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The Bedford Hotel Venues in Devon
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The Bedford Hotel Wedding Venue

Devon's Bedford Hotel: Craft your perfect wedding day.

Devon, Tavistock

£POA

200 guests

The Boat House at Aston Marina Venues in Staffordshire
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The Boat House at Aston Marina Wedding Venue

Tie the knot at The Boat House at Aston Marina, Staffordshire, the perfect setting for a romantic and unforgettable wedding celebration.

Staffordshire, Stone

£5,500 - £14,995

2-180 guests

Garden Chapel
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The Croft - Wedding Venue in Darlington

Escape to The Croft for an unforgettable wedding day amidst the enchanting countryside of County Durham.

County Durham, Darlington

from £1,995

30-110 guests

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Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel Venues in Hertfordshire
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Mercure St Albans Noke Hotel Wedding Venue

THIS VENUE IS CURRENTLY NOT TAKING WEDDING BOOKINGS

Hertfordshire, St Albans

from £3,500

250 guests

The Duke of Cornwall Hotel Venues in Devon
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The Duke of Cornwall Hotel Wedding Venue

Luxury Hotel in Plymouth

Devon, Plymouth

£6,500 - £10,500

10-220 guests

The Rufus Centre
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The Rufus Centre Wedding Venue

Wedding Venue in Bedfordshire

Bedfordshire, Bedford

from £595

200 guests

Priory Cottages Venues in Yorkshire - North
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Priory Cottages Wedding Venue

Luxury countryside wedding venue

North Yorkshire, Tadcaster

£3,400 - £12,900

180 guests

South Place Hotel, Venues in London Central
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South Place Hotel Wedding Venue

City Centre Wedding Venue

Central London, Islington

£POA

120 guests

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Park Inn by Radisson Nottingham Wedding Venue

Notts wedding? Find your perfect venue at Park Inn Nottingham.

Nottinghamshire, Nottingham

£POA

200 guests

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The Old Rectory Weddings, Sheffield

Grade II listed Georgian Rectory

South Yorkshire, Sheffield

£POA

Albrighton Hall Hotel
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Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa

Plan your unforgettable wedding day at Albrighton Hall Hotel & Spa, a magnificent Shropshire venue with charming grounds and ornamental lake

Shropshire, Shrewsbury

£POA

2-180 guests

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Fawley Hill

Enchanting Fawley Hill: Berkshire's unique wedding venue. Discover more.

Berkshire, Fawley

£POA

200 guests

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Newton Hall Wedding Venue

The North East' No.1 Award Winning Wedding Venue

Northumberland

from £1,995

20-250 guests

Gardens
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Le Petit Château Wedding Venue

Bringing French Château chic to the Northumberland countryside

Northumberland

from £1,995

20-200 guests

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Skendleby Hall

a beautifully restored Victorian Country Manor House, offering Exclusive Use Weddings

Lincolnshire, Spilsby

£POA

50 guests

The Woodman Inn, Wedding Venue in Yorkshire West
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The Woodman Inn Wedding Venue

Planning your Yorkshire wedding? Discover the Woodman Inn's enchanting charm.

West Yorkshire, Huddersfield

£2,999 - £10,999

120 guests

cotswolds hotel & spa
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Cotswolds Hotel

Contemporary hotel and event venue Cotswolds Hotel & Spa, Chipping Norton, offering up to 450-guest ballroom and golf course views.

Oxfordshire, Chipping Norton

£POA

450 guests

Compton Verney
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Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park Wedding Venue

Discover the idyllic charm of Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park for your unforgettable wedding celebration.

Warwickshire, Warwick

£POA

150 guests

Swindon Marriott Hotel,Venues in Wiltshire
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Swindon

Discover an affordable wedding haven at the heart of Wiltshire.

Wiltshire, Swindon

£POA

50-220 guests

The Holiday Inn Norwich North, Venues in Norfolk
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Holiday Inn Norwich North Wedding Venue

A Wedding Thats You for 10 to 400 with garden

Norfolk, Norwich

from £1,000

4-500 guests

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Holiday Inn Leeds - Garforth Wedding Venue

West Yorkshire wedding? Explore Holiday Inn Leeds-Garforth, a stunning venue.

West Yorkshire

£POA

200 guests

Holiday Inn Haydock, Venues in Merseyside
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Holiday Inn Haydock Wedding Venue

Planning your Merseyside wedding? Discover Holiday Inn Haydock's perfect venue.

Merseyside

£POA

120-200 guests

Macdonald Burlington Hotel Venues in West Midlands
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Macdonald Burlington Hotel

Celebrate your special day at Macdonald Burlington Hotel, a luxurious Birmingham wedding venue with stunning facilities and exceptional service.

West Midlands, Birmingham

£POA

400 guests

Outdoor ceremony in Brighouse, West Yorkshire
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Holiday Inn Leeds Brighouse Wedding Venue

The Holiday Inn Leeds‑Brighouse is a versatile and welcoming wedding venue nestled in picturesque surroundings in Clifton Village, Brighouse.

West Yorkshire, Brighouse

from £2,750

20-200 guests

Weddings at Tong Park Hotel
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Tong Park Hotel

Wedding venue in the countryside of West Yorkshire.

West Yorkshire, Bradford

£POA

20-350 guests

Macdonald Alveston Manor Wedding Venue Venues in Warwickshire
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Macdonald Alveston Manor

Plan your perfect wedding day at an enchanting hotel wedding venue nestled in the heart of Warwickshire.

Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon

££ - £££

120 guests

Holiday Inn Birmingham M6 Jct7 Wedding Venue Venues in West Midlands
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Holiday Inn Birmingham M6 Jct7 Wedding Venue

Making memories that last a lifetime

West Midlands, Birmingham

from £2,750

20-250 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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