POA

200 guests

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Nuthurst Grange Hotel

Escape to Nuthurst Grange Hotel, a Warwickshire wedding haven where elegance, tranquillity and attention to detail create your enchanting day.

Warwickshire, Solihull

£POA

200 guests

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa Venues in Essex
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Stoke by Nayland Hotel

Wedding venue Stoke by Nayland Resort in Essex offering versatile suites, outdoor terraces and tipi celebrations.

Essex, Colchester

from £5,000

400 guests

Barnsdale Lodge Hotel Venues in Rutland
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The Barnsdale Rutland

Beautiful converted 17th Century farmhouse

Rutland

£POA

120 guests

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Chelsea Old Town Hall Wedding Venue

Marry on the King's Road!

West London

£POA

180 guests

The Crown Hotel
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The Crown Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a Yorkshire wedding? Discover The Crown Hotel's enchanting spaces.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

from £2,800

10-300 guests

singleton lodge
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Singleton Lodge

Situated in amongst acres of parkland, our Georgian Country House wedding venue in Singleton

Lancashire, Poulton-le-Fylde

from £3,000

20-150 guests

Upton House Ceremony Space, with colourful floral arch at top of aisle and sunlight streaming in through the windows in the background. Chairs are seen either side of the aisle.
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Upton House Wedding Venue

Manor House & Walled Garden Wedding Venue, Dorset.

Dorset, Poole

£POA

2-150 guests

Britannia Sachas Hotel Venues in Greater Manchester
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Britannia Sachas Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Manchester wedding? Discover the Britannia Sachas Hotel.

Greater Manchester

£POA

200-200 guests

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Elfordleigh Hotel Wedding Venue

Country Manor Hotel

Devon, Plymouth

from £4,000

5-200 guests

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Britannia Hotel Manchester Wedding Venue

Planning your dream Manchester wedding? Discover the Britannia Hotel's unique charm.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

120-200 guests

Hollin House Hotel
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Hollin Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Tudor Gothic Style Hotel wedding venue offering exclusive use - one wedding per day.

Cheshire, Macclesfield

from £1,500

4-100 guests

Rudding Park Weddings

Discover Rudding Park, the enchanting North Yorkshire wedding venue where timeless elegance meets idyllic surroundings.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

from £6,200

200 guests

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Tempest Arms Wedding Venue

North Yorkshire's Tempest Arms: Your dream wedding venue. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, Skipton

£POA

The Greenbank Hotel Venues in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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The Greenbank Hotel

Celebrate your special day at The Greenbank Hotel, Cornwall's iconic seaside wedding venue, offering the perfect blend of romance and charm.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Falmouth

£POA

120 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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