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Bank House Hotel
Bank House Hotel, a romantic Staffordshire manor, offers stunning views, exquisite cuisine, and bespoke wedding packages tailored to your dreams.
Great Yarmouth Town Hall
Say "I do" in the grandeur of Great Yarmouth Town Hall. Learn more.
Astley Bank Hotel
a charming Lancashire wedding venue, offers enchanting settings and impeccable service to create your dream celebration.
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Tewin Bury Farm Hotel Wedding Venue
Step into a world of romance and elegance at Tewin Bury Farm Hotel, Hertfordshire's enchanting wedding haven
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Elaine
Elaine has 13 years of experience working with wedding venues, and advises many of the top hotel and venue brands on their wedding marketing. She has a deep understanding of statistics that can accurately predict the online popularity of a particular venue and she is happy to share that knowledge with wedding couples and venues.
Chiddingstone Castle
An exclusive-use castle wedding venue in Kent offering licensed ceremonies, historic interiors and reception options within the castle or marquee.
The Devonshire Arms Hotel Wedding Venue
All you need from a wedding venue, Devonshire Arms Hotel is a beautiful venue with a license for civil ceremonies in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
The Headland Hotel Wedding Venue
Looking for the perfect wedding venue? The Headland Hotel in Torquay will provide you with the best sea views venue in Devon.
Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel
Your dream wedding awaits, with award winning gardens surrounded by stunning countryside.
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Friern Manor Country House
Manor House Wedding Venue
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Tabley House Wedding Venue
Historic Palladian Mansion House
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Highclere Castle
No Wedding Space until 2025
Witney Lakes Resort
Lakeside celebration and event venue Witney Lakes Resort in Witney, Oxfordshire, supporting ceremonies, dining and receptions in one location.
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The Tithe Barn, Petersfield - Hampshire
Hampshire's Tithe Barn: Rustic charm for unforgettable weddings.
Andaz Liverpool Street Hotel Wedding Venue
An Andaz London Liverpool Street wedding will take your breath away!
BMA House Wedding Venue
BMA House is a stunning Grade II listed wedding venue located in the heart of Bloomsbury
Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough
Planning your dream Cambridgeshire wedding? Discover Delta Hotels by Marriott Peterborough, with suites to suit weddings of all sizes.
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Breadsall Priory Country Club
Historic Hotel Wedding Venue in Derbyshire
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Durham Royal County
A perfect City Wedding Venue in Durham
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The Urban Hotel
Our versatile, light-filled suites provide the perfect canvas for your celebration
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Kings Mills Hotel
Highland romance awaits at Kings Mills Hotel. Discover your dream wedding venue.
Delta Hotels by Marriott St Pierre Country Club
Set in 400 acres of beautiful Welsh parkland, a large hotel wedding venue perfect for weddings of all sizes
Belton Woods Hotel
offering a picture-perfect setting for your dream wedding ceremony and reception. Boasting elegant spaces for intimate or grand celebrations
The University Arms
Beautiful Boutique Hotel Wedding Venue in Cambridge
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Lakeside Hotel Wedding Venue
Cumbria's Lakeside Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits. Discover more.
Village the Hotel Club
We're a Large Hotel Venue which caters for all types of Weddings and offers different packages.
Haughton Hall
Discover the enchantment of Haughton Hall, an exquisite Shropshire haven for your unforgettable wedding celebration.
Pembroke Lodge Wedding Venue
Pembroke Lodge: Say 'I do' surrounded by stunning parkland in West London.
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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