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Explore wedding venues from barns and hotels to country houses, gardens and exclusive-use venues. Filter by location, guest numbers and price to choose the right wedding venue, shortlist favourites and contact venues directly. Browse ceremony and reception venues for every guest list.
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The Grove, Watford
A luxury wedding venue near London with indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces, expert planners, tailored menus and stunning gardens.
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Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly
Celebrate your dream wedding in style at the luxurious Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly, where breathtaking views and exceptional service await.
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Macdonald Linden Hall Golf Club Wedding Venue
Create your dream wedding at Macdonald Linden Hall. We provide bespoke packages and exceptional service in our stunning Northumberland venue.
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Crowne Plaza Liverpool John Lennon Airport Wedding Venue
Stylish "I dos" at Crowne Plaza Liverpool Airport. Explore our wedding packages.
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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.
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Holiday Inn Glasgow - East Kilbride
Charming Scottish Hotel Wedding Venue
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Macdonald Drumossie Hotel
Macdonald Drumossie Hotel, nestled in the majestic Scottish Highlands, offers couples an unforgettable wedding experience in its grand setting.
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Dimple Well Lodge Hotel Wedding Venue
West Yorkshire weddings: Discover Dimple Well Lodge Hotel's unique charm.
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The Forest of Marston Vale Trust
Create a sustainable and memorable wedding day at The Forest of Marston Vale, Bedfordshire.
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The Great Barn Wedding Venue
Exclusive Use Weekend Wedding Venue in Devon
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
Kent wedding venue in Maidstone.
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Steventon House Hotel
Boutique wedding hotel Steventon House Hotel in Abingdon, Oxfordshire with tailored civil ceremony and dining options
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Merriscourt
Celebrate your big day at Merriscourt, Oxfordshire. With rustic barns & stunning Cotswold views, it's the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding
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Easton Grange Barn Wedding Venue
Suffolk's Easton Grange: Your dream wedding awaits. Discover more.
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The Castlefield Rooms Wedding Venue
We specialise in creating your dream wedding day
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Albert's Worsley Wedding Venue
Tailor made and designed especially for you
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Doubletree by Hilton Cadbury House Wedding Venue
Say "I do" surrounded by splendour at Cadbury House. Discover more.
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Headland Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue
Get ready to fall in love all over again.
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Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood
Planning your dream Scottish wedding? Discover the Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood.
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The Woolacombe Bay Hotel Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' with stunning seaside views at the Woolacombe Bay Hotel in Devon.
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Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel Wedding Venue
For a beautiful wedding in West Yorkshire, consider Mercure Bradford Bankfield Hotel.
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Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel
Plan your seaside dream wedding at Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel, with stunning views and bespoke packages to craft lifelong memories.
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Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel Wedding Venue
Large Barn with courtyard facillities
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The Grand Hotel Leicester
Plan your dream wedding at The Grand Hotel Leicester, Leicestershire's premier venue for unforgettable celebrations.
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Mercure Norwich Hotel Wedding Venue
Plan your dream wedding at Mercure Norwich Hotel. In the heart of Norfolk, we offer bespoke packages and elegant surroundings for an memorable wedding
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Mercure Swansea Hotel
Say "I do" at Mercure Swansea Hotel, the perfect venue for your wedding day in the heart of Swansea.
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Millbridge Court Wedding Venue
Exclusive Use Venue in the Surrey Countryside
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Crear Weddings
Plan your dream Highland wedding at Crear Weddings, a stunning venue nestled in the picturesque Isle of Bute.
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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