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Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Make your wedding dreams a reality at the Cardiff Marriott Hotel, a premier wedding venue offering stunning settings and exceptional service.

Cardiff, Cardiff

£POA

50-260 guests

Best Western Rockingham Forest Hotel

Rockingham Forest Hotel: Your dream Northamptonshire wedding awaits.

Northamptonshire, Corby

£POA

200 guests

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Ipswich Town Hall Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in the grandeur of Ipswich Town Hall & Corn Exchange.

Suffolk, Ipswich

£POA

120 guests

Beaufort Park Hotel

Say 'I do' in style at the stunning Beaufort Park Hotel, Flintshire.

Flintshire, Mold

£POA

120 guests

Tickton Grange Hotel Wedding Venue

Tickton Grange, East Yorkshire: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

East Yorkshire

£POA

50-200 guests

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Bartle Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Bartle Hall Hotel, an exclusive wedding venue offers a picturesque setting and exceptional service to create your dream day.

Lancashire, Preston

£POA

200 guests

Derby Mickleover Hotel

Planning your dream Derbyshire wedding? Discover the enchanting Mickleover Hotel.

Derbyshire, Derby

£POA

200 guests

Buckatree Hall Hotel Wedding Venue

Buckatree Hall Hotel. Nestled in the picturesque Shropshire countryside, our enchanting venue offers a perfect backdrop for your special day.

Shropshire

from £2,500

2-150 guests

The Park House Hotel Wedding Venue

Elegant and Luxury civil licensed wedding venue

Shropshire, Shifnal

from £2,059

200 guests

Hornsbury Mill Wedding Venue

Create your perfect day at Hornsbury Mill, a stunning wedding venue nestled amidst picturesque landscapes of Somerset.

Bristol and Somerset

from £6,750

12-120 guests

The Earl of Doncaster Hotel Wedding Venue

Art Deco Wedding Reception Venue

South Yorkshire, Doncaster

from £4,500

2-200 guests

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Best Western Plus Pinewood on Wilmslow

Cheshire weddings: Stylish "I dos" at Best Western Pinewood, Wilmslow. Discover more.

Cheshire

from £70

120 guests

Arley Hall and Gardens Wedding Venue

Indulge in a fairytale wedding amidst the opulent gardens and magnificent charm of Arley Hall in the heart of Cheshire.

Cheshire, Northwich

from £8,500

15-110 guests

The Chainbridge Hotel

Tie the knot at The Chainbridge Hotel, nestled in the picturesque Vale of Clwyd, offering a stunning backdrop for your special day.

Denbighshire

£POA

100 guests

The Clarendon Hotel Wedding Venue

East London's Clarendon Hotel: Craft your dream wedding in a stylish, unique venue.

East London

£POA

200 guests

Best Western The Lion Hotel Wedding Venue

Experience an enchanting day and create unforgettable memories at Best Western The Lion Hotel, the perfect Nottinghamshire wedding venue.

Nottinghamshire, Worksop

£POA

120 guests

Horton Grange Country House Wedding Venue

Grade II listed Country House

Tyne and Wear

from £5,000

100 guests

Haling Dene Centre Wedding Venue

Haling Dene Centre, an idyllic Staffordshire wedding venue, makes your dreams a reality with its stunning countryside and exceptional service.

Staffordshire

£POA

80 guests

Sparth House Hotel Wedding Venue

Create your dream wedding in the stunning surroundings of Sparth House Hotel, an exclusive-use venue nestled in the heart of Lancashire.

Lancashire, Accrington

£POA

30-200 guests

Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel

Celebrate your special day in style at Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel, a stunning wedding venue nestled in the heart of Lancashire.

Lancashire, Preston

from £2,799

10-100 guests

Fontwell Park Wedding Venue

Sussex wedding? Fontwell Park offers a unique and stylish setting. Discover more.

West Sussex, Arundel

from £5,500

310 guests

Hull Humber View Hotel Wedding Venue

Dream East Yorkshire wedding? Find your perfect venue at Hull Humber View Hotel.

East Yorkshire, Hull

£POA

50-120 guests

MK Hotel Wedding Venue

Have an unforgettable wedding day at Delta by Marriott, Milton Keynes

Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

from £6,000

50-200 guests

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Wolfscastle Country House

Say 'I do' surrounded by Pembrokeshire beauty at Wolfscastle Country House. Discover more.

Pembrokeshire

£POA

300 guests

West House Country Hotel

Plan your dream wedding at West House Country Hotel, a picturesque venue nestled in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan.

Vale of Glamorgan

£POA

120 guests

Celtic Royal Hotel

Planning your dream Gwynedd wedding? Discover the Celtic Royal Hotel's enchanting charm.

Gwynedd, Caernarfon

£POA

12-240 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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