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The Birch Hotel Wedding Venue

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Greater Manchester

£POA

200 guests

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Leeds Marriott Wedding Venue

Offering both Ceremony and reception options here at this City Centre Hotel

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

200 guests

Hotel Garden
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Centurion Hotel

Centurion Hotel is an elegant wedding venue located in Midsomer Norton, just 9 miles from Bath.

Bristol and Somerset, Radstock

from £4,700

240 guests

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Hilton Hotel Watford

Stylish Watford weddings at Hilton Hotel. Learn more about our venue.

Hertfordshire, Watford

£POA

Manchester Hall Wedding Venue Venues in Greater Manchester
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Manchester Hall

Experience timeless elegance and create unforgettable memories at Manchester Hall, the exquisite wedding venue nestled in Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester, Manchester

£POA

20-500 guests

Best Western The Oaks Hotel,Venues in Lancashire
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Best Western The Oaks Hotel

Set within beautifully landscaped grounds, Best Western Oaks Hotel in Burnley offers a stunning setting for couples seeking a classic and & wedding

Lancashire, Burnley

from £2,020

50-180 guests

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Wortley House Hotel

From bespoke dining to exquisite floral arrangements, Wortley House Hotel provides an exceptional setting for your wedding day.

Lincolnshire, Scunthorpe

£POA

120 guests

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Durrant House Hotel Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Devon's beauty at Durrant House Hotel. Discover more.

Devon, Bideford

£POA

V&A Bar
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The Queen at Chester Hotel

Premier Collection by Best Western

Cheshire, Chester

from £250

200 guests

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Weetwood Hall Wedding Venue

Weetwood Hall Hotel: Your dream West Yorkshire wedding venue.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

££ - £££

120 guests

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The Talbot Hotel

Wedding reception in Oundle, Northamptonshire.

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough

£POA

80-200 guests

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The Old Mill Wedding Venue

Cumbria's Old Mill: enchanting weddings in a unique setting. Discover more.

Cumbria, Ulverston

£POA

200 guests

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Trearddur Bay Hotel

Say 'I do' with breathtaking views at Trearddur Bay Hotel, Anglesey.

Isle of Anglesey, Holyhead

£POA

120 guests

The Quality Hotel, Coventry Venues in West Midlands
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The Quality Hotel

The Quality Hotel in Coventry, West Midlands.

West Midlands, Coventry

from £5,000

120-200 guests

Preston Marriott Hotel Venues in Lancashire
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston

Weddings in Victorian Manor House

Lancashire, Preston

from £99

15-180 guests

The Point at Emirates Old Trafford
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Emirates Old Trafford Wedding Venue

Create an unforgettable Asian wedding celebration at Emirates Old Trafford, the perfect venue for your special day in Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester

£POA

800 guests

Wedding ceremony in our private dining room
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The Waterside Inn

An intimate, private wedding location in Bray-on-Thames

Berkshire, Maidenhead

from £4,000

2-80 guests

The Humber Royal Hotel Venues in Lincolnshire
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The Humber Royal Hotel

we provide bespoke packages, delicious catering, and dedicated wedding coordinators to ensure a flawless celebration.

Lincolnshire, Grimsby

£POA

200 guests

Stradey Park Hotel Venues in Carmarthenshire
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Stradey Park Hotel

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Carmarthenshire, Llanelli

£POA

200 guests

Maenan Abbey Hotel Venues in Flintshire
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Maenan Abbey Hotel

Say "I do" surrounded by Welsh elegance at Maenan Abbey Hotel. Discover more.

Flintshire

£POA

The Savoy Hotel Blackpool
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Lancashire, Blackpool

£POA

50-200 guests

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The Riverside Hotel Stramongate Bridge, Kendal

Cumbria's Riverside Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Cumbria, Kendal

£POA

120 guests

Music Room at Ripley Arts Centre
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Ripley Arts Centre Wedding Venue

Ripley Arts Centre a unique venue for Weddings and or Receptions in Bromley, flexible hire, no corkage fees, friendly and professional service.

South London, Bromley

from £1,039

120 guests

Exterior of wedding venue, Ye Olde Bell Hotel in Nottinghamshire
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Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa

Escape to the charm of Nottinghamshire with Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa, a boutique haven for your unforgettable wedding celebration.

Nottinghamshire, Retford

from £1,250

2-250 guests

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Crown Hotel Wedding Venue

Crown Hotel, North Yorkshire: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.

North Yorkshire, York

£POA

120 guests

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Aberdeen House, Ramsgate Registry Office

A registry office in Ramsgate, Kent, providing licensed civil ceremonies in a Victorian setting with indoor rooms and a small garden.

Kent, Ramsgate

£POA

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Gellifawr Woodland Retreat

Exclusive Wedding Village in the Gwaun Valley of Pembrokeshire...

Pembrokeshire, Fishguard

from £5,000

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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