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Acorn Barn Wedding Venue Wedding Breakfast set up
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Acorn Barn

Dry-hire wedding barn Acorn Barn in Stadhampton, Oxfordshire, with flexible indoor and outdoor spaces you shape.

Oxfordshire

from £3,900

10-150 guests

Woodland wedding venue, Bridport Dorset
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Rudge farm cottages

Dorsets Woodland & Lakeside Wedding Venue - Rudge Farm Cottages

Dorset, Bridport

£POA

100 guests

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The Princess of Wales

Central London's Princess of Wales: a majestic setting for your perfect wedding.

Central London

from £1,000

2-120 guests

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Malmaison Leeds Hotel Weddings
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Malmaison Leeds

Create unforgettable memories at Malmaison Leeds, a stunning wedding venue in West Yorkshire, offering tailored packages to match your vision.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

from £40

2-100 guests

Wennington Hall
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Wennington Hall

Discover the grandeur of Wennington Hall, an exclusive country house wedding venue, where your dream day becomes a reality.

Lancashire, Lancaster

£POA

25-250 guests

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Alfriston War Memorial Hall

Celebrate your love in the charming ambiance of Alfriston War Memorial Hall, a beautiful Sussex village hall venue for unforgettable weddings.

East Sussex, Polgate

£POA

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Wentbridge House Hotel Venues in Yorkshire - West
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Wentbridge House Hotel Wedding Venue

Country House Hotel wedding venue

West Yorkshire, Pontefract

from £7,995

170 guests

Llanelli wedding venue - The Diplomat Hotel
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The Diplomat Hotel & Spa

Discover The Diplomat Hotel, Llanelli's premier wedding venue for an unforgettable day.

Carmarthenshire, Llanelli

£POA

70-250 guests

The exterior of riverside wedding venue, Egypt Mill, with wedding guests seated outside
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Egypt Mill

Celebrate your special day in the picturesque Cotswolds at Egypt Mill, a charming pub hotel venue offering bespoke wedding experiences.

Gloucestershire, Stroud

from £7,995

20-150 guests

Exterior of Cotswold Wedding Venue, The Frogmill. Image by Stu Jotham
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The Frogmill

Plan your idyllic waterside wedding at The Frogmill Hotel, where romance and elegance meet in the heart of Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire, Cheltenham

from £3,500

20-200 guests

Silverholme Manor, waterside wedding venue in cumbria
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Silverholme Manor Wedding Venue

Cumbria's Silverholme Manor: Your perfect wedding venue. Find out more.

Cumbria, Ulverston

from £12,000

250 guests

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The Princess Royal

Your elegant Surrey wedding begins at the historic Princess Royal.

Surrey, Farnham

from £1,500

225 guests

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Littlebury Hotel

Hotel and wedding venue Littlebury Hotel Bicester Oxfordshire with licensed ceremonies and onsite gardens.

Oxfordshire, Bicester

£POA

80-120 guests

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Foxcombe Hall

Grade II listed architecture at Foxcombe Hall in Oxfordshire with woodland grounds for summer weekend weddings.

Oxfordshire, Oxford

£4,400 - £7,500

150 guests

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Blackwell Grange Hotel

A 17th Century Mansion House Hotel wedding venue in Darlington, available for weddings

County Durham, Darlington

£POA

The stunning interior of GGs Yard wedding venue in Galloway Scotland
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GG's Yard

GG's Yard, a coastal barn wedding venue in Dumfries and Galloway, offers a picturesque and unforgettable setting for your special day.

Dumfries and Galloway, Castle Douglas

££ - £££

30-300 guests

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Sandon Manor, Wedding Venue in Hertfordshire

Escape to the enchanting Sandon Manor, a romantic wedding haven nestled in the heart of Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire, Buntingford

from £4,500

18-150 guests

Adamton Country House Hotel - Main House and Function Rooms
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Adamton Country House

Amazing value - say 'I do!' amid beautiful countryside surroundings!

Ayrshire South, Prestwick

from £2,499

30-100 guests

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The Oaks Golf & Country Club

Nestled in the picturesque Surrey countryside, The Oaks Golf & Country Club provides an exquisite backdrop for your unforgettable wedding day.

Surrey, Carshalton

£POA

Hall in The Guildhall decorated for the wedding breakfast
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The Guildhall

Planning a Cambridgeshire wedding? Discover the historic Guildhall's unique charm.

Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

£POA

50-500 guests

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Oxleaze Barn Cotswold Wedding Venue

Cotswold stone barn wedding venue

Gloucestershire

from £3,450

150 guests

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The Great Barn at Headstone Manor & Museum, Wedding Venue in North London

Discover The Great Barn at Headstone Manor & Museum for your unforgettable wedding day in the heart of North London's history.

North London, Harrow

£POA

200 guests

Manor House, Country Wedding Venue in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
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Pennard House Wedding Venue

Exclusive Georgian Manor House Wedding Venue in the rolling hills of Somerset, surrounded by gardens, wildflower meadows and cider orchards.

Bristol and Somerset, Shepton Mallet

from £2,750

60-180 guests

Wedding reception in the Grand Hall
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The Drum at Wembley

Celebrate in style at The Drum Wembley

West London, London

£POA

100-1000 guests

The Dutch Barn
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Oddhouse Farm

Escape to Oddhouse Farm, a rustic-chic wedding venue nestled in Nottinghamshire, where idyllic charm meets enchanting exclusivity.

Nottinghamshire, Owthorpe

£6,500 - £9,300

140 guests

Bredenbury Court Barns Venues in Herefordshire
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Bredenbury Court Barns Wedding Venue

Bredenbury Court Barns is an award winning, exclusive use & no corkage barn wedding venue nestled within the grounds of a charming manor house

Herefordshire, Bromyard

from £5,450

40-180 guests

Colchester Weeding Venue
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Holiday Inn Colchester

A versatile and welcoming choice for a wedding venue situated on the edge of historic Colchester, Essex

Essex, Colchester

from £2,450

20-150 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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