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Frensham Pond Country House Hotel & Spa Venues in Surrey
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Frensham Pond Country House Hotel

Celebrate your love in tranquil surroundings at Frensham Pond, a hidden gem in Surrey with luxurious accommodation and panoramic views

Surrey

£POA

50-200 guests

Main entrance to The Parkway hotel, Cwmbran
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The Parkway Hotel

Set in seven acres of award-winning gardens, start planning your perfect day with us and see how we can bring your vision to life.

Torfaen, Cwmbran

from £5,000

20-400 guests

The Beaches Hotel Venues in Denbighshire
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The Beaches Hotel

Discover The Beaches Hotel on the North Wales Coast boast all round windows and panoramic views, a heavenly wedding venue!

Denbighshire

from £5,450

200 guests

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Park Inn by Radisson Palace

Palace weddings in Essex? Discover Park Inn Southend's stunning venue.

Essex

£POA

200 guests

Woodstock Town Hall
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Woodstock Town Hall

Historic wedding venue Woodstock Town Hall Oxfordshire with licensed Mayor’s Parlour and Assembly Room space

Oxfordshire, Woodstock

from £400

60 guests

Careys Manor Hotel, Venues-Receptions in Hampshire
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Careys Manor Hotel Wedding Venue

Victorian Manor House Wedding venue in the New Forest

Hampshire, Brockenhurst

from £6,775

150 guests

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Delta Hotels Heathrow Windsor

Large Hotel Wedding Venue with easy access to Heathrow Airport, for your quick Honeymoon Getaway!

Berkshire, Slough

£POA

120 guests

Addington Palace Venues in South London
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Addington Palace Wedding Venue

Addington Palace: Create unforgettable wedding memories in a stunning historical palace nestled in South London.

South London, Croydon

£POA

15-150 guests

The Royal Hotel Cookstown

Cookstown’s The Royal Hotel wedding venue offering on-site civil ceremonies and personalised planning support.

County Tyrone

£POA

200 guests

Glassed windowed front of Seagoe Hotel at nighttime.
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Seagoe Hotel

Contemporary hotel venue Seagoe Hotel Portadown offering tailored wedding packages and suites for celebrations large and small.

County Armagh, Craigavon

£POA

200 guests

The Dashwood Room, High Wycombe Library
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High Wycombe Registration Office

Planning your Buckinghamshire wedding? Discover the Dashwood Room at High Wycombe Library for small legal ceremonies with up to 6 guests.

Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe

from £200

The John Hampden Room, Aylesbury Registration Office, County Hall
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Aylesbury Registration Office

Planning your Buckinghamshire wedding? Discover Aylesbury Registration Office and The John Hampden Room.

Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury

from £206

120 guests

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Wedding in the Medieval Courtyard of The Lord Leycester, Warwick
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Lord Leycester Hospital Wedding Venue

Enjoy your special day at one of Europe's most important medieval buildings!

Warwickshire, Warwick

from £2,000

40-100 guests

Wedding set up
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Leicester Marriott Wedding Venue

Discover the Leicester Marriott Hotel, with suites to suit weddings of all sizes

Leicestershire, Leicester

£POA

200 guests

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Copthorne Hotel Manchester Wedding Venue

Copthorne Hotel Manchester: Your dream wedding venue. Learn more.

Greater Manchester, Salford

£POA

120 guests

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Coltsfoot Country Retreat

Hertfordshire couples: discover Coltsfoot Country Retreat, the perfect place to say "I do".

Hertfordshire, Knebworth

£POA

50-170 guests

Frensham Hall Venues in Surrey
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Frensham Hall

Experience the grandeur of a historic country estate at Frensham Hall, an exquisite wedding venue in the heart of Surrey, UK.

Surrey, Farnham

£POA

120 guests

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Mayfair Hotel Wedding Venue

Currently unavailable for wedding bookings.

Dorset, Bournemouth

£POA

80 guests

The Castle Heritage Centre, Bude
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The Castle Bude Wedding Venue

Unveil a fairy-tale wedding amidst the captivating coastal charm of The Castle Bude in Cornwall.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Bude

from £373

80 guests

Registration Office, Chy Trevail, Bodmin, Cornwall
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Bodmin Registration Office Wedding Venue

Cornish wedding? Bodmin Register Office, a charming venue.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Bodmin

from £50

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Camborne Registration Office Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in beautiful Cornwall. Discover Camborne Registration Office for your special day.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

from £50

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Bude Registration Office Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' with stunning Cornish views at Bude Registration Office. Discover more.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Bude

from £50

Launceston Guildhall -Registration Office Venues in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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Launceston Registration Office Wedding Venue

Cornish wedding? Launceston Registration Office: a charming venue.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Launceston

from £150

4-52 guests

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Liskeard Registration Office Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in charming Liskeard: discover Cornwall's perfect intimate wedding venue.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Liskeard

from £50

St Johns Hall Penzance Cornwall
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Penzance Registration Office Wedding Venue

Cornish wedding? Penzance Registration Office: a charming venue.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

from £150

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The Clermont Charing Cross

Central London wedding? Discover the iconic Clermont Charing Cross.

Central London, London

£POA

Fanhams Hall
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Fanhams Hall

Discover a luxurious haven, where dreams of an unforgettable wedding come to life.

Hertfordshire, Ware

from £8,600

25-130 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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