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Venues-Civil Ceremonies in Staffordshire
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The Club House at Baden Hall

Wedding Venue in Eccleshall, fully licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 100 guests and 200 for wedding receptions.

Staffordshire

from £6,500

60-200 guests

The Royal Hotel Venues in Devon
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The Royal Hotel Bideford

Make your Devon wedding dreams a reality at The Royal Hotel, renowned for its historic charm and stunning river views.

Devon, Bideford

£POA

The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel, Venues in Kent
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Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

A licensed hotel wedding venue in Maidstone, Kent offering flexible ceremony and reception spaces, gardens and guest accommodation.

Kent, Maidstone

from £1,000

400 guests

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Wedding Venue in Cambridgeshire
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The Old Hall Ely Manor House

A captivating manor house in picturesque village of Ely. Enjoy exclusive use and cherish unforgettable moments amidst idyllic surroundings.

Cambridgeshire, Ely

£POA

80-250 guests

Hawkesyard Estate Wedding venue Staffordshire
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Hawkesyard Estate Wedding Venue

Discover Hawkesyard Estate, a majestic wedding venue in Staffordshire that promises an unforgettable experience for the most special day of your life.

Staffordshire, Lichfield

from £2,995

40-120 guests

Venues-Receptions in Surrey
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Holiday Inn London - Shepperton

A Large Hotel Wedding Venue; suitable for Multicultural Weddings, with the option to split the room.

West London, Shepperton

£POA

120 guests

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The Trout at Tadpole Bridge

Riverside wedding venue The Trout at Tadpole Bridge pub in Oxfordshire with licensed garden ceremony space and seated Tipi for 60.

Oxfordshire, Faringdon

£POA

120 guests

Hotel entrance from the lochside
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The Four Seasons Hotel

Back to nature wedding venue in central Scotland with accommodation

Perth and Kinross

from £35

2-100 guests

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Runnymede Hall

Planning your Essex wedding? Discover the enchanting Runnymede Hall.

Essex, Benfleet

£POA

200 guests

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The Paddocks

Essex couples: discover The Paddocks, a charming place of worship for your perfect wedding.

Essex, Canvey Island

£POA

200 guests

Peak district hotel available for weddings. Bentley Brook Inn
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Bentley Brook Inn Wedding Venue

Discover Bentley Brook Inn, an idyllic Derbyshire haven where dreams of a romantic wedding become reality.

Derbyshire, Ashbourne

from £4,000

4-200 guests

Sefton Park Palm House Wedding Venue Venues in Merseyside
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Sefton Park Palm House Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in a unique Victorian Glass House Wedding Venue

Merseyside, Liverpool

£POA

200 guests

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Doubletree By Hilton Milton Keynes Wedding Venue

For a memorable budget wedding in the heart of Buckinghamshire, explore Doubletree by Hilton Milton Keynes.

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

£POA

50-200 guests

Hilton Cobham,Venues in Surrey
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Hilton Cobham Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in Surrey splendour at Hilton Cobham. Discover more.

Surrey, Cobham

£POA

40-220 guests

Venues-Civil Ceremonies in Bristol & Somerset
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Little Quarme Intimate Weddings in Somerset

Plan your perfect day at Little Quarme, an idyllic countryside venue on Exmoor National Park, offering daytime ceremonies up to wedding weeks

Bristol and Somerset, Taunton

from £300

2-100 guests

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Hilton East Midlands Airport (Living Well) Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at the Hilton East Midlands Airport, a unique Leicestershire wedding venue.

Leicestershire, Castle Donington

£ - ££

200 guests

Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane
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Apex Dunblane Hydro

A stunning hotel in the heart of Central Scotland with views of the Trossachs

Perth and Kinross, Dunblane

from £5,000

30-300 guests

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Hilton Croydon Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Hilton Croydon, Surrey. Discover more.

Surrey, Croydon

£POA

200 guests

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The Hoxton Edinburgh

Planning your dream city wedding? Discover The Hoxton, Edinburgh.

Midlothian, Edinburgh

£POA

Hilton Northampton Wedding Venue Venues in Northamptonshire
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Hilton Northampton Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Hilton Northampton. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Northamptonshire, Northampton

££ - £££

228 guests

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Hilton London Tower Bridge Hotel

Central London wedding? Stunning Tower Bridge ceremonies at Hilton Tower Bridge.

Central London, London

£POA

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Hilton London Syon Park Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' surrounded by Syon Park's historic splendour. Discover more.

West London, Isleworth

££ - £££

The clubhouse
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Royal Corinthian Yacht Club

Waterfront wedding venue Royal Corinthian Yacht Club in Burnham-on-Crouch with riverside balcony and tailored celebrations.

Essex, Burnham on Crouch

£POA

120 guests

Abbey Hill Golf Centre Wedding Venue Venues in Buckinghamshire
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Abbey Hill Golf Centre Wedding Venue

Abbey Hill Golf Centre is a Milton Keynes wedding venue offering two distinct suites with views over the golf course.

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

£POA

50-200 guests

Penventon Park Hotel
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Penventon Park Hotel Wedding Venue

Create the wedding of your dreams at Penventon Park Hotel, an idyllic Cornish haven with breathtaking views.

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Redruth

from £5,000

120 guests

Front of Caldicot Castle with blue sky behind
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Caldicot Castle

a magical wedding venue set amidst the stunning Monmouthshire countryside, offers a fairytale castle setting for your dream wedding d

Monmouthshire, Caldicot

£££ - ££££

The Park Hotel Venues in Devon
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The Park Hotel, Barnstaple

Indulge in an enchanting wedding day at The Park Hotel, nestled amidst Devon's picturesque landscape.

Devon, Barnstaple

£POA

120-200 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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