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Royal Liver Suite at the Royal Liver Building
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Royal Liver Suite

Plan your dream wedding at Royal Liver Suite Merseysides exquisite venue. Enquire about availability, view pricing and discover the grandeur that awai

Merseyside, Liverpool

£10,000 - £20,000

Dulwich College Wedding Venue

For an unforgettable wedding in leafy South London, consider Dulwich College, an elegant venue with charming surroundings and exceptional hospitality.

South London, London

from £800

20-450 guests

National Trust Mompesson, Wedding Venue in Wiltshire

Say "I do" at the stunning Mompesson House in Wiltshire. View pricing, send enquiries and discover this beautiful National Trust venue.

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£2,000 - £3,500

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Badgers Holt Weddings, Wedding Venue in Devon

Badgers Holt Weddings offers a unique riverside venue in the heart of Dartmoor National Park with its rugged granite boulders and stunning moorland.

Devon, Yelverton

£2,300 - £19,000

120 guests

Weddings at Cogges Manor farm
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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.

Oxfordshire, Witney

from £3,250

2-250 guests

Bake Barn Wedding Venue Fonthill Estate Wiltshire
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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

Wiltshire, Salisbury

£450 - £6,000

150 guests

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Jenners Barn Weddings

Rural Cotswold wedding barn yours for the weekend, Gloucestershire weddings

Gloucestershire, Whelford

£3,200 - £5,500

30-120 guests

Outdoor ceremonies in Cornwall
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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

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, Torpoint

£10,000 - £30,000

2-120 guests

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Cotswold Venues, Wedding Venue in Wiltshire

Cotswold Venues offers a stunning lakeside wedding marquee in Lechlade, Cotswolds - perfect for countryside weddings, events and outdoor celebrations.

Wiltshire, Royal Wootton Bassett

£POA

Brooksby Hall Wedding venue in Melton Mowbray
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Brooksby Hall Wedding Venue

Escape to Brooksby Hall, an enchanting wedding venue with onsite Church in the heart of Leicestershire

Leicestershire, Melton Mowbray

from £4,000

50-170 guests

Hungerford Town Hall
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Hungerford Town Hall

Explore our beautiful listed Town Hall in the heart of the Wessex Downs

Berkshire, Hungerford

from £720

1-120 guests

Weddings at Orchard Field Venues in Northamptonshire
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Weddings at Orchard Field

Dream marquee wedding in rural Northamptonshire? Orchard Field awaits!

Northamptonshire, Northampton

£POA

50-250 guests

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PYRÁ, Wedding Venue in North London

PYRÁ's stunning modern venue awaits. View pricing, gallery and enquire today to plan your unforgettable day.

North London, London

£4,500 - £20,000

20-100 guests

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The Clifton Nurseries, Wedding Venue in Central London

Central London wedding? Clifton Nurseries offers a unique, blossoming backdrop.

Central London, London

£7,000

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Batheaston New Village Hall

Planning your dream wedding in Bristol & Somerset? Discover Batheaston New Village Hall.

Bristol and Somerset, Bath

£1,500

155 guests

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Forest of Arden Hotel & Country Club

A countryside escape for your perfect wedding at Forest of Arden, West Midlands

West Midlands

from £6,000

20-350 guests

Characterful village hall for your special celebration
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Village Hall Aston

Astons Village Hall community venue in Aston Tirrold and Upthorpe, Oxfordshire offering a blank-canvas hall for receptions of up to 190 guests.

Oxfordshire, Wallingford

from £775

190 guests

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The Mallard Suite Wedding Venue

Celebrate your special day in style at The Mallard Suite, an idyllic waterfront wedding venue in Uxbridge

West London, Uxbridge

£3,500 - £7,500

20-300 guests

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Chilli Barn Wedding Venue

Yorkshire's unique Chilli Barn: rustic charm for unforgettable weddings.

West Yorkshire, Otley

£5,000 - £12,500

30-90 guests

Valleyside Barn in Devon
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Valleyside Barn Weddings

Your magical day awaits at our exclusive barn venue, set in a stunning Devon valley.

Devon

from £5,000

30-200 guests

Forceleap Farm, Wedding Venue in Northamptonshire

Discover Forceleap Farm, a stunning and exclusive barn wedding venue in the Northamptonshire countryside. Plan your unique day.

Northamptonshire, Brackley

£2,995 - £3,995

Kilhey Court
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Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel

Create everlasting memories at Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel, an idyllic wedding venue in Wigan

Greater Manchester, Wigan

from £3,000

300 guests

HSM Village Hall wedding
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Holmbury St. Mary Village Hall, Wedding Venue in Surrey

Host your perfect wedding at Holmbury St. Mary Village Hall. An idyllic and affordable venue in the heart of the Surrey Hills. View our prices and enq

Surrey, Dorking

from £2,100

25-120 guests

Lakeside and marquee wedding venue
Evans Photography and Film
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Cheswell Grange

an exclusive-use lakeside and marquee wedding venue in the heart of Shropshire. A contemporary blank canvas for your perfect day.

Shropshire, Telford

from £3,500

Flexible and charming  - a perfect blank canvas
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Damerham Village Hall, Wedding Venue in Hampshire

A charming, vaulted village hall with a lovely riverside garden ideal for DIY receptions and relaxed rural weddings

Hampshire, Fordingbridge

from £1,000

Farthingloe Barn Venues in Kent
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Farthingloe Barn Wedding Venue

Kent couples: discover Farthingloe Barn, your dream wedding venue.

Kent

from £2,500

50-200 guests

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Oak Tree Barn Weddings

Discover Oak Tree Barn Weddings, a picturesque Kent venue where your idyllic wedding dreams take flight.

Kent, Tonbridge

£POA

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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