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Avington Park
Exclusive Hampshire estate offering elegant, light-filled spaces, historic charm, and secluded countryside surroundings for bespoke weddings.
Tuffon Hall Vineyard
Indulge in an exquisite vineyard wedding at Tuffon Hall, a picturesque Essex gem offering breathtaking views and unforgettable experiences.
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Holiday Inn Corby Kettering Wedding Venue
Celebrate your special day at Holiday Inn Corby Kettering, a charming wedding venue nestled in Northamptonshire.
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Minterne House
Minterne House, a stunning country house nestled in Dorset, offers a romantic and unforgettable setting for your wedding day.
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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.
Carrick Castle Estate
Exclusive-use Scottish wedding venue Carrick Castle Estate near Loch Goil with barn space for up to 120 guests.
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Worlington Hall Hotel Wedding Venue
Worlington Hall: Exquisite Suffolk country house weddings. Discover more.
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Barcaldine Castle
Exchange vows amidst the enchantment of Barcaldine Castle, an exclusive fairytale castle with stunning loch views.
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Tyn Dwr Hall Wedding Venue
Escape to the magic of Tŷn Dŵr Hall for an unforgettable wedding celebration.
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Cogges Manor Farm
Historic Manor House, farmyard and wedding venue Cogges Manor Farm, Witney, Oxfordshire Cotswolds with barns, walled garden, orchard and open grounds.
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Muthu Newton Hotel, Nairn Wedding Venue
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BASE Events Venue, Overseas Wedding Venue
Dream Cyprus wedding? BASE Events Venue offers sea front ceremony. View pricing, explore our venue and enquire today.
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Izaak Walton's Cottage Wedding Venue
Make your wedding day unforgettable at Izaak Walton's Cottage, a charming venue nestled amidst the picturesque Staffordshire countryside.
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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel Wedding Venue
At Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa we offer couples a romantic wedding venue in the beautiful Cheshire countryside.
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60 Great Queen Street, Wedding Venue in Central London
Dream Central London wedding? 60 Great Queen Street offers a stunning, iconic West End wedding venue for your wedding reception.
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Fonthill Estate Country Weddings
Enchanting woodland ceremony location, beautiful barn venues and secret marquee setting on the Fonthill Estate in Wiltshire
Bowood Hotel Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' in style at Bowood, Wiltshire's stunning wedding venue.
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Wed & Elope, Wedding Venue in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Wildly romantic elopements and weddings in Cornwall in a unique, coastal location
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All Manor of Events & Weddings
We offer Woodland Weddings, Garden & Barn Weddings from Intimate to grand - We have a package to suite you!
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Tattershall Castle
England’s finest brick-built medieval castle is perfect for capturing truly beautiful photographs and memories of your special day.
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Brooksby Hall Wedding Venue
Escape to Brooksby Hall, an enchanting wedding venue with onsite Church in the heart of Leicestershire
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The Grange Country House Hotel Wedding Venue
Suffolk's Grange Country House Hotel: Your dream wedding venue awaits.
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Bilsington Priory
Enquire today about Bilsington Priory, an exquisite medieval Priory beautiful ground, nestled in the heart of Kent.
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The Orangery Maidstone Wedding Venue
Multi-Award-Winning Waterside Wedding Venue
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The Gardens Wedding Venue
The most beautiful garden wedding venue in Kent
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Middle Aston House
Country house wedding venue Middle Aston House in Middle Aston, Oxfordshire, with exclusive estate hire and flexible indoor/outdoor spaces.
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Harlaxton Manor
a magnificent Victorian manor house nestled in the Lincolnshire countryside, offers a truly stunning setting for your wedding.
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Kingston Maurward House
Say 'I do' surrounded by Dorset's beauty at Kingston Maurward House.
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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