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The Forest Country House Weddings, Wedding Venue in Powys
Discover an exclusive country house wedding venue in Powys. The Forest offers a stunning glass barn and woodland setting for your dream day. View prices & enquire online.
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The Judges Lodgings (Registration Office) in Buckinghamshire
Discover The Judges Lodgings, an elegant wedding venue in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire for your civil ceremony.
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Beaconsfield Old Town Registration Office in Buckinghamshire
Beaconsfield Old Town Registration Office is an elegant Grade II listed venue in Buckinghamshire for civil ceremonies. View rooms, prices and enquire
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The Relais Henley
Boutique riverside hotel and event space The Relais Henley in Henley-on-Thames with bespoke wedding packages and river views.
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Forever Green
Affordable woodland weddings in Mansfield with all-inclusive budget packages
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Grange Farm Park
Countryside wedding venue in Lincolnshire offering bespoke wedding receptions, tipi weddings, on-site accommodation, locally sourced food, and rural s
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Courtyard by Marriott
Contemporary hotel and event venue Courtyard by Marriott Oxford South, Abingdon, with flexible indoor event spaces up to 120 guests.
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Chadderton Town Hall
Grade II listed town hall offering historic elegance, grand interiors, and licensed spaces for intimate or larger wedding celebrations.
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The Vedanta
Discover The Vedanta, an exclusive-use luxury wedding venue in Branston surrounded with a stunning countryside setting
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Windmill Farm
Your perfect wedding starts at Windmill Farm. Discover our beautiful, affordable hotel wedding venue and the packages we offer for weddings
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Southend Barns Wedding Venue
Indulge in an unforgettable wedding celebration in our picturesque barn wedding venue offering a perfect setting for your special day.
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The Park Hotel Merseyside
Conveniently located on the outskirts of Liverpool The Park Hotel is a large hotel wedding venue, with a license for civil ceremonies
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The Holiday Inn Sittingbourne
A licensed hotel wedding venue in Kent with dedicated wedding coordinators, adaptable event spaces and tailored options for ceremonies and receptions.
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Wallasey Town Hall
Wallasey Town Hall venue in Merseyside for marriage & civil partnership wedding ceremonies
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Royal Wells Hotel Wedding Venue
Intimate Hotel Wedding Venue in Royal Tunbridge Wells. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies.
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Scarisbrick Hotel Southport Wedding Venue
Say 'I do' in style at Scarisbrick Hotel, Southport. Discover more.
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Rhodes House, Wedding Venue in Oxfordshire
Celebrate your wedding at Rhodes House, a timeless Grade II* listed venue in the heart of Oxford.
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The Mansion House, Tunbridge Wells Registry Office
A registry office in Tunbridge Wells, Kent with licensed civil ceremony rooms for weddings and partnerships, including Regency Suite and Wells Room.
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Wellington House
A licensed civil ceremony venue in Canterbury, Kent, set within a Grade II listed building with refined interior ceremony spaces.
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OEC Venue
Industrial-chic Sheffield wedding venue with versatile spaces, award-winning catering and bespoke planning support.
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Oxcombe Weddings, Wedding Venue in Lincolnshire
Oxcombe offers exclusive, bespoke & intimate countryside weddings in All Saints Church in the Lincolnshire Wolds. View prices and start planning your perfect day.
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Old Parsonage Hotel
Five-star boutique wedding venue Old Parsonage Hotel in Oxford with licensed intimate ceremony spaces.
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Willesborough Windmill
A distinctive wedding venue in Kent featuring ceremonies within a historic windmill and receptions held in an adjacent barn.
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Cardiff Holland House Hotel
Celebrate your special day in style at Cardiff Holland House Hotel and Spa, an idyllic wedding venue nestled in the heart of Cardiff.
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Coton House Farm Wedding Barn
Nestled in idyllic Staffordshire, Coton House Farm offers a captivating barn setting for unforgettable weddings that will create memories to cherish.
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The Hind Hotel Wedding Venue (Closed)
Guides for Brides has been informed that this business is no longer taking wedding bookings.
The Abbeygate Room
Register Office civil ceremony venue The Abbeygate Room, Bury St Edmunds with up to 56 guests in a central historic town setting.
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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