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Bicton Park (Botanical Gardens)

Celebrate your wedding day amidst the enchanting botanical wonders of Bicton Park, a hallowed sanctuary in the heart of Devon.

Devon, Exeter

£POA

120 guests

The Chesterfield Hotel Wedding Venue

Planning a luxurious London wedding? Discover The Chesterfield Hotel's exquisite charm.

Central London

from £185

150 guests

Birmingham City Football Club Wedding Venue

BCFC: Say 'I do' at the heart of Birmingham City! Find out more.

West Midlands

£POA

200 guests

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Best Western Broadfield Park Hotel

Discover the elegance and charm of Best Western Broadfield Park Hotel, the perfect setting for your unforgettable Manchester wedding day.

Greater Manchester, Rochdale

£POA

50-200 guests

The Fieldhead Hotel Wedding Venue

Discover The Fieldhead Hotel, an exquisite traditional country pub wedding venue where dreams of love and matrimony intertwine.

Leicestershire

£POA

80 guests

Hillbark Hotel & Spa Wedding Venue

Say 'I do' in style at Hillbark Hotel & Spa, Merseyside. Discover your dream wedding venue.

Merseyside, Wirral

£POA

200 guests

Blackbrook House Wedding Venue

Derbyshire's Blackbrook House: Your perfect wedding venue. Discover more.

Derbyshire, Belper

£POA

200 guests

Aston Wood Golf Club Wedding Venue

Aston Wood Golf Club: Say 'I do' surrounded by idyllic West Midlands scenery.

West Midlands, Sutton Coldfield

£POA

200 guests

Newby Hall Wedding Venue

Discover Newby Hall, an exclusive wedding venue in the heart of North Yorkshire, where dreams become timeless memories.

North Yorkshire, Harrogate

£POA

50-200 guests

Headingley Experience Wedding Venue

Headingley Experience: Your dream West Yorkshire wedding starts here.

West Yorkshire, Leeds

£POA

200 guests

Parsonage Hotel Wedding Venue Hotel & Spa

Create an unforgettable wedding day at Parsonage Hotel & Spa, a charming North Yorkshire venue perfect for your special celebration.

North Yorkshire

£POA

200 guests

The Hickstead Hotel Wedding Venue

Countryside Sussex Wedding Venue

West Sussex

from £6,995

140 guests

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St Mary's Chambers Wedding Venue

Celebrate your union in elegance at St Mary's Chambers, Lancashire's premier wedding venue.

Lancashire

£POA

200 guests

Wenvoe Castle Golf Club

Celebrate your special day at Wenvoe Castle Golf Club, an exquisite wedding venue nestled amidst the picturesque Vale of Glamorgan.

Vale of Glamorgan

£POA

80 guests

The Yellow Broom Wedding Venue

Cheshire's The Yellow Broom: a unique place of worship for your special day. Discover more.

Cheshire

£POA

120 guests

Holiday Inn Southampton Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Hampshire

Hampshire, Southampton

from £3,995

20-200 guests

Irton Hall Wedding Venue

Lake District Wedding Venue

Cumbria

£POA

50 guests

The Old Rectory Weddings Great Melton

Norfolk's Great Melton Old Rectory: Your dream wedding venue awaits.

Norfolk

£POA

200 guests

Old Royal Navy College Wedding Venue

Celebrate your love story in a historic nautical setting at Old Royal Naval College, a stunning wedding venue in South London.

South London

£POA

50-200 guests

The West Arms Hotel

Wrexham weddings: Discover The West Arms Hotel's unique charm.

Wrexham

£POA

200 guests

Le Gothique Wedding Venue

Let Le Gothique, a captivating gothic London wedding venue, transport you into a realm of enchantment and timeless allure.

South London, London

£POA

120 guests

Oakley House Wedding Venue

Kent's Oakley House: Your dream wedding venue. Find out more.

Kent, Bromley

£POA

350 guests

The Octagonal Room Wedding Venue

Wedding venue in Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire

£POA

50-80 guests

Derbyshire, Derby

£POA

120-200 guests

Best Western Parkmore Hotel Wedding Venue

Parkmore Hotel: Your dream County Durham wedding starts here.

County Durham

£POA

100 guests

Square Tower Wedding Venue

Say "I do" in Portsmouth's historic Square Tower. Discover more about this unique wedding venue.

Hampshire

£POA

120 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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